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ASU hosts You Be The Chemist Challenge

ASU hosted Maricopa County's You Be The Chemist Challenge on Tuesday to select a representative to compete in the national competition.

By Kelcie Grega | February 18, 2014

ASU Lodestar Center's report reveals impact of nonprofit organizations in Arizona

The ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Innovation released a report that highlights the importance of nonprofit organizations to Arizona's economy.

By Shari Rose | February 18, 2014

Journalism freshmen Tyler Beemer (left) and Phoenix Carlton play electronic music during their Blaze radio show on Feb. 15. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

ASU journalism students pursue love of music with new club

A group of journalism students formed a new campus club to explore the world of music and music review.

By Melissa Stewart | February 18, 2014

State Press Weekly: ASU's new law school

ASU continues its downtown expansion with plans to move the Sandra Day O'Connor Law School to Phoenix.

By Courtland Jeffrey | February 18, 2014

Student to travel to Germany for Audi Future of Mobility Practicum

Mechanical engineering senior Taosif Alam will get the chance of a lifetime as he prepares to travel to Germany this summer to participate in Audi's practicum.

By Rashinda Bankhead | February 17, 2014

Psychology senior and Undergraduate Student Government Senator Jordan Hibbs was invited to live tweet the State of the Union. This was the second year Hibbs was invited to the White House to participate in the social media event during the address. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

ASU student government Sen. Jordan Hibbs calls for reform

Sen. Jordan Hibbs is calling for USG Tempe to create an oversight committee to make sure transparency and accountability will be held to higher standards.

By Joey Hancock | February 17, 2014

Video: The native now festival

The Native Now Festival brings families together around cultural dances and music.

By Vianka Villa | February 17, 2014

Tempe buses boost security

The Tempe Transportation Department has been working with Tempe Police to provide added security to bus routes by having off-duty uniformed officers ride along.

By Joey Hancock | February 17, 2014

Clinical Associate Professor and Speech-Language Pathology, Karen Roth tells us more on her research on Veteran cognition in relation to trauma.
(Photo by Ryan Liu)

ASU clubs at all campuses help veterans transition into civilian life

ASU veterans are finding a new family and a new mission through veteran organizations.

| February 16, 2014

ASU Pitchforks records first EP in a decade

ASU Pitchforks created an everlasting memory of its music to be remembered forever.

By Adriana Loya | February 16, 2014

Tempe Police: Man sitting in car says he was getting ready to 'snort a blow'

Tempe Police arrested a 21-year-old man after they say he was discovered with cocaine and a $20 bill rolled as a straw.

By Kelcie Grega | February 16, 2014

Activists of the United Students Against Sweatshops organization made a Valentine’s Day card to deliver to President Crow on Feb. 14. The organization wants ASU to end its contract with VF Corporation brands sold on campus. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

Students urge ASU President Michael Crow to end contract with VF Corporation

The group said it hopes to put an end to life-threatening sweatshop labor in factories that supply collegiate apparel.

| February 15, 2014

A group of students from a second year Chinese language class sing ‘'What Does The Fox Say’’ by Ylvis in Chinese. Students and teachers alike gather at ASU’s annual Chinese New Years Celebration that is directed by Madeline Spring. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

ASU students celebrate, perform for Chinese New Year

Students and faculty celebrated the last day of Chinese New Year with performances and riddles Friday on the Tempe campus.

By Kelcie Grega | February 15, 2014

Serial hugger, EqualityTV founder Lisa Mae Brunson visits ASU on Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day was celebrated at ASU this year with a truckload of hugs.

By Megann Phillips | February 15, 2014

Scott Buscemi, a software developer working with ASU students, is releasing a new app to bring friends together using their interests. (Photo by Axel Everitt)

ASU students develop addiction to app, look to connect people with common interests

Two ASU students created addiction.to, an application designed to connect people with common interests.

By Hans Rodriguez | February 13, 2014

ASU junior meteorology major Charolette Adams performs on Hayden Lawn. The Arizona Circus School performed on the Tempe campus on Feb. 12 with Project Humanities. (Photo by Diana Lustig)

ASU Project Humanities Students' Initiative kicks off 2014

Project Humanities and the ASU Project Humanities Students' Initiative held events across the Valley to drum up support for their message.

By David Hignutt | February 13, 2014

"Who we are and where we come from" are questions The Origins Project seeks to answer. Origin's director, Lawrence Krauss, explains the multifaceted aspect of the project that aims to improve education, nurture research, and bring some of the world's greatest minds together. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

ASU professor Lawrence Krauss honored as international humanist

Lawrence Krauss was recently inducted into the International Academy of Humanists, a prestigious organization that promotes free inquiry and scientific endeavor.

By Megann Phillips | February 13, 2014

Tempe Police: Two women found in possession of marijuana, cocaine

Two women are under suspicion for possessing a usable amount of marijuana and cocaine.

By Kelcie Grega | February 13, 2014

Mandatory fees assessed to benefit all students at ASU

While students pay their fees each semester, they know little about what they actually do to help pay for recreation and health centers, technology and student organizations.

By Shelby Slade | February 13, 2014

Circus performer Mary Adrenaline teaches ASU sophomore earth and space exploration major Bridget Russell how to hoop on Hayden Lawn. The Arizona Circus School performed on the Tempe campus today with Project Humanities. (Photo by Diana Lustig)

Hayden Lawn transforms into Circus Extravaganza

Thousands of students pass by ASU's Hayden Lawn at the Tempe campus on a daily basis, but on Tuesday, they saw and experienced something very different thanks to Project Humanities.

By Ashley Incardone | February 12, 2014

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