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DINING MEDIEVAL STYLE: Allison Walsh, a sophomore special education and spanish major, and Jeff Wheatley, a junior english and history major, fill their plates at the second annual Medieval Feast to honor the poet Geoffrey Chaucer, put on by the ASU English departments and the Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies. (Photo by Molly Smith)

Medieval feast, play celebrate Chaucer’s legacy

Students and faculty feasted Thursday night at a medieval dinner to honor poet Geoffrey Chaucer as part of the second annual Chaucer Celebration.

By Beth Easterbrook | April 1, 2010

NEW DEGREE EMPHASIS: At the Herberger Institue for Design and the Arts, there is a new undergraduate degree emphasis focusing on the investigation and development of digital-based tools and environments, which plays an ever-increasing role throughout contemporary society. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

‘Digital Culture Initiative’ degree program coming to Herberger

ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts will introduce a new degree program in digital culture this fall that enables students to customize their own degree path.

By Allison Oswalt | April 1, 2010

Health occupational student group to compete in Tucson

After a struggle to revive ASU’s chapter of Health Occupational Students of America last semester, a group of students will compete in the national organization’s state competition this month.

By Katie Shoultz | April 1, 2010

Head of ASU technology office leaving University

ASU’s University Technology Office will soon have a new leader to continue the University’s technological improvements.

By Rheyanne Weaver | April 1, 2010

Police Beat: April 2

An unknown person or persons damaged a truck belonging to the University between March 24 and Tuesday, police reported.

By Matt Hendley | April 1, 2010

ASASUD presidential candidate Christian Vasquez interview

Christian Vasquez explains his mission and qualifications for ASASUD presidency.

By Cassondra Strande | April 1, 2010

ASASUD presidential candidate Andres Cano

Andres Cano explains his mission statement and qualifications.

By Cassondra Strande | April 1, 2010

Program would tag kegs sold in Ariz. to combat underage drinking

Organizations across Arizona are working to construct a program to catch providers of alcohol to minors by tagging every keg sold in the state.

By Michelle Parks | March 31, 2010

USG candidate wants changes to state’s Voter Protection Act

Sharvil Kapadia, a USG presidential candidate, is running on a platform to amend Proposition 105, a citizen-drafted measure approved by voters in 1998.

By Kyle Daly | March 31, 2010

(Image Courtesy of CO Architects / Ayers Saint Gross)

Injecting Phoenix with medicine

Construction of a $187 million, 268,000-square-foot biomedical facility in Phoenix could start this month as part of an expansion project that will double the number of medical students in Phoenix.

By Kyle Patton | March 31, 2010

OPEN TABLE OUT REACH: Open Table founder Jon Katov and ASU '09 alumnus Jessica Stocks, explains the importance of a program like Open Table during the meeting at the First Methodist Church on University Drive Wednesday. Open Table is a ministry that serves an out reach program for impoverished families. (Photo by Serwaa Adu-Tutu)

Faith-based council aims to use connections to take on poverty

The University’s Council of Religious Advisors is partnering with Phoenix nonprofit organization Open Table and student volunteers to bring an ASU-related person or family out of poverty.

By Chase Kamp | March 31, 2010

Police Beat: April 1

An unknown person or persons damaged the playground area near Forest Mall and University Drive on the Tempe campus on Friday, police reported.

By Rheyanne Weaver | March 31, 2010

Study discusses housing, tech needs for rising adult autism population

The housing and tech needs of autistic adults discussed in two studies, one by ASU’s Stardust Center for Affordable Homes and the Family.

By April Atwood | March 31, 2010

Campuses hopping with Easter activities

Students looking for ways to spend the Easter weekend don’t have to stray too far from campus because organizations across ASU are hosting a variety of events.

By Joseph Schmidt | March 31, 2010

Linothorax reconstruction by Gregory Aldrete

Prof. Gregory Aldrete of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay reconstructs linothorax armor, created from linen, which was used by the Macedonians.

By Christopher Ogino | March 31, 2010

Santa Rita Community Center celebrates Latino culture

The Phoenix community gathered at the Santa Rita Community Center to celebrate the legacy of Cesar Chavez, the former civil rights activist and farm worker.

By Gitzel Puente | March 31, 2010

4 schools could be cut in budget proposal, Crow announces

The University internally announced plans late Monday to cut four schools to reduce its salary budget by 2.75 percent as mandated by the Arizona Board of Regents.

By Kyle Patton | March 30, 2010

STUDENT DEBATE: Freshman Andres Cano introduces himself Tuesday at the ASASUD debate for the downtown presidential position, as his opponent junior Christian Vasquez looks on. (Photo by Molly Smith)

Downtown candidates outline platforms in debate

ASASUD hosted a debate Tuesday night for the two presidential tickets to voice their platforms before the April 6 and 7 election.

By Jennifer Crane | March 30, 2010

SOLAR LECTURE: Students listen to Ernesto Fonseca's presentation on solar design applications in architectural design. Fonseca’s applications have been implemented from Phoenix to Guadalupe, Mexico. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Houses designed with ‘green’ in mind

In a Tuesday lecture, one University architect outlined the importance of design when it comes to building sustainable homes.

By Rheyanne Weaver | March 30, 2010

PF BANG: A sign prohibiting weapons sits behind a bar at P.F Chang’s on Mill Ave. The restaurant like many others in the Mill Ave district is against allowing any form of dangerous weapon in to their facility. (Photo by Serwaa Adu-Tutu)

Law allowing guns in bars still raising questions, six months later

Six months after Arizona began implementing a law permitting concealed firearms in Arizona bars and restaurants, some ASU students and officials are still concerned about the measure’s effects.

By Matt Hendley | March 30, 2010

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