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Michelle Rivas, a sophomore Journalism student, is lacing up her running shoes to help raise money to fight human trafficking. Love 146, an online group that raises awareness and resources to combat child trafficking, created the global "Tread On Trafficking" event and Rivas will be running throughout the month of May to encourage her sponsors to donate for every mile she covers. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Student raises sex trafficking awareness by breaking a sweat

Downtown student Michelle Rivas is raising awareness about child sex slavery through a virtual event to get participants to workout.

By State Press Staff | May 2, 2011

GOT HIM: Aeronautical management sophomore James White (right) and political science sophomore Steven Pizzi write patriotic slogans with chalk outside of the Memorial Union on Sunday night after hearing that the leader of al-Qaida, Osama bin Laden, was killed during a raid by the Navy Seals. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

ASU students join NYC, DC crowds after bin Laden’s death

Chants of “U-S-A, U-S-A” greeted the news that Osama bin Laden was confirmed dead Sunday night.

By Indra Ekmanis | May 2, 2011

US forces kill bin Laden in Pakistan

The FBI’s most wanted terrorist was confirmed dead Sunday night.

By State Press Staff | May 1, 2011

Police Beat: May 2

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Sunday.

By Danielle Legler | May 1, 2011

E-ORDAIN: Universal Life Church Monastery, a website that allows visitors of different faiths to become legally ordained, has seen more than 100 ASU students become ordained since its inception in the early 2000s.

ASU students ordained as ministers through website

With a simple click, more than 100 ASU students have become ordained ministers online.

By Amy Matro | May 1, 2011

Tempe gets a taste of Greece

Tempe Beach Park was transformed into a big fat Greek party this weekend. The three-day “A Taste of Greece” festival offered Tempe and Valley residents a little slice of Greek culture.

By Kortney Tenaglia | May 1, 2011

Police make arrest in indecent exposure case

Tempe Police arrested a man Saturday who they say exposed himself and masturbated in front of a female ASU student.

By Danielle Legler | May 1, 2011

GREEN MACHINE: Dr. Bruce Rittmann, director of the Swette Center for Environmental Biotechnology at the Biodesign Institute, works with his laboratory scale version of the membrane biofilm reactor last week. Rittman will be traveling to Washington, D.C., to receive the Environmental Engineering Excellence Award from the American Academy of Environmental Engineers. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Prof’s water cleaning invention wins engineering award

Environmental engineering professor Bruce Rittmann will receive the prestigious Environmental Engineering Excellence Award from the American Academy of Environmental Engineers.

By Tessa Ferguson | April 28, 2011

Doctor on wheels shares stories in new memoir

Dr. Randy Christensen spoke at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe Thursday night about his new memoir detailing his unique practice.

By Christina Tetreault | April 28, 2011

HEALTHY PARTNERSHIP: Eastern Arizona College and the ASU College of Nursing & Health Innovation will be collaborating to bring an all-online bachelor’s of science in nursing program to students living in the Gila Valley. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

ASU, Gila Valley college form nursing partnership

A new partnership program between ASU and Eastern Arizona College will allow students to participate in a fully online bachelor’s of science in nursing program without ever leaving Gila Valley, where the community college is located.

By Katie Shoultz | April 28, 2011

ASU law dean accepts offer from GWU

Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law Dean Paul Shiff Berman will be leaving ASU this summer to accept the dean position at George Washington University’s Law School.

By Katie Shoultz | April 28, 2011

TRAINED BY THE FEDS: Cmdr. William Orr, a 20-year veteran with the ASU Police, recently completed a 10-week training regimen with the FBI National Academy Training Program in Virginia. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

ASU Police commander gets FBI training

ASU Police Cmdr. William Orr completed a competitive FBI training program last month catered to local and federal law enforcement officials.

By Danielle Legler | April 28, 2011

Police Beat: April 29

Police reported the following incidents Thursday.

By Danielle Legler | April 28, 2011

Quayle: Uprisings must be ‘beneficial to democracy’

Freshman Rep. Ben Quayle spoke to students on the Tempe campus Wednesday night about U.S.–Israel relations.

By Amy Matro | April 27, 2011

SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP: Arizona congressman Ben Quayle (R) speaks to students in the Schwada building on Wednesday night about the strong alliance between the United States and Israel. The speaking engagement was sponsored by Sun Devils for Israel and the American-Israel Alliance at West Campus. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Police: Man exposing himself to Tempe students

Seven female ASU students have been victims in a series of indecent exposure cases and one sexual assault at Tempe apartment complexes while they were sunbathing.

By Danielle Legler | April 27, 2011

Addressing misconduct differs among fraternities

Wednesday’s article in The State Press focused on the University’s disciplinary practices for fraternities, but these groups also answer to their national organizations.

By State Press Staff | April 27, 2011

Bike count shows prevalence of cyclists in Tempe

A recent survey by the Tempe Bicycle Action Group found there are more than 9,000 people choosing bikes as their form of transportation to get around Tempe.

By Danielle Legler | April 27, 2011

ASU to save around $1.6 million a year by terminating custodial positions

In an effort to save money, ASU will contract with outside companies to provide all University custodial services beginning next month.

By Katie Shoultz | April 27, 2011

Police Beat: April 28

Police reported the following incidents Wednesday.

By Rheyanne Weaver | April 27, 2011

IN HOT WATER: The entrance of the Alpha Epsilon Pi house is seen during the twilight hour on Tuesday night. AEPi, which had its recognition revoked by ASU in 2010, is one of a number of fraternities and sororities that are currently being reprimanded by the University for various incidents, including underage drinking, arrests and a rape allegation. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Records show repeated violations in ASU fraternities

Records obtained by The State Press reveal that the University’s disciplinary system for fraternities did not always prevent repeated violations from occurring.

By State Press Staff | April 26, 2011

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