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The Sun Devil Fitness Complex is seen on Thursday, April 27, 2017. The SDFC is planning on removing three of 14 raquetball courts this summer.

The Tempe SDFC will close three of their racquetball courts

The racquetball courts have been a part of the Tempe SDFC since the opening of the ASU building in 1989.

By Alexa Buechler | April 27, 2017

ASUPD and ASU Wellness honor National Drug Take-Back Day

ASU Police Department and ASU Wellness honor National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

ASU Wellness and the ASU Police Department set out boxes on campus to collect unwanted prescription medications to inform students about the misuse of prescription drugs.

By Caroline Liddle | April 27, 2017

Cronkite professor Paola Boivin retires from The Arizona Republic

First full time Cronkite Sports Bureau employee retires from her distinguished career at The Arizona Republic.

By Kynan Marlin | April 27, 2017

Students at ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus participate in Denim Day activities on Wednesday, April 26, 2017.

ASU organizations wear denim to stand up against victim-blaming

ASU Denim Day encourages students to wear jeans as a way to raise awareness about sexual assault and stand up against victim blaming.

By Karisma Sandoval | April 26, 2017

Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication is located on Central Avenue and E. Filmore Street in Downtown Phoenix, it opened in Aug. of 2008.

ASU's Cronkite School and Facebook look to increase news literacy

ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Facebook have started to collaborate in an effort to combat fake news.

By Ethan Millman | April 25, 2017

ASU student reflects on his experience of racial profiling

Raymond Gurley, an ASU student, was walking home from middle school football practice when he said he experienced an incident of racial profiling.

By Hailey Hole | April 25, 2017

The organizers of the Undocumented Students for Education Equity organization speak to interested members and other Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) individuals in Tempe, Arizona.

New student organization advocates for undocumented students

A group of five ASU students launched the University's chapter of Undocumented Students for Education Equity organization Thursday on the Tempe campus.

By Jennifer Magana | April 24, 2017

Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino creates a sugary frenzy at ASU

ASU students and Starbucks baristas share their feelings toward the sugary drink.

By Alexa Buechler | April 24, 2017

Members pray during a Hope Life Church service in Neeb Hall on the Tempe campus on Oct. 2, 2016.

Five clubs given probation in Hope Church investigation

The office took its first action on the issue in February 2017, sanctioning five of six affiliated clubs with a four-year probation, according to a church letter provided to The State Press by a former member.

By Reilly Kneedler | April 23, 2017

Video: 13th annual Pat's Run draws crowds of more than 28,000

13th annual Pat's Run draws crowds of over 28,000 from The State Press on Vimeo. Over 28,000 thousand participated in the annual Pat's Run.

By Abdel Jimenez | April 23, 2017

An ASU student from Hearing for Humanity checks the ears of a patient in Malawi during last year's trip.

Students fundraise to bring supplies and audiological care to Africa

Students with Hearing for Humanity raise money for their trip to Malawi, Africa where they will provide audiological services and pass on knowledge of ear care.

By Karisma Sandoval | April 23, 2017

ASU professor Heather Ross poses for a photo outside her office at Cady Mall on ASU's Tempe campus on Wednesday, April 19, 2017.

Yale, Boston College, ASU: Heather Ross continues in success

A graduate of Yale, Boston College and ASU continues to teach at the University and was recently selected as a 2017 Fellow by American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

By Nathan J Fish | April 23, 2017

Photo illustration of bees on campus taken on April 5, 2017. ASU students receive almost daily advisories warning them to steer clear of bee swarms.

The buzz on ASU's bees

How ASU handles the common bee swarm alerts that appear on every ASU student's phone screen.

By Hailey Mensik and Holly Miller | April 23, 2017

Tables promoting eco-friendly products are set up for the ASU Earth Festival 2017 on Hayden Lawn in Tempe, Arizona on Wednesday, April 19, 2017.

ASU organizations celebrate Earth Day early with collaborative festival

ASU Earth Festival promotes environmentally conscious education and showcases on-campus clubs' sustainable accomplishments.

By Marcella Baietto | April 20, 2017

Womyn's Coalition fights fast fashion by trading clothes

Students exchanged clothes and learned the truth about the fashion industry at a recycled clothing event hosted by Womyn's Coalition.

By Karisma Sandoval | April 20, 2017

Becky Bender, vice president of Student Anti-Hunger Coalition, stands in front of the goods available at Pitchfork Pantry at ASU's downtown campus on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.

Despite earning two pitchfork awards, Pitchfork Pantry will permanently close at the end of semester

Student-run organization Pitchfork Pantry will permanently close at the end of the semester.

By Johanna Lovett | April 20, 2017

Even Stevens' ASU location sells sandwiches 'with a cause'

Even Stevens looks to appeal to a large college community through charity and charisma.

By Angel Mendoza | April 20, 2017

Video: Clothing exchange brings a greener alternative to traditional shopping

Womyn's Coalition brings awareness to the environmental issues of fast-fashion through Earth Day Clothing Exchange event.

By Marcella Baietto | April 20, 2017

Earth Day becomes 'Earth Month' at ASU

The ASU sustainability school has turned Earth Day into a month-long series of events.

By Keegan Kelly | April 19, 2017

ASU student with autism crowd-funds nearly $9,975 for his education

James Deibler set up a GoFundMe because he wanted to achieve his goal of completing his higher education.

By Alexa Buechler | April 19, 2017

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