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Tempe elects Cassidy Possehl as undergraduate student government president

Cassidy Possehl beat out Emily McCaleb for the post of Tempe Undergraduate Student Government President.

By Joey Hancock | April 11, 2014

Joseph Russomanno, Media Law Associate Professor at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications, whose op-ed about Fred Phelps, the leader of the Westboro Baptist Church, was published on Time.com. (Photo by Rachel Nemeh)

ASU journalism professor publishes op-ed about Westboro Baptist Church leader

After Fred Phelps, the notorious leader of the Westboro Baptist Church group, died last month, Joseph Russomanno published an op-ed about Phelps's mixed legacy on society.

By Emily Mahoney | April 10, 2014

ASU students wear denim, stand against sexual violence

ASU students across all campuses wore denim and stood against sexual violence in support of Denim Day on Thursday.

| April 10, 2014

Tempe Police: Man grapples with officers, resists arrest

Tempe police arrested a man after he grappled with them and resisted arrest.

By Jacob Goldstein | April 10, 2014

Networking site Devils Connect helps students form study groups, stay in school

Two ASU students created a social networking site to help ASU students connect last year. Now, the site has more than 2,400 users.

| April 10, 2014

Aces of Arizona president Gretchen Ayub speaks to a group of students about asexuality during a discussion in Tempe on April 9. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

Aces of Arizona debunks misconceptions of asexuality during discussion at ASU

Aces of Arizona president Gretchen Ayub led a discussion debunking misconceptions concerning asexuality Wednesday on the Tempe campus.

By Kelcie Grega | April 9, 2014

Body Project spreads acceptance at ASU

The Body Project is a body acceptance peer-led program that helps college-aged women resist the pressure of pursuing the thin ideal.

By Korina Garcia | April 9, 2014

Tempe Police: Woman shoplifts, bites police

Tempe Police arrested a 22-year-old woman after she assaulted police at a J.C. Penney where she shoplifted.

By Chelsey Ballarte | April 9, 2014

ASU students reboot GlobalResolve club

Students at the Polytechnic campus rebooted an old club to help impoverished communities around the globe.

By Megann Phillips | April 9, 2014

'Arrested Development's' Jeffrey Tambor tells ASU students to follow their dreams

Actor Jeffrey Tambor spoke to a crowd of hundreds in Neeb Hall on the Tempe campus Tuesday.

By Julia Shumway | April 8, 2014

A mall enforcement officer writes in his ticket book while speaking to a stopped bicyclist. First time offenders will be given a warning while second-time offenders will be required to pay a $15 fee and attend a bicycle safety class. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

New penalties implemented in Walk-Only Zones

Formal enforcement and penalties have been established to ensure safety among students.

By Kelcie Grega | April 8, 2014

Tempe community supports National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

Several Tempe and ASU organizations will stand up against sexual violence as well as host events during April.

By Chelsey Ballarte | April 8, 2014

State Press alumnus dies, leaves legacy of skill, kindness

Mike Ritter, a State Press alumnus, died at the age of 48 late last month after undergoing emergency open heart surgery.

By Emily Mahoney | April 8, 2014

Tempe Police: Man steals car by towing it away

Tempe Police arrested a 53-year-old man after they say he used the tow truck of an out-of-business company to steal a car from a residence.

By Chelsey Ballarte | April 8, 2014

Student government presidents Smith, Waldie, Cadenas bring new plans for new terms

Student government presidents announced Friday are preparing for the fall semester and implementing platform pieces before the summer begins.

By Joey Hancock | April 8, 2014

Two-day campaigns begin for runoff election between McCaleb, Possehl

The McCaleb and Possehl tickets have begun their short campaigns after a runoff was announced between the two tickets.

By Joey Hancock | April 7, 2014

Tempe Police: Man steals credit card, follows woman the next day

Tempe Police arrested a 36-year-old man after a witness reported seeing him break into a woman's car.

| April 7, 2014

ASU, community remember Cesar Chavez through discussion, events

The School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies launched a two-day event Monday dedicated to the life and struggles of the legendary civil rights activist Cesar Chavez and his contributions to farm workers across the country.

By Jacob Goldstein | April 7, 2014

Student to start Country Music Association EDU chapter at ASU

A communications junior is starting a Country Music Association EDU chapter at ASU for students interested in music, entertainment and special events management.

By Adriana Loya | April 7, 2014

Tempe Police: Man steals barstool from neighbor, threatens to stab him with knife

Tempe Police arrested a 32-year-old man after they say he threatened to stab his neighbor with a knife.

| April 6, 2014

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