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Lecture points to obesity misconceptions
A lecture on the West campus challenged several misconceptions about obesity in an effort to better educate ASU students on the issue.
By Alex Ferri
| October 21, 2010
‘Ask A Biologist’ site thrives as student resource
Among numbers of frustrating learning methods, one scientific website offers a unique, effective, and user-friendly alternative.
By Alex Ferri
| October 21, 2010
State Press Weekly: Oct. 21
This week, we highlight two propositions that citizens will vote on this November: Mesa's Prop 420 and Arizona's Prop 203. Plus, a short story from ASU alumni Caitlin Horrocks.
By State Press Staff
| October 20, 2010
Brewer absent in Tempe debate
Arizona gubernatorial candidates, minus Gov. Jan Brewer, talked about education funding and other issues at ASU’s Tempe campus Wednesday night.
By Yvonne Gonzalez
| October 20, 2010
Tempe murder rate highest since 2000
Tempe’s homicide rate this year — 12 murders — is the worst it’s been since 2000, when 13 were reported.
By Matt Hendley
| October 20, 2010
Teachers college grant to help reform Ariz. education
The Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College now has an additional $43.4 million to devote to reforming the K-12 education system in Arizona, thanks to a grant from the U.S. Education Department.
By Cale Ottens
| October 20, 2010
Police Beat: Oct. 21
ASU and Tempe Police reported the following incidents Wednesday.
By Yvonne Gonzalez
| October 20, 2010
Officials discuss new Tempe transit proposal
A neighborhood off Mill Avenue called together City of Tempe officials to discuss the plans for the Tempe South Project, a public transport project on Mill.
By Samantha Cary
| October 20, 2010
Bollywood dance group to compete in New York
Less than a month after coming together, a student Bollywood dance group has been selected to participate in a national competition in New York City.
By Ashia Johnson
| October 19, 2010
Students take on textbook prices
The fight against growing textbook prices continues this week as students across the country prepare for a nationwide event Thursday.
By Cale Ottens
| October 19, 2010
Alumni’s site lets gamers face off for cash
A new gaming website founded by ASU alumni launches this week, allowing people across the country to compete with each other in video games for cash prizes.
By Michael Reppenhagen
| October 19, 2010
Second neighborhood crime squad boosts police action
Tempe Police formed a second neighborhood-oriented crime-fighting squad in August to tackle crimes like vehicle thefts, robberies and precious-metal thefts.
By Matt Hendley
| October 19, 2010
Police Beat: Oct. 20
ASU Police reported the following incidents Tuesday.
By Matt Hendley
| October 19, 2010
Police search for suspects in student’s death
Less than 24 hours after the shooting death of 21-year-old ASU student Zachary Marco, Tempe police were on the streets looking for possible leads.
By Matt Hendley
| October 18, 2010
Navajo Nation presidential debate highlights tribal issues
Navajo Nation presidential candidates discussed jobs, infrastructure and natural resources at a Tempe campus debate Monday night.
By Yvonne Gonzalez
| October 18, 2010
Alum finds new model for sustainable homes
ASU graduate Tim Russell’s company, ASUL, is in the business of designing customizable, modern, eco-friendly prefab homes at an affordable price.
By Alex Ferri
| October 18, 2010
Light rail steps up fare enforcement
In an effort to increase visibility of uniformed fare inspectors and reinforce the importance of paying valid fares on the Metro light rail, more fare inspections will take place over the next four weeks.
By Allison Oswalt
| October 18, 2010