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Bill banning racial profiling makes headway

A ban to stop racial profiling by Arizona law enforcement is aimed at educating officers on how to ethically enforce the law.

By Shawn Raymundo | January 18, 2012

Police Beat: Jan. 19

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Wednesday.

By Shawn Raymundo | January 18, 2012

Two victims were shot inside of an apartment complex near East University and South McClintock Drives resulting in the death of one man. Tempe Police are searching for two suspects in their early 20’s. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

One dead, another injured in shooting near McClintock and University drives

Police are looking for two suspects in a double shooting that happened late afternoon near McClintock and University drives.

By Shawn Raymundo | January 18, 2012

Professor of Theater and Film Carla Melo checks out some fresh vegetables provided by Taste of Paradise at the Farmers Market on the Tempe campus Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Comedic cooking act educates on nutrition at ASU Farmers Market

The Farmers Market at the ASU Tempe offered healthy dining possibilities and hosted a theater performance by a touring cooking show.

By Kharli Mandeville | January 17, 2012

Panel discusses how to improve Phoenix’s sustainability

With Phoenix deemed to be the least sustainable city, panelists discussed possible solutions Tuesday night.

By Julia Shumway | January 17, 2012

Sen. David Schapira announced his candidacy to represent district 9 in Congress at the state capital Tuesday. (Photo by Thania A. Betancourt)

ASU professor announces his candidacy for Congress

David Schapira, an ASU faculty member and Arizona State Senate Democratic Leader, announced his candidacy Tuesday for Congress in Arizona’s newly created District 9.

By Thania A. Betancourt | January 17, 2012

ASU students bring Chicago jazz to TCA

Michael Kocour and The ASU Jazz All Star seniors take to the Tempe Center for the Arts stage Tuesday.

By Michelle Peirano | January 17, 2012

Police Beat: Jan. 18

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Tuesday.

By Thania A. Betancourt | January 17, 2012

ASU students take on 'Tough Mudder'

The Tough Mudder is an intense 10 to 12 mile obstacle course designed by the British Special Forces to test a participant's strength, stamina, mental tenacity and teamwork. The event, held at the Mesa Proving Grounds, drew thousands of competitors from across the state and raised money for the Wounded Warrior Project.

By Daryl Bjoraas | January 16, 2012

Downtown events celebrate MLK’s life and impact

A diverse group of people gathered at Civic Space Park Monday to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with art, music and poetry.

By Julia Shumway | January 16, 2012

Robert Page, the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, talks to graduate students about how to negotiate your faculty position at the Jumpstarting STEM Careers workshop Saturday afternoon in the Memorial Union. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

STEM workshop geared toward women

A two-day STEM career workshop brought in students focusing in teaching careers to listen to success with STEM studies from key speakers.

By Danielle Grobmeier | January 16, 2012

Pictured left to right, Christopher Kimball, Vincent Nitura, and Tony Tucker (Photo courtesy of the Tempe Police Department)

Tempe Police make three arrests in fast-food robberies

Tempe Police Department arrest three men in connection with fast food robberies in Tempe Phoenix.

By Shawn Raymundo | January 16, 2012

Mint chocolate chip ice cream is squeezed between two soft, homemade double chocolate cookies at the new, family-owned ice cream sandwich shop, Slickables, on Mill Avenue in Tempe. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

New Mill Avenue sweet shop caters to ASU students

Slickables, a new ice cream shop on Mill Avenue, opened just in time to greet ASU students for the Spring semester.

By Michael Gordon | January 16, 2012

The City of Tempe received a $1.1 million federal transportation grant to make the stretch of road on University Drive between Priest Drive and the Pacific Union railroad tracks more bike and pedestrian friendly. JENN ALLEN | THE STATE PRESS The City of Tempe received a $1.1 million federal transportation grant to make the stretch of road on University Drive between Priest Drive and the Pacific Union railroad tracks more bike and pedestrian friendly. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Tempe creating plans to modify University Drive

Tempe is planning a $1.1 million construction project for University Drive to add amenities that would benefit pedestrians and bicyclists.

By Michelle Peirano | January 16, 2012

Police Beat: Jan. 17

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Friday.

By Shawn Raymundo | January 16, 2012

Emeritus professor Carleton Moore has been teaching at ASU since 1961 and has significantly influenced meteorite studies on the Tempe campus. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Carleton Moore serves as ASU’s meteorite studies founding father

Since 1961, Carleton Moore has dedicated his life to the Center of Meteorite Studies at ASU.

By Thania A. Betancourt | January 12, 2012

ASU’s Saguaro 2 Supercomputer, located in the Barry M. Goldwater Center for Science and Engineering, contains about 5,000 processor cores and computes research data 24/7. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

High-tech supercomputer soon to be history

ASU Advanced Computing Center officials worry Saguaro 2 Supercomputer will become outdated.

By Thania A. Betancourt | January 12, 2012

The sun sets Thursday night on Papago Park. Arizona's mountainous areas, located near metropolitan hubs, provide Valley residents with multiple hiking opportunities. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Green groups join forces for preservation

Several environmental conservation groups have teamed up to preserve Arizona’s wildlife.

By Jasmine Barta | January 12, 2012

Tentative Final Congressional Map (Image courtesy of the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission)

Redistricting means new GOP congressional candidates

Republican congressional candidates announce their campaigns within weeks of the New Year.

By Alyssa Lee | January 12, 2012

Police Beat: Jan. 13

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Thursday.

By Kharli Mandeville | January 12, 2012

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