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AZ FACT CHECK: The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication has recently teamed up with the Arizona Republic and 12 News to create AZ Fact Check, which helps check facts about Arizona government candidates. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Journalism students help Arizona Republic keep candidates honest

AZ Fact Check, a service that verifies statements made by Arizona candidates, is the product of a partnership among The Arizona Republic, 12 News and ASU’s journalism school.

By Uriel J. Garcia | August 23, 2010

ASU calls Goldwater report ‘seriously flawed’

ASU administration officials fired back against a report that found American universities are devoting more resources to their administrations than they are to faculty, research and service.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | August 23, 2010

Police beat: Aug. 24

ASU and Tempe police reported the following incidents.

By Michael Reppenhagen | August 23, 2010

Alumni’s mobile app reinvents performance art process

Two ASU graduates from the design and arts school created a mobile application that offers dance artists the opportunity to manage and monitor their own rehearsal videos.

By Kirsten Hillhouse | August 22, 2010

Cameron Alder, Brett Hileman and Blaine Coury work on their Redbull Flugtag craft "Unexpected Delivery" for the Flugtag competiton in Long Beach, Ca. this past Saturday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Daredevils try to keep the stork flying

A team of ASU students participated in Red Bull’s Flugtag flying contest in Long Beach, Calif.

By Allison Oswalt | August 22, 2010

UN reports record youth unemployment numbers

A report shows the global youth unemployment rate increased from 11.9 percent in 2007 to 13 percent in 2009.

By Michael Reppenhagen | August 22, 2010

UNITING STUDENT LEADERS: Downtown ASU Undergraduate Student Government president Christian Vasquez and vice president Jessica Abercrombie hope to help downtown student government in a positive direction after last year. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Downtown leaders move forward following disputed election

The Associated Students of Arizona State University Downtown met to discuss creating a judiciary party to review last semester’s a disputed elections.

By Mary Shinn | August 22, 2010

ADDING CLASS: Canteen, a new Tequila bar, is planned to open this fall on Mill avenue. Owner of La Bocca and of Canteen, Julian Wright hopes that new bar adds a bit of class to Mill. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Tequila bar to continue upscale trend on Mill Ave.

Created by former ASU student Julian Wright, Canteen Modern Tequila Bar is expected to open Oct. 7 on the corner of Sixth Street and Mill Avenue.

By Danielle Legler | August 22, 2010

Police beat: Aug. 23

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Sunday

By Matt Hendley | August 22, 2010

OBOT: Tempe Police used a robot to investigate a suspicious package in front of the police department building Friday. (Daniel Dickson | ASU Student Media)

Tempe Police Department evacuated, suspicious package found

The Tempe Police Department was evacuated Friday morning as authorities investigated a suspicious package found in front of the police station.

By Kyle Daly | August 20, 2010

Professor: Prop 8 ruling unlikely to affect AZ law

A judge’s ruling on California’s controversial same-sex marriage law would likely not happen to a similar law passed by Arizona voters in 2008, according to one ASU professor.

By Connor Radnovich | August 19, 2010

CAPTION CORRECTED: Proposition 203 would allow seriously or terminally ill patients in Arizona to obtain marijuana.

State’s marijuana initiative tougher than Calif. law

Arizona voters will decide on a ballot measure that would legalize the use of medicinal marijuana during this year’s midterm elections in November.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | August 19, 2010

Tempe campus job fair features off-campus employers for first time

The Tempe campus’ eighth student job fair hosted off-campus employers for the first time Tuesday in order to meet the demand for student jobs.

By Mary Shinn | 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)

Kart races fulfill need for speed at local driving school

A Chandler driving instruction school founded by former Formula One driver Bob Bondurant launched a new program to give drivers of all skill levels access to its courses.

By Michael Reppenhagen | August 19, 2010

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

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

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