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ASU President Michael Crow gets pay raise approved by regents

The Arizona Board of Regents approved a 20 percent pay raise for ASU president Michael Crow and a five-year contract for baseball coach Tracy Smith.

By Kelcie Grega | September 26, 2014

(Left to right) Justice studies sophomore Erin Schulte, accountancy sophomore Jessica Hocken and finance and management senior Jasmine Anglen created All Walks, which raises awareness for sex trafficking in Phoenix. The project was introduced at the Clinton Global Initiative University in March 2014. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

ASU student-led initiative focuses on sex trafficking, gains support

ASU student succeeds in drawing attention to domestic sex trafficking by developing her project.

| September 25, 2014

(Photo by Alison Hixson for Prostate Onsite Project)

Mobile prostate screening available Saturday at Tim Barber Walk

With prostate cancer being one of the leading causes of death for men, getting examined could make a huge difference.

By Jessica Suerth | September 25, 2014

The stadium renovations will cost $210 million and construction would begin in spring 2015. (Photo Courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics)

Regents approve Sun Devil Stadium renovation project, discuss financial aid

The Arizona Board of Regents met at NAU today and approved the Sun Devil Stadium renovation project as well as the operating budget for the 2016 fiscal year.

By Joey Hancock | September 25, 2014

Tempe Police: Man drives with BAC three times legal limit

A Mesa man was arrested after swerving across several lanes of traffic.

By Megann Phillips | September 25, 2014

ASU football game to cause road closures in Tempe

Find out which streets will be closed Thursday night for ASU's home football game.

By Ian C. Beck | September 25, 2014

ASU astrophysicists will study how elements are synthesized inside of stars like Eta Carinae, pictured here.
(Photo Courtesy of Frank Timmes)

ASU astrophysicists unravel mysteries of periodic table

A grant from the National Science Foundation will fund ASU researchers who want to know more about the origins of the elements.

By Megann Phillips | September 24, 2014

ASU campuses provide online ticketing system for UCLA football game

The Downtown, West and Polytechnic campuses expedited an online ticketing reservation system to allow students to receive tickets without traveling and waiting in the desert heat.

By Joey Hancock | September 24, 2014

The ASU Counseling Services, located on every campus, is equipped to deal with any problems students are dealing with. Student have access to their services in-person from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every business day and by phone after hours. (Photo by Tynin Fries)

As classes pick up, students should try to deal with stress in a healthy way

September, National Suicide Prevention Month, brings awareness to healthy coping mechanisms.

By Corina Vanek | September 24, 2014

Tempe Police: Man tries to escape police officers on bicycle

A Phoenix man tried to escape arresting officers on his bike after they pursued him for riding the wrong direction on a public sidewalk.

By Megann Phillips | September 24, 2014

ASU police increase visibility on campus

Officers aim to increase efficiency and patrol area without increasing the number of officers on patrol.

By Corina Vanek | September 24, 2014

Student entrepreneurs mark up a glass door with Sharpie with values that they find important at the Startup Village. (Photo by Shiva Balasubramanian)

ASU Polytechnic Startup Village creates a residential community for like-minded entrepreneurs

A new Startup Village opens doors to empower student entrepreneurs by providing them with space and resources.

| September 23, 2014

Flooding is seen at a parking structure on Third Street near Mill Avenue in Tempe. The flooding was the result of a record-setting rainstorm in the Valley. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

Tempe USG passes resolution for appropriate weather responses

Tempe USG passed a resolution ensuring student, faculty and staff safety by calling for the University to close during extreme weather events.

| September 23, 2014

Tempe Police: Man steals meat, iPhone from grocery store

A Tempe man and another unidentified male stole $60 worth of raw meat from a Food City and took the assistant store manager's iPhone after he confronted them.

By Megann Phillips | September 23, 2014

Sunset Dr near Adelphi Commons. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

Lighting around Adelphi Commons draws concerns after recent sexual assault

After the recent assault near Adelphi Commons, students who walk along Sunset Boulevard, which runs behind the complex, are concerned about the lighting and safety in the area.

By Ryan Davis | September 23, 2014

Najla Abdalla stands in front of the Islamic Community Center in Tempe while wearing her abaya, a robe-like dress, worn by some women in parts of the Muslim world, including North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. (Photo by Andrew Nicla)

ASU student finds success after fleeing Iraq

Najla Abdalla traveled thousands of miles to the U.S. after she and her family fled Baghdad, Iraq, in 2003. Adjusting to the culture in the U.S. has proved to be a struggle for her.

By Andrew Nicla | September 23, 2014

ASU mascot Sparky stands in front of student section at the home game against Weber State on Aug. 28. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU Downtown student ticketing process expedited for UCLA game

Are you a downtown campus student in need of a ticket for Thursday's "blackout" game against UCLA? Better hurry- you have less than two hours to reserve a spot.

| September 23, 2014

Intramural referee Daniel Oldmixon makes a call on a play at an intramural soccer game on Feb. 17. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU intramurals improved with REC*IT app

A new app called REC*IT can help students connect to information and each other regarding intramural sports at ASU.

By Rachael Tashbook | September 22, 2014

Former GPSA President Megan Fisks (left) poses with the current GPSA President German Cadenas at the Graduate Student Center in Tempe on Monday, Sept. 22, 2014. They both were influential in passing the pay-raise approved for teacher assistants at ASU. (Photo by Shiva Balasubramanian)

Athletic fee money raises teaching assistants' pay

The athletic fee implemented this fall is starting to pay off, because teaching assistants will be receiving raises during the next pay cycle.

By Joey Hancock | September 22, 2014

The Morrison Institute for Public Policy hosts Arizona's first citizens initiative review, Sept. 18-21, 2014. Participants from a random pool participated in reviewing Proposition 487 which is about government pensions. (Photo by Tynin Fries)

Morrison Institute hosts citizen's initiative review to help inform Arizona voters

A citizen panel consisting of 20 representative Phoenix voters crafted a report on the pros and cons of Proposition 487 for pension reform, after four days of informational presentations and group activities.

By Emi Kamezaki | September 21, 2014

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