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Theoretical physicist Paul Davies received a grant from ASU to study his theory that time travel can help cure cancer. (Photo by Samantha Valtierra Bush)

ASU theoretical physicist argues time travel is the key to origins of cancer

Paul Davies, an ASU theoretical physicist, discusses the connection between time travel and cancer.

By Thania A. Betancourt | January 26, 2012

Founder of Benson Backpacks Matthew Clough (right) and an employee work together at the Cut & Sew Shop in Los Angeles, where the backpacks are produced. (Photo courtesy of Sequoia Ziff)

Alumnus reaches out to Tanzanian children through backpack business

ASU alumnus Matthew Clough began a business centered on raising funds for Tanzanian children’s educations by making and selling canvas backpacks.

By Danielle Grobmeier | January 26, 2012

Police Beat: Jan. 27

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Thursday.

By Danielle Grobmeier | January 26, 2012

Film director Spike Lee speaks to a large crowd at ASU Gammage Wednesday evening. Lee spoke about the importance of education. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Director Spike Lee speaks in honor of Black History Month

Spike Lee spoke n honor of Black History Month at ASU Gammage Thursday evening to encourage students to follow their dream career path.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 25, 2012

ASU University Technology Office has been working non-stop to prevent future security breaches and phishing attacks. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Following hack, ASURITE accounts are target of phishing attacks

After a Jan. 18 breach in the ASURITE system, students, staff and faculty members are receiving phishing links requesting a password change.

By Kharli Mandeville | January 25, 2012

Obama stresses financial reform, importance of manufacturing in Chandler

President Barack Obama talked about manufacturing and reorganizing the tax system at a speech at Intel’s Ocotillo campus in Chandler.

By Julia Shumway | January 25, 2012

Obama campaign initiative works to inform students of upcoming presidential election

In a conference call with University media outlets Wednesday, Obama for America’s Greater Together Initiative discussed aspects of Obama’s 2012 campaign and how students can get involved.

By Danielle Grobmeier | January 25, 2012

The proposed Solid Waste Alley Ordinance hopes to go into effect within the next two months. The ordinance will provide Tempe Police officers the ability to kick out transients, unwanted riffraff and illicit activity. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Tempe ordinance aims to clean up alleyways

The proposed Solid Waste Alley Ordinance will provide Tempe Police the ability to kick out transients and other riffraff from all alleyways in Tempe.

By Shawn Raymundo | January 25, 2012

Tempe officials are encouraging residents to dispose of unwanted citrus to help cut down on the city's roof rat population. (Photo by Mackenzie McCreary)

Roof rat prevention stirs citrus cleanup awareness

Tempe and ASU take active steps to prevent roof rat issues by donating superfluous citrus.

By Gabrielle Olson | January 25, 2012

Police Beat: Jan. 26

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Wednesday.

By Shawn Raymundo | January 25, 2012

Gov. Jan Brewer released the proposed 2013 fiscal budget on Jan. 13, which will allocate $30.3 million in funding to state universities. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Executive Budget proposes $30.3 million in university funding

Arizona universities will see more state funding as recommended by Gov. Jan Brewer in the 2013 fiscal budget.

By Alexa Haynes | January 24, 2012

New USG VP of Services confirmed

The Undergraduate Student Government Senate confirmed new Vice President of Services Kaitlin O’Neil Tuesday night.

By Julia Shumway | January 24, 2012

ASU students stop by tables set up on Taylor Mall at the Downtown campus Tuesday to learn about local art venues. (Photo by Brittany Lea)

Downtown Arts Expo attracts very few students

Downtown Campus Arts Expo fails to interest students.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | January 24, 2012

Plans for ASU campus in Payson continue as the town begins to acquire land

ASU is one step closer to building a campus in Payson after the Rim Country Education Alliance purchased 22 acres of land alongside Route 260 on Thursday. Payson and ASU push forward with plans to build a rural campus despite financial setbacks.

By Michelle Peirano | January 24, 2012

Police Beat: Jan. 25

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Tuesday.

By Danielle Grobmeier | January 24, 2012

Students and faculty discuss ASURITE hacking

By Yihyun Jeong | January 23, 2012

dasHaus, a fully functional demonstration of a renewable energy system from Germany, celebrated its grand opening Monday morning. dasHaus is located outside of Tempe Center for the Arts and welcomes visitors to learn more about energy efficiency. (Photo by Marissa Krings)

Sustainable house brings technology innovation to Tempe Center for the Arts

Local professionals discussed the future of sustainable technology in the U.S. Monday at the opening of dasHaus, a traveling sustainable house, at the Tempe Center for the Arts

By Michelle Peirano | January 23, 2012

Starting Jan. 25, the City of Tempe will implement a 24-hour Quiet Zone for trains passing from 1st Street to Price Road. Trains will not be allowed to use horns because of the disturbance to residents of nearby neighborhoods. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Tempe to enact railroad 24-hour 'Quiet Zone'

Trains will no longer be required to sound their horns at every railroad crossing beginning Wednesday within Tempe much to the relief of Tempe residents.

By Kharli Mandeville | January 23, 2012

Student receives fellowship to study professor’s writing

An ASU graduate student received a fellowship to study the writing of professor Simon Ortiz, a key figure in American Indian literature.

By Julia Shumway | January 23, 2012

Police Beat Jan. 24

ASU Police reported the following incident on Monday:

By Shawn Raymundo | January 23, 2012

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