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Marriage rate declining for young adults

A recently released study shows more young people than ever are deciding to delay getting married or are swearing off marriage entirely.

By Corina Vanek | October 1, 2014

The ASU Police Department headquarters is seen in Tempe on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014. The department is under criticism for acquiring 70 M-16 assault rifles through a Pentagon surplus program. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

ASU Police Department returns military weaponry

Last year, ASU police were issued weapons but have recently decided to return them for newer ones.

By William Parker | October 1, 2014

Tempe Police: Man threatens gas station customers with Rambo knife

A Tempe man followed two gas station customers around the gas station parking lot where he argued with them, cursed at them and threatened them with a large knife.

By Shelby Slade | October 1, 2014

Faculty members and students discuss recruitment for the first ASU Ethics Bowl team at the open house meeting on Sept. 15, 2014.? (Photo Courtesy of the Lincoln Center for Applied Linguistics)

ASU creates first Ethics Bowl team, prepares for regional competitions

The first ever ASU Ethics Bowl team prepares for the regional competitions in November by analyzing controversial ethical cases.

| September 30, 2014

The ASU Art Museum received a $144,000 grant that they will reportedly use to fund three international artists who will collaborate on projects together. The ASU Art Museum is located on S Myrtle Ave and W 10th St at the Tempe campus. (Photo by Ryan Liu)

ASU Art Museum receives grant to support residency program

The ASU Art Museum will use the grant to commission three international artists to engage the community with art projects.

By Justin Toscano | September 30, 2014

ASU Quidditch is not just for Harry Potter nerds

ASU Quidditch team members join the team for Harry Potter but stay for the sport.

By Kelcie Grega | September 30, 2014

Tempe Police: Woman smokes marijuana in closed park with little brother

A Phoenix woman smokes marijuana in car parked at a closed park with little brother and friend.

By Shelby Slade | September 30, 2014

ASU online students who work at Starbucks will soon be eligible for a tuition reimbursement program, after ASU and Starbucks announced a partnership on Monday. Juniors and seniors who are eligible for the program will receive full reimbursement for tuition and fees. (Photo by Sean Logan)

ASU left off Playboy's party school list

Many students believe that ASU's image is improving as a serious school after being left off the list of top party schools.

By Corina Vanek | September 29, 2014

Zac Ziebarth with his team will be launching Smart Roots Global on Sept 30, 2014. He is a Cronkite graduate and the idea sprung from a study abroad trip in South Africa. (Photo by Tynin Fries)

ASU alumnus starts SmartRoots Global to teach sustainability in Africa

Cronkite alumnus Zac Ziebarth is launching a new company, SmartRoots Global, to spread sustainability to African communities and eventually the world.

By Jonathan Williams | September 29, 2014

Local Chick-fil-A restaurants, Clean Air Cab sign UNITY Pledge for equality in the workplace

Local Chick-fil-A and Clean Air Cab sign UNITY pledge against discrimination on race, gender, and sexual orientation.

By Elissa Harrison | September 29, 2014

Tempe Police: Woman lies to hide identity from officers, street people

A Tempe woman was stopped by officers for trespassing, but gave the officers a series of incorrect names and dates of birth.

By Rachael Tashbook | September 29, 2014

The safety trolley is a new system put in place by USGD President Frank Smith III, which transports students to various parking lots during the night. The trolley runs every 15 minutes and is available to any student with their ID present. (Photo by Tynin Fries)

Sun Devil Safety Trolley begins operating at Downtown campus

A new trolley system, started by Undergraduate Student Government Downtown, was introduced to help students feel safer when moving around campus at night.

By Joey Hancock | September 28, 2014

ASU West tunnel system provides extra security, infrastructure to campus

An underground tunnel spanning the whole West campus connects the major buildings to provide power and security.

By Rachael Tashbook | September 28, 2014

Researchers in Professor Jeffery La Belle’s lab have been working hard to develop a better alternative to blood-based glucose monitors. (Photo Courtesy of Jeffery La Belle)

ASU researchers develop tear-based glucose meter

A lot of blood, sweat and tears have gone into ASU Assistant Professor Jeffery La Belle's most recent research project, which aims to develop a tear-based glucose meter for diabetes patients.

By Megann Phillips | September 28, 2014

Tempe Police: Peeping Tom caught after several spying, assault incidents

A 20-year-old Mesa man was caught after several spying incidents and the sexual assault of a young woman sleeping in her home.

By Megann Phillips | September 28, 2014

ASU President Michael Crow gets pay raise approved by regents

The Arizona Board of Regents approved a 20 percent pay raise for ASU president Michael Crow and a five-year contract for baseball coach Tracy Smith.

By Kelcie Grega | September 26, 2014

(Left to right) Justice studies sophomore Erin Schulte, accountancy sophomore Jessica Hocken and finance and management senior Jasmine Anglen created All Walks, which raises awareness for sex trafficking in Phoenix. The project was introduced at the Clinton Global Initiative University in March 2014. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

ASU student-led initiative focuses on sex trafficking, gains support

ASU student succeeds in drawing attention to domestic sex trafficking by developing her project.

| September 25, 2014

(Photo by Alison Hixson for Prostate Onsite Project)

Mobile prostate screening available Saturday at Tim Barber Walk

With prostate cancer being one of the leading causes of death for men, getting examined could make a huge difference.

By Jessica Suerth | September 25, 2014

The stadium renovations will cost $210 million and construction would begin in spring 2015. (Photo Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics)

Regents approve Sun Devil Stadium renovation project, discuss financial aid

The Arizona Board of Regents met at NAU today and approved the Sun Devil Stadium renovation project as well as the operating budget for the 2016 fiscal year.

By Joey Hancock | September 25, 2014

Tempe Police: Man drives with BAC three times legal limit

A Mesa man was arrested after swerving across several lanes of traffic.

By Megann Phillips | September 25, 2014

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