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Graduate students Tanvi Apte and Siddhanth Paralkar studying near the Memorial Union before class on Nov. 25, 2014. Sites like paymetodoyourhomework.com offer to complete homework and tests for students for a charge. (Photo by Emily Johnson)

ASU students pay company to do their homework

A company based in New York offers students a unique service by charging clients to finish assignments, tests and even entire classes.

By Jessica Suerth | November 30, 2014

Loida Saenz stands in the La Sala Ballroom at ASU West Campus after receiving her certificate of completion for successfully completing intensive English language training at ASU West campus on Nov. 26. The courses Saenz and her classmates took helped them improve their English speaking, writing and listening skills. (Photo by Andrew Nicla)

ASU language immersion program helps Hispanic students learn English

Approximately 375 Mexican students spent four weeks at the West and Tempe campuses to learn English and experience American culture.

By Andrew Nicla | November 30, 2014

Mustache Dache raises funds for men's health, brings community together

Hundreds of people put on mustaches and ran around Kiwanis Park Saturday morning to help draw attention to men's health issues.

| November 29, 2014

Mustache Dache raises funds for men's health, brings community together

Hundreds of people put on mustaches and ran around Kiwanis Park Saturday morning to help draw attention to men's health issues.

By Ksenia Maryasova | November 29, 2014

Tempe Police: Man shot at CVS parking lot on University Drive and Mill Avenue

The Tempe Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at the CVS on Mill Avenue and University Drive Friday.

By Kelcie Grega | November 28, 2014

A photo from a previous Thanksgiving diner provided by Off-Campus Student Services and the Sound Devil Family Association. (Photo Courtesy of
Maureen Duane)

ASU welcomes students to Thanksgiving dinner, creates family-style atmosphere

ASU invites students to have family-style Thanksgiving meals if they find themselves far away from home this Thursday.

By Ksenia Maryasova | November 26, 2014

Black Friday offers discounts for brave souls, different opportunities for students

Students looking to save some cash on high-dollar items can score deals at the store and from home this weekend.

By Corina Vanek | November 25, 2014

Grid Bike Share launches in Phoenix after delays

The launch of the Grid Bike Share in Phoenix brings an exciting new opportunity for transportation growth in the community.

By Jessica Suerth | November 25, 2014

Tempe Police: Woman fights with man, carries meth in purse

A Tempe woman had to give officers her meth pipe and meth after they contacted her regarding a fight with her fiancé.

By Shelby Slade | November 25, 2014

A collection of businesses, city officials and ASU students are working to improve Downtown Phoenix's well-known Warehouse District. (Photo by Tynin Fries)

ASU's involvement in Warehouse District calls for balance between development, preservation

Some Phoenix residents object to the demolition of historic warehouse buildings in the Phoenix Warehouse District.

By Emi Kamezaki | November 25, 2014

Tempe Police: Officers looking for man's shoes find marijuana instead

Officers went looking for a man's shoes before transporting him to Tempe City Jail and stumbled upon a bag of marijuana

By Shelby Slade | November 24, 2014

Rabbi John Linder speaks about the charity and kindness of all religions at the Muslim Student Association's annual Fast-a-Thon on Monday, Nov. 24, 2014. Linder also talked about fasting as a chosen form of repentance for past sins. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

ASU students fast for poverty in annual interfaith charity dinner

Students participated in a Fast-a-Thon to help raise money for poverty.

By Kelcie Grega | November 24, 2014

ASU student volunteers put together a food and clothing drive this week, collecting canned food and warm clothing for needy families in time for Thanksgiving. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Holiday season offers opportunities to brighten someone else's spirit

Students looking to volunteer their time or contribute to charities have a variety of options during the holiday season.

By Corina Vanek | November 24, 2014

Jacob Anderson jokes with some other student EMTs on the SDFC fields during intramural flag football on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014. Anderson is a senior and studying psychology. (Photo by Jonathan Williams)

ASU Student Emergency Medical Services brings life to campus events

Student Emergency Medical Services is in its fifth year and continues to help patients on campus.

By Jonathan Williams | November 24, 2014

2015 deadline approaching for ASU's Zero Solid Waste initiative

As 2015 quickly approaches, so does the deadline for the Zero Solid Waste initiative. This collaboration involving all of ASU's campuses has aimed to establish a groundwork for sustainability efforts for many years to come.

By Jessica Suerth | November 23, 2014

ASU students raise money for medical supplies in Fijian coastal village

ASU students participating in a School of Human Evolution and Social Change study abroad program in Fiji took the health of their host community into their own hands by starting a fundraiser for basic medical supplies.

By Megann Phillips | November 23, 2014

ASU students have mixed feelings on Safety Escort program

Feelings vary throughout the campus if safety escort is beneficial or ineffective.

By Elissa Harrison | November 23, 2014

Tempe Police: Man attempts fast and furious escape, hides in trash can

A 26-year-old Phoenix man attempted to steal a vehicle and proceeded to crash into another vehicle before taking shelter in a trash can.

By Jessica Suerth | November 23, 2014

School of Social Work Professor Dominique Roe-Sepowitz stands inside the Cronkite building on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014. Roe-Sepowitz teaches classes at the Downtown campus frequently. (Photo by Jonathan Williams)

ASU researchers receive $1.24 million grant to prevent child sex trafficking

ASU researchers Dominique Roe-Sepowitz and Judy Krysik received a grant to continue their mission to help child sex trafficking victims.

By Jonathan Williams | November 23, 2014

(Left) NoteBowl CEO and founder Andrew Chaifetz and Marketing Director Logan Stoneman pose outside their office at ASU SkySong in Scottsdale. NoteBowl is a Tucson based startup that provides universities with simple learning management system to connect students, professors and the campus community. (Photo by Shiva Balasubramanian)

NoteBowl social learning platform revolutionizes online learning

NoteBowl is a new and innovative learning management system that may replace Blackboard for connecting students and teachers.

By Emi Kamezaki | November 23, 2014

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