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GUN SAFETY: With Arizona being the most liberal state in the nation for gun laws, police and concealed carry advocates want to stress the importance of gun safety and properly concealing and carrying a firearm.

Failure of guns on campus bill met with mixed student reactions

Students had differing opinions to the failure of a bill that would have allowed gun owners with concealed-carry permits to carry their weapons on college campuses if they are over the age of 21.

By Julia Shumway | March 28, 2012

Police Beat: March 28

Tempe Police reported the following incidents March 28.

By Shawn Raymundo | March 28, 2012

USGD candidates debate legislative activism, student interests

USGD College of Public Programs senate and executive ticket candidates discussed their platforms Tuesday night.

By Danielle Grobmeier | March 27, 2012

Douglas Sylvester named law school dean

Former interim dean Doug Sylvester was named dean of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law Monday.

By Kharli Mandeville | March 27, 2012

Police Beat: March 28

ASU Police reported the following incidents Monday.

By Michelle Peirano | March 27, 2012

ABOR released a study Monday stating Arizona university students have saved a total of $40.1 million on textbooks over the past five years through a series of implementations to bring costs down. Encouraging students to switch to electronic textbooks has helped significantly. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Study shows students saved $40.1M on textbooks since 2006

Efforts between the Arizona Board of Regents and public universities has resulted in a $40.1 million savings in student textbooks.

By Kharli Mandeville | March 26, 2012

The Clubhouse Music Venue and Horse and Hound Sports Grill officially closed on March 16 after business owner Eugenia Ruven failed to keep up with lease payments to the property owner. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Clubhouse, Horse and Hound closed

The Clubhouse Music Venue and the Horse and Hound Sports Grill were shut down March 16 after owner Eugenia Ruven failed to keep up with lease payments to the property owner.

By Shawn Raymundo | March 26, 2012

Valley cigar shop works to attract student clientele

Churchill’s Fine Cigars is looking to expand its clientele to include more students.

By Edmund Hubbard | March 26, 2012

USG, GPSA announce candidates as campaign season begins

2012 student government campaigns began Monday, and each campus announced its candidates for executive and legislative offices.

By Julia Shumway | March 26, 2012

Police Beat: March 27

ASU Police reported the following incidents Monday.

By Shawn Raymundo | March 26, 2012

Hundreds of people wearing black hoodies gathered in Civil Space Park to march for justice for Trayvon Martin Sunday evening. (Photo by Mackenzie McCreary)

Hundreds march for slain Florida teenager

Hundreds of people gathered near the Downtown campus to march in honor of Trayvon Martin, a 17-year-old who was shot and killed in February.

By Danielle Grobmeier | March 25, 2012

Students from all across the nation gathered on Friday in downtown Phoenix to protest against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s tactics used to cut down on illegal immigration. (Photo courtesy of Daisy Prado)

Conference spurs Arpaio protest

MEChA organized a protest against tactics used by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio to cut down on illegal immigration.

By Daisy Prado | March 25, 2012

Last fraternity vacates Alpha Drive

Following an eviction notice from their national organization, members of Sigma Nu are working with ASU staff to find new homes for the remainder of the semester.

By Julia Shumway | March 25, 2012

Tempe adapts to a business influx

Ryan Companies US, Inc. announced Tuesday it would build another high-rise office building near Tempe Town Lake.

By Michelle Peirano | March 25, 2012

Police Beat: March 26

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Friday.

By Shawn Raymundo | March 25, 2012

Occupy protesters stood outside Bank of America on Thursday afternoon in downtown Phoenix and voiced their concerns about foreclosures and bank injustice. (Photo by Thania A. Betancourt)

Phoenix Occupy Movement protests Bank of America

With picket signs in hand, protesters gathered Thursday at the Bank of America building in downtown Phoenix and voiced their concerns against “bank injustices.”

By Thania A. Betancourt | March 15, 2012

Underage drinking comes with lasting consequences

Spring break is often accompanied by underage drinking, an offense law enforcement officials say can lead to citations with long-lasting consequences.

By Isabelle Novak | March 15, 2012

Dan Burden, executive director and co-founder of Walkable and Livable Communities, took Valley residents around downtown Phoenix to educate them about making Phoenix a more walkable city. (Photo by Thania A. Betancourt)

Experts walk Phoenix to discuss pedestrian experience

Transit planning expert Dan Burden came to the Downtown campus Thursday to discuss ways to make Phoenix a more pedestrian-friendly city.

By Kharli Mandeville | March 15, 2012

Dixie Devils bring traditional jazz to ASU

ASU Dixie Devils, a traditional jazz ensemble, performs at various events around ASU.

By Julia Shumway | March 15, 2012

Police Beat: March 16

Tempe Police reported the following incident Thursday

By Thania A. Betancourt | March 15, 2012

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