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Do ASU's non-violent Israel protesters deserve punishment or praise?
Morning. In today’s opinions newsletter: The consequences of protesting, Phoenix’s new civilian review board and more trouble for an indicted senator. Is it fair to punish non-violent protesters, even if their presence is technically breaking the rules? ...
ASU's suspended student protesters just learned a valuable lesson about consequences
Opinion: ASU's suspended student protesters are learning one of the hard lessons of life: There are consequences for your actions. You’ll excuse me if I can’t quite squeeze out a tear for the suspended Arizona State University students who will not be graduating this week, or the ones now barred from campus in the aftermath of their pro-Palestinian protest.
Security cameras recorded Kearny Mesa stickup man: SDPD
Authorities reached out to the public Tuesday for help in identifying a man who pulled a gun on a clerk at a Kearny Mesa gas station six weeks ago while robbing the business. The thief, who appeared to be in his mid- to late 20s or early 30s, entered the Chevron station in the 7700 block of Balboa Avenue shortly after 4 a.m. on March 19, pointed a black pistol at the employee and demanded cash, according to the San Diego Police Department.
Faith based art to be displayed in Mesa, Arizona this weekend
Enjoy a broad spectrum of art made by several Utah-based artists all displayed in a new religious exhibition in Mesa, Arizona. The curator Ashlee Whitaker Evans and one of the featured artists Megan Knoblock Geilman stopped by the show today to share more about this one of a kind exhibit happening this weekend on May 10th.
Tempe organizations give out free pads, tampons to fight period poverty
Having a period each month can be expensive. A group in Tempe is giving free hygiene products to those with limited or no income. Period poverty is the lack of access to menstrual products, and it affects millions of girls and women across the U.S. The reality is, a box of tampons or pads can cost anywhere between $7 and $10 a month.
Beloved Tempe bakery closes after 41 years: 'It will be very hard to replace'
P.Croissant, located at the northwest corner of Elliot Road and McClintock Drive in Tempe, closed after 41 years. The P. stands for Pleaissant, according to Tempe Tourism. The shop, which opened in 1983 on Rural Road and moved to its current location in 2019, served savory and sweet croissants, cupcakes, muffins, croissant sandwiches and salads.
WWII hangar headed for demolition at Gateway
A World War II-era hangar next to the ticketing building at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is slated for demolition in the next three to four months. Hangar 24, as the war-time structure is known, is one of 10 buildings set to go down as part of a $1.4 million demolition contract approved by the airport’s board of directors recently.
Arizona Protesters Challenge State Law with Calls for University Divestment from Israel-Linked Companies
Waves of protest have hit Arizona's campuses, with students and activists alike pushing universities to divest from companies linked to Israel amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. These demonstrators, calling for solidarity with Palestinians and a ceasefire, are finding themselves up against a solid wall of state law that bans such boycotts.
Scottsdale prepares to makes updates to its nuisance party ordinances
Potential updates might be made to a Scottsdale ordinance related to regulating disruptive and noisy short-term rentals. The City Council will meet Monday to consider amending city code to tackle the issues. Changes to the ordinance aim to address different concerns. They relate to holding promoters accountable for causing nuisance...
‘Finally’: Class of 2024 graduates from ASU after many started college during COVID-19
Streamers rained down on thousands of new Arizona State University graduates on Monday night — what for many was a celebration long awaited. More than 20,000 students graduated from ASU, the largest in the school’s history. Many of them ended their high school careers at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, missing their graduation...
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