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Sinema sworn in under Constitution

Rep. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., was sworn in to Congress under the U.S. Constitution instead of the traditional Bible.

By Shawn Raymundo | January 8, 2013

Man attempts suicide with prescription drugs

A 26-year-old man was transported to the hospital after an alleged suicide attempt, according to a police report.

By Jacqueline Solis | January 8, 2013

Woman hits bar patron, then attacks another arrestee

The woman was in a police transport van when she slipped her hands out of her handcuffs and assaulted another arrestee in the vehicle.

By Julia Shumway | January 8, 2013

A new student center on the Downtown Phoenix Campus opened Monday in the Post Office across from the Walter Cronkite School. The center houses an extension of Tempe's P.O.D. food vendor and includes multiple study rooms and recreational rooms. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Downtown student center opens at the post office

The new Student Center @ The Post Office is the second student center on the Downtown campus.

By Nathan Soy | January 8, 2013

Feral cats continue to plague Tempe

Animal Loving Friends estimates that approximately 53,000 feral cats lived in Tempe in 2011, and the feral cat population is continuing to grow.

By Julia Shumway | January 7, 2013

State Press Conversations: Armed Teachers

Lorenzo Zazueta-Castro speaks with ASU senior Lemar Nieves, a gun owner and Heather Lindfors-Navarro, an ASU alumnus and current fifth grade teacher, about Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne's suggestion to allow teachers and principals to carry guns into classrooms.

By Lorenzo Zazueta | January 6, 2013

Woman spits on physician’s assistant

The woman had damaged a call button at Tempe St. Luke's Hospital earlier in the night.

By Julia Shumway and Shawn Raymundo | January 6, 2013

Woman As Hero is one of many student organizations that is collecting donations this holiday season. The group has set up stations around campus where the ASU community can donate clothes and apparel that will go to women refugees. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Student organizations give back for holiday season

ASU students are making the holidays merrier by donating time and money to the community.

By Tess Homan | December 10, 2012

ASU President Michael Crow speaks to the editorial staff of The State Press. Crow held a Q&A session Dec. 10 at Verde Dining Pavilion on the West campus where students were able to openly ask questions. The discussion covered many topics, two primary subjects being diversity and Greek life. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Crow addresses student concerns about Greek life, smoking ban

ASU President Michael Crow addressed student questions and concerns Monday at the West campus.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | December 10, 2012

With finals approaching, students turn to drugs like Adderall to focus and more efficiently get their work done. However, psychologists believe Adderall does not have significant benefits and may actually harm students. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Students look to medication for academic edge

Many students use Adderall or other stimulants prescribed to people with ADHD to cram for finals, but campus experts said this can sometimes work against students or even create dependence.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | December 10, 2012

Man yells at manager after she failed to return credit card

Police saw a man swearing at a Chili’s manager when she refused to return his wallet.

By Maria Thompson | December 10, 2012

Supply chain management junior Zahraa Altarouty speaks with State Press reporter Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza about her traditions in Saudi Arabia. Altarouty is an international student. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

International students experience holidays differently

International students share the cultural differences between the holidays in America and their traditions back home.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | December 9, 2012

Compacted course sessions lead to shortest winter break in 10 years

The introduction of seven-and-a-half week class sessions caused winter break to dwindle to just 19 days this year.

By Hannah Lawrence and Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | December 9, 2012

Heritage Square hosts first-ever Phoenix Brewers Invitational

The first-ever Phoenix Brewers Invitational took place this weekend at Heritage Square in downtown Phoenix.

By Michael Gordon | December 9, 2012

NRG hosts CitySkate, a set-up holiday ice rink, at Cityscape in downtown Phoenix. Friends, couples and families enjoy the temporary outdoor rink to the sound of holiday music. (Photo by Ana Ramirez)

Hundreds circle the ice at Phoenix rink

Downtown Phoenix is showing off its holiday spirit with CityScape’s outdoor ice rink.

By Hannah Lawrence | December 9, 2012

TVs, speakers stolen from man’s car

The man noticed the missing items the next morning after leaving his car in an ASU parking structure.

By Maria Thompson | December 9, 2012

The Arizona Board of Regents is requesting more funding for the state university system for fiscal year 2014. ASU is asking for $113 million from ABOR's budget proposal, which is now being reviewed by Gov. Jan Brewer and will be submitted to the Legislature in January. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Regents seek more money for state universities

ASU is requesting a $113 million portion of the Arizona Board of Regents’ operating budget proposed for fiscal year 2014.

By Riis Valcho | December 6, 2012

ASU alumni lobby for immigration reform

Three ASU alumni went to Washington, D.C., to participate in the National Strategy Session of the National Immigration Forum.

By Tess Homan | December 6, 2012

The third Four Peaks location opened in west Tempe and will serve all of the brewery's signature beers, but will pair them with food truck fare rather than the bar snacks listed on its full menu. (Photo by Vince Dwyer)

Food trucks feed new Four Peaks Brewery patrons

Four Peaks Brewery’s third location in west Tempe will offer the same beers as the bar’s Eighth Street location, but has opted to partner with local food trucks instead of serving food in-house.

By Amy Edelen | December 6, 2012

The MidFirst Bank Pitchfork Card, introduced this year as an alternative to the Sun Card, has had little success with upperclassmen. However, approximately 25 percent of freshmen opted for the card. (Photo by Jenn Allen

Most students opt out of new Pitchfork Card

About a quarter of the freshmen class chose the MidFirst Bank Pitchfork Card, while older students have not embraced the idea.

By Tess Homan | December 6, 2012

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