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Studies show minimal support for Schweikert’s COINS Act

Recent studies show most Americans do not support Rep. David Schweikert’s legislation to replace $1 bills with $1 coins.

By Dan Oberhaus | November 27, 2011

Education students gear up for new curriculum requirements

Education majors face curriculum changes that require more hours as a student teacher, resulting in less time to earn a supplemental income.

By Kharli Mandeville | November 27, 2011

Alum finds new beginning in religion

ASU alum Trevor Pentecost moved passed his difficult childhood with the help of Christianity.

By Porfirio J. Caldera | November 27, 2011

Sun Devil Dining donated food for a Thanksgiving meal at Taylor Place on the downtown campus on Thursday. Students said about twelve people participated who did not go home for the Thanksgiving holiday. (Photo Courtesy of Erika Vega)

Students enjoy Thanksgiving in residence hall

Residential student leaders hosted Thanksgiving dinner for students at the Downtown campus Thursday night.

By Torunn Sinclair | November 27, 2011

Police Beat: Nov. 28

Tempe Police reported the following incident Wednesday.

By Shawn Raymundo | November 27, 2011

Research shows how to fight flu economically

A new software program developed by the W.P. Carey School of Business allows Maricopa County health officials to find ways to make fighting the flu more cost-effective.

By Julia Shumway | November 27, 2011

Student gallery promotes international travel

You Are Here, a group photography exhibition at the Step Gallery, displays photography from around the world promoting international travel.

By Jasmine Barta | November 22, 2011

Meeting addresses student residents’ safety concerns

A student forum put on by the San Pablo And Main Hall Council addresses north campus student safety concerns.

By Julia Shumway | November 22, 2011

Paul Davies and other ASU and Washington State University astrobiologists have edited a collection of articles and essays about whether a manned mission to Mars would be feasible. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Professors’ articles address feasibility of manned Mars mission

Two astrobiologists collaborated to publicize the possibility of colonizing Mars and expanding space exploration.

By Dan Oberhaus | November 22, 2011

Elementary education senior, Anthony Espinoza and ASU alumnus, Charlie Jannetto carefully shop for vegan food for Thanksgiving at Whole Foods Market Tuesday night. (Photo by Thania Betancourt)

Vegan and vegetarians celebrate turkey-free holiday

Vegans and vegetarians have options on Thanksgiving that don't necessarily include eating turkeys.

By Thania A. Betancourt | November 22, 2011

Health science freshman Sonia Kunthara and biomedical engineering freshman Allaina Honda lay the challah dough on the tray before putting it through the oven to sell for $4 a loaf at the ASU farmer's market Tuesday on the Tempe campus. All proceeds went to United Foods and the American Jewish World Service efforts in Sudan and Darfur. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Challah for Hunger bakes to support local organizations

ASU’s Challah for Hunger organization bakes bread to sell at ASU’s Farmers Market in an attempt to help revenue funds for organizations dedicated to reducing hunger issues. | Video Inside |

By Sade Hurst | November 22, 2011

The cast of Lucy, a partial skeleton of an early human ancestor, sits on display in "Becoming Human: 30 Years of Research and Discovery," an exhibit at the Museum of Anthropology on the Tempe campus. The exhibit highlights the history of the Institute of Human Origins, which began following the discovery of Lucy in 1974. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Exhibition aims to comprehensively explain human origins

The Institute of Human Origins celebrates its 30th anniversary with “Becoming Human: 30 Years of Research and Discovery” at the Museum of Anthropology.

By Caitlin Cruz | November 22, 2011

Students for Liberty hosted a free speech event on Monday and Tuesday at the Memorial Union by posting a Free Speech Wall made of paper for students and faculty to write down any thoughts or opinions. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Students express themselves, without pulling punches

The Students For Liberty sponsored a Free Speech Wall on the Memorial Union North Stage to remind the Tempe campus of their right to express all beliefs.

By Shawn Raymundo | November 22, 2011

The Tempe City Council passed an amendment Nov. 3 to impose tougher consequences for adults who purchase alcohol for minors under the age of 21. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Tempe to raise fine for supplying alcohol to minors

A unanimous vote by the Tempe City Council on Nov. 3 will raise fines for adults caught supplying alcohol to minors starting in February.

By Brennan Smith | November 22, 2011

Police Beat: Nov. 23

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Tuesday.

By Julia Shumway | November 22, 2011

Desk closings lead to homeless entering dorms, students say

ASU Residential Life plans to reinstate front desk positions at two north campus dormitories following reports of homeless people and other individuals wandering into the halls.

By Kyle Daly | November 21, 2011