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A HELPING HAND: Renae Hackman is the supervisor of testing accommodations at the ASU Disability Resource Center. Living with cerebral palsy, Hackman is an inspiration to the hundreds of students she helps each year. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Disability Resource Center supervisor helps ASU’s disabled students ‘find their potential’

For Renae Hackman, making excuses is not an option. Born with cerebral palsy, Hackman is the supervisor of testing accommodations at ASU’s Disability Resource Center.

By Jordan Moon | April 29, 2010

MUSIC TO MY EARS: The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM), in north Phoenix recently opened its doors. This museum houses thousands of different instruments with at least one from every country. (Photo by Jessica Weisel)

World’s first global instrument museum opens in Phoenix

A 20-acre span of land in north Phoenix is the new home to the world’s first global Musical Instrument Museum, which will be partnered with ASU’s School of Music.

By Allison Oswalt | April 29, 2010

Health officials meet to plan for future disease outbreaks

On Thursday, nearly 50 state and University health officials met to discuss the effects of H1N1 and how schools can be better prepared for a future event of widespread disease.

By Kyle Patton | April 29, 2010

Police Beat: April 30

A 21-year-old man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol during a traffic stop near South Rural Road and East University Drive, police reported.

By Kyle Patton | April 29, 2010

Grad student studying jailed women, effect on significant others

Graduate student Elizabeth Rivard is studying the effects incarceration has on husbands and significant others of jailed women across the state.

By Rheyanne Weaver | April 29, 2010

ODD JOBS: Billboards, such as ones at the Homer G. Language and Literature building, are filled with flyers for full- and part-time jobs for students who want to earn extra cash over the summer. (Photo by Nikolai de Vera)

Costs for summer courses add up

Many students have no choice but to sign up for summer sessions in spite of rising costs and a lack of flat-rate fees.

By Maxfield Barker | April 29, 2010

W.P. Carey economist predicts state’s recovery in 3 to 4 years

The end of the road to economic recovery is starting to come into view, with researchers saying Arizona should bounce back in a few years.

By Joseph Schmidt | April 28, 2010

Missing ASU student contacts family, says he is OK

An ASU student who has been missing since April 21 made contact with his family Wednesday evening to tell them he was safe, the student's brother said.

By Kyle Patton | April 28, 2010

10-YEAR VET: ASU's Chief of Police, John L. Pickens, has headed the department for a decade. He has overseen many changes to the department over his tenure. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

In 10 years, ASU Police chief overhauled department

It has been nearly a decade since ASU Chief of Police John L. Pickens took the reins of the ASU Police Department, and it’s been a busy 10-year stretch.

By Matt Hendley | April 28, 2010

NEW EVENT: The first ever Empowertown will attempt to emulate the successful Collegetown (pictured above) event held in January. Empowertown will have students participating in discussions about different topics around ASU including social and prejudice issues. (Photo Courtesy of Steve Russell)

Empowertown to discuss social issues at ASU

A student organization will hold a forum to discuss important social issues on campus.

By Monica Arevalo | April 28, 2010

SAVING MONEY: A student’s honor's thesis shows that students are less likely to make risky decisions that affect their futures and are more concerned with financial stability than before. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Student’s research finds fewer students making risky decisions

A student’s research shows students are less likely to make risky decisions that affect their futures and are more concerned with financial stability.

By Ashia Johnson | April 28, 2010

Two men, ages 18 and 20, were arrested Tuesday on suspicion of burglary in the second degree and criminal damage after allegedly breaking into a vacant residence and vandalizing the inside on September 27, according to police reports.

By Katie Shoultz | April 28, 2010

Experts: Unpaid internships may violate federal standards

As the number of unpaid internships continues to rise, debate over the legality of many of these positions has been renewed across the nation.

By Katie Shoultz | April 28, 2010

Use of illegal drugs to aid study not worth side effects, experts say

Students attempts to make the grade by abusing Adderall are becoming more common on college campuses, and some at ASU say it is no more effective than it is safe.

By Chase Kamp | April 28, 2010

ASU helps students with disabilities navigate construction

ASU officials do more than necessary to help students with disabilities when doing construction on campus

By Jordan Moon | April 27, 2010

DISQUALIFIED: Andres Cano was disqualified in the USG election for campaign violations after winning 58 percent of the student vote. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Disqualified downtown candidate claims he was pressured to concede

A disqualified Downtown presidential candidate is claiming he was pressured by University administrators to stop asking for a third-party review of his campaign’s disqualification.

By Kyle Daly | April 27, 2010

FINALS STRESS: A student studies at the library. The amount of people at the library will be increasing in the next week because of finals. (Photo by Nikolai de Vera)

ASU health experts give suggestions on managing end-of-semester anxiety

Many college students face stress during finals week, but experts say eating right, avoiding caffeine and making time for fun can help alleviate stress.

By Rheyanne Weaver | April 27, 2010

STRESS RELEASE: On the ASU west campus on Tuesday, students learned to make their own stress balls to help through the end of the semester and finals. (Photo by Josh Snyder)

Students beat stress at West campus event

Students at ASU’s West campus were given a chance to relax and fight back against finals stress on Tuesday through “Stress-Free Zone” events.

By Josh Snyder | April 27, 2010

FBI agent warns researchers of risk of cybercrimes

An FBI agent spoke to students and researchers Tuesday at the Biodesign Institute on the Tempe campus, warning them about the realm of cybercrime.

By Matt Hendley | April 27, 2010

HELP FIND DANIEL: Fliers posted for missing ASU student Daniel Heidinger face the intersection of 6th Avenue and Veterans Way, near the light rail where Daniel was last seen. Students with any information related to his disappearance are encouraged to contact the Tempe Police Department. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Police searching for student missing since Wednesday

Police are investigating the disappearance of Daniel Heidinger, an economics senior who went missing last Wednesday.

By Kyle Patton | April 27, 2010

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