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FLYING HIGH: The latest flight simulators, developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory, allows pilots to become better accustomed and better prepared for flight in a real cockpit. (Photo by Jessica Weisel)

Taking flight

Polytechnic campus flight instructors in training are working with a new simulator to learn flight techniques.

By Katie Shoultz | March 4, 2010

VOTING CONCERNS: Chances are these poll boxes at the ASU polling location in Palo Verde West Resident's Hall will remain empty. Workers say they only have had 15 voters in three weeks. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Few voters turn out at on-campus polling site

Various factors have led to only 15 people voting at the Tempe campus early-polling location.

By Kyle Daly | March 4, 2010

TOUGHNESS DEFINED: Senior guard Danille Orsillo has ahd her share of injuries including a knee surgery that wiped out a season. She became the 20th player in ASU history to record 1,000 career points. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Orsillo has seen everything during ASU career

Danielle Orsillo walks in the Wells Fargo Arena media room following practice, ready to answer questions about the ASU women’s basketball team’s upcoming contest against UA.

By Gina Mizell | March 4, 2010

ASU fencer Natalie Vie prepares for the 2012 London Olympic Games

ASU fencer Natalie Vie, while preparing for the 2012 London Olympic Games, also coaches at the Boys and Girls Club and the Phoenix Falcons Fencing Club.

By Andrew Boven | March 4, 2010

FLOCKING TO THE DESERT: Between ideal weather and events in the Valley, hotels like the Wyndham in Phoenix have reported more promising occupancy rates than the national average. (Photo by Kyle Thompson)

2010 Phoenix hotel occupancy rate trumps national average

Occupancy of Phoenix hotels was 56.2 percent in January, higher than the national average of 45.1 percent.

By Joseph Schmidt | March 3, 2010

WATER REUSE: Panelists (from the left) Chuck Graf, Channah Rock, Guy Carpenter and Chris Hassert listen to a concerned Tempe resident as they discussed sustainable water reuse in Arizona on Wednesday afternoon. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Panel: Reuse of Ariz. water common, misunderstood

The use of wastewater as a sustainable resource is a common but misunderstood practice in Arizona, experts said at a sustainability forum Wednesday.

By Chase Kamp | March 3, 2010

LESS SECOND-HAND: ASU has created designated smoking areas on the Polytechnic campus. (Photo by Jessica Weisel)

Polytechnic campus creates 16 smoking areas

Amid discussion about making all ASU campuses entirely tobacco-free, the Polytechnic campus has established designated smoking areas.

By Katie Shoultz | March 3, 2010

FORGET THE TEXTBOOK: Some students rent textbooks, some buy them and some students don't get the book at all. (Photo by Nikolai de Vera)

ASU Bookstores working to boost amount of textbooks for rent

Because sales are declining, self-funded ASU Bookstores are looking to increase the amount of textbooks they rent.

By Daryl Bjoraas | March 3, 2010

SOLAR ENERGY: The solar panel arrays atop the Coor building collect the last of the day's solar rays as the sun retreats behind the Phoenix mountains. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Research team looks to improve solar energy

Researchers at the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering are working to improve solar technology and make it a more economically feasible alternative energy option.

By Dana Sheaff | March 2, 2010

UNDER INVESTIGATION: Documents reveal the Sigma Chi fraternity — which has been named in a lawsuit about an alleged rape in 2008 — has been on probation nearly constantly throughout the last six years. (Photo by Serwaa Adu-Tutu)

Fraternity accused in rape case has long history of abuses

The house on 606 Alpha Drive, home to the Sigma Chi fraternity and the location of an alleged 2008 rape, has seen its share of problems.

By Derek Quizon and Kyle Patton | March 2, 2010

Exhibit, discussion highlight Michael Jackon’s contributions

A professor and a librarian organized an art exhibit and discussion to showcase Michael Jackson’s life and work.

By Scarlett Jane Heydt | March 2, 2010

EMPTY DEBATE: Justin Goodman, Research Associate Supervisor for the Laboratory Investigation Department at PETA, gives a presentation on ways for ASU to stop its use of animals in lab experiments. He stood next to an empty podium; PETA had continually extended invitations to ASU officials to discuss the issue with them at the event, but ASU declined. (Photo by Molly J. Smith)

PETA takes on ASU

30 attend demonstration against alleged animal cruelty in University classes

By Maxfield Barker | March 2, 2010

PICK AND ROLL: ASU junior guard Ty Abbott comes off of a screen set by senior center Eric Boateng during the Sun Devils’ 62-46 loss to California at Haas Pavilion on Saturday. (Photo by Anne Marie Schuler)

ASU Tourney hopes hanging by a thread

ASU still has a shot at gaining a share of the Pac-10 regular season title should it win both games and Cal loses to Stanford, but the Sun Devils aren’t counting on it.

By Kyle Glaser | March 2, 2010

LONG MEETING: A woman fell asleep during the tuition hearing that was held early Monday evening in the Memorial Union. At the hearing, students discussed the new tuition increase. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Regents hold public hearing for tuition proposal

Students from ASU, NAU and UA questioned tuition proposals in front of the Arizona Board of Regents on Monday

By Kyle Daly | March 1, 2010

STUCK IN PLACE: Despite their website stating that Dave's Doghouse will move onto the ASU Tempe campus in January 2010, the restaurant still occupies its same spot on University Drive. (Photo by Kyle Thompson)

Doghouse expected at ASU this month

After delays, renovations at Wilson Hall could be complete this month, brining Dave’s Doghouse and other restaurants to the Tempe campus.

By Joseph Schmidt | March 1, 2010

THE ART OF LIGHTING: Leni Schwendinger presented her work and tips about lighting effects for film and art at the Lyceum Theatre on the Tempe campus Monday afternoon. Schwendinger started her own company, Light Projects LTD and has been named Woman Entrepreneur of the Year among other numerous awards. (Photo by Kyle Thompson)

Artist: Enterprise helps capture vision

A world-renowned lighting artist told students of the importance of entrepreneurship in creating art in a Monday lecture as a part of the Herberger Institute's performing arts venture experience.

By Ashia Johnson | March 1, 2010

AD-FREE: Light rail stations are allowed to advertise in Phoenix, but not in Tempe. Revenue brought in from advertising could be used instead of cut backs in transit. (Photo by Nikolai de Vera)

Tempe to consider ads at light rail stops

Tempe could bring in $50,000 a year by allowing ads at light rail stations

By Maxfield Barker | March 1, 2010

NEW DEGREE: A new global health master's program is in the works to be introduced through the School of Human Evolution and Social Change this fall. (Photo by Nikolai de Vera)

University to introduce global health master’s degree

This fall, the School of Human Evolution and Social change will begin offering a master’s degree in global health to focus on worldwide medical issues.

By Allison Oswalt | March 1, 2010

REPUBLICANS: Congressional candidate Mark Spinks makes his case for office before students during the Great Republican Debate held Thursday night in the W.P. Carey business school. Joining Spinks in the moderated debate were fellow Republican candidates Jim Ward, David Schweikert, Susan Bitter-Smith and Chris Savino. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Conservative shift boosts College Republicans

A national shift toward conservatism has ASU College Republicans riding the trend as membership increases.

By Kyle Daly | February 28, 2010

A CLOSER LOOK AT THE STARS: Students enjoy a glimpse of the stars atop the Physical Science building's roof during the monthly Astronomy Open House, hosted by the astronomy and geology graduates of ASU. Telescopes were provided for onlookers to enjoy the wonders of a stormy winter sky. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Physical Sciences roof is destination for ASU stargazers

Monthly Astronomy Open House brings the ASU and Tempe communities to building roofs to explore the skies.

By Rheyanne Weaver | February 28, 2010

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