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Supply chain management alumnus Peter Georgiou (left) on a conventional wheel chair and Bio-medical engineering graduate student Chris Miranda on the elevated wheel chair illustrate the difference in heights that can be achieved through this innovation. This chair allows the user to increase the elevation by ten inches. (Photo by

ASU entrepreneurs create elevating wheelchair

ASU alumni and a graduate student entered the Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative for the second time to perfect an elevating wheelchair they've created.

By Ksenia Maryasova | October 19, 2014

Tempe Police: Man takes MP3 player from sleeping woman

A Tempe man took an MP3 player from his neighbor's apartment while she was asleep.

By Andrew Nicla | October 19, 2014

An iVFT to Teotihuacan, Mexico, teaches users about early civilizations. (Photo courtesy of Steven Semken)

Virtual field trips provide ASU students with immersive online learning environment

Immersive virtual field trips, also known as iVFTs, allow ASU students and others to visit scientifically important locations around the world without leaving their desk.

By Megann Phillips | October 19, 2014

ASU Black African Coalition supports University stance against face paint at football games

The Black African Coalition supports the University's move to not allow face paint of any color at football games, according to a statement released Friday.

By Joey Hancock | October 18, 2014

Man stabbed at Vista del Sol apartment complex in Tempe

A Vista del Sol maintenance worker allegedly stabbed his coworker with a kitchen knife, according to police officials.

By Megann Phillips | October 17, 2014

Republican candidate Michele Reagan and Democratic candidate Terry Goddard debate in A.E. England on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2014. The debate was part of Civic Action Night at the Downtown Campus. (Photo by Jonathan Williams)

Arizona Secretary of State candidates Goddard, Reagan debate at ASU

Democrat Terry Goddard and Republican Michele Reagan, both candidates for Arizona's Secretary of State, debated and answered student questions at the Downtown campus Thursday.

By Jonathan Williams | October 16, 2014

Tempe taxi driver devotes life to customers' safety

A traumatic experience changed the way Tempe cab driver Clyde Riley treats his customers and how he does business.

By Elissa Harrison | October 16, 2014

Redshirt freshman linebacker Salamo Fiso and redshirt freshman linebacker Carlos Mendoza raise their arms up to the fans after their victory over Wisconsin. ASU defeated Wisconsin 32-30 on Saturday. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

ASU asks fans not to wear face paint

Recent controversy regarding black face paint leads to warning from officials.

By Ian C. Beck | October 16, 2014

ASU student starts hunting group for interested students, Arizonans

Wildlife restoration ecology sophomore Brady Ahern has a passion for hunting and hopes to start a group that allows him to take others on hunting trips.

By William Parker | October 16, 2014

ASU police department, other offices enforce drinking rules at tailgates

The ban on drinking games and kegs at pre-football game parties has been easily enforced so far, police say.

By Corina Vanek | October 16, 2014

A collection of businesses, city officials and ASU students are working to improve Downtown Phoenix's well-known Warehouse District. (Photo by Tynin Fries)

ASU sparks community attention in downtown Phoenix Warehouse District reactivation project

ASU graduate students researched and drew conclusions about how to reactive the historic Warehouse District in downtown Phoenix.

By Emi Kamezaki | October 16, 2014

Studio 14 is located in Old Towne Scottsdale and they offer salon professionals a place to own their own salon inside of it. ?(Photo by Stephanie Specht)

Raw Image salon to offer 20 percent discount for ASU students

A new beauty salon in Old Town Scottsdale aims to cater to ASU students and alumni.

By Jacqueline Soto | October 16, 2014

Tempe Police: Man steals roommate's TV to help pay for roommate's portion of the rent

A Tempe man sold his roommate's TV to help pay for the roommate's portion of the rent that was coming due.

By Andrew Nicla | October 16, 2014

Small flies in containers that are used to feed baby spiders and smaller spiders. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU West students conduct black widow research

Students on the West campus contribute to behavior ecology with black widow research.

By Rachael Tashbook | October 15, 2014

Safety Escort Services provide additional pickup locations for ASU football game days

Safety Escort Services have created a new pickup location for students leaving Sun Devil Stadium during game day events in order to provide a safer and easier experience.

By Joey Hancock | October 15, 2014

Tempe Police: Woman hides brown substance believed to be heroin in shape of a ball in her vagina

A 32-year-old Tempe woman told officers she did not have drugs on her person before entering the jail, but officers found heroin in her vagina during a stripsearch.

By Andrew Nicla | October 15, 2014

ASU hires former NASA space walker who climbed Mount Everest

Scott Parazynski summited Mount Everest and walked in space seven times while working for NASA. He is now a member of the ASU faculty.

By Megann Phillips | October 15, 2014

How easy is it to have your Arizona driver's license suspended?

Students may not know a license has been suspended if they do not update their mailing addresses.

By Corina Vanek | October 15, 2014

Monica Jones, an activist and senior studying social work at ASU, poses on Downtown Campus. (Photo by Carly Traxler)

Project ROSE aims to change lives, traumatizes sex workers instead, critics say

An ASU student is protesting Project ROSE and fighting for sex workers' rights while appealing her verdict in court.

By Ksenia Maryasova | October 14, 2014

ASU student battles lymphoma, shares her passion for sheep

While battling cancer, ASU graduate student Aimee León is getting two master's degrees and created an art project that demonstrates her love for sheep.

By Ksenia Maryasova | October 14, 2014

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