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ASU Police Chief John Pickens, UA Chief of Police Anthony Daykin and NAU Police Chief Gregory Fowler addressed the Arizona Board of Regents on Thursday afternoon at the Memorial Union regarding House Bill 1474, which would allow guns on Arizona's university campuses. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

University police chiefs say no to guns on campus

House Bill 1474, which would allow anyone 21-years or older with a Concealed Weapons Carry permit to have conceal a gun on Arizona university campuses.

By Shawn Raymundo | February 16, 2012

Arizona House Bill 2785, which would allow beer and wine to be sold at concession stands at university sporting events, did not advance to a committee. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Bill to allow drinking at university sporting events gets tanked

Arizona House Bill 2785, which would allow concessions at Arizona university stadiums to serve beer and wine during sporting events, has come to a halt.

By Shawn Raymundo | February 16, 2012

Anna Wales and seven other faculty members and alumni are receiving awards from the Alumni Association's Founder's Day event on Feb. 29. (Photo courtesy of Anna Wales)

Faculty, staff to be honored at Founders’ Day event

The Alumni Association will honor exemplary faculty and alumni at the annual Founders’ Day Awards Dinner on Feb. 29.

By Alexa Haynes | February 7, 2012

ASU removes restriction to petition site on campus network

Following outcries of First Amendment violations, ASU removed its network restriction Friday to Change.org, which housed a petition urging the University to reduce tuition.

By Caitlin Cruz | February 4, 2012

ASU blocks petition website on campus network

ASU censorship creates controversy among students when discoveries are made regarding the blocking of Change.org website.

By Kharli Mandeville | February 2, 2012

ASU President Michael Crow speaks at the Tempe Center for the Arts Tuesday evening about the future advancement of ASU. (Photo by Marissa Krings)

Crow encourages continued innovation at annual President’s conversation

Crow plans to remodel the structure of ASU to achieve a higher functioning university.

By Alexa Haynes | January 31, 2012

Despite prescriptions, medical marijuana remains barred from dorms

ASU students living in campus housing with a valid medical marijuana card are not permitted to smoke inside of the dorms, despite medical needs.

By Shawn Raymundo | January 30, 2012

Lecturer Yinong Chen explains the construction and idea of a previously constructed robot similar to the one three ASU students will build in a competition in China this summer. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

ASU technology team prepares for Shanghai

Lecturer Yinong Chen will be leading a group comprised of three ASU students to Shanghai, China for a technology competition.

By Michael Gordon | January 29, 2012

Proposed House Bill 2675 could cost some students $2,000 annually

A new Arizona House Bill proposed Wednesday would require all students at public Arizona universities to contribute $2,000 of their annual tuition out of pocket — without the assistance or “source of public or private funding.”

By Kharli Mandeville | January 26, 2012

ASU University Technology Office has been working non-stop to prevent future security breaches and phishing attacks. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Following hack, ASURITE accounts are target of phishing attacks

After a Jan. 18 breach in the ASURITE system, students, staff and faculty members are receiving phishing links requesting a password change.

By Kharli Mandeville | January 25, 2012

Gov. Jan Brewer released the proposed 2013 fiscal budget on Jan. 13, which will allocate $30.3 million in funding to state universities. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Executive Budget proposes $30.3 million in university funding

Arizona universities will see more state funding as recommended by Gov. Jan Brewer in the 2013 fiscal budget.

By Alexa Haynes | January 24, 2012

Plans for ASU campus in Payson continue as the town begins to acquire land

ASU is one step closer to building a campus in Payson after the Rim Country Education Alliance purchased 22 acres of land alongside Route 260 on Thursday. Payson and ASU push forward with plans to build a rural campus despite financial setbacks.

By Michelle Peirano | January 24, 2012

The Walk Your Wheels campaign is heating up this spring with an increase in signage around the Tempe campus, and is recruiting volunteers for a student committee aimed at increasing education about pedestrian safety. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

USG makes final push for Walk Your Wheels campaign

The Walk Your Wheels program has approximately one year to prove itself successful before the University looks into other options regarding pedestrian safety.

By Shawn Raymundo | January 11, 2012

Chris Colvin drives in the lane in a Dec. 7 game against Nevada. After serving a two-game suspension, Colvin has rejoined the Sun Devils. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

New dean strives to maximize College of Nursing and Health Innovation

Teri Britt Pipe was named dean of the College of Nursing and Health Innovation Friday after serving as interim dean since June.

By Alexa Haynes | January 10, 2012

The proposed ASU campus in Payson 90 miles northeast of Phoenix hit a snag with purchasing land from the Gila Community College. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Land purchase for ASU Payson campus delayed

ASU and Payson officials are aiming to complete all of the resolutions associated with the Payson campus during the spring semester.

By Lisa Bartoli | December 5, 2011

ASU President Michael Crow listens as Teach For America founder and CEO Wendy Kopp speaks in the Memorial Union Tuesday evening as part of the Frank Rhodes Lecture Series on the Creation of the Future: A Lecture Series for a New American University. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

New lecture series hosts Teach for America founder

ASU President Michael Crow joined Teach for America founder Wendy Kopp Tuesday at the inaugural Frank Rhodes Lecture in the Memorial Union.

By Brennan Smith | November 29, 2011

Desk closings lead to homeless entering dorms, students say

ASU Residential Life plans to reinstate front desk positions at two north campus dormitories following reports of homeless people and other individuals wandering into the halls.

By Kyle Daly | November 21, 2011

ASU police posted safety training videos produced by the Center for Protection and Personal Safety to Blackboard which address emergency situations such as shots fired on campus and recognizing disgruntled employees in the workplace. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Videos teach faculty, students how to react in campus shooting

ASU Police have posted safety-training videos on Blackboard, providing instructions on what to do during various emergency situations.

By Shawn Raymundo | November 20, 2011

Lake Havasu campus on track for fall 2012 opening

Renovations and development for the ASU Lake Havasu campus are underway, keeping the campus on schedule to open for students in the fall of 2012.

By Newlin Tillotson and Kharli Mandeville | November 20, 2011

GPA won’t open doors, but still matters

Hiring firms and University officials agree: A weak GPA will get a candidate’s application in the trash, but a strong one alone will not snag a job.

By Sara Smith | November 16, 2011

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