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Tempe Police: Teen smokes pot for the first time, gets caught

The man said he and the driver had just finished smoking in the car and that this had been his first time smoking the illegal drug.

By Aimee Plante | August 24, 2015

ASU Police Department adds Special Victims Unit

ASUPD has implemented many changes recently, including the creation of a Sexual Victims Unit that will investigate crimes of sexual and domestic abuse.

By Isabella Castillo | August 23, 2015

Tempe PD moves from Safe and Sober to new approach

The Tempe Police Department in partnering with the Tempe community and ASU, have decided to upgrade from the previous Safe and Sober program to a more effective campaign starting this year.

By Joshua Morris | August 23, 2015

Tempe Police: Man hides pills in scrotum

During a search officers found pills tucked inside the man's scrotum, according a police report.

By Kelcie Grega | August 23, 2015

Protesters stand outside Planned Parenthood in downtown Phoenix on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015.

Planned Parenthood protestors, supporters face off outside of Phoenix Planned Parenthood office

On a national day of protests against Planned Parenthood, supporters and opponents of the organization go head to head in Phoenix.

By Allie Bice | August 22, 2015

Back to school and new uniforms: ASU's week in review

If you're reading this, it's (probably) too late to catch up on all the content our staff produced in the last week.

By Andrew Nicla | August 22, 2015

ASU students speak out against discrimination in Mesa

Members of Sun Devils Are Better Together held a canvass for an anti-discrimination ordinance in Mesa.

By Jenny Ung | August 22, 2015

Atticue allows users to create their own personal events as well as private and corporate events. (screenshot taken from Atticue)

Arizona-based events app transforms memories, friendships

Atticue, an events app, is beginning to make its mark in Arizona and at ASU for students who are looking to find local events and share more memories with friends.

By Jessica Moore | August 20, 2015

ASU grad hands out resume on the streets after struggling to find a job

Despite a double-major from a credible university, Matthew Anthony struggled to find a career in his field of study for 18 long months after graduating.

By Isabella Castillo | August 20, 2015

Casually saving the world, one T-shirt at a time

After receiving a thank you picture for helping a student get into a research lab, graduate student Charles Rolsky decided to take that picture and put it to a good cause, creating shirts that would benefit various conservation charities.

By Jessica Suerth | August 20, 2015

Tempe Police: Man gives officer blank stare while under the influence of marijuana during traffic stop

A Phoenix man was arrested after he refused to identify himself to a Tempe officer during a traffic stop, according to a police report.

By Kelcie Grega | August 20, 2015

Incoming freshmen and other ASU students cheer during ASU's Fall Welcome Concert on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe.

ASU students go back to school with mixed reactions

Whether students are ready or not, school is back in session.

By State Press Staff | August 20, 2015

Students get an 'Early Start' at ASU School of Politics and Global Studies

From exploring the halls of Arizona’s State Capitol to meeting with well-known Arizona politicians, students in the School of Politics and Global Studies ‘Early Start’ program will have a great deal of knowledge of ASU before they even start classes.

By Sydney Greene | August 19, 2015

ASU student combines wearable technology, video games to fight childhood obesity

Working with members of staff at ASU and mentors from the medical world has helped legitimize FitStart Kids as a real way for children to lose weight while offering a new way of incentivizing to get the children motivated in the first place.

By Joey Hancock | August 19, 2015

Tempe Police: Man says he's transient, dumps his meth on ground

A Phoenix man was arrested after allegedly trying to hide drugs and disturbing residents at a Tempe townhouse complex.

By Kelcie Grega | August 19, 2015

ASU fraternity brothers bike cross country for people with special needs

Journey of Hope is a two-month long trek across the country, aiming to raise awareness for people with disabilities.

By Allie Bice | August 19, 2015

Ben Carson emphasizes importance of voting during Phoenix rally

Carson spoke about the importance of fiscal responsibility, honing in on illegal immigration and eliminating big government during his speech at a convention center in downtown Phoenix.

By Allie Bice | August 18, 2015

ASU football defensive lineman George Lea suspended for 2015 season

Lea had been suspended indefinitely following arrest for use of airsoft gun.

By Fabian Ardaya | August 5, 2015

Tempe Police: Man Punches hole in wall claiming he is "Muhammed Ali"

The man forced his way passed two victims with whom he was familiar into an apartment where he was trying to find money to buy himself beer and cigarettes, police said.

By Isabella Castillo | August 2, 2015

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter visits Tempe

Line winding along the side of Tempe’s Changing Hands bookstore and around the corner, hundreds gathered on July 31 to get a glimpse of the 39th President of the United States and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Jimmy Carter.

By Megan Janetsky | July 31, 2015

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