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Study: Lack of vegetation heats up low-income neighborhoods
The wealth of a neighborhood could influence the outdoor temperature of the area, according to a study to be released in October by ASU researchers.
By Allison Gatlin
| September 23, 2009
Police Beat
ASU Police reported the following incidents Wednesday:
By Nicole Gilbert
| September 23, 2009
Broken sprinkler forces MU evacuation
The Memorial Union was evacuated shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday after a fire sprinkler was set off on the lower level, officials said.
By Jessica Testa
| September 23, 2009
Athletic Dept. text-message system gains popularity
ASU Athletics recently implemented a text-messaging assistance program, which will provide those who attend athletic events with aid if they need it in situations like injuries during games or fans ge
By Scarlett Heydt
| September 22, 2009
Report: Ariz. job losses eclipse all states but Mich.
Only one state has lost more jobs than Arizona in the past year, an official from the Arizona Department of Commerce said Tuesday.
By Salvador Rodriguez
| September 22, 2009
New business donates $10,000 to Tempe Center for the Arts
Tempe business Total Wine and More presented a $10,000 check to the Tempe Center for the Arts during its grand opening on Wednesday.
By Michelle Parks
| September 22, 2009
State ban on texting while driving difficult to enforce, official says
A statewide law banning texting while driving does not appear to be in the near future for Arizona drivers because of difficulties in enforcement, a state official said.
By Nathan Meacham
| September 22, 2009
Nonprofit class enrollment doubles as work begins
Members of the 2009-2010 Public Allies Arizona class, which nearly doubled in size this year, began their work with a variety of nonprofit organizations around the Valley on Monday.
By Michelle Parks
| September 21, 2009
Police Beat
Tempe Police reported the following incidents Monday:
By Nicole Gilbert
| September 21, 2009
Study: Tempe land values increasing near light rail
The city of Tempe has experienced the highest increase in the Valley in land value surrounding the light rail route, according to a study conducted by ASU doctoral student Katherine Kittrell released
By April Atwood
| September 21, 2009
Police Beat
Tempe Police reported the following incidents Sunday:
By Nathan Meacham
| September 20, 2009
Switch to ASU management upsets some Adelphi residents
About 530 Adelphi Commons residents have seen unexpected changes since ASU took over management this fall, ending ties with Community Living Villages on the Tempe campus.
By Tatum Owen
| September 20, 2009
Apartment complex vacancies increasing in Tempe
More on-campus housing and a prolonged recession have some Tempe apartment complexes struggling to fill vacancies, local apartment managers said.
By Paige Soucie
| September 20, 2009
Study: Worst of Ariz. housing crisis may be over
A study released by an ASU professor last week showed an increase in Valley home prices for the first time since early 2007, possibly signifying that the real-estate market has bottomed out and the ho
By Salvador Rodriguez
| September 20, 2009
CEO speaks about preparing for FDA plan
The CEO of a California product-quality management company spoke at the Tempe campus Thursday, saying medical-device developers must have a complete view of their products.
By Salvador Rodriguez
| September 17, 2009
Speaker: Ads can promote addiction
There is a dark side of advertising, and it has damaging effects on public health, a speaker at the Polytechnic campus said Thursday night.
By Jessica Testa
| September 17, 2009
Police Beat
ASU Police reported the following incidents Thursday:
By Nathan Meacham
| September 17, 2009
Youth center gets Tempe grant to fight homelessness
The Tempe City Council on Thursday approved a $200,000 one-year contract for Tumbleweed Center for Youth Development, for homeless prevention and rapid rehousing services.
By Nicole Gilbert
| September 17, 2009
Financial aid office has room for improvement, officials say
An increase in ASU students receiving financial aid highlights the need for more staffing in the financial assistance office and an increase in office hours, University officials and student leaders s
By Ryan Van Velzer
| September 16, 2009