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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Police Beat
Tempe police reported the following incidents Saturday:
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
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.
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.
Contest aims to stimulate Mill Avenue
Mill Avenue might see more shoppers after a retail store contest that ended Friday.
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.
Toad DNA unlocks new research
Frog toes are not only useful for frogs, but also for research, at least for one ASU biologist.
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.
Alums win Knight Challenge funding
A project created by two former ASU students will provide plenty of information on and around the light rail for those who want it.
Parking & Transit announces U-Pass charges
Student U-Passes will now cost $40 per semester and $80 per academic year and will be effective July 1 to May 15, according to an ASU news release.


