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Rising coffee prices could affect students

Coffee prices have hit a 14-year high and that cost could be passed down to consumers.

By Jonathan Ortiz | February 25, 2011

Researchers help blind ‘see’ Facebook photos

An ASU professor and students are developing a way for blind people to experience facial images on computer screens.

By Kortney Tenaglia | February 24, 2011

Tempe course teaches emergency preparedness

The city of Tempe is hosting free classes that teach community members how to survive and help others during disasters.

By Jordan Frakes | February 24, 2011

The Round-Up: Week of Feb. 21

Budget cuts, beer and immigration laws have all made it into the lasso that helps us gather this week's top stories. The end of the week brings us to what you have been waiting for all week. Welcome to The Round-Up.

By Andrew Hedlund | February 24, 2011

Alum starts Web campaign to land Foursquare job

ASU alumnus Brian Schwartz hopes he can “check in” to a job at Foursquare.

By Tiana Chavez | February 24, 2011

Alumni-created company makes students business reps

Three ASU alumni created a company that hires college students and others around the country to conduct small marketing campaigns for corporations and businesses.

By Tiffany Ngo | February 24, 2011

Police Beat: Feb. 25

ASU Police reported the following incidents Thursday.

By Danielle Legler | February 24, 2011

BIG SHOWDOWN: The ASU water polo team practices at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Center earlier this season. The Sun Devils will host No. 3 California on Saturday. (Photo by Kyle Thompson)

Michael Bryce Jr. sings his way onto 'Ellen'

Michael Bryce Jr. a vocal performance sophomore recently won $5,000 from the Ellen Degeneres Show and also released his first album.

By Haley Buntrock | February 24, 2011

HEADING HOME: ASU senior Braxton Marquez takes a swing at the Ping/Golfweek Preview earlier this season. The Sun Devils will host the ASU Thunderbird Invitational this weekend. (Photo Courtesy of ASU Golf)

Valley horse rescue in danger of shutting down

A valley horse rescue is in danger of shutting down.

By Leslie Sims | February 24, 2011

Collegetown program teaches acceptance

Three ASU students talk about their experience with collegetown.

By Ashton Buccola and Haley Madden | February 24, 2011

Consumers may feel effects of cotton price increase

Rising cotton prices around the world could mean paying almost double for the perfect pair of jeans.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | February 23, 2011

University planning for less state money in future

ASU is moving to become less dependent on state funding and in-state tuition, and more dependent on out-of-state tuition and online revenue in the coming years, according to a recent presentation by President Michael Crow.

By Katie Shoultz | February 23, 2011

Dr. David Pickus, an Honors Faculty Fellow at Barrett, the Honors College, discusses unrest across the Middle East during "The Day the Pharaoh Fell," a panelist discussion on the Egyptian revolution. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Faculty panel discusses impact of Egypt protests

More than 100 people packed into Barrett, the Honors College Cottonwood classroom on the Tempe campus to participate in a panel discussion on the Egyptian Revolution.

By Christina Tetreault | February 23, 2011

TRANSIT JAM: James Mulhern and Danny Godbold, Members from the local band "What Laura Says," play their song "How to Ride the Bus" at the grand opening of the Valley Metro Mobility Center on Wednesday night. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

New mobility center will improve travel for disabled passengers

The Valley Metro Mobility Center will make traveling easier for disabled passengers who may need extra assistance using the Valley’s transit system.

By Tessa Ferguson | February 23, 2011

PARTNERED FOR SUCCESS: Business management major Nicollette Lewis (left) and marketing major Priya Nathan (right) are the founders of Partnered for Success and winners of the ASU Innovation Challenge. Their program partners orphans and foster kids with mentors. Both Lewis, an orphan herself, and Nathan, whose family has experience in foster care, are in the ASU Tillman Scholars – Leadership Through Action Program. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Students create mentoring program for foster children

Nicollette Lewis and Priya Nathan couldn’t stand by when they found out many of the 10,000 foster children in Arizona are unprepared for college.

By Mary Shinn | February 23, 2011

Police Beat: Feb. 24

ASU Police reported the following incidents Wednesday.

By Rheyanne Weaver | February 23, 2011

FEEDBACK: "Advise the Advisor," a new program released by the White House, allows students to give comments, feedback and suggestions pertaining to issues such as innovation and the nation's economic status. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Obama’s advisers ask American people for advice through new program

“Advise the Advisor,” a program created by the president’s senior advisers, gives the American people a direct connection with the White House.

By Tiffany Ngo | February 23, 2011

USG Senate resolves to oppose non-discrimination bill

The Tempe USG Senate fielded discussion Tuesday about opposing a portion of a state bill that aims to protect college students from discrimination.

By Beth Easterbrook | February 22, 2011

State Press Weekly: An insider in Egypt

This episode of State Press Weekly features a student whose ASU Exchange ended when protests broke out in Egypt.

By State Press Staff | February 22, 2011

Exhibit brings refugee voices to West campus

An ASU West alumnus and two radio producers are sharing the stories of refugees through a sound installation opening Tuesday on the West campus.

By Nesima Aberra | February 22, 2011

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