Professor looks into use of ‘murder gene’ in justice system
Gary Marchant, an emerging technologies, law and ethics professor, is researching the extent to which the discovery of murder genes should be used in the criminal justice system in deciding how someone should be punished.
Categories: Downtown Health and Science News Newsletter Spotlight Tags: Bradley Waldroup Gary Marchant MAO-A gene murder gene Vanderbilt University warrior gene
White House website tool shows how tax dollars are spent
As promised in President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address, the White House released a new online tool April 15 to show Americans which programs and services their taxes are being spent on.
Categories: business News Newsletter Politics Tags: Barack Obama Federal Taxpayer Receipt White House
Criminology school hosts crime victims’ week panel
Four victims’ rights professionals spoke before students and faculty on the Downtown campus Tuesday evening as part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
Categories: Diversity Downtown News Newsletter Spotlight Tags: ASU's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice National Crime Vcitims' Rights Week Office for Victims of Crimes
Group’s effort to recall Pearce continues
A group attempting to recall Senate President Russell Pearce expects to reach the required number of petition signatures before its May 31 deadline.
Categories: News Politics Tags: Citizens for a Better Arizona Russell Pearce
Club discrimination bill awaits governor
A state bill Tempe USG believes would cause discrimination among university clubs passed both houses this month and is now awaiting the governor’s signature.
Categories: Diversity News Newsletter Politics Spotlight Student Life Tags: discrimination HB 2565 Rep. Court
Immigration bills delayed for budget discussions
Arizona Senate President Russell Pearce placed new immigration bills on hold to make time for discussion of the state’s new budget.
Categories: News Newsletter Politics Spotlight Tags: Illegal Immigration immigration Russell Pearce SB 1070
Law school hosts federal appeals court
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held a special sitting Tuesday morning at the Sandra Day O’ Connor College of Law, giving law students the opportunity to see the court in action.
Categories: Featured News Newsletter Spotlight Student Life Tempe Tags: ASU law school court of appeals law lawyer ninth circuit court of appeals Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
Alumni-created company makes students business reps
Three ASU alumni created a company that hires college students and others around the country to conduct small marketing campaigns for corporations and businesses.
Categories: News Newsletter Spotlight Student Life Tags: business facebook Twitter UREP
