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Computing junior Lisa Tsosie will be attending the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing conference for her project on Facebook cyberbullying detection. (Photo courtesy of Lisa Tsosie)

ASU student pioneers cyberbullying detection program

An applied computing junior recently finished a project to detect cyberbullying on Facebook and traveled to Minneapolis to present her findings at a computing conference.

By Emily Mahoney | October 3, 2013

Sexual assaults underscore Tempe's party troubles

Three separate incidences of sexual assault in the Loud Party Corridor of Tempe has prompted the police department to issue a warning to the public.

| October 3, 2013

Long-term government shutdown could affect ASU veterans, research

ASU programs including ROTC and research facilities may begin to feel effects of government shutdown soon.

By Joey Hancock | October 3, 2013

New record store collective opens in Tempe

Eastside Records will reopen as Double Nickels Collective this Saturday, along with other Valley businesses.

By Catherine Calderon | October 3, 2013

Police: Man steals personal belongings, candy

Police arrested a man after they say he committed armed robbery at a Cash for Phones business and fled the scene.

| October 3, 2013

Alumna, four others dub Star Wars film into Navajo language

An ASU alumna was part of a team of translators and voice actors that dubbed Star Wars into Navajo as a way to preserve an ancient and fading language.

By Kelcie Grega | October 3, 2013

Speaking to an audience of nursing students and faculty at the College of Nursing and Health Innovation building on the Downtown campus, Assistant Surgeon General Nadine Simons talks about how the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act will affect students and the health care industry. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

ASU community reacts to Affordable Care Act

The newly implemented health care act ushers in change for ASU student insurance.

By Logan Newman | October 2, 2013

One of ASU's law professors, Diane Humetewa, was just nominated by President Obama to the US District Court. She does most of her work in her office in Discovery Hall on the Tempe campus. (Photo by Katie Dunphy)

ASU law professor nominated for U.S. District Court Judge

A law professor was nominated last week by the White House for the position of U.S. District Court Judge in Arizona.

By Joey Hancock | October 2, 2013

Arizona's DMV implemented the ban on driver's licenses for DREAMers and other immigrant groups. The ban is extended to immigrants who have been granted work permits and who are protected by the deferred action program signed by the President last year. (Photo by Hector Salas Almeida)

Arizona DREAMers still unable to receive driver's licenses

On Sept. 18, Arizona's Department of Motor Vehicles implemented Gov. Jan Brewer's executive order to deny driver's licenses to DACA recipients.

By Hector Salas Almeida | October 2, 2013

MidFirst Bank continues to expand at University

A year after MidFirst Bank's partnership with the University began, the bank looks to reach out to more students and open more locations on campus.

By Brittany Dierken | October 2, 2013

Police: Man arrested after mother finds stolen items in his room

A 20-year-old man was arrested Sept. 30 after his mother called police and told them she had found a handgun in his room as he slept.

| October 2, 2013

ASU professor: N-word transcends history

An ASU English professor spoke to students Wednesday about the use, history and future of the N-word in America.

By Shelby Slade | October 2, 2013

VIDEO: ASU Well Devils

Well Devils are a student ran initiative at ASU focusing on mind, body, and community. Being more than just fitness, the Well Devils also provide activities and demonstrations that help students and faculty learn how to live a healthy lifestyle with nutrition.

By Kyley Jameison | October 1, 2013

Tempe City Council approves contract to manufacture dam

The Tempe City Council approved a $12.4 million contract for the construction of a steel gate dam to replace the rubber bladders that now exist.

| October 1, 2013

ASU student government begins research on mandatory fee for athletics

Student senators created a research committee to look into a proposed student athletics fee and its effects.

By Shelby Slade | October 1, 2013

Students, faculty celebrate fitness complex grand opening

Students and faculty gathered at Civic Space Park at the Downtown campus to celebrate ASU's new fitness complex downtown.

By Catherine Calderon | October 1, 2013

Police: Man arrested on suspicion of using cocaine at Marquee Theater

Police arrested a man after security saw him snorting cocaine in a bathroom stall at the Marquee Theater.

| October 1, 2013

English literature and education Junior Jodi Walters falls down as a group of students dressed as zombies chase her down. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Students dress as zombies for book launch

English students were asked to volunteer as zombies to contribute to a book launch.

| October 1, 2013

SP Weekly: Y-Race Fitness Fest

The 45th-annual Phoenix Y Race takes place October 20 in Phoenix. To celebrate, a free new community health event and expo, the Y Race Fitness Fest will be held on October 18 at Civic Space Park in downtown Phoenix. The Fitness Fest will showcase the new downtown Sun Devil Fitness Complex, which has been a hit since opening it’s doors in August.

By Courtland Jeffrey | September 30, 2013

Economics junior Nick Dipastena serves customers for the Blue House coffee cart in Tempe. Dipastena said that the Blue House coffee team will soon have a trailer for their cart, and will have more mobility on campus in the near future. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

ASU students revolutionize coffee with new products, dedication

Three ASU students have started a coffee stand on the corner of College Avenue and University Drive that caters to students.

| September 30, 2013

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