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Law professor explains actual text of health care resolution

"James G. Hodge, professor of health law and ethics, gave the presentation in a law classroom Monday afternoon, looking closely at the legislation and its negative and positive effects."

By Maxfield Barker | April 5, 2010

ASU Police honors force, community members

ASU Police honored civilians and members of the police force Monday night in its annual awards ceremony.

By Matt Hendley | April 5, 2010

DOGS ON CAMPUS: Dave's Doghouse employee Alex Doyle serves up a Boston Dog, loaded with the signature fixings and stuffed between a garlic toasted bun. The Doghouse on the ASU campus is the second location for Dave's, with the original restaurant located on University St. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

2 restaurants open on Tempe campus

Dave’s Doghouse and e2, a smaller version of Engrained, opened their doors in Wilson Hall on the Tempe campus Monday.

By Joseph Schmidt | April 5, 2010

Obama Scholars program gearing up for second year

Nearing the end of its first year, ASU’s President Barack Obama Scholars Program is currently looking for upperclassman to act as mentors for incoming freshmen next fall.

By Katie Shoultz | April 5, 2010

Business school scaling back West campus offerings

The business school is discontinuing a number of classes required to obtain the Bachelor of Science in Business at the campus.

By Joseph Schmidt | April 5, 2010

HACKING THE TRACK?: Budget cuts to the METRO light rail will be voted on in May and could go into effect in May or in July. (Photo by Kyle Thompson)

Light rail cuts could hit as early as May

Because of a downturn in sales tax collections, Metro Light Rail will review several options for shortening service at an upcoming board meeting in May.

By April Atwood | April 5, 2010

Lecture series tells film students how to make it big in Hollywood

"The goal of the series is to engage current students in the entertainment field by bringing in people who have been through the challenges of breaking into the business."

By Ashia Johnson | April 5, 2010

Police Beat: April 6

A 51-year-old transient woman was arrested Thursday around 11:55 p.m. at the Tempe Police Department at 120 E. 5th Street on suspicion of assisting a criminal syndicate, possessing dangerous drugs, possessing drug paraphernalia, aggravated identity theft and forgery, police reported.

By Tessa Muggeridge | April 5, 2010

ASU sexual assault numbers fall below comparable schools

Experts say ASU’s sexual assault numbers, low in comparison to similar universities, could be linked to a climate that makes reporting difficult.

By Derek Quizon and Kyle Patton | April 5, 2010

Interview with USG candidate Jacob Goulding

USG Presidential Candidate, Jacob Goulding, speaks about his platform.

By Blake Wilson | April 4, 2010

Interview with USG candidate Athena Salman

USG Presidential Candidate, Athena Salman, speaks about her platform.

By Blake Wilson | April 4, 2010

Interview with USG candidate Sharvil Kapadia

USG Presidential Candidate, Sharvil Kapadia, speaks about his platform.

By Blake Wilson | April 4, 2010

Interview with USG candidate Brendan Corrigan

USG Presidential Candidate Brendan Corrigan speaks about his platform.

By Blake Wilson | April 4, 2010

ASA MEMBERS: Junior political science major and ASA intern Sarah Baine (left) and senior integrated studies major and ASA government affairs intern Ashley Wilcox (right) stand outside the Phoenix capitol building to support the passing of Proposition 100 last month. (Photo by Molly Smith)

ASU student leaders: ASA needs overhaul

Members of the Arizona Students’ Association’s board of directors are seeking a restructuring of the organization to solve problems that may have limited the group’s progress this year.

By Kyle Daly and Joseph Schmidt | April 4, 2010

Scottsdale not yet seeing returns on SkySong investment

ASU’s SkySong Center in Scottsdale has yet to make a profit, leaving some city officials questioning its place in the city.

By Maxfield Barker | April 4, 2010

FIRST FRIDAY: A local artist creates children's caricatures during April's First Friday in the University Center on ASU's downtown campus. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Downtown campus becomes First Friday exhibit

The gallery displayed art by students from Barrett, the Honors College, and South Mountain High School, as well as ASU Emeritus faculty artists and Phoenix artists.

By Monica Arevalo | April 4, 2010

Police Beat: April 5

After pulling the woman over for a traffic stop, police found 27 bags of methamphetamine containing between one and two grams each, according to a police report.

By Matt Hendley | April 4, 2010

Basketball tourney raises money for kids with HIV/AIDS

ASU students and community members played hoops to help raise money for children with HIV and AIDS Saturday afternoon on the Tempe campus.

By Rheyanne Weaver | April 4, 2010

Census taking steps to count students in 2010 numbers

National Census Day, April 1, has come and gone, and for students living on campus, a question might be lingering: Did I go uncounted?

By Kyle Daly | April 1, 2010

Presidential candidates face off

Elections for student government across ASU’s four campuses are approaching, and The State Press conducted a survey of the presidential candidates on each campus.

By Katie Shoultz | April 1, 2010

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