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Spring training is back in swing and the Tempe economy benefits from the increase in visitors. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Tempe economy expects boost from baseball presence

The Tempe economy is bracing for an increase in patrons as spring training opens for Anaheim Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium.

By Michael Gordon | March 4, 2012

After the passing of Proposition 203 in 2010, growers, caregivers and bakers have taken advantage of the opportunity that the legalization of medicinal marijuana has given them to start new businesses. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Medical marijuana farmers market connects vendors, patients

The passing of Proposition 203 in November 2010 allowed the opportunity for many entrepreneurs to create successful businesses by incorporating the use of medicinal marijuana.

By Kharli Mandeville | March 4, 2012

Police Beat: March 5

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Friday.

By Shawn Raymundo | March 4, 2012

Hundreds of dogs and their owners participated in the first Walk.Run.Wag event on Sunday at the Tempe Arts Park. The event encouraged people and their four-legged friends to become more active together. (Photo by Danielle Grobmeier)

Dogs, owners participate in Petco, Purina run in Tempe

Dogs and their owners walked and ran a 5K Sunday at the Walk.Run.Wag event in Tempe.

By Danielle Grobmeier | March 4, 2012

Gunfire exchanged outside Tempe music venue, 14 people injured

Three men are suspected of opening fire on each other in a crowd of about 300 people Friday night at the Clubhouse Music Venue in Tempe.

By Shawn Raymundo | March 3, 2012

Christopher Speranza was promoted on Feb. 20 to commander for the Downtown campus. Speranza has worked in the ASU Police Department for 13 years and said he loves the new position. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

University Police select new Downtown campus commander

Former ASU Police Sgt. Chris Speranza was promoted to commander of the Downtown campus on Feb. 20. Speranza is a 13-year veteran for the department.

By Shawn Raymundo | March 1, 2012

Arpaio investigates Obama citizenship

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio said he has evidence that Obama’s birth certificate may have been forged electronically.

By Kharli Mandeville | March 1, 2012

Consumers faced a large increase in gas prices the past week, which are expected to rise to $4 in the near future. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Students keep driving despite rising gas prices

A gallon of regular unleaded gas in Arizona is now $3.76, up 18 cents from last week and 38 cents from a year ago.

By Thania A. Betancourt | March 1, 2012

Cronkite school places first in broadcast journalism competition

Five journalism students and one graduate placed in the first round of the Hearst Journalism Awards.

By Julia Shumway | March 1, 2012

Digital Bookmobile visits Tempe Public Library

The Digital Bookmobile provides a free interactive approach for Tempe residents to learn how to download e-books from the Tempe Public Library.

By Gabrielle Olson | March 1, 2012

Legislator withdraws controversial tuition bill

House Bill 2675, a bill that would have required many Arizona university undergraduate students to pay $2,000 out-of-pocket toward their tuition, is now dead.

By Kharli Mandeville | March 1, 2012

Police Beat: March 2

Tempe and ASU police reported the following incidents Wednesday.

By Michelle Peirano | March 1, 2012

On the corner of Chicago Street and Delaware Street in Chandler is the location of the future ASU Chandler campus, which was approved for a 50-year lease and will host teaching and research programs from the College of Technology and Innovation. (Photo by Adrian Juarez)

ASU expands to downtown Chandler

The College of Technology and Innovation will be hosting part of the engineering program at a building to be constructed in downtown Chandler.

By Danielle Grobmeier | March 1, 2012

The One Glove sexual health awareness event offered free STD testing for students Wednesday afternoon on Hayden Lawn. (Photo by Cameron Tattle)

Students line up to receive free STD testing

USG and Devils in the Bedroom offered free STD testing and contraceptive demonstrations as part of their One Glove event on the Tempe campus Wednesday.

By Kharli Mandeville | February 29, 2012

Changemaker Central issues Leap Day challenge

Students brainstormed ideas for sustainable companies Wednesday night as part of ASU’s Leap Day Challenge.

By Julia Shumway | February 29, 2012

TEDxLive comes to downtown Phoenix campus

Barrett Downtown hosted its first TEDxLive event Wednesday that featured local speakers.

By Alyssa Lee | February 29, 2012

Guns on campus bill could cost Arizona universities $13.3 million

Arizona universities released a collaborative fiscal impact study of the economic effects Senate Bill 1474, which would allow concealed guns on campus, would have on the university system.

By Kharli Mandeville | February 29, 2012

Sexual assault reports increase with greater awareness

The number of sexual assaults reported by University Police has gradually increased in this past three years.

By Shawn Raymundo | February 29, 2012

Tempe Fire crews rushed to the Bateman Physical Sciences F-wing as smoke was spotted in the hallway of the basement on Wednesday evening. Officials said the smoke came from compressor leak in the equipment room which spat hot oil and supplies. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Tempe Fire responds to smoke in Bateman basement

A compressor sprung an oil leak in the George M. Bateman Physical Sciences Center, which then spilled on supplies in the equipment room of the basement and created a hazardous amount of heat and smoke.

By Shawn Raymundo | February 29, 2012

Palestinian, Israeli student groups share days of protest

ASU’s pro-Israel groups organized a protest against Students for Justice in Palestine’s traditional “Apartheid Wall” demonstration.

By Michelle Peirano | February 28, 2012

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