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ASU and the Arizona Science Center (pictured) were awarded $30,000 to further their partnership to advance STEM in k-12 schools. This money will also go to help aid writing workshops in the valley. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Arizona Science Center, ASU partner to promote understanding of science literacy

The joint grant awarded to the Central Arizona Writing Project at ASU and the Arizona Science Center will use workshops to promote science literacy.

By Paulina Pineda | April 25, 2013

Recall committee's effort to oust Arpaio nears end

Respect Arizona, a campaign to recall Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, is working on a final push to get the signatures it needs on recall petitions.

By Josh Thrall | April 25, 2013

Man urinates on public bench, then sleeps on it

Another man called police to report that the man was lying on the ground, after which he got up, urinated on the bench and went to sleep there.

By Sarah Anderson | April 25, 2013

ASU student group expands its audience through stress relief

The ASU Mindfulness Community is finding ways to gain new participants and meet its schedules.

By Colton Gavin | April 24, 2013

All of the puppies that were at the PAWS Your Finals Stress event are up for adoption through local shelters. (Photo by Ashley Kesweder)

Student organization uses fun way to relieve pre-finals stress

The Arizona State Pets and Rescue club brought puppies to the Tempe campus to help students wind down before finals week.

By Paulina Pineda | April 24, 2013

Man almost crashes into center median, parked car

Police could smell alcohol on the man's breath, but he told the officer he doesn't drink because he's Mormon.

By Paulina Pineda | April 24, 2013

Tempe Police release homicide victim’s identity

Police are investigating the death of Rebecca Kasper, a 19-year-old marketing sophomore, who was found dead in an apartment bathtub Tuesday morning.

By Shawn Raymundo | April 24, 2013

SP Weekly: Tuition Increase

Week of April 22 State Press Weekly speaks with graduate student Caitlin Thompson, member of the Arizona Board of Regents, about this year's proposed tuition increase.

By Courtland Jeffrey | April 24, 2013

Veterans discuss the uncertain future of U.S. defense spending

A panel of U.S. military veterans, active service members and ASU professors discussed the future of the U.S. defense budget in front of ROTC cadets at the Memorial Union on Tuesday night.

By Josh Thrall | April 23, 2013

Club helps students' social struggles with autism

ASD@ASU is one of the many on-campus resources available for students with autism.

By Sarah Anderson | April 23, 2013

Golf carts moved, damaged

Police are investigating an attempted theft of and damage to golf carts on the 1500 block of Rural Road between Friday and Sunday.

By Sarah Anderson | April 23, 2013

Tempe hires new city manager

The Tempe City Council voted April 18 to make Andrew Ching's temporary position as city manager permanent.

| April 23, 2013

Student entrepreneurs seek to increase retention through connection

Devils Connect, a new student startup, will create a web portal where students can meet each other to form study groups, have class discussions and create comprehensive semester calendars.

By Amy Medeiros | April 23, 2013

Tempe Police: Woman found dead in her apartment

Police reported that the woman's death was because of severe trauma after finding her in her apartment.

By Shawn Raymundo | April 23, 2013

Sustainability student dies after falling during hiking trip

Jared Maillet was a 21-year-old sustainability and urban planning senior who died while hiking the Welsh 3000s Challenge in Europe.

By Shawn Raymundo | April 22, 2013

West campus program earns national recognition

The Communication Assessment and Learning Lab at the West campus, which coaches students on public speaking, has become the eighth school to earn national certification.

By Josh Thrall | April 22, 2013

ASU, Phoenix Muni Stadium to announce baseball deal Tuesday

ASU will formally announce the deal in a press conference at Phoenix Municipal Stadium Tuesday at 9 a.m.

By Josh Nacion | April 22, 2013

Vending machine found with glass shattered, nothing stolen

The front glass of a vending machine on the Polytechnic campus was smashed, but nothing appeared to be stolen.

By Paulina Pineda | April 22, 2013

ASU Police investigate bomb threat

The University received a bomb threat call Monday morning and police are working with federal law enforcement agencies during the investigation.

By Shawn Raymundo | April 22, 2013

The four options for a new mascot design that students can vote on. (Photos Courtesy of ASU Creative Services)

Voting begins for new Sparky costume

Starting at noon on Monday April 22, ASU students, faculty, alumni, season ticket holders and Sun Devil Club members will get to vote on the head of the Sparky new costume.

| April 22, 2013

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