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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

Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative prepares for StartUp Bowl

The ASU Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative program, which gives students the opportunity to create startup businesses, is now accepting applications.

By Kennedy Scott | February 12, 2014

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

Future of marijuana in Arizona could depend on voters

Two new marijuana-related bills, House Bill 2474 and House Bill 2558, were filed in the Arizona House recently, but lobby groups may hold the power.

By Anthony Nish | February 12, 2014

Tempe Police: Man threatens another man with knife

Tempe Police say a 21-year-old man threatened another man with a knife after he was called out for public urination.

By Adam Halleck | February 12, 2014

ASU student accepted into Clinton Global Initiative University 2014

Computer science sophomore Raji Ganesan was accepted into the Clinton Global Initiative University 2014 conference for her work in stroke rehabilitation.

By Kelcie Grega | February 12, 2014

Executive director, Christopher Mendezona (left) and co-founder, Jeff Wells (right) of Arizona Microcredit Initiative (AMI) tells us how they are seeing huge successes with supporting local businesses. AMI was founded by a small group of honors students to help small businesses with their start-ups. (Photo by Ryan Liu)

Honors students’ nonprofit program, Arizona Microcredit Initiative, reaches new success

Arizona Microcredit Initiative replaces traditional bank loans with a microloan program that gives underfunded entrepreneurs a chance to build their businesses.

By Shari Rose | February 12, 2014

Senator Nicolas Parra proposed SE50 at the USG meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11, which focused on violations of election codes and bilaws. (Photo by Ryan Liu)

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government fails to pass two election-related bills

Two bills on the coming elections failed to pass Tuesday evening, leading one bill to be called a "do-nothing" bill.

By Joey Hancock | February 11, 2014

Tillman Scholars host Playing for Peace to bring diversity through art

The Tillman Scholars teamed up with the Apple Hill String Quartet to put together an event that celebrated art and diversity.

By Hans Rodriguez | February 11, 2014

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

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