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SPEACK UP FOR AFRICA: Wynter Fenn (right) and Christina Massey, president and vice president of STAND at ASU, are working hard to inform students about the genocide in Africa and raise awareness and support to take action. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Student group stands up for genocide awareness

An ASU branch of a global advocacy group urged high school and college students to get involved in raising awareness of genocide in Africa at a conference Saturday.

By Michael Reppenhagen | September 26, 2010

AIRBOUTIQUE: Spirit of Enterprise Award Winners Angela and Mario Lepore accept their award for their business Arizona Air Boutique. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Local businesses win entrepreneur awards

ASU’s business school held its 14th annual Spirit of Enterprise Awards in Phoenix Thursday, recognizing five local businesses from a pool of 200 applicants for their achievements in entrepreneurship.

By Michael Reppenhagen | September 26, 2010

Students team up with Habitat for Humanity

Volunteers from Beta Alpha Psi and DISC met Saturday to collaborate with Habitat for Humanity, laying down the foundation for a new home and life for one Phoenix family.

By Allison Oswalt | September 26, 2010

RAYS OF ENERGY: Devons Gust, director of the Center for Bio-Inspired Solar Fuel Production, and other research scientists are looking for ways to convert the sun's rays into efficient sources of energy. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Researchers study plants for energy inspiration

Researchers at ASU are using nature as their model for developing an alternative energy source to fossil fuel.

By Alex Ferri | September 26, 2010

NEW BUILDINGS: ASU's Polytechnic campus tentatively has plans to construct new residence halls to place the current ones that were former 1940s army barracks and to create new dinning halls. (Photo by Taylor Lineberger)

New residence, dining halls coming to Polytechnic

The construction of new residence and dining halls at the Polytechnic campus will tentatively start late spring with a possible opening some time in 2012 or 2013.

By Mary Shinn | September 26, 2010

SAME OLD STORY: Junior quarterback Steven Threet rears back to pass as Oregon defenders pursue. Threet threw three touchdowns for 387 yards, but also four interceptions in the 42-31 loss. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Oregon capitalizes on turnovers to top ASU

It’s not often a team racks up 400 yards of total offense and is still outgained by almost 200 yards. It’s even more rare when that same team wins.

By Tyler Emerick | September 26, 2010

STADIUM RENOVATION: A bill signed Saturday by Gov. Jan Brewer will give ASU the money needed to renovate Sun Devil Stadium. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Business fee to fund Sun Devil Stadium renovation

The University Athletic Facilities District bill allows ASU to charge a fee to businesses located on campus. Money from the fee will go toward funding renovation projects of ASU’s athletic facilities.

By Cale Ottens | September 26, 2010

ASU research to fight diseases for military

Soldiers could have help combating diseases on missions in foreign countries with an antibiotic being developed by ASU researchers.

By Shelby Moore | September 23, 2010

METRO MEETING: Jyme Sue McLaren (center) of the City of Tempe talks to a Tempe resident about the MAG Regional Transportation Plan which was part of the Tempe South High Capacity Transit Study. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Tempe transit has streetcar desire

Modern streetcars may be coming to Mill Avenue as early as 2016, according to recommendations made by Valley Metro.

By Samantha Valtierra Bush | September 23, 2010

TOUGH DECISIONS: ASU President Michael Crow expressed his opinion to the Board of Regents Thursday afternoon about their budget proposal. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Regents make cuts to AIMS scholarship

The Arizona Board of Regents voted Thursday to change the state’s AIMS scholarship program, reducing the amount of money awarded and increasing requirements to qualify.

By Cale Ottens | September 23, 2010

CLOSER LOOK: Freshman outside hitter Bethany Jorgensen squats low for a better angle on a bump during the ASU Sheraton Classic earlier this month. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Volleyball taking on two top ten teams

The Pac-10 conference is a powerhouse loaded with talent, including six teams ranked in the top 25, and this weekend, ASU faces two of them.

By Greg Dillard | September 23, 2010

TRAFFIC OF THE FUTURE: An ASU professor is working to improve the country's transportation system by forecasting the transportation demands of the future. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Professor helps predict transit’s future

ASU professor Ram Pendyala is working on research to improve transportation systems.

By Matt Hendley | September 22, 2010

NEW DOGS: Cutie's is the newest hot dog venue to arrive on Mill this fall. By promoting "Not Your Average Weenie," they hope to attract the late-night crowd of bar hoppers by staying open until 3 a.m. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Late-night hot dog shop opens on Mill

Cutie’s, a new hot dog shop on Mill Avenue and Sixth Street, opens its doors this Friday.

By Monica Arevalo | September 22, 2010

FAILED REFORM: On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate decided to block the repeal of the military's "Don't ask, Don't tell" policy. The current policy allows a service member to be dishonorably discharged if they are openly gay or bisexual. (Photo by Damien Maloney)

Students weigh in on failed ‘Don’t ask’ reform

For many gay rights activists, including those at ASU, Tuesday’s vote came as a disappointing blow to the civil rights of gays.

By Danielle Legler | September 22, 2010

CLEAN ELECTION: John Kavanagh (left) and John Kriekard (right) debate Tuesday night as they battle in the polls for the House of Representative position in District 8. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Scottsdale candidates debate jobs, immigration

Job creation and immigration reform were hot topics at a loosely attended debate among four candidates in Legislative District 8 Tuesday night.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | September 21, 2010

WHAT A MENSCH: Rabbi Lee and his wife Marcie gather with ASU Hillel members for the annual building of the Sukkah, part of the festive Jewish holiday of Sukkot. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Jewish student group’s leader steps down after 39 years

Hillel, an ASU Jewish student organization, is looking to replace its executive director of 39 years after he decided to vacate his position.

By Connor Radnovich | September 21, 2010

Former Olympian McCormick aiming for title

People may know about Riley McCormick’s accolades in the pool, but few know of his experiences outside it.

By William Boor | September 21, 2010

FUTURE TEACHERS: Two opposing studies have been released questioning the pros and cons of Teach for America. (Photo by Chris Stark)

Two opposing studies question Teach for America retention

Two opposing studies on Teach for America have some leaders questioning the retention of the national program.

By April Atwood | September 20, 2010

NEW POWER: The governor recently awarded a 39 million dollar grant to Scottsdale based GOVnet to establish a secondary network for rural Arizona. (Photo by Andy Jeffreys)

Technology grant could expand ASU services

ASU could expand its academic services to other parts of Arizona through a state technology grant.

By Alex Ferri | September 20, 2010

Wisconsin loss leaves ASU to wonder what could have been

Saturday’s 20-19 loss to No. 11 Wisconsin contains a long list of coulda’, woulda’, shoulda’ plays for the Sun Devils.

By Nick Ruland | September 20, 2010

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