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SHUT DOWN: For the second straight month, foreclosures around the Valley have increased. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Report: Valley foreclosures climb for second month

The Phoenix housing market saw an increased number of foreclosures in July, making up 43 percent of the houses sold on the market the highest percentage since January.

By Joseph Schmidt | August 19, 2010

A SAFER CAMPUS: Tempe police keep a watchful eye over ASU dormitories, strengthening their surveillance over the campus's North, Center, and South neighborhoods. (Photo by Andy Jeffreys)

ASU Police bring 24-hour patrols to Tempe dorms

The ASU Police Department has started a 24-hour watch of residence hall neighborhoods on the Tempe campus this semester.

By Matt Hendley | August 19, 2010

THE NEED FOR SPEED: At the Bondurant Racing School of High Performance Driving in Chandler, students get the chance to race high-speed karts. (Photo Courtesy of Bondurant School)

Student ambassadors lend a hand on light rail

A pilot program developed by Parking and Transit Services will help students find their way around the Metro Light Rail.

By Cale Ottens | August 19, 2010

Police Beat: Aug. 20

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Thursday

By Matt Hendley | August 19, 2010

Voters asked to end college affirmative action programs

If passed, Proposition 107 would end ‘preferential treatment’ practices in Arizona in regard to public employment, public education and public contracting.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | August 18, 2010

Two Sun Devils find successful business in alcoholic freeze-pops

Two Sun Devils created an alcoholic freeze-pop that is now being sold in Arizona stores.

By Haylee Fogel | August 18, 2010

WAL TO WALL: Walmart set up a smaller version of its store in the basement of the Memorial Union during move-in week to allow students like Colton Tuttle to purchase any last minute supplies they may have forgotten for their dorm or apartment. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Walmart ‘pops up’ in MU

Parts of the Tempe campus’ Memorial Union transformed into a 1,500-square-foot “pop-up” Walmart this week, making school and dorm supplies available to students on campus.

By Monica Arevalo | August 18, 2010

ANOTHER DOOR OPENS: Though the Tempe Town Lake dam broke at the end of July, there may be some good that comes out of it. Plans for the first Pedestrian Bridge will begin this year, and the bridge is scheduled to open in May 2011. Photo by Annie Wechter)

With empty lake, ASU water sport clubs shift focus

The ASU Rowing Club, ASU Sailing Club, and rowing classes hosted by Tempe Parks and Recreation will have to find new practice locations due to Tempe Town Lake draining.

By April Atwood | August 18, 2010

OPERATION DARK CARNIVAL: Tempe police Sergeant Steve Carbajal spoke at a conference on Wednesday, reviewing a seven month long heroin trafficking investigation. (Photo By Andy Jeffreys)

Police target underage drinking on campus

ASU Police and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office are teaming up to curb underage drinking on campus

By Matt Hendley | August 18, 2010

ROCKIN' INTERNSHIP: A collection of artist's guitars on display at the Musical Instrument Museum in north Phoenix. This fall the MIM will be starting four new internships for students from different schools, including ASU. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Musical Instrument Museum launches internship program

Students can strike a chord in the professional world with new internship opportunities through Phoenix’s Musical Instrument Museum.

By Allison Oswalt | August 18, 2010

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Freshens, a new frozen yogurt spot in the Memorial Union, offers students a way to snack healthy. (Photo By Scott Stuk)

New healthy eateries open on three campuses

ASU’s Tempe, West and Downtown campuses are offering healthier food options for students starting in the fall semester.

By Jaclyn Gettinger | August 18, 2010

University to help welcome electric cars to Arizona

Electric car charging stations will be arriving in Dec. at various locations in Arizona, and ASU campuses may host some stations.

By Christopher Leone | August 18, 2010

Scholarship to honor alumnus killed in mining accident

ASU alumnus Ravi DeFilippo was killed in a mining accident in Peru. His family is starting a geology scholarship in his memory to be given to an ASU student in 2011.

By Connor Radnovich | August 18, 2010

DOWNTOWN TOUR: ASU Downtown, the city of Phoenix and Artlink, Inc. put together a trolly ride for students new to the downtown campus, to show them what it is like to live in an urban environment. (Photo By Arron Lavinsky)

Trolley tour gives student leaders a taste of downtown Phoenix

Downtown students leaders participated in a trolley tour Friday hosted by the city of Phoenix.

By Cale Ottens | August 18, 2010

Competitive nursing school forces students to consider community college

Budget cuts have forced ASU’s nursing school to cut enrollment, making the school more competitive.

By Danielle Legler | August 18, 2010

Tempe arrests 40 in 7-month drug investigation

The Tempe Police Department completed a seven-month-long heroin trafficking investigation, which led to 40 arrests.

By Ashia Johnson | August 18, 2010

Manzanita renovations will force students to relocate

Students at Manzanita Hall will be reassigned to other housing after move-in to prepare for renovations.

By Mary Shinn | August 18, 2010

Workshop encourages Native Americans to attend graduate school

The Graduate Horizons workshop and an achievement program are providing support for Native American students in college.

By Kirsten Hillhouse | August 18, 2010

More competitive nursing school forces students to consider community college

Recent budget cuts have forced ASU’s nursing school to cut enrollment numbers, this made the school more competitive and led some students to consider community college.

By Danielle Legler | August 18, 2010

A TASTE OF HOME: Tim and Joan O'Connor's Honey Moon Sweets Bakery provides comfort for out-of-state students. The bakery, located near Southern Avenue and 7th Street in Tempe, sends care packages to students who are far from home. (Photo by Andy Jeffreys)

Tempe company sends comfort to homesick students

A Tempe catering company is creating care packages for parents to send to their college students who are living away from home.

By Ana Anguiano | August 18, 2010

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