News

LEANIN; MAYOR BLAAA BLAAA attends a police meeting (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Police, family seek help in investigation of student's death

Kyleigh Sousa was dragged by a car near the intersection of South College Avenue and Apache Boulevard early Wednesday after a man stole her purse.

By Joseph Schmidt | May 27, 2010

ASU Communications major Kyleigh Sousa passed away early Thursday morning. (Photo courtesy of ASU Police Department)

21-year-old ASU student dragged by vehicle dies

An ASU student dragged by a vehicle during an attempted robbery early Wednesday died last night at around 9:30 p.m., according to a Tempe Police Department spokesperson.

By Kyle Daly | May 27, 2010

Student graduates five years after losing home to Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Katrina destroyed lives but also gave a new, positive experience to one ASU student.

By Rheyanne Weaver | May 26, 2010

Student in critical condition after dragged by vehicle

A 21-year-old ASU student was dragged by a vehicle early this morning while a man allegedly attempted to rob her purse, according to a Tempe Police Department press release.

By Kyle Daly | May 26, 2010

RISING STAR: Theater major Abraham Ntonya finds seclusion in the Barrett amphitheater to rehearse his a cappella singing, days after auditioning for the FOX show "Glee." Sophomore Ntonya, hopes his voice will land him one of the coveted 3 open spots on the TV series. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Students aim for chance to star in hit television show

Since Fox’s hit television show “Glee” put out an open casting call on March 30, several ASU students have joined thousands of “gleeks” to answer.

By Michelle Parks | May 3, 2010

Regents considering changes to AIMS scholarship program

The Arizona Board of Regents is considering changes to a program that provides full-ride scholarships to excellent Arizona standardized test-takers, possibly ending the program indefinitely.

By Joseph Schmidt | May 3, 2010

CAMPUS CRACKDOWN: ASU and Tempe police are joining forces to bust underage drinking. 86 arrests have been made within the past few days. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU, Tempe police net 86 alcohol arrests in spring enforcement efforts

The ASU and Tempe police departments are moving forward with a joint Spring Crimes Operation after 86 alcohol arrests near Tempe in April.

By Maxfield Barker | May 3, 2010

Sleep consistency may lead to success on finals

For college students with busy schedules, it can be difficult to get enough sleep during the school year, and many say they will struggle to get any shut-eye at all as finals approach.

By Katie Shoultz | May 3, 2010

Student governments prepare for changes

As the spring semester comes to an end, leaders at ASU’s West, Downtown and Polytechnic campuses, are working to bring a number of changes to their student bodies.

By Josh Snyder | May 3, 2010

Police Beat: May 4

Tempe and ASU Police reported the following incidents on Monday and

By Maxfield Barker | May 3, 2010

ASU campus newspaper commemorates 120 years

Over 120 years and five name changes, The State Press has been covering news as the Valley developed from a rural community to a metropolis.

By Katie Shoultz | May 2, 2010

Important stories in State Press history

On its 120-year anniversary, read the paper's stories about its launch, President Roosevelt speaking on campus, becoming a university, the football team defeating Nebraska and Michael Crow coming to ASU.

By State Press Staff | May 2, 2010

Ariz. university presidents to develop plans in case of Proposition 100 failure

ABOR asked Arizona's university presidents to develop plans in case Prop 100 fails, which would result in a $107.1 million reduction from the system.

By Kyle Patton | May 2, 2010

THE SECOND LADY: Dr. Jill Biden listens as Albert Ojeda a Mesa Community College student talks about his plans to transfer to ASU in the near future. Dr. Biden was in town to discuss the MAPP program, to help credits transfer easily from community college to university. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Jill Biden visits Ariz. in White House college study

Jill Biden met with community college and University administrators Friday to learn how students transition from the Maricopa Community College system to ASU.

By Kyle Daly | May 2, 2010

GEEKING IT UP: Self proclaimed "Geek Jock" Chris Price works off his computer to produce a podcast about his life as both a computer geek and college jock. (Photo by Nikolai de Vera)

Alumnus hopes podcasts will launch him to Hollywood

A recent ASU graduate combined his love of sports and all things geeky into his rapidly growing podcast “The Geek Jock.”

By April Atwood | May 2, 2010

HELPING TEEN MOMS: "Not Too Late" is a project by Xanthia Walker, which helps rid of the stigma of being a teen mom. The project helps teen moms to feel more comfortable and not stigmatized. (Photo Courtesy of Dolores Chavez)

Theater project focuses on ‘stigmatized’ population of teen moms

Teen mothers tend to be a stigmatized population, and one ASU graduate student is working to make sure they’re better represented in youth theater.

By Rheyanne Weaver | May 2, 2010

GREEN LIGHT RAILS: Energize Phoenix, which is a partnership between ASU and the city of Phoenix, are helping to make the light rail "greener". (Photo by Molly Smith)

$25 million grant could help ASU, Phoenix reduce carbon footprints

In partnership with the city of Phoenix, ASU has received a $25 million grant to improve energy efficiency as part of a larger “Green Phoenix” project.

By Dana Sheaff | May 2, 2010

Police Beat: May 3

A 25-year-old Scottsdale man was arrested April 24 on suspicion of criminal trespassing, police reported.

By Matt Hendley | May 2, 2010

Annual Arbor Day walk brings trees to Tempe

More than 400 volunteers and runners made it to Tempe Town Lake for the first annual Arbor Day 5K walk and fun run.

By Maxfield Barker | May 2, 2010

CAST YOUR BALLOT: A student enters the voting center to cast her ballot on Proposition 100 in Tempe's Palo Verde West office. Prop 100 would enact temporary one-cent increase in the existing sales tax to fund education and social programs. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

169 votes cast at ASU's Tempe polling location in first 3 days

After experiencing a low voter turnout in March, ASU’s first on-campus voting site has seen a major increase in the number of visitors within the first week of special election early voting.

By Kyle Daly | April 29, 2010

Notice