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Film and Media studies junior Trevor Pacelli prepares for his class on the Tempe campus. Pacelli has autism and has written a book on his experiences as well as advice for parents who have a child growing up with Autism. the book is titled, "Six-Word Lessons on Growing Up Autistic." (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Student's book on autism allows him to share experiences, inspire others

About a year and a half ago, ASU film and media junior Trevor Pacelli wrote "Six-Word Lessons on Growing Up Autistic," which has allowed him to inspire families with autistic children.

| October 23, 2013

Students research connections between Facebook, online learning

Graduate students from the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College are conducting a study to find connections between social media and online learning.

By Kelcie Grega | October 23, 2013

Kendra shows some of her finished products. Made out of old ASU t-shirts she has redesigned them to fit her personal style. (Photo by Katie Dunphy)

ASU student creates online clothing company

Business and tourism sophomore Kendra Owusu takes average college T-shirts and turns them into her own creations.

By Lindsey Delatorre | October 23, 2013

Nursing sophomore Allison Shuman, journalism sophomore Kate Sitter, exercise and wellness sophomore Karl Cormack watch videos as they wait for the live taping of the Today Show on the Downtown campus on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013. The national morning show came to ASU after seeing a viral video of super fans living in the Taylor Place residence hall. (Photo by Caitlin Cruz)

ASU journalism students featured on TODAY show

The TODAY show featured residents of Taylor Place at the Downtown campus during its early Wednesday broadcast and surprised them with special guest Al Roker.

By Kelcie Grega | October 23, 2013

Police: Woman beats up man, takes meth into jail

A 22-year-old woman was arrested after police found syringes and heroin in her backpack.

By Shelby Slade | October 23, 2013

Christopher Boone was appointed to dean of the School of Sustainability earlier this month after being named the interim dean in March. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Christopher Boone instated as dean of School of Sustainability

The School of Sustainability recently named interim dean Christopher Boone as the school's new dean.

By Logan Newman | October 23, 2013

Panel debates online anonymity, privacy

An expert panel discussed anonymity on the Internet at the West campus Tuesday.

By Lori Jarvis | October 22, 2013

ASU, Valley events showcase Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Students and community members banded together during October to take a stand against domestic violence.

By Savannah Harrelson | October 22, 2013

ASUN student Venassa Yazzie studies with Yomahira Villalobos, a student and ASUN administrative associate.
(Photo courtesy of Dave Tevis)

ASU continues funding for American Indian nursing students

The College of Nursing and Health Innovation has decided to continue funding for American Indian nursing students through 2016. The program provides services to aid eligible students.

By Mario Kalo | October 22, 2013

Police: Man found with defaced handgun

Police found a handgun with a defaced serial number in a 32-year-old man's truck. Officers reported the man had previous felony convictions and was driving on a suspended license.

By Mark Remillard | October 22, 2013

Panel discussion spreads relationship abuse awareness

A panel discussion put on by Hard Candy Zine, a feminist club and publication, and ASU's School of Social Transformation honored Domestic Violence Awareness Month by educating students about abuse.

By Emily Mahoney | October 21, 2013

Alumna launches research program for high schoolers

Quanta, a program that links high school students with faculty researchers, is now a part of ASU's Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development.

| October 21, 2013

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government President Jordan Davis, Graduate and Professional Student Association President Megan Fisk and Polytechnic Undergraduate Student Government President Franz Ferguson answer students’ questions during an open forum at the Memorial Union on Monday afternoon about the Athletic Fee Bill, which was proposed by student government earlier this month.

Student governments hold town halls, discuss proposed athletic fee

Student governments on all ASU campuses held town halls Monday to discuss a proposed athletic fee bill and help students better understand the reasons behind it.

By Joey Hancock and Lori Jarvis | October 21, 2013

ASU Police: Tempe Fire Department responds to sick man on Tempe campus

An ill man was taken to the hospital after Tempe Fire Department and ambulances responded to a call, ASU Police said.

By Shelby Slade | October 21, 2013

Police tackle previously convicted felon found with weapon, drugs

Police tackled a man with prior convictions and an outstanding warrant after resisting arrest and discover a gun in his waistband.

| October 21, 2013

John Hetrick, 46, (third from left) leaves the starting gate in the 5K race at Y Race Phoenix at South Mountain Park in Phoenix, Ariz., on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013. Hetrick's final time was 18:48. (Photo by Caitlin Cruz)

Sun Devils represent in Y Race

The 45th Y Race was held Sunday morning, and because of its new partnership with ASU, many students participated.

By Justin Emerson | October 20, 2013

Police: Man drives with suspended license, transports marijuana

Police stopped a 30-year-old man's car after he failed to stop, and a search of the car revealed 1.2 pounds of marijuana.

| October 20, 2013

ASU study finds clay can potentially cure skin diseases

Microbiologists at ASU have found that certain clays can treat skin disease and help eliminate bacteria like E. coli and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

By Kelcie Grega | October 17, 2013

The 2010 Chevy Camaro was seized from a valley methamphetamine ring that forked out $3,000 per rim and a sound system that Tempe police detective Dan Brown said is worth approximately $10,000. (Photo by Corey Malecka)

Tempe Police’s customized Camaro turns heads

Tempe Police have been using a highly customized Camaro to spread the word about crime prevention, and it will be on campus Nov. 7 for ASU's Off-Campus Housing Fair.

| October 17, 2013

USG Downtown President Frank Smith III spent fall break meeting with ASU leadership to serve the needs of the undergraduate population. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

Presidential Profiles: USG Downtown President Frank Smith III works hard in first term

ASU Downtown campus president Frank Smith III discusses his dedication to his fellow students and what his administration hopes to accomplish this year.

By Joey Hancock | October 17, 2013

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