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Video: Native American group, Estun Bah, performs at ASU

Estun Bah play a mixture of traditional Native American and contemporary music and perform hoop dancing.

By Samantha Valtierra Bush | September 28, 2011

RHA gives support to gender-neutral housing

After a vote of support from the Residence Hall Association, ASU is one step closer to offering gender-neutral housing options on the Tempe campus.

By Dan Oberhaus | September 28, 2011

ON MILL: 'Chicago' stands outside Starbucks on Mill Avenue and bears the heat as he jokes with shoppers and welcomes them to Tempe. Tempe's Homeless Outreach Program Effort estimates the number of homeless people in Tempe to be between three and five hundred depending on the day. (Photo by Samuel Rosenbaum)

Homelessness remains ongoing problem in Tempe

A city official said there’s been an increase in the number of homeless people living on Tempe streets since the economic downturn.

By Sara Smith | September 28, 2011

Business school facility construction could begin this fall

A $57 million classroom building will be built on the Tempe campus if the project is approved by the state Legislature.

By Julia Shumway | September 28, 2011

Police Beat: Sept. 29

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Wednesday.

By Shawn Raymundo | September 28, 2011

Phoenix Police receive federal funding for on-officer cameras

The U.S. Department of Justice granted the Phoenix Police Department $500,000 to begin use of on-officer cameras.

By Shawn Raymundo | September 28, 2011

USG Senate approves club funding distribution bill

The Senate finalized and passed Senate Bill 20 after making last minute modifications to club funding.

By Dan Oberhaus | September 27, 2011

DOWNTOWN DEMONSTRATION: Lori Usky, a post office clerk from Tolleson, Ariz., stands with her family at a protest near the Downtown campus in support of HR 1351. (Photo by Tiana Chavez)

Downtown rally spreads awareness of Postal crisis

The Post Office building on the Downtown campus Tuesday was one site of a nationwide rally meant to raise public support for a federal bill that could avert a financial crisis for the U.S. Postal Service.

By Kharli Mandeville and Michelle Tabatabai Shahab | September 27, 2011

Police Beat: Sept. 28

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Tuesday.

By Brennan Smith | September 27, 2011

White House to honor ASU professor

Professor Roy Levy will be awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.

By Julia Shumway | September 27, 2011

ASU tests cellphones for dorm access

ASU staff and students participated in a three-month trial run using cellphones as dorm keys.

By Ryan McCullough | September 27, 2011

RACE TO THE TOP: Candidates are running to occupy the City of Tempe Town Hall mayoral seat. The election will be held in March 2012. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Two new hopefuls announce bid for Tempe mayor

A former city councilwoman and a prominent restaurateur have announced their intent to join next year’s Tempe mayor’s race.

By Brennan Smith | September 27, 2011

Police arrest suspected serial bike thief

Banned from all four ASU campuses, the bike-thief was apprehended after several theft occurrences.

By Shawn Raymundo | September 26, 2011

NEW EXPERIENCES: Creator of PHXexposed Kevin Mulvin poses at Royal Coffee Bar in the Phoenix Public Market on Thursday morning. PHXexposed links the community with local businesses through drawings that give the winner a chance to try new places. (Photo by Lillian Reid)

Alumnus connects Phoenix community with culture

PHXexposed, an organization that connects community to culture, is ASU alumnus Keith Mulvin’s attempt at unearthing downtown Phoenix’s assets.

By Leandra Huffer | September 26, 2011

Police beat: Sept. 27

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Monday.

By Shawn Raymundo | September 26, 2011

Video: Snakes on campus

Snakes on campus from The State Press on Vimeo.

By Samantha Valtierra Bush | September 26, 2011

Police continue to search for assault suspect

After allegedly being assaulted, a nine-year-old girl tells her father and police about the incident to aid the search for the alleged perpetrator.

By Shawn Raymundo | September 26, 2011

A PIECE OF HISTORY: The Packard Stadium on ASU's Tempe campus has hosted baseball since 1974. Recently, the team has considered practicing and playing at other venues such as the Tempe Diablo Stadium and Hohokam Park. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

ASU, Chicago Cubs to share baseball stadium

The Arizona Board of Regents recently gave ASU the green light to enter into an agreement with the Chicago Cubs to share a state-of-the-art baseball facility.

By Brennan Smith | September 26, 2011

DISCUSSING BILLS: USG Senators meet on Sunday night to discuss bills. Senate Bill 17 is one of the bills the Senate is currently considering and deals with opposing the state bill banning gay marriage. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Future uncertain for USG gay marriage bill

USG meets to revise wording in SB 17 concerning LGBTQ support for same-sex marriage equality

By Dan Oberhaus | September 25, 2011

Police Beat: Sept. 26

ASU police reported the following incidents Friday.

By Shawn Raymundo | September 25, 2011

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