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Gemini Planet Imager's first light image of the light scattered by a disk of dust orbiting the young star HR 4796A. The left image shows normal light, including both the dust ring and the residual light from the central star scattered by turbulence in the Earth's atmosphere. The right image shows only polarized light. Leftover starlight is unpolarized and hence removed from this image. (Processing by Marshall Perrin, Space Telescope Science Institute)

Professor, students help develop Gemini Planet Imager

The world's most powerful tool for imaging planets turns to the sky and collects data from remote worlds with the help of an ASU professor and students.

By Ksenia Maryasova | January 22, 2014

Q&A: Alumnus, artist Ben Harris talks music

ASU alumnus Ben Harris is the opening act for ventriloquist Terry Fator at The Mirage in Las Vegas.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | January 22, 2014

ASU Tempe student government passes three bills in first meeting of semester

USG Tempe held its first meeting Tuesday night, passed three bills and prepared for future legislation for the spring semester.

By Joey Hancock | January 21, 2014

ASU Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity causes outrage after MLK-themed party

Civil rights leaders held a press conference Tuesday in response to fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon throwing a party they deemed racist on the eve of MLK Day.

By Kelcie Grega | January 21, 2014

Tempe Police: Man assaults officer in parking lot

Tempe Police stunned and arrested a 29-year-old man after they say he exhibited erratic behavior and yelled obscenities at an officer.

| January 21, 2014

Tempe Police arrest 105 suspects in largest fraud case in Arizona history

The largest fraud case operation in Arizona history resulted in 105 arrests with more likely to come.

By Joey Hancock | January 21, 2014

At the MLK day of service, neighborhood clean up, volunteers gather around the streets of 7th Avenue and Pima in Phoenix to hand out free work gloves to facilitate the neighborhood clean up."

"On January 20th a handful of youths gather to share a few words as the rest of the crowd waits for further instructions. The MLK day of service neighborhood clean up aims to bring the community closer together while simultaneously improving their neighborhood. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

Valley community comes together on MLK day to clean neighborhood

Civilians, politicians and organizations across the Valley worked together Monday to clean up a neighborhood in Phoenix in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

By Anthony Nish | January 20, 2014

Tempe Police: Man breaks into Quaker meeting hall, sleeps in hallway

Tempe Police arrested a 24-year-old Tempe man after they say he broke a window of the Tempe Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends and slept inside the meeting hall.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | January 20, 2014

(Photo Courtesy of ASU Carillon Society)

New tunes for old instrument

Student carillonneur Jacob Hofeling composes and performs original and modern music for ASU's 48-year-old carillon.

By Amy Medeiros | January 16, 2014

New policy affects tuition for American Indians

Per a new ABOR policy, federally-recognized American Indian tribes can attend the three state universities in Arizona at the in-state rate, as long as their reservation resides partially or wholly in Arizona.

By Kennedy Scott | January 16, 2014

ASU joins Million Women Mentors Initiative, encourages women in STEM fields

The College of Technology and Innovation has partnered with the Million Women Mentors initiative to promote the popularity of STEM fields among women.

By Catherine Calderon | January 16, 2014

Tempe Police: Man runs away from burglary scene

Tempe Police arrested a 25-year-old man after they say he fled the scene of a burglary and tried to resist arrest.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | January 16, 2014

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government President Jordan Davis said USG is working to help provide the three state universities with $1 billion for new infrastructure. (Photo by Hector Salas Almeida)

Student governments prepare for new semester

Student governments are preparing initiatives and committees to better serve the student body for spring semester and for the future of ASU.

By Joey Hancock | January 16, 2014

Obesity Solutions reflects on inaugural year, looks to expand in 2014

The Obesity Solutions Initiative at ASU took huge strides to fight the obesity epidemic in its first year of existence and shows no signs of slowing down.

By Anthony Nish | January 16, 2014

Students, lawmakers seeking change in tuition rates for DREAMers

Because students without legal proof of residency are required by Arizona law to pay out-of-state tuition, lawmakers and the Arizona Board of Regents are looking for a more affordable alternative.

| January 16, 2014

Graduate students create First Sign Technologies, seek to prevent violent crimes

Arthur and Rachel Emanuele designed a personal security system for women that detects strikes to the head and collects evidence.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | January 15, 2014

Molecular bioscience and biotechnology senior Nisarg Patel will take part in CGI U with a project called Biosensor. (Photo Courtesy of Nisarg Patel)

ASU starts preparations for Clinton Global Initiative University 2014

ASU will host Clinton Global Initiative University 2014 in March, where more than 1,200 students will get a chance to learn from former President Bill Clinton.

| January 15, 2014

Tempe Police: Woman walks into traffic with eyes closed

Tempe Police arrested a 32-year-old woman on suspicion of having an outstanding warrant after seeing her walking down the street with her eyes closed.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | January 15, 2014

ASU librarians, faculty work together in providing easier access to material

Librarians and George Justice, dean of humanities at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, are working together to provide easier access to research materials for students and faculty.

By Joey Hancock | January 15, 2014

Sethuraman “Panch” Panchanathan, the senior vice president of the Office of Knowledge and Enterprise Development, said the organization is indicative of the potential ASU has as a contender for building innovative technologies in the future. (Photo Courtesy of Dan Vermillion)

ASU’s growing research programs recognized internationally

The recent improvement of ASU’s international patent rankings reflect changes in the culture of research and entrepreneurship programs at the University.

| January 15, 2014

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