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Juliet Martinez, a graduate student at ASU studying management of technology, will be representing Arizona in Long Beach, Calif., in August for the title of Ms. Wheelchair America. (Photo by Rachel Nemeh)

ASU student Juliet Martinez crowned Miss Wheelchair Arizona 2014

After being named Miss Wheelchair Arizona, an ASU student said she's ready to take on even more challenges.

By Emily Mahoney | February 5, 2014

A group of soldiers sits around a table during a reception for the launch of the Office for Veteran and Military Academic Engagement. (Photo by Diana Lustig)

ASU launches Office for Veteran and Military Engagement, strives to connect veterans with community

As an increasing number of veterans home from the wars abroad are using the GI Bill and enrolling in college, they have unique perspectives and challenges to share with the ASU community.

By Kelcie Johnson | February 4, 2014

At the ASU Art Museum, with a projector and a humorous narrative, Professor and Ph.D Supervisor of Sichuan University, Dr. He Gong, inspires students to seek their artistic voices, create powerful art, and even travel abroad to discover the world in hopes of capturing it. (Photo by Rachel Nemeh)

Internationally renowned artist He Gong talks contemporary Chinese art at ASU

He Gong, a Chinese artist who explores his country's political and economical affairs through art, talked to ASU students Tuesday.

By Natalie Tarangioli | February 4, 2014

Tempe Police: Man squats at apartment

Tempe Police arrested a 20-year-old woman after they say she had marijuana and cocaine during a traffic stop.

By Adam Halleck | February 4, 2014

Assistant professor Jagannathan Rajagopalan poses at his office in the Engineering Research Center. Rajagopalan designed the structure for biohybrid swimmers. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU professor designs biohybrid devices modeled after sperm to help cancer patients

An ASU professor was part of a new research development on biohybrid swimmers.

By Kennedy Scott | February 4, 2014

Mina C. Johnson-Glenberg, Ph.D. associate research professor is developing Unity-Based Education games for the Learning Sciences Institute at ASU. (Photo by Axel Everitt )

ASU professor develops embodied learning games

Associate professor Mina Johnson-Glenberg and a team of programmers developed an interactive video game to teach middle school kids about nutrition and exercise.

| February 4, 2014

STORIFY: Power outage on ASU Tempe campus

ASU sent an alert Tuesday morning notifying students and staff that most buildings on Palm Walk were without power

By State Press Staff | February 4, 2014

ASU Tempe campus experiences power outage following water damage

A power outage has been reported on the Tempe campus including most buildings on Palm Walk, according to University alerts.

By State Press Staff | February 4, 2014

ASU Art Museum Ceramics Research Center closes doors in preparation for move

After closing its doors Monday, the ASU Art Museum Ceramics Research Center plans to move to a new location on Seventh Street and Mill Avenue.

By Adam Halleck | February 3, 2014

Tempe Police: Man gets check by mistake, spends it all

Tempe Police arrested a 36-year-old man after they say he received an erroneous paycheck and went on a spending spree.

By Adam Halleck | February 3, 2014

ASU Libraries releases lost tape of Martin Luther King Jr. speech at the University

Last year, a recording of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1964 speech at ASU was discovered at a Goodwill — now it's archived and available for all.

By Emily Mahoney | February 3, 2014

Native Now event shows modern Arizona indigenous culture

Through art and music, ASU’s Deer Valley Rock Art Center gives people the opportunity to experience and learn what it is to be indigenous in Arizona today with the Native Now event.

| February 2, 2014

Tempe Police: Man shoplifts from Fry's Electronics two days in a row

Tempe Police arrested a 39-year-old man after they say he shoplifted at the same Fry's Electronics location on two consecutive days.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | February 2, 2014

This jaguar at the Phoenix Zoo is closely watching his breakfast as one of the zookeepers brings it to her private enclosure to eat in peace. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

ASU School of Life Sciences builds bridges with Phoenix Zoo

The ASU School of Life Sciences and the Phoenix Zoo have collaborated in a partnership to strengthen conservation and education.

| February 2, 2014

Rep. Juan Mendez inspires ASU non-theists to organize

Rep. Juan Mendez is the lone atheist in the Arizona state government, and, on Friday night, asked fellow non-believers at ASU to assemble.

By Anthony Nish | February 1, 2014

Republican Senator Jon Kyl informally meets with students and answers questions on Friday, Jan. 31 at the Barrett, the Honors College. The senators first topic addressed immigration. Kyl said he believes a compromise must occur in the house and suggests legalization opposed to full citizenship. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

Former Sen. Jon Kyl talks politics with ASU students

Former congressional leader Jon Kyl met with a small group of honors students Friday to discuss policy and current issues.

By Shari Rose | February 1, 2014

Video: School of Art moves downtown

ASU School of Art has moved 5 graduate programs to new studio space along Grant avenue, in downtown Phoenix.

By Edward James Hernandez | January 31, 2014

Valley Metro announces updates on light rail extension to northwest Phoenix

Valley Metro announced updates on Light Rail Extension Phase II during a public meeting on Wednesday.

By Cindy Castillo | January 30, 2014

Photo Courtesy of Chandler Police Department

Chandler Police arrest two suspects in case of 2008 killing of former ASU student Zachary Rowe

Chandler Police arrested two men in connection to the 2008 murder of former ASU student Zachary Rowe.

By Adam Halleck | January 30, 2014

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