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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

SWAMPED: The Student Recreation Complex re-opened after being closed for one week due to a malfunctioning pipe. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

SRC reopens doors after flooding forces repairs

The Student Recreation Complex reopened Wednesday morning a week after flooding from a water pipe break closed down the facility.

By Shawn Raymundo | August 17, 2011

INTELLECTUAL ELITE: ASU President Michael Crow speaks to students on all campuses through a video broadcast last semester. Crow was recently selected as one of the top 25 thinkers by Slate Magazine. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Slate magazine recognizes Crow as real-world problem solver

ASU President Michael Crow was named one of “The Most Innovative and Practical Thinkers of our Time” this month by news website Slate magazine.

By Newlin Tillotson | August 17, 2011

A student walks his bike through the Tempe campus. A new campaign "Walk Your Wheels" encourages students to walk rather than ride bikes and skateboards through crowded areas on campus. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

USG to begin pedestrian safety campaign

The Undergraduate Student Government is spearheading a campaign this fall that encourages students to get off their bikes, skateboards and scooters and walk to class instead.

By Shawn Raymundo | August 17, 2011

Pat Tillman Veterans Center opens in Memorial Union

The Pat Tillman Veterans Center opened Tuesday in the Memorial Union becoming ASU’s first centralized office designed to help veteran students transition from the military to college life.

By Kharli Mandeville | August 16, 2011

‘Save Pell Day’ fights against Pell Grant cuts

On July 26, more than 30 thousand letters were sent to Congress advocating that the Pell Grant be spared from pending budget cuts.

By Ryan McCullough | July 31, 2011

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