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Jerssay Arredondo and Dago Bailon will perform for an event, Drag for a Dream, on Friday, Aug. 24. Bailon will perform as Melissa Bangzenblo Friday at Club Zarape. (Photo by Ana Ramirez)

Drag queens fundraise for undocumented, gay students

Friday’s performance by eight drag queens at Club Zarape in Phoenix will raise money for a unique student scholarship.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | August 22, 2012

Tempe man steals liquor bottles from apartment

A woman said a man took two bottles of Jim Beam whiskey from her apartment landing, according to a police report.

By Maria Thompson | August 22, 2012

Sergeant J. Carlos Escudero directs traffic during the Fall Welcome Ceremony on Tuesday. ASU police are introducing a task force to control traffic issues near ASU’s Tempe and Polytechnic campuses. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Police attempt to curb common traffic violations

The Tempe and ASU Police Departments have partnered to form an awareness campaign in an effort to inform new students about traffic safety and alcohol laws.

By Maria Thompson | August 22, 2012

Tempe's Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs off of University Drive applied for a liquor license and is curently waiting approval from the City of Tempe. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Tempe Cheba Hut applies for liquor license

Patrons may soon be able to order beer with their "pinner" at the Tempe Cheba Hut, one location in a franchise of marijuana-themed sandwich shops.

By Danielle Grobmeier | July 22, 2012

Havasu campus to open in August, Payson campus at a standstill

While the ASU campus in Lake Havasu City is scheduled to open for the fall 2012 semester, the potential ASU campus in Payson is still being negotiated.

By Danielle Grobmeier | July 22, 2012

Mychael Zito, 23, finishes rolling his medication into a joint before smoking it. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Marijuana not approved to treat anxiety, depression

The Arizona Department of Health Services denied patient petitions to have depression and anxiety added to the list of conditions eligible for medical marijuana treatment.

By Danielle Grobmeier | July 22, 2012

Police Beat: July 23

A 24-year-old Tucson woman was arrested Wednesday morning on the 1000 block of East University Drive on suspicion of an outstanding warrant and possessing dangerous drugs and drug paraphernalia, according to a police report.

By Julia Shumway | July 22, 2012

Q&A: Travis Grantham on Congress

Republican Travis Grantham discusses running for the 9th Congressional District.

By Julia Shumway | July 21, 2012

Q&A: Mary Lou Taylor on state House

Republican Mary Lou Taylor discusses running for the 26th Legislative District.

By Julia Shumway | July 21, 2012

Q&A: Andrew Sherwood on state House

Democrat Andrew Sherwood discusses his legislative campaign.

By Julia Shumway | July 21, 2012

The Chicago Cubs spring training facility started construction and renovation at the Riverview Park in Mesa on Wednesday. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

New stadium could combine college, Major-league baseball

The City of Mesa and the Chicago Cubs broke ground Wednesday on a new spring training headquarters for the Major-league team and possible future home of the ASU baseball team.

By Jennifer Gunther | July 15, 2012

Students compete to fund app to combat hunger

A team of ASU students traveled to Sydney to represent the U.S. in Microsoft's Imagine Cup software design category July 6-10.

By Danielle Grobmeier | July 15, 2012

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio was at the Tent City Protest in South Phoenix Saturday night to provide comments to the media regarding the controversial Senate Bill 1070 and immigration concerns in the state. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Maricopa County Sheriff candidates compete to oust Arpaio

Three Maricopa County Sheriff candidates expressed a desire to reform the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office if elected.

By Danielle Grobmeier | July 15, 2012

Brewer continues to challenge domestic partnership benefits

Several students and state officials reacted negatively to Gov. Jan Brewer's appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case to make constitutional a law that would remove state domestic partner benefits.

By Danielle Grobmeier | July 15, 2012

Police Beat: July 16

An unknown person committed burglary and property damage at the 700 block of East Apache Road in the afternoon of July 7, according to a police report.

By Danielle Grobmeier | July 15, 2012

Alumnus killed in Wisconsin traffic accident

Zachary Booher, a 2012 ASU graduate, was killed last Sunday in a single-car accident in northwest Wisconsin while following Warped Tour with his band.

By Julia Shumway | July 15, 2012

Q&A: Buckley Merrill on state House

Republican Buckley Merrill discusses running for the state House of Representatives.

By Julia Shumway | July 8, 2012

Q&A: Harayaksha Gregor Knauer on state House

Harayaksha Gregor Knauer is a Green Party candidate.

By Julia Shumway | July 8, 2012

Class scheduling website still active eight years later

A website started by an ASU student frustrated with hunting for seats in required classes is still thriving eight years later.

By Julia Shumway | July 8, 2012

Professor receives DOD grant for nanotechnology research

Chemistry and Biochemistry professor Hao Yan received a $6.25 million research grant from the Department of Defense to use DNA to develop microelectronic devices.

By Danielle Grobmeier | July 8, 2012

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