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Managing Partner Charles Dooly of Barzinis Italian Restaurant on Apache Blvd. in Tempes says they have seen a steady increase in business since the grand opening just under 2 months ago. The restaurant offers a wide range of food items from pizza and pasta to salads and cold sandwhichs, which can be paired with a choice of wine, beer or fountain drink.

Barzinis brings affordable Italian cuisine to Tempe

A new restaurant, Barzinis, aims at providing inexpensive Italian food for the Tempe and ASU community.

By Amy Edelen | March 24, 2013

Man buys alcohol with fake ID

The man said he bought the fake ID for $100 and used it earlier in the night to buy beer and shots of alcohol at Bad Mother Cluckers.

By Shawn Raymundo | March 24, 2013

ASU organization launches 13th annual volunteer day

Close to 1,000 students from all four University campuses volunteered to clean up the Phoenix and Tempe communities Saturday afternoon.

By Whitney Ogden | March 24, 2013

President Michael Crow speaks at a hearing about the proposed 3 percent tuition increase for ASU students next year. (Photo by Sean Logan)

ASU Elections Department hosts inaugural student government debate

The Undergraduate Student Government Elections Department hosted "One University, Multiple Governments," a debate between the executive candidates of all five ASU student governments.

By Josh Thrall | March 21, 2013

First faculty pay raise in years to be based on performance

The new fiscal or academic year will bring a pay increase to faculty and staff members whose evaluations show high performance.

By Paulina Pineda | March 21, 2013

New city regulations crash ASU parties

ASU may begin a disciplinary process so students who are fined and owe the city can be restricted from registering from classes.

By Whitney Ogden | March 21, 2013

Man uses foil to smoke pills

Police found marijuana in the man's vehicle after being stopped for failing to stop at a stop sign.

By Amy Edelen | March 21, 2013

Planning for Frankenstein celebration starts years in advance

ASU is planning a global Frankenstein celebration.

By Jacqueline Solis | March 21, 2013

ASU Police provide online safety training tutorials

Last year’s mass shootings in an Aurora, Colo., movie theater and a Newtown, Conn., elementary school have brought renewed attention to online safety awareness training videos purchased about 18 months ago by University Police.

By Stephanie Habib | March 20, 2013

Man obstructs public thoroughfare

Multiple vehicles were forced to brake abruptly because the man crossed the street against a do-not-walk signal.

By Amy Medeiros | March 20, 2013

Approximately one in 33 female students and one in 200 male students at ASU have reported being a victim of sexual assault. However, police and advocacy groups estimate that the actual number is much higher, because may are afraid to speak out. (Photo by Perla Farias)

Sexual violence education, prevention groups fight to change rape culture

As sexual violence statistics rise, organizations on campus find ways to educate students and encourage them to prevent and report crimes of this nature.

By Paulina Pineda | March 20, 2013

Man drinks two cans of beer, arrested while driving

The man was stopped on University Drive after police saw him swerving between lanes.

By Amy Edelen | March 19, 2013

Student governments announce candidates

ASU's five student governments have announced their candidates for the 2013-14 term.

By Josh Thrall | March 19, 2013

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case challenging the constitutionality of an Arizona law that requires voters to present state identification when they register to vote and go to their polling place. Arizona's law requires all residents to show a photo ID card, two forms of non-photo ID or a photo ID with an inaccurate address and another identifier, like the pictured voter ID cards, when they vote. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

US Supreme Court takes up Arizona voter ID law

The U.S. Supreme Court is considering the constitutionality of an Arizona law that requires voters to present proof of citizenship.

By Josh Thrall | March 19, 2013

ASU suspends new Sparky design, offers choices to fans

ASU will launch an online program allowing fans to vote on various features for a new Sparky costume.

By Josh Nacion and Master Tesfatsion | March 19, 2013

Tampon machine damaged at Polytechnic campus

Police found a damaged tampon machine while investigating a trespassing incident near the Polytechnic campus, but no other property was damaged or stolen.

By Amy Medeiros | March 18, 2013

Video: ASU String Project

The Arizona State String Project is a program that gives ASU music students the opportunity to teach real classes as a means of gaining real world experience for future careers as music teachers.

By Kaard Bombe | March 18, 2013

Video: Laptop Orchestra- A Sonic Experience

Innovative ensamble combining traditional music with technology.

By Sean Logan | March 17, 2013

State Press Conversations

Immigration is a controversial topic in Arizona and around the world. State Press Conversations reporter Connor Leary sat down with ASU Immigration Law Director Evelyn Cruz to discuss the topic.

By Connor Leary | March 17, 2013

State Press Weekly Special Report: Art's Generational Gap

SP Weekly sits down with ASU Art Museum Print Collection Manager and Curator, Jean Makin, and undergraduate Japanese Literature student, Michaela Kingsley, to see where art stands in this generation.

By Courtland Jeffrey | March 17, 2013

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