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White House officials, students discuss American challenges

The White House Office of Public Engagement and U.S. Dept. of Education led a forum where students addressed concerns and proposed solutions.

By Julia Shumway | February 27, 2012

ABOR approves request to build LDS church on Polytechnic campus

A request to build a religious institute for LDS students was approved by the Arizona Board of Regents Feb. 17.

By Kharli Mandeville | February 27, 2012

Construction to cause detours of FLASH buses

Between Feb. 29 and March 23, construction will cause FLASH buses to temporarily stop at the University/Rural light rail station instead of along McAllister Avenue.

By Julia Shumway | February 27, 2012

Police arrest two suspects for stealing student bicycles

ASU and Tempe Police address bike theft prevention in light of a recent bike theft incident.

By Shawn Raymundo | February 27, 2012

Police Beat: Feb. 28

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Monday

By Shawn Raymundo | February 27, 2012

Alumna dies after fall during Grand Canyon hike

Ioana Elise Hociota, 24, an ASU alumna, died Saturday after falling 300 feet while hiking on a unmarked trail in Grand Canyon National Park.

By Caitlin Cruz | February 27, 2012

The W.P. Carey School of Business will be launching a Masters of Science and Management program (MiM). The Ford Graduate suite offers a quite, exclusive place on campus for current graduate students to study and relax. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Business school announces program for non-majors

The W. P. Carey School has organized a program concentrated on non-business majors.

By Michael Gordon | February 26, 2012

The 21st annual UFO conference, a weeklong event hosted by the International UFO Congress at Radisson Fort McDowell Resort and Casino, featured film screenings, guest speakers and exhibitions about UFOs. (Photo by Diana Lustig)

Researchers divulge UFO sightings in Valley and ASU

UFO researchers, fanatics and skeptics alike shared their paranormal stories at the International UFO Congress, hosted in Fountain Hills.

By Thania A. Betancourt | February 26, 2012

Beer Week’s spokeswoman Tiffany Jarrat said Arizona craft beer’s popularity is growing and event attendance and beer sales are up from Arizona’s first Beer Week. (Photo by Adrian Juarez)

Local brewing industry gaining popularity

With an increase of local brewers, labels and festivals, Arizona is catching up to other areas in the country where homemade beer is the norm.

By Michelle Peirano | February 26, 2012

ASU leads national policy challenge for technological solutions

The School of Public Policy has launched an initiative with a White House program to develop entrepreneurship in health, education and energy.

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 26, 2012

University President Michael Crow speaks to The State Press editorial board Oct. 11, 2011. President Crow recently released proposed tuition increase percentages. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Crow: No tuition increase for in-state students

ASU president, Michael Crow, explains the possibilities for tuition increase for the upcoming year.

By Shawn Raymundo | February 26, 2012

Police Beat: Feb. 27

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Friday.

By Shawn Raymundo | February 26, 2012

State Press Weekly: Feb. 24

Host Samantha Valtierra Bush brings you an interview with ASU Innovation Challenge winners Ammon and Dennis Wolfley who, along with their brother, Vern, have started up applyforall.com.

By Samantha Valtierra Bush | February 23, 2012

The Car Club and Department of Engineering Technology host CTI's first car show on the Polytechnic campus Thursday, where anyone was welcome to show up and show off their ride. (Photo by Shelby Bernstein)

Polytechnic hosts first campus car show

Polytechnic campus’s first car show Thursday by ASU’s Car Club 101 and the College of Technology and Innovation hosted 40 models, including vintage favorites.

By Gabrielle Olson | February 23, 2012

ASU alumnus Adam Fuller will be selling advertising space on his face, neck, arms and legs to be featured when he competes in the Lavaman Waikoloa Triathlon in Hawaii in April. The money will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. (Photo by Mackenzie McCreary)

ASU alumnus sells ads on body to raise money for cancer group

ASU alumnus will sell ads on his body to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in Hawaii's Lavaman Waikoloa Triathlon.

By Thania A. Betancourt | February 23, 2012

Student’s Centennial painting to hang in Downtown campus library

An 87-square-foot painting by a student commemorating the AZ Centennial will soon hang in the Downtown campus library.

By Julia Shumway | February 23, 2012

Police Beat: Feb. 24

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Thursday.

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 23, 2012

Tom Brokaw chosen to speak at ASU commencement

Longtime NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw will deliver the spring 2012 undergraduate commencement ceremony speech.

By Shawn Raymundo | February 22, 2012

GOP presidential debate covers national issues, lacks local touch

The Arizona Republican presidential debate at the Mesa Arts Center Wednesday covered topics such as the national economy and border security, among others.

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 22, 2012

In an appropriations meeting Wednesday, House Bill 2675, a bill that would require some students to contribute $2000 toward their education out-of-pocket, passed through the committee by a 7-6 vote. (Photo by Shelby Bernstein)

Tuition bill passes committee despite strong opposition

HB 2675, which would require many students to pay $2,000 out-of pocket toward tuition, passed through committee Wednesday.

By Kharli Mandeville | February 22, 2012

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