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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences scores second Academic Bowl title

After intense semifinal and final rounds, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences won the 2008 ASU Academic Bowl on Thursday night.

By Allison Carlin | October 30, 2008

Police Beat

ASU police reported the following incidents Thursday:

By Lauren Gambino | October 30, 2008

Politicians: sign tampering increasing

The use of political signs as warfare in the upcoming election is becoming more prevalent, say candidates and candidate supporters.

By Philip Haldiman | October 30, 2008

Southwest feel economy won't get worse

Most residents of Arizona, Nevada, Texas and New Mexico think economic conditions will improve or stay the same a year from now, according to an Arizona State University-Southwest Poll released on Thu

By Matt Culbertson | October 30, 2008

Zit-fighting technology tested at ASU

If one ASU researcher has her way, the terror of waking up on school picture day to find a massive zit where your chin used to be will be a thing of the past.

By James King | October 30, 2008

Server failure affects connectivity on all four campuses

A server failure cut campus Internet access and kept off-campus users from accessing ASU Web sites for at least four hours Wednesday night.

By Charlsy Panzino | October 29, 2008

Nursing programs at Poly, West to cut enrollment in half

Nursing enrollment at the Polytechnic and West campuses will be cut in half because of an anticipated slump in state funding, ASU officials said Wednesday.

By Tessa Muggeridge | October 29, 2008

Poor economy affects families, holiday spending

In the time of an economic slump in the United States, people are changing their habits to cut back spending and avoid a skinny wallet.

| October 29, 2008

Design, nursing schools could up student fees

Nursing and design students may see an increase in program fees next year if the Arizona Board of Regents approves proposals to be submitted by the schools this semester.

By Adam Sneed | October 29, 2008

Police Beat

ASU police reported the following incidents Wednesday:

By Tessa Muggeridge | October 29, 2008

Halloween superstores hurting local shops

Narrow and crowded, Phase II, a local party shop, is loaded with fake blood, severed limbs, theatrical make-up and costumes, but emptiness fills the aisles where customers should be.

| October 29, 2008

Top four teams to face off in Academic Bowl

After a grueling two-week battle, four ASU colleges and schools are preparing for Thursday's final rounds of the third annual Academic Bowl.

By Allison Carlin | October 29, 2008

Software project analyzes light rail

An ASU professor is leading a federally-funded project designed to test new software by using it to analyze ridership patterns and potential expansions of the light rail system set to open in December

By Derek Quizon | October 29, 2008

Unfazed by polls, McCain camp works phones

Slideshow: Obama/McCain Headquarters

By Philip Haldiman | October 28, 2008

Current fuel technology outdated, expert says

A General Motors Corp. energy technology expert discussed the importance of creating infrastructure for alternative fuels with ASU faculty and students Tuesday afternoon.

By James King | October 28, 2008

Police Beat

ASU police reported the following incidents Tuesday:

By Tessa Muggeridge | October 28, 2008

Business, engineering schools considering fees

As tuition rises across the University, schools are also increasing fees to provide specialized educational resources to students.

By Adam Sneed | October 28, 2008

Japanese posters show effects of atomic bombs

Children stricken with terror run screaming from the explosion. The lucky ones die instantly. The others fall to the ground, writhing in pain and praying death will come soon.

By Lauren Gambino | October 28, 2008

Obama campaign looks to recolor red state

Slideshow: Obama/McCain Headquarters

| October 28, 2008

Phoenix police cope with losses

The Phoenix Police Department is looking to move forward after a fall season interrupted by the deaths of multiple officers.

By Tessa Muggeridge | October 28, 2008

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