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Blind student scales Kilimanjaro

For the past year, Tanner Robinson has been training for the climb of a lifetime. Robinson was born blind, and before his yearlong training, he had never hiked before.

By Abigail Gilmore | July 25, 2009

Academy aimed at small businesses

ASU, in partnership with Salt River Project, will hold its second annual small business leadership academy this fall over a ten week period beginning Sept. 9.

| July 25, 2009

Police Beat

Tempe police reported the following incidents Sunday:

| July 25, 2009

Police Beat

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Sunday: A 21-year-old woman was arrested Thursday around 10 p.m. after being observed recklessly driving along Mill Avenue, police reported.

| July 20, 2009

New Web site cuts waste

ASU faculty, staff and departments are learning to be more sustainable with a new Web site that allows department members to exchange items by posting them online.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 20, 2009

Degree program provides broad education

A new bachelor of general studies degree program, available this fall at the Downtown Phoenix campus, will allow students a broad education and other benefits.

| July 12, 2009

Police Beat

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Sunday:

| July 12, 2009

Budget, tax talks continue

The state Legislature continued its battle this week with Gov. Jan Brewer during the special session over proposed cuts in the budget and a ballot proposition that could lead to a higher sales tax.

By Derek Quizon | July 12, 2009

Camp teaches students about sustainability

ASU students are learning how to prepare lessons and be counselors to middle school students at the ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp, which started Sunday and ends July 24.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 12, 2009

Plan offers 3-year degrees from off-campus locations

ASU has begun devising a plan to create an off-campus, lower-cost degree program, designed for obtaining a three-year baccalaureate degree in select majors.

| July 6, 2009

Legislative special session starts Monday

The state Legislature passed a budget Wednesday morning that would cut more than $600 million in state programs and cover a projected $3 billion deficit, only to have portions of it vetoed by Gov.

By Derek Quizon | July 6, 2009

Police Beat

Tempe police reported the following incidents Saturday:

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 4, 2009

Case to decide fate of tattoo parlor

A Maricopa County Superior Court Judge will decide Monday whether or not a Mesa couple will be allowed to expand their tattoo business into North Tempe, near the intersection of Scottsdale Road and We

By Derek Quizon | July 4, 2009

3 Roots cafe set to reopen

The Mat Corner and 3 Roots Coffee House and Cafe are reopening Wednesday under new ownership, but with the same atmosphere.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 4, 2009

Police Beat

A 40-year-old man was arrested just after 2 p.m. on Friday when police ran his record and discovered he had a warrant for parole violation, according to a police report.

| June 27, 2009

Contest aims to stimulate Mill Avenue

Mill Avenue might see more shoppers after a retail store contest that ended Friday.

By Rheyanne Weaver | June 27, 2009

Professor: Economy becoming more regulated

America appears to be moving away from a free-market economy and is becoming more regulated, according to an ASU professor, dean and two students.

By Rheyanne Weaver | June 27, 2009

Toad DNA unlocks new research

Frog toes are not only useful for frogs, but also for research, at least for one ASU biologist.

By Rheyanne Weaver | June 27, 2009

Police Beat

Tempe police reported the following incidents Sunday: A 20-year-old Scottsdale woman was arrested on suspicion of marijuana possession on June 13 at 11:35 p.m., according to a police report.

By Rheyanne Weaver | June 20, 2009

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