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New abortion, weapons laws take effect in Ariz.

New Arizona gun and abortion laws that took effect Wednesday are stirring controversy among Arizona residents, businesses, organizations and politicians.

By Kayla Frost | September 30, 2009

Police Beat

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Wednesday:

By Jessica Testa | September 30, 2009

Medical marijuana could be on 2010 ballot

Medical marijuana may appear on the November 2010 ballot if one group campaigning at ASU achieves its goal.

By Allison Gatlin | September 30, 2009

Students give Kindle mixed reviews

Students enrolled in the three Human Event classes using the Amazon Kindle DX pilot are having mixed reactions about using the technology.

By Nicole Gilbert | September 29, 2009

Research collaboration hopes to solve US energy problems

ASU is leading a new LightWorks program that will combine research from around the nation about the practical uses of light.

By Michelle Parks | September 29, 2009

Police Beat

ASU Police reported the following incident Tuesday:

By Nathan Meacham | September 29, 2009

ASU Police: Alcohol-related arrests doubled in 2008

Alcohol-related arrests on the Tempe campus doubled between 2007 and 2008, according to the 2009 ASU Police Crime Report released last week.

By Nathan Meacham | September 29, 2009

ASU expands Qwest communication contract, signs $54 million deal

Qwest Communications International Inc. announced a 5-year, $54 million deal Thursday that will provide ASU with more reliable data network, an ASU official said.

By Salvador Rodriguez | September 29, 2009

First-ever ASU farmers market comes to Tempe campus

Members of the ASU community enjoyed fresh-from-the-farm produce Tuesday at the first-ever farmers market on the Tempe campus.

By Veronica Jones | September 29, 2009

Student advocacy group campaigns for funding

Arizona Public Interest Research Group started a recruitment drive this week promoting its work and showing its need for funding from the Undergraduate Student Government.

By Scarlett Heydt | September 29, 2009

Ban removes flavored cigarettes from shelves

The federal ban on flavored cigarettes that went into effect last week has forced Tempe smoke shops to remove certain stock from their shelves.

By Stephanie Snyder | September 28, 2009

6 weeks in, Downtown campus short 9 senators

The Associated Students of Arizona State University Downtown still needs senators to fill its nine open positions as students move into the sixth week of the semester.

By Scarlett Heydt | September 28, 2009

Nurse practioners face industry challenges

Officials at the College of Nursing and Health Innovation said nurse practitioners could play an increased role in expanding access to primary health care if limits to their practices are resolved.

By Daniel Baxley | September 28, 2009

Police: Criminal justice student assaults clerk, robs retail store

Police arrested a 21-year-old ASU student Sunday on the Tempe campus in connection with an aggravated assault and armed robbery at a Mesa clothing store last week.

By Taylor Rose | September 28, 2009

Lawmakers, students take sides on SAFRA

After passing by a wide margin in the U.S.

By Derek Quizon | September 28, 2009

Latina-health outreach program expands

An outreach program focusing on Latina health is expanding its community scope with more board members and increased efforts to involve students, coordinators said.

By Jessica Testa | September 28, 2009

Police Beat

ASU Police reported the following incidents Monday:

By Jessica Testa | September 28, 2009

Official: New businesses will face longer waits

Opening a new business in Arizona will take longer because of budget vetoes Gov. Jan Brewer made earlier this month, a spokeswoman for the Arizona Corporation Commission said Friday.

By Salvador Rodriguez | September 27, 2009

Police Beat

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Sunday:

By Nathan Meacham | September 27, 2009

10,000 attend 30th annual lowrider show

More than 10,000 people attended the Annual Arizona Lowrider Super Show at the Phoenix Convention Center near the Downtown campus this weekend.

By Daryl Bjoraas | September 27, 2009

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