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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

House Bill 2349 would prevent medical marijuana cardholders from smoking on university campuses. The bill passed through the House and is now heading to the Senate. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Bill would ban medical marijuana on university campuses

A bill moving through the Senate would ban medical marijuana cardholders from possessing or smoking marijuana on university campuses.

By Danielle Grobmeier | March 15, 2012

Mill Avenue expected to reopen after fire near Urban Outfitters

A fire that began Thursday afternoon closed Mill Avenue between University Drive and Rio Salado Parkway.

By Danielle Grobmeier and Julia Shumway | March 15, 2012

Mill Avenue expected to reopen after fire near Urban Outfitters

A fire that began Thursday afternoon closed Mill Avenue between University Drive and Rio Salado Parkway.

By Julia Shumway and Danielle Grobmeier | March 15, 2012

New charging stations have been installed in the Packard Drive South, Fulton Center and Tyler Street parking structures for electric cars. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Electric vehicle chargers now on Tempe campus

Drivers of electric cars can now use the six Blink system charging stations installed on the Tempe campus this month.

By Thania A. Betancourt | March 14, 2012

Food resource coordinator Neal Wepking teaches a free cooking class at the Escalante Community Center Monday night. (Photo by Diana Lustig)

Tempe community center offers free cooking classes

The Tempe Community Action Agency and the Escalante Community Garden offer free cooking classes to anyone residing in the Tempe area.

By Gabrielle Olson | March 14, 2012

University expands border security research partnership

Polytechnic campus is making strides to new technology and establishing new resources.

By Bailey Johnson | March 14, 2012

Student advances in competition for African volunteer internship

Global studies freshman Kamra Hakim is one of 50 semifinalists in a competition to travel to Africa for a volunteering trip this summer.

By Julia Shumway | March 14, 2012

Police Beat: March 15

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Wednesday.

By Shawn Raymundo | March 14, 2012

The bus strike in Phoenix may be coming to an end by Friday morning as Veolia Transportation and Amalgamated Transit Union 1433 came to a "handshake" agreement with the help of Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton on Wednesday. The UTA members will vote on Thursday morning at a special Phoenix City Council to the agreements made by both sides. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Bus strike reaches ‘handshake’ agreement in Phoenix

Phoenix bus riders may see full service as early as Friday, but Tempe negotiations continue.

By Shawn Raymundo | March 14, 2012

Controversial higher education bills raise concerns

Recent legislation aimed at higher education such as Senate Bill 1474 and House Bill 2675 have created tension between universities and the legislature.

By Danielle Grobmeier | March 13, 2012

A man is asked to leave the University Center library on the Downtown campus Tuesday afternoon. ASU is cracking down on the removal of non-ASU affiliated people on campus and in common areas. (Photo by Thania A. Betancourt)

Downtown building access limited to ASU students, employees

A new Downtown campus policy requires non-ASU affiliated to leave the Downtown buildings.

By Thania A. Betancourt | March 13, 2012

Daniel Rodriguez does not qualify for financial aid due to Proposition 300, passed in 2007, which prevents students who cannot prove they are in the U.S. legally from receiving financial aid. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Undocumented student raises money to continue education

Undocumented ASU law student, Daniel Rodriguez, talks about the difficulty undocumented citizens face paying for higher education.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | March 13, 2012

Eric Tiller (left) and Don Jeffcot (right) enjoy Tuesday's beautiful weather as they fish at Tempe Town Lake. A recent survey by the City of Tempe said that residents's satisfaction is 33 percent higher than the national average. (Photo by Adrian Juarez)

Survey: Tempe services rank second in nation

Tempe’s 2011 Community Attitude Survey shows the city performing well on a national scale.

By Michelle Peirano | March 13, 2012

Getting AHEAD is a program that creates partnerships between Arizona's state universities and community colleges, making it easier for students to transfer from one to the other. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Getting AHEAD project helps students graduate faster, save money

The Getting AHEAD project links state community colleges and universities to help students stay on track to graduate.

By Alexa Haynes | March 13, 2012

Police Beat: March 13

Tempe Police reported the following incident Tuesday.

By Thania A. Betancourt | March 13, 2012

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