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A night on the force

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ASU police officers tackle substance violations, domestic abuse, theft in typical shift
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
(2.9) Ride Along
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BLUE AND RED: Reporter Nicholas Palomino Mendoza rides along with an ASU police officer during a night shift to find out what police officers really do during their shifts. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

10:10 p.m.

In his first two-and-a-half years of service at the ASU Police Department, Officer Daniel Gaughan has already earned a reputation for being a trouble magnet.

Alleged rape victim names Sigma Chi in civil suit

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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
(2.9) Rape
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SIGMA CHI: Originally founded in Oxford, Ohio, Sigma Chi has found its' way to many universities across the country. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

A former ASU student has filed a civil lawsuit against the Sigma Chi House fraternity, alleging two of its members sexually assaulted her in February 2008.

Veterans at ASU finding difficulty transferring credits

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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
(2.9) Veteran
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ALL FOR NOTHING: Former Marine Sgt. Frank Liu reflects on his experiences with the military, and the training and education it provided for him. Now a freshman computer sciences major at ASU, Liu laments the reality that many universities such as ASU do not recognize his credits earned under the military's SMART transcript system. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Confusion over how to transfer military credits to ASU has caused hurdles for some veterans returning to higher education.

Smooth school mergers result of collaboration, faculty say

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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
(2.9) Mergers
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MERGING: The newly merged School of Politics and Global Studies celebrated its launch and January 27th. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU is unique in its approach to forming new schools, focusing more on collaboration opportunities than budget-saving benefits, said several ASU professors and directors.

Officials: Entrepreneurial opportunities in Ariz. still abundant in downtown

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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Diversity of industry, opportunities provided by ASU and a wide opening for entrepreneurship make up some of the best reasons for recent grads to stay in Arizona, one ASU official said.

Poly garden to be used for class, benefit food bank

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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

A new community garden on ASU’s Polytechnic campus is encouraging students to learn about permaculture and sustainable food practices.

Sun Devils reign o’er Renaissance streets

(2.9) Renaissance Fair
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IN A SWINGING FRENZY: ASU alumni Camberly Owen watches as Sir Alexander of Avalon fights a competitor at the Renaissance festival. (Photo by Joseph Schmidt)

Signora Alcedia perched herself on top of a bale of hay at the sidelines, guiding the crowd's jeers while Sir Amadeo disrespected the King.

Bill would renew Arizona Lottery without putting issue to voters

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Kristena Hansen
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

State lawmakers are on the verge of renewing the Arizona Lottery without putting the issue to voters through a ballot initiative.

Recession spurs job creativity among music students

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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Members of the music community differ in thought about the way the economic downfall has affected the current state and opportunities in the arts.

Students to participate in “Climate Video Action Week”

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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

The Environmental Defense Action Fund has declared the first week of March “Climate Video Action Week,” and is encouraging people nationwide to participate in a unique initiative to encourage the