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Mary Margaret Fonow, director of the School of Social Transformation, is the co-director in the partnership between ASU and Yerevan State University in Armenia. The school is participating in a Women's Leadership Program that will help establish a Center for Gender & Leadership Studies at YSU. (Photo by Perla Farias)

Partnership will promote women, gender studies in Armenia

ASU is one of five universities participating in the Women's Leadership Program aimed at advancing women's leadership and gender equality.

By Paulina Pineda | April 10, 2013

Juniors Alexander Mach (right) and Michael Howard sit outside of the Tempe City Hall Building. The City of Tempe has expressed interest in legalizing civil unions, and although Mach and Howard’s relationship is fairly new, they say they are excited by the city’s progressive attitude toward gay rights. (Photo by Hector Salas Almeida)

Tempe discusses possible civil union legalization

The Tempe city council is attempting to follow Bisbee in legalizing civil unions in Tempe despite the possibility of a lawsuit.

By Whitney Ogden | April 9, 2013

Wal-Mart is opening in the retail section of Vista Del Sol. The story plans on providing convenient shopping for ASU students. (Photo by Laura Davis)

Wal-Mart to open location in Vista Del Sol

Wal-Mart is opening a smaller concept store in the retail space of the Vista Del Sol housing complex. The store will be the second concept store in the U.S.

By Amy Edelen | April 9, 2013

Arizona Forward Association is taking vacant lots such as this one on the Southwest side of the Tempe Canal on Apache Boulevard and renovating them. The Association is planning to renovate several lots around the Tempe campus. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Student urban planners pitch vacant lot designs

Students worked with Arizona Forward Association to brainstorm temporary uses for Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa’s vacant lots.

By Sarah Anderson | April 9, 2013

Student government election winners plan for next year

The winners of the student government elections for the 2013-14 year are already working on how to improve the ASU experience.

By Josh Thrall | April 9, 2013

Man breaks tire boot off his truck

The man stole a tire boot that was placed on his truck and carried it down the street to his friend's apartment.

By Amy Medeiros | April 9, 2013

Construction on University Drive and McAllister on ASU's Tempe campus has the road down to only one lane in each direction. Construction is projected continue till the end of (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Construction restricts traffic on University Drive

University Drive between College Avenue and McAllister Avenue is limited to one-lane traffic in each direction until May 13.

By Shelby Slade | April 9, 2013

New law could affect future of ASA

House Bill 2169, which forbids student organizations from using tuition funds to influence politics, became law on Friday and could affect the future of the Arizona Students' Association.

By Josh Thrall | April 8, 2013

At its newest Tempe location near Broadway Road and Roosevelt Street, Four Peaks Brewery’s reverse osmosis system for water is housed in the giant version of their Kilter Lifter can. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

ASU startup cleans wastewater for local brewery

Arbsource, an ASU startup company, is working with Four Peaks Brewery to reduce its utility costs.

By Stephanie Habib | April 8, 2013

Students from Chandler High School work on a designated plot of land at ASU's Eco Garden. The garden, located on the Polytechnic campus, is home to student gardeners and community members alike.

Polytechnic campus students seek to live sustainably

Students who have chosen to live in the Eco-Village at the Polytechnic campus have been able to learn and participate in a community garden.

| April 8, 2013

Men take shots of Vodka at dorm party

A community assistant from Palo Verde East reported a party to police on the fifth floor of the dormitory.

By Shawn Raymundo | April 8, 2013

During the parade the sorority would occasionally stop to pose in Greek letters. (Photo by Ana Ramirez)

All-inclusive sorority celebrates Pride

Gamma Rho Lambda, an all-inclusive sorority, celebrated Pride weekend by organizing an alternative prom for high school students Friday night at the Tempe campus and marching during Saturday's Phoenix Pride Parade.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | April 8, 2013

SP Weekly: The Latin Pachanga

ASU grad student, Jayme Kurland, brings and appreciation for Latin culture to the Tempe campus through traditional dance and music, as part of the Latin Pachanga.

By Courtland Jeffrey | April 7, 2013

Man stabs friend in neck, earlobe

After the man stabbed his sleeping friend, he fled and left the bloodied knife on the ground outside the home.

By Shawn Raymundo | April 7, 2013

Student organization prepares teenagers for higher education

A student-founded organization is preparing Tempe high school students to attend ASU.

By Avery Robrock | April 7, 2013

Serveral members of the Bible Believers Street Preachers organization came to the Tempe campus Friday afternoon wielding signs and wearing t-shirts in protest of the Muslim religion and homosexuality. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Students protest religious demonstration

Preachers stood Friday on the Tempe campus holding signs that denounced Islam and homosexuality as many students asked them to stop.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | April 5, 2013

Journalism major Jared Cooper won the award for best Sun Devil Spirit. The Pitchfork Awards celebrates the achievements of students, organizations and other ASU initiatives Thursday at Orpheum Theater in downtown Phoenix. (Photo by Perla Farias)

Awards ceremony celebrates student spirit and involvement

The Pitchfork Awards celebrated student involvement and initiative Thursday night in downtown Phoenix.

By Paulina Pineda | April 5, 2013

Student governments announce campus presidents

The student government election results for the 2013-14 year have been announced were announced at 1 p.m. Friday.

By Josh Thrall | April 5, 2013

The Mary Lou Fulton Teacher's College, located on Tempe's campus, offers a full range of classes for those who seek to become educators in both secondary and elementary schools. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Teachers College offers new paths to education career

The Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College is introducing four new degrees and a certificate program to draw students to the teaching field and improve the national teacher shortage.

| April 4, 2013

Woman's credit account charged for Walmart purchase

A person used a woman's credit card number to purchase a toy and gift card from Walmart's online store.

By Jacqueline Solis | April 4, 2013

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