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26th World Festival week celebrates diversity

ASU students and the local community came together to celebrate cultural diversity during a world fair Thursday as part of the 26th Annual World Festival week.

| February 27, 2014

CustomerLink Vice President Frank Royal and Tempe Chamber of Commerce board member Mary Palomino cut the ribbon on the new CLEAResult call center in Tempe. The company hopes to create 200 jobs in Tempe by the end of 2015. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

CLEAResult creates job opportunities for ASU students

CLEAResult, a supplier of energy efficiency programs, celebrated the opening of its Tempe facility Thursday.

By Rashinda Bankhead | February 27, 2014

Tempe Police: Man beats woman with lumber

Tempe Police arrested a 59-year-old man after witnesses say they saw him beat his girlfriend with a piece of lumber.

By Joey Hancock | February 27, 2014

Margaret Nelson, one of four ASU archaeologists are looking into how pre-existing vulnerabilities amplify the affects of climate shock as part of an international team examining how people can be most resilient to climate change when it comes to food security. (Photo by Ryan Liu)

Archaeologists study how pre-existing vulnerabilities link to climate shock

Archaeologists research how pre-existing conditions like food shortage impact how people cope with natural disasters.

By Kelcie Grega | February 27, 2014

Arizona Public Service seeks to renovate Tempe plant

APS recently announced plans to file applications later this year to retrofit its Ocotillo Power Plant, located in Tempe.

By David Hignutt | February 26, 2014

Gov. Brewer vetoes Religious Freedom Restoration Act

Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed the controversial Religious Freedom Reformation Act on Wednesday afternoon after hearing from both sides of the argument.

By Joey Hancock | February 26, 2014

Tempe Police: Man spits on fireman, denies all

Tempe Police arrested a 26-year-old man after they say he tried to assault the fireman who was helping him in an ambulance.

By Chelsey Ballarte | February 26, 2014

Jasmine Anglen, a junior at ASU dual-majoring in Finance and Management, and Natalie Lamé (not pictured) became inspired to provide counseling and resources to sex-trafficking survivors.

Anti-sex trafficking student advocate accepted into Clinton Global Initiative University 2014

Jasmine Anglen will present her project, which aims to reduce sex trafficking in Phoenix, at this year's Clinton Global Initiative University conference in March.

By Emily Mahoney | February 26, 2014

Teotihuacan: Major ancient city still holds firm to its mysteries

A group of ASU researchers, led by professor emeritus George Cowgill, are working to educate students about the ancient city of Teotihuacan with a museum exhibit and a future trip to the archaeological site.

By Ksenia Maryasova | February 26, 2014

New athletic director Ray Anderson places priority on academics, interaction

Ray Anderson wants to be visible on campus and show his support for all sports by cheering them on in person.

By Evan Webeck | February 26, 2014

ASU hosts Soul Train dance in honor of Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, Student Engagement hosted a Soul Train dance Tuesday on the Downtown campus.

By Kelcie Grega | February 25, 2014

ASU professor: Canine science may lead to advancements in cancer research

ASU professor Clive Wynne discussed Tuesday the future possibilities of canines as leading components in health developments.

By Kennedy Scott | February 25, 2014

ASU students speak out against religious freedom bill

Students held a protest Monday and Tuesday against Senate Bill 1062, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, asking Gov. Jan Brewer to veto the bill.

By Joey Hancock | February 25, 2014

Teachers College strives to recruit veterans

The Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College is attempting to enroll and accommodate more student veterans with the help of ASU's Pat Tillman Veterans Center.

By Megann Phillips | February 25, 2014

One of the space rovers is being displayed in the Moeur Building. For the first time in 40 years, NASA will be able to take pictures of the atmosphere on Mars using the THEMIS camera designed at ASU. (Photo by Ryan Liu)

ASU's THEMIS camera to capture unseen images of Mars

For the first time in 40 years, a camera will collect pictures of the surface of the planet during Mars' sunrise and sunset hours.

By Shari Rose | February 25, 2014

ASU alumnus Masoud Torabi to release debut novel

Masoud Torabi, who graduated from ASU in 2011, will release his first novel, "Every Step Back," on Tuesday.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | February 24, 2014

'Jerry Maguire' sports agent Leigh Steinberg talks new book, NCAA compliance in visit to ASU

In his new book, famed sports agent Leigh Steinberg describes his growth as sports law boomed.

By Shane Theodore | February 24, 2014

Tempe looks to expand Mill Avenue District

Tempe will see a lot of development in the coming months, with a high-rise apartment complex on the way and some new plans for College Avenue as well.

By David Hignutt | February 24, 2014

Tempe Police: Man tries to flee from police on bicycle

Tempe Police arrested a 36-year-old man after they say he was involved in an altercation with the driver of a vehicle and refused to stop to talk to officers.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | February 24, 2014

Behavioral risk study to evaluate, promote healthy lifestyle

Barbara Ainsworth, the associate director of the ASU School of Nutrition and Health Promotion, will conduct a behavioral risk study to evaluate people's walking behavior.

By Adriana Loya | February 23, 2014

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