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CHECKED IN: ASU now has it's own Foursquare badge that students can earn by checking into seven or more ASU venues. There is also a new ASU iPhone app that allows users to login to My ASU, search the libraries and view maps of all the campuses. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

ASU Foursquare badge, iPhone app now available

The Sun Devil Super Fan badge is available to those who check into seven or more ASU venues. The iPhone app offers the same service as the mobile site.

By Ryan McCullough | September 1, 2011

Slideshow: ASU celebrates the 2011-12 football opener

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By MultimediaDirector | September 1, 2011

IN MOURNING: Christine Connors views a photo of Tempe Police Det. Tim Barber, who passed away at the age of 42 from prostate cancer. Friends, family and fellow police officers attended a small reception for Barber on Tuesday. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Fallen police detective remembered

Tempe Police Det. Tim Barber, 42, died Saturday from prostate cancer. He was an advocate for the Prostate On-Site Project.

By Shawn Raymundo | August 31, 2011

Cab service provides clean way to get to games

Clean Air Cab is providing two custom-designed Toyota Hybrid Prius cabs for students to get to or from football, basketball and baseball games.

By Sade Hurst | August 31, 2011

Parking and Transit expect few issues for season opener

ASU Parking and Transit does not expect significant traffic upsets as a result of the ASU football season opener.

By Michael Gordon | August 31, 2011

FREE PASS: ASU is partnering with several Phoenix museums and attractions to provide free admission for students. Checking out the Phoenix Art Museum, or any of the 11 other cultural destinations that are a part of ASU's Culture Pass Program, is as easy as checking out a book. (Photo by Lillian Reid)

Local museums and attractions now free for students

Culture Passes, which allow access to several local cultural attractions, are available at all ASU libraries.

By Newlin Tillotson | August 31, 2011

FINAL NOTICE: The Homeowner Advocacy Unit, in the Sandra Day O'Connor Law School, works with clients who have been victims of mortgage fraud or are facing a wrongful foreclosure. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

College of law fights wrongful foreclosure

The Homeowner Advocacy Unit, a new arm of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, is providing legal advice for those facing mortgage fraud or wrongful foreclosure.

By Ryan McCullough | August 31, 2011

LIGHTS OUT: Mill Avenue might not be as festive this holiday season because of reported vandalism problems as well as funding shortages. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Vandals, funding dim prospects for Mill lights

Concerns of vandalism as well as a lack of funding may diminish the number of lights decorating Mill Avenue this season.

By Sara Smith | August 31, 2011

Police beat: Sept. 1

Tempe Police reported the following incidents on Wednesday.

By Shawn Raymundo | August 31, 2011

Food truck craze picks up in downtown Phoenix

Food Truck Fridays bring gourmet food on wheels to Downtown Phoenix.

By Julia Shumway | August 30, 2011

Faithful gather to reflect on month of fasting

Eid Celebration at Phoenix Convention Center on Tuesday brought out more than 4,000 people to reflect on lessons learned during Ramadan this year.

By Sade Hurst | August 30, 2011

COOLING OFF: Tempe residents kicked off their shoes in cooler February weather to enjoy a sunny day at Tempe Town Lake, with activities ranging from fishing to sailboating and enjoying picnics on the grass. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Year later: Tempe Town Lake still being restored

Temporary dam slowly brings water recreation back to life on the shores of Tempe Town Lake.

By Brennan Smith | August 30, 2011

MAKING THE ROUNDS: The Metro Light Rail picks up passengers at the stop on Mill Avenue and Third Street in Tempe on August 21. (Photo by Ben Jackson)

Metro optimistic for transit projects despite transportation cuts

Although cuts to federal transportation funds loom, Metro keeps a positive outlook on completing current projects

By Cassie Strauss | August 30, 2011

TIME TO EAT: Sophomore political science and psychology major, Faryal Mushtaq, swipes her Sun Card at the Memorial Union dining hall on the Tempe campus Tuesday night. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Meal change requests decrease from spring

The number of student residents requesting meal plan changes through University Housing’s online request form was on track Tuesday to fall beneath spring semester numbers.

By Kyle Daly | August 30, 2011

Police Beat: Aug. 31

Tempe Police reported the following incidents on Tuesday.

By Shawn Raymundo | August 30, 2011

University inspires dress code for preparatory students

ASU Preparatory K-8 schools have extended their grade levels and uniform colors.

By Christina Tetreault | August 29, 2011

Police Beat: Aug. 30

Tempe Police reported the following incidents on Monday.

By Shawn Raymundo | August 29, 2011

Student input driving force for construction of downtown SRC

The parking lot directly south of the YMCA near the Downtown campus will soon be converted to additional student recreation facilities to better serve ASU’s growing downtown community.

By Leandra Huffer | August 29, 2011

Redesigned license plate raises money for scholarship

The cost for one of these specialized license plates is $25, and the Medallion Scholarship fund receives $17 for every Sparky license plate sold.

By Phillip Guerrero | August 29, 2011

Options available for students missing home

The transition from high school to college often brings with it the longing for the familiarity of home.

By Newlin Tillotson | August 29, 2011

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