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Tempe Undergraduate Student Government President Jordan Davis, Graduate and Professional Student Association President Megan Fisk and Polytechnic Undergraduate Student Government President Franz Ferguson answer students’ questions during an open forum at the Memorial Union on Monday afternoon about the Athletic Fee Bill, which was proposed by student government earlier this month.

Student governments hold town halls, discuss proposed athletic fee

Student governments on all ASU campuses held town halls Monday to discuss a proposed athletic fee bill and help students better understand the reasons behind it.

By Joey Hancock and Lori Jarvis | October 21, 2013

ASU Police: Tempe Fire Department responds to sick man on Tempe campus

An ill man was taken to the hospital after Tempe Fire Department and ambulances responded to a call, ASU Police said.

By Shelby Slade | October 21, 2013

Police tackle previously convicted felon found with weapon, drugs

Police tackled a man with prior convictions and an outstanding warrant after resisting arrest and discover a gun in his waistband.

| October 21, 2013

John Hetrick, 46, (third from left) leaves the starting gate in the 5K race at Y Race Phoenix at South Mountain Park in Phoenix, Ariz., on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013. Hetrick's final time was 18:48. (Photo by Caitlin Cruz)

Sun Devils represent in Y Race

The 45th Y Race was held Sunday morning, and because of its new partnership with ASU, many students participated.

By Justin Emerson | October 20, 2013

Police: Man drives with suspended license, transports marijuana

Police stopped a 30-year-old man's car after he failed to stop, and a search of the car revealed 1.2 pounds of marijuana.

| October 20, 2013

ASU study finds clay can potentially cure skin diseases

Microbiologists at ASU have found that certain clays can treat skin disease and help eliminate bacteria like E. coli and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

By Kelcie Grega | October 17, 2013

The 2010 Chevy Camaro was seized from a valley methamphetamine ring that forked out $3,000 per rim and a sound system that Tempe police detective Dan Brown said is worth approximately $10,000. (Photo by Corey Malecka)

Tempe Police’s customized Camaro turns heads

Tempe Police have been using a highly customized Camaro to spread the word about crime prevention, and it will be on campus Nov. 7 for ASU's Off-Campus Housing Fair.

| October 17, 2013

USG Downtown President Frank Smith III spent fall break meeting with ASU leadership to serve the needs of the undergraduate population. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

Presidential Profiles: USG Downtown President Frank Smith III works hard in first term

ASU Downtown campus president Frank Smith III discusses his dedication to his fellow students and what his administration hopes to accomplish this year.

By Joey Hancock | October 17, 2013

During the month of October for every scarf Here on the Corner, a local clothing store off of College Avenue and University Drive, sells it will donate a scarf to Singleton Moms, a non-profit organization in Phoenix for single moms with cancer. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Boutique assists foundation for single parents with cancer

For each scarf sold at Here on the Corner, a boutique located near the Tempe campus, owners will donate another one to an organization that helps single parents with cancer.

By Logan Newman | October 17, 2013

Police: Man runs from police, leaves marijuana in store

While fleeing police, a man entered a store and placed a receipt wrapped around marijuana on a shelf.

By Shelby Slade | October 17, 2013

Students, faculty celebrate National Day on Writing

ASU students and faculty celebrated the National Day on Writing with a write-in, a digital booth and an award.

By Lori Jarvis | October 16, 2013

Police: Driver points gun at another car

A 31-year-old man was arrested after police say he threatened the driver and passengers of a car with a gun as they attempted to exit a parking lot.

By Shelby Slade | October 16, 2013

Students from ASU, NAU and UA will join together to open a clinic for the homeless and underserved populations of Phoenix. The clinic will operate out of the Human Services Campus on 12th Avenue and Madison Street in Phoenix. (Photo by Corey Malecka)

Students, faculty from state universities collaborate to form Arizona's first student-run clinic

A student-run clinic set to open in 2014 will serve homeless people in Maricopa County.

| October 16, 2013

President of Undergraduate Student Government, Jordan Davis, adds clarification to a bill pertaining to funding and how that process works. The bill was aimed at health and wellness and a debt that has yet to be paid from last year. (Photo by Katie Dunphy)

USG presidents discuss athletic fee bill, seek student response

USG presidents continued to discuss various issues surrounding the proposal of Senate Bill 31, otherwise known as the athletic fee bill.

By Joey Hancock | October 16, 2013

Arizona’s first Steak ‘n Shake to open on Mill Avenue

Arizona's first Steak 'n Shake will have its grand opening Thursday. This will be a more contemporary version of the restaurant and will consist of counter service and patio seating.

| October 15, 2013

Krista Patient is a senior nutrition communications student at the school of Nutrition and Health Promotion. Patient recently opened Z Room Dance and Fitness in tempe which teaches Zumba, barre, and yoga. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

Student seeks to encourage fitness at her new dance studio

A nutrition communications senior teaches Zumba, barre and yoga at the recently opened Z Room Dance and Fitness.

| October 15, 2013

ASU strives to reduce bike theft with new bike storage site

Beginning Nov. 4, ASU will open a free card-access bike rack near Payne Hall on the Tempe campus in an effort to reduce bike theft on campus.

By Mario Kalo | October 15, 2013

Police: Man leaves crash scene

Police arrested a 35-year-old man on suspicion of aggravated DUI after they say his Cadillac got stuck on a concrete median by the light rail tracks.

| October 15, 2013

ASU research, libraries affected by government shutdown

Since the shutdown began, many government-run websites have either been turned off or are no longer updating, which is causing issues for students and faculty looking for both old and new information.

| October 15, 2013

SP Weekly: Retiring teachers create opportunity for ASU students

With many baby boomers reaching retirement age, experts anticipate a strong demand for school teachers. The ASU secondary teaching certificate makes it possible for more college students to fill these roles.

By Courtland Jeffrey | October 15, 2013

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