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CENTER STAGE: Isadore Triankle and Michelle Kesler play "K'vakarat," a composition written by Osvaldo Golijoy during the Celebration of Women in Music at ASU's Katzin Concert Hall on Friday. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Concert celebrates women composers

A Celebration of Women in Music featured performances by ASU’s Music Ensemble and the Feminist College Ensemble.

By Jasmine Barta | September 25, 2011

Regents evens out per-student funding

The Arizona Board of Regents met Thursday to discuss the fiscal year 2013 operating budget for the Arizona University System.

By Kharli Mandeville | September 22, 2011

Student group assists city councilman’s reelection efforts

The ASU chapter of the Young Democrats is working with Tempe Councilman Corey Woods, who is seeking reelection in 2012.

By Dan Oberhaus | September 20, 2011

REGENTS GATHERING: The Arizona Board of Regents meets on the Tempe campus March 8. ABOR is discussing making some new changes to scholarship requirements. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

ABOR to consider stricter scholarship requirements

The Arizona Board of Regents is organizing a task force to create new approaches toward awarding performance-based scholarships.

By Brennan Smith | September 19, 2011

ASU scientists take high resolution photos of moon’s surface

A team of ASU scientists and students developed photos taken by an unmanned spacecraft 25 km from the moon’s surface.

By Michael Gordon | September 19, 2011

Design competition promotes sustainable living for the future

People travel from around the world to participate and attend the Arizona Challenge.

By Jasmine Barta | September 18, 2011

Student aims to spur discussion on same-sex marriage ban

Journalism junior Vaughn Hillyard’s organization Arizona Vote for Student Equality began in May.

By Dan Oberhaus | September 18, 2011

DEGREE CHANGES: Changes to the elementary education program are being considered and this semester pilot classes for the program are being offered at ASU. Jeffrey Bass' class, called 'The United States and Arizona for aspiring elementary educators,' is one among several of the pilot classes being offered. (Photo by Lillian Reid)

Students learn new ways of teaching

A new project from the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College is helping future elementary school teachers learn how to teach a variety of topics.

By Ryan McCullough | September 15, 2011

SUPERCOMPUTER TALK: Steve Beckis from Intel Corporation talks to a group of students at the A2C2 and IBM High Performance Computing Event Wednesday afternoon in the Memorial Union. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

IBM’s supercomputer Watson visits ASU

: IBM’s supercomputer, Watson, famous for its appearance last year on “Jeopardy,” came to the Tempe campus Wednesday.

By Ashley McCulley | September 14, 2011

Many called to serve following Sept. 11

After the attacks, most of the armed forces saw an increase in number of recruits.

By Christina Tetreault | September 11, 2011

Lake Havasu campus funding meets goal to begin building

With a $1 million dollar donation, Lake Havasu City reached its $2 million funding goal to move forward with the Colleges@ASU initiative

By Newlin Tillotson | September 7, 2011

USG addresses past, looks toward future

One of the main concerns from the year prior was the transparency of USG, which USG President Jacob Goulding has taken steps to remedy.

By Dan Oberhaus | September 6, 2011

ASU scientists receive $5 mil for DNA research

ASU research scientists offered grants to develop revolutionary DNA sequencing technology

By Kharli Mandeville | September 1, 2011

TIME TO EAT: Sophomore political science and psychology major, Faryal Mushtaq, swipes her Sun Card at the Memorial Union dining hall on the Tempe campus Tuesday night. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Meal change requests decrease from spring

The number of student residents requesting meal plan changes through University Housing’s online request form was on track Tuesday to fall beneath spring semester numbers.

By Kyle Daly | August 30, 2011

WATER TALK: NBC News' Anne Thompson moderates a discussion Thursday night at the Discovery Town Hall event at the Galvin Playhouse between (from left to right) Sustainability Scholar, Grady Gammage Junior, General Manager of Nevada Water Authority, Patricia Mulroy, Director of Communications for Climate Central, Dr. Heidi M. Cullen, and former Governor of New Mexico Bill Richardson as they examine how shifting climate patterns are stressing our freshwater resources and how we can develop better, more sustainable water practices. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

‘Changing Planet’ panel discusses water scarcity

A four-person panel met on the Tempe campus Thursday to address what changes in climate, population and technology mean for water use and conservation.

By Ryan McCullough | August 25, 2011

Payson campus decision could come before year’s end

ASU officials expect to make a final decision about constructing a campus in the town of Payson — about 90 miles northeast of Phoenix —before next year.

By Leandra Huffer | August 22, 2011

PAINTED FACE: Students gathered at the Downtown campus Saturday night to enjoy cotton candy and face painting at Sparky's Carnival. (Photo by Amy Ortega)

Carnival reflects Downtown campus growth

The Fall Welcome event Sparky’s Carnival held on the Downtown campus Saturday might have symbolized the growth of ASU’s presence in downtown Phoenix.

By Brennan Smith | August 22, 2011

REVAMPING RESIDENCIES: The summer renovations of Manzanita Halls continue as school starts for the fall semester. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Manzanita Hall renovation begins

Formal renovation of Manzanita Hall on the Tempe campus began last week — a remodeling project expected to be complete by fall 2013.

By Kharli Mandeville | August 21, 2011

Student, professor honored at White House

An ASU student and professor were recognized at the White House Thursday as part of an Obama Administration program that recognizes people who do great things in their communities.

By Melissa Mistero | August 21, 2011

Short-staffed USG has high hopes for new year

Both USG Dowtown and USG West are in need of more staffers, but representatives expect USG as a single, multi-campus entity to remain strong.

By Thania A. Betancourt | August 17, 2011

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