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Two new marijuana-related bills were introduced at the beginning of the state legislative year. (Photo by Diana Lustig)

ASU schools, departments showcase exhibits at Arizona Capitol

The Sun Devil Advocacy Network hosted ASU Day at the Capitol, which featured schools, departments and organizations displaying University initiatives and programs.

By Kelcie Grega | February 11, 2014

Tempe Police: Woman withholds identity from police

Tempe Police arrested a 23-year-old woman after they say she gave officers false identity to hide a warrant.

By Adam Halleck | February 11, 2014

Nonprofit management sophomore Nick Forbes Shannon is running for the coming 2014 Tempe City Council election. (Photo by Axel Everitt)

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ASU sophomore Nick Forbes Shannon runs for Tempe City Council

Nonprofit management sophomore Nick Forbes Shannon plans to run in the upcoming 2014 Tempe City Council elections.

By Catherine Calderon | February 11, 2014

ASU students present their designs for new Mesa urban plaza

Four groups of design students presented creative, innovative designs to the enthusiastic approval of Mesa city officials.

By Emily Mahoney | February 11, 2014

Undergraduate Student Government Tempe violates election codes

Undergraduate Student Government Tempe has failed to meet deadlines for the appointments of election officials and the Supreme Court, placing them in violation of the election codes and their own bylaws.

By Joey Hancock | February 11, 2014

Sophomore Michael Zipperer leads a discussion on utopian societies with both ASU and Leuphana University students. Undergraduate students Michael Zipperer (right) and James Macdonald met on weekends for a total of 3-4 hours to prepare for the lesson. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU erases boundaries between countries with help of technology

Distance is no longer an issue as ASU students build bridges with a German university to design projects.

| February 11, 2014

State Press Weekly: Smoke-free ASU

SP Weekly takes a look at how effective the campus-wide smoking ban has been since it was enacted in early August.

By Courtland Jeffrey | February 11, 2014

Michael Crow talks New American University model before World Bank members

ASU President Michael Crow spoke Monday before members of the World Bank about ASU's New American University model and its global partnerships.

By David Hignutt | February 10, 2014

Tempe Police: Man rolls blunt in parked car

Tempe Police arrested a 23-year-old man after they say he and another man were preparing to smoke marijuana before going to a bar on Mill Avenue.

By Adam Halleck | February 10, 2014

Tempe Police: Man drinks two pitchers of beer to celebrate friend's birthday, drives with suspended license

Tempe Police arrested a 24-year-old man after they say he drove his car into the bicycle lane while pedestrians and bikers were around.

| February 9, 2014

Members of Delta Sigma Phi celebrate with their supporters after a big win. (Photo by Amanda Jensen)

Alpha Chi Omega kicks it for good cause

ASU's Alpha Chi Omega hosted an event Saturday to raise money for the Autumn House with the help of 17 fraternities.

By Adriana Loya | February 9, 2014

Tempe Police: Homeless man in possession of marijuana, stolen items

Tempe Police arrested a 43-year-old man after finding stolen items and marijuana in his possession.

By Kennedy Scott | February 6, 2014

A student pays for parking outside of Taylor Place in the Downtown campus. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

ASU offers pay-by-phone parking app

A new pay-by-phone parking application is putting automated pay machines out of business in visitor parking lots across all four University campuses.

By Megann Phillips | February 6, 2014

Ongoing project assesses connection between Super Bowl, sex trafficking

After four months of research, the ASU Super Bowl Sex Trafficking Research Project, which could have a substantial impact on Arizona's strategies for hosting the event next year, is nearing completion.

By Emily Mahoney | February 6, 2014

Boos & Bravos: Feb. 6

Want to join the conversation? Send an email to opiniondesk.statepress@gmail.com. Keep letters under 300 words and be sure to include your university affiliation.

By Editorial Board | February 6, 2014

Disc jockey, producer and ASU associate teacher, Rob Poe drops the needle on his favorite political book. Poe teaches justice studies during the week and spins vinyl on the weekends. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

Anarchist, ASU graduate student Rob Poe mixes politics, music

ASU graduate student Rob Poe leads an interesting life wearing many hats, but he manages them all with the underlying mindset to always practice his beliefs and not just talk about them.

By Joey Hancock | February 6, 2014

The Well, a new juice bar and organic food spot for ASU students, is situated at fitness complex on Tempe campus. The new bar is opened by ASU alumni Laura Pich. (Photo by Ryan Liu)

Juice, smoothie bar The Well opens on ASU Tempe campus

ASU alumna Laura Pich wanted to provide an alternative to the food options around campus and decided to open a juice and smoothie bar named The Well inside the Sun Devil Fitness Complex.

By Joey Hancock | February 5, 2014

Tempe Police: Serial shoplifter hits local Target

Tempe Police arrested a 34-year-old man they believe is a serial shoplifter.

By Adam Halleck | February 5, 2014

Co-chair Lauren Zack, senior psychology and English double majors, co-founded the Gender Inclusive Housing Action Committee at ASU with Christian Sandoval (not pictured). Zack poses with political science freshman Brandon Marks, a supportive member of the GIHAC, in front of Manzanita Hall on ASU's Tempe campus. (Photo by Rachel Nemeh)

Future ASU applications to offer gender-inclusive housing option

Per GIHAC efforts, gender-inclusive housing will be available as an option on ASU's fall 2014 application.

| February 5, 2014

ASU alumnus Taylor McArthur creating opportunities for recent graduates in run for Arizona Senate

ASU alumnus Taylor McArthur is running for the Arizona state Senate and is looking to create opportunities for recent graduates.

By Joey Hancock | February 5, 2014

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