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Law school plans shift to private funding

Officials are considering running ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law on private funds and expanding the size of the school, which may raise tuition for law students.

By Cale Ottens | October 11, 2010

Photo of the Day: Going to Class

By Scott Stuk | October 11, 2010

Poll shows closing gap between Brewer, Goddard

Gov. Jan Brewer’s lead among registered voters in Arizona’s gubernatorial race has dropped by 7 points since July, according to a poll released Monday.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | October 11, 2010

Police Beat: Oct. 12

Police reported the following incidents Monday.

By Michael Reppenhagen | October 11, 2010

Farmers market brings fresh food to ASU

Every two weeks fresh food from local farmers is available on the Tempe campus.

By Jessica Heigh | October 10, 2010

Breast cancer race raises over $2 million

The 18th annual Susan G. Komen Phoenix Race for the Cure was held Sunday to raise awareness for breast cancer and over $2 million in funding.

By Connor Radnovich | October 10, 2010

Science center exhibit explores race

A new exhibit covering race and racial differences opened Sunday at the Arizona Science Center.

By Connor Radnovich | October 10, 2010

Immigration conference attracts diverse experts

Experts from across the country met at ASU’s law school to discuss what factors contribute to the immigration crisis.

By Samantha Valtierra Bush | October 10, 2010

Haunted house’s chills go to charity

USG on the Tempe campus is promoting a haunted house in Phoenix, with 30 percent of its proceeds going to four local charities.

By Mary Shinn | October 10, 2010

Race lecture connects hair portrayals to self-image

ASU English professor and dean of humanities for CLAS Neal Lester talked about hair and how it relates to race in a lecture at the Arizona Science Center Sunday.

By Danielle Legler | October 10, 2010

HIGH QUALITY H2O: Water from Roosevelt dam rushes into the Tempe Town Lake early Friday morning. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Town Lake gets water; new events scheduled

Tempe Town Lake started its refilling process Friday morning, and new water events will be scheduled at the lake to make up for cancellations and loss of revenue.

By April Atwood | October 10, 2010

Police Beat: Oct. 11

Tempe police reported the following incidents Sunday.

By Matt Hendley | October 10, 2010

ASU recognizes Mars exploration scientist

Scientist Steve Squyres was awarded the Shoemaker Award by BEYOND, the Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science at ASU.

By Alex Ferri | October 7, 2010

Father, son install breathalyzers in bars to save lives

The owners of a Scottsdale-based company called Blo-Safe install wall-mounted breathalyzer machines in local bars, clubs and restaurants for patrons to monitor their blood-alcohol content before driving.

By Matt Hendley | October 7, 2010

Police Beat: Oct. 8

ASU Police reported the following incidents Thursday.

By Matt Hendley | October 7, 2010

New clothing exchange shop has ASU appeal

A new Plato’s Closet clothing exchange shop that opened in Scottsdale Thursday is attracting many ASU customers.

By Mary Shinn | October 7, 2010

LOOKING FOR A LINK: Maurice Stevens, author of “Troubled Beginnings,” speaks at the New College Trauma Conference, held Oct. 7-9 at ASU's West campus. The conference looks to build on the recent work in trauma while also looking to link the theory and practice of trauma together. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

West campus trauma conference promotes collaboration

ASU's New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences kicked off its New Approaches to Trauma conference Thursday at the West campus, outlining mental health studies related to trauma.

By Michael Reppenhagen | October 7, 2010

GO SUN DEVILS: Sparky made an appearance at the West campus on Thursday to get students pumped up for this weekend's sports events. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Photo of the Day: Gettin' Pumped Up

By Annie Wechter | October 7, 2010

State Press Weekly: Oct. 7

We take a continued look at Arizona's medical marijuana initiative this week. Plus, a preview of the Nest, a a haunted house, and ASU vs. Washington. Music by the Pharcyde.

By State Press Staff | October 7, 2010

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