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Rising textbook prices highest in 30 years

Over the past 30 years, textbook prices have risen 812 percent.

By Amy Medeiros | January 16, 2013

David Pijawka (left), professor and associate director for the School of Geographical Sciences, and Aaron Kimberlin (right), assistant director for the School of Geographical Sciences, are working with 10 masters students on the development of the new town square in the heart of downtown Mesa. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

ASU students design Mesa urban plaza

The University is collaborating with the city of Mesa to design a town square in the heart of its downtown area.

By Whitney Ogden | January 16, 2013

Woman arrested on suspicion of underage drinking without shoes and jacket

A 20-year-old woman was arrested Sunday morning at the Villas at Vista Del Sol on the 500 block of East Apache Boulevard on suspicion of underage drinking, according to a police report.

By Shawn Raymundo | January 16, 2013

Regents executive committee sends ASA joint proposal to full board

The ABOR Executive Committee sent a joint recommendation Tuesday for two different proposals regarding the future of the ASA student fee.

By Amy Medeiros | January 15, 2013

Frenchy prepares his famous Caribbean dog with tomato salsa and shredded carrot sauce. His slogan is "make any dog a Caribbean dog," and his signature hot sauces have a heavy creole influence. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Downtown hot dog stand sells Caribbean franks, builds community

Originally from the Caribbean islet of St. Martin, John “Frenchy” Dinane, 31, operates his aptly-named hot dog stand every day during the lunch rush in the shadow of The Arizona Republic’s high-rise parking garage.

By Randsom Rockliffe | January 15, 2013

Recently The City of Tempe release a new smart phone app called Tempe 311. The application will allow residents to comment or complain to the right city department to have their opinions heard. (Photo by Ana Ramirez)

Tempe releases new smart phone app

The city of Tempe released a new smart phone application Tuesday allowing residents to quickly contact city departments.

By Laura Davis | January 15, 2013

Brewer plans to expand Medicaid for 2013

The Brewer administration will give more focus to social programs in the new year.

By Amy Medeiros | January 14, 2013

Changemaker Central will be providing opportunities to students to participate in the community on Martin Luther King Day 1/21. (Photo by

Day of Service provides chance to volunteer

The University's Community Service Program will host several outreach options as part of the national Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 21.

By Shelby Slade | January 14, 2013

Sex offender falsely reports to police

When the officers questioned the man, he gave them a different name and changed his age several times before telling officers his real name and age, police reported

| January 14, 2013

Soundscapes: Welcome back

Several students told us why they are looking forward to this semester and talked about the things they hope to accomplish.

By Sean Logan | January 13, 2013

State Press Weekly: The inside story of Jack Culolias, and a look into Will Sutton's decision to stay home

In episode 2, State Press investigative reporter Nicholas Palomino Mendoza gives us a intimate look at ASU freshman Jack Culolias and sports writer Master Tesfastion talks about the return of defensives star Will Sutton and the impressive start to the men's basketball season.

By Erin Patrick O'Connor | January 13, 2013

Downtown Phoenix seeing continued economic growth

The city of Phoenix and the nonprofit organization Downtown Phoenix Partnership aim to transform downtown Phoenix into a vibrant city core through a $4 million reinvestment project.

By Amy Edelen | January 13, 2013

Graduate student Youngjae Kim (right) presents his research project on the current status and future direction for nanotechnology regulations to graduate student Jathan Sadowski (left) and Andrew Maynard (center) with the board for the Center for Nanotechnology in Society at ASU. Several graduate students met at the MU on Friday to present their projects to members of the board. (Photo by Molly J Smith)

Students operate on nanoscale

The Center of Nanotechnology in Society brings graduate students and researchers together for collaboration.

By Sarah Anderson | January 13, 2013

ASU offers free transportation on, between campuses

ASU renamed its free, intercampus shuttles to help students and faculty identify the different routes.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | January 13, 2013

Man arrested after public urination

A Tempe Police officer saw the man urinating between two vehicles, police reported.

By Laura Davis | January 13, 2013

Loco Patron is situated on Mill Avenue and Third Street, in view of the historic Old Mill near Tempe Beach Park. The bar will join a group of over a dozen establishments that line the Mill Avenue nightlife area. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Loco Patron opens Mill Avenue location

Loco Patron, a Valley Mexican restaurant chain, opened its third location at 222 S. Mill Ave. in Tempe on Dec. 29.

By Amy Edelen | January 10, 2013

Program helps parents reconstruct their family after divorce

Two ASU research professors have designed a program to help reconstruct divorced families.

By Paulina Pineda | January 10, 2013

Art sculptures made of recycled materials, including USB cords, wires, glass, and yarn, are on display in the windows of the US Post Office on Mill Avenue as part of Tempe Green Revolution. (Photo by Ana Ramirez)

Environmental gallery opens on Mill Avenue

The U.S. Post Office on Mill Avenue and Green Revolution introduced a green-themed exhibition series gallery on Jan. 4, which focuses on state and local environmental issues.

By Whitney Ogden | January 10, 2013

Sen. Linda Lopez, D-Tucson, introduced a new bill on Arizona gun safety on the lawn of the State Capitol on Thursday. The proposed legislation bans high-capacity magazines and requires background checks for all buyers, as well as repealing Senate Bill 1241. (Photo by Ana Ramirez)

Senator Linda Lopez introduces legislation for gun control

Sen. Linda Lopez, D-Tucson, and community representatives introduced a three-pronged bill Thursday afternoon that would regulate all gun transactions outside the State Capitol.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | January 10, 2013

Man arrested after hiding DVDs in his pants

A loss prevention officer at Target saw the man putting several DVDs in his pants while in the men's restroom, police reported.

By Amy Edelen | January 10, 2013

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