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Activists protest SB 1070, Arpaio outside of Tent City

Immigrants' rights activists and Sheriff Joe Arpaio supporters demonstrated outside of Maricopa County Jail Saturday evening.

By Danielle Grobmeier | June 23, 2012

ASU to develop tool that combats bioterrorism, infectious disease

ASU was granted a four-year contract from the U.S. Department of Defense Monday to develop a tool that will recognize infectious disease before symptoms are present.

By Danielle Grobmeier | June 19, 2012

ABOR approves performance-based funding

At its NAU meeting Thursday and Friday, the Arizona Board of Regents allocated funds to ASU, NAU and UA based on degree output and student credit hours.

By Julia Shumway | June 17, 2012

Summer program prepares teens for college

Thirty economically disadvantaged high school students participated learned from W.P. Carey administrators and students in the Fleischer Scholar Program this week.

By Julia Shumway | June 17, 2012

Yoga club teaches relaxation for success

ASU’s Art of Living Club is hosting meditation workshops to teach techniques that members say have been proven by both research and students' experiences to help with school-related stress.

By Julia Shumway | June 17, 2012

Social work graduate student Chad Waltz and interdisciplinary studies senior Casaundra Wallace were named this year's Tillman Military Scholars. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Two students receive Tillman scholarship

Two students were announced June 4 as Tillman Military Scholars in honor of their military service and desire to give back to the veteran community.

By Danielle Grobmeier | June 17, 2012

Phoenix, Tucson mayors sponsor immigration resolution

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, Tucson Mayor Jonathon Rothschild and at least 20 other U.S. mayors sponsored a resolution requesting the federal government to allow illegal immigrant youth to seek legal status in the U.S.

By Danielle Grobmeier | June 15, 2012

ASU student's body recovered in Thailand

A drowned student's body was recovered overnight off the coast of Thailand after he disappeared Tuesday.

By Danielle Grobmeier | June 14, 2012

Energize Phoenix Project Manager Mick Dalrymple gives the introduction to a group of experts on energy efficiency and Valley residents at a forum with the Global Institute of Sustainability Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Hall to discuss ways of keeping homes in Maricopa County cool during the blistering summer months. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Experts discuss summer energy efficiency

Five sustainability experts discussed how to keep a home cool and energy efficient during Arizona's hot summer months.

By Danielle Grobmeier | June 13, 2012

Tempe residents in attendance at the Legislative District 26 Democrats meeting in the Escalante Community Center Tuesday night cheered after hearing news of Ron Barber, a candidate in the special election to replace Gabrielle Giffords seat in Arizona's Congressional District 9, leading the race. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Barber beats Kelly to replace Giffords

Preliminary results show Ron Barber, who had been an aid to former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, won by about 7 percent over Republican Jesse Kelly in the Congressional District 8 special election.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | June 12, 2012

Consumer consciousness drives thrift store regulars

Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, American Apparel — these are all clothing companies whose controversial CEOs may be turning off their key demographic: college students.

By Danielle Grobmeier | June 10, 2012

Students prepare for charity road trip

Three ASU students and members of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity will embark on a summer road trip to build amenities at camps for disabled children.

By Julia Shumway | June 10, 2012

ASU pledges more student loan, financial aid transparency

ASU will be working with 10 universities and university systems as part of an agreement with the White House to develop a tool that will make college costs more transparent.

By Danielle Grobmeier | June 10, 2012

Manzanita undergoes major changes

One of ASU's North Neighborhood's oldest buildings, Manzanita Hall is undergoing renovations to keep it up-to-par with other dorms on campus.

By Danielle Grobmeier | June 10, 2012

Police Beat: June 11

A 40-year-old Phoenix man was arrested Tuesday evening at the 2300 block of West Baseline Road on suspicion of shoplifting and narcotic drug possession, according to a police report.

By Danielle Grobmeier | June 10, 2012

Gangplank opens pop-up office at Downtown campus

Gangplank, a Chandler-based company focusing on collaborative thinking, opened a summer office in the Cronkite School.

By Julia Shumway | June 10, 2012

Techiepalooza connects entrepreneurs, developers, talent

ASU Skysong hosts the Techiepalooza networking event Thursday attracting more than 500 entrepreneurs and developers from around the Valley.

By Julia Shumway | June 7, 2012

McCain Institute connects ASU to Washington, D.C.

ASU will be the new home of the McCain Institute for International Leadership, which will bring opportunities in Washington D.C. closer to students and faculty.

By Danielle Grobmeier | June 3, 2012

Graduates defend health drink company

Some ASU students are making thousands through non-traditional work, while others consider it a scam.

By Julia Shumway | June 3, 2012

Police Beat: June 4

A 19-year-old Surprise woman was arrested Tuesday afternoon on the 1300 block of Southern Avenue on suspicion of credit card theft, according to a police report.

By Julia Shumway | June 3, 2012

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