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Bryan Duarte, a software engineering junior, prepares to present his project to assist the blind with daily tasks at this year’s Clinton Global Initiative University meeting on Friday and Saturday. (Photo Courtesy of Bryan Duarte)

Blind ASU student prepares sight assistance program for Clinton Global Initiative University 2014

Software engineering junior Bryan Duarte has used his disability to create a blind assistance program to present at the CGIU 2014.

By Emily Mahoney | March 20, 2014

AORA Solar Tulip System in Almeria, Spain. (Photo Courtesy of AORA Solar)

ASU helps develop first U.S. Solar Tulip

ASU LightWorks collaborates with AORA to develop a Solar Tulip in Tempe.

By Kelcie Grega | March 20, 2014

Tempe Police: Sex offender contacted as witness, goes to jail himself

Tempe Police contacted a 23-year-old after he failed to update his sex offender information after hiding from the law.

By Chelsey Ballarte | March 20, 2014

Professor Devens Gust, one of ASU's scientists, along with colleagues at Argonne National Laboratory, has reported advances toward perfecting a functional artificial leaf. They designed an artificial leaf that uses solar energy to convert water cheaply and efficiently into hydrogen and oxygen. (Photo by Ryan Liu)

ASU researchers look to photosynthesis as blueprint for fuels

Researchers at ASU and other universities have taken steps toward developing alternative and efficient fuel sources.

By Kelcie Grega | March 20, 2014

Some people travel hours to get free care at the clinic. In February, volunteers at the clinic cared for 278 patients. (Photo by Sean Logan)

Flying Samaritans provide free medical care for underserved Mexican communities

After losing his entire right leg, Francisco Javier Coronado Galindo received a prosthesis at no cost with the help of a local prosthetics lab and the Flying Samaritans.

By Sean Logan | March 20, 2014

Arizona State House minority leader Chad Campbell (D) spoke about being an Arizona lawmaker.
The state representative also stressed the importance of getting involved and spending time with your district policymakers. (Photo by Cassidy Trowbridge)

Rep. Chad Campbell talks policymaking, civic engagement at ASU

Rep. Chad Campbell, D-Phoenix, spoke to School of Public Affairs students at the Downtown campus Wednesday.

By David Hignutt | March 19, 2014

(Photo Courtesy of Kyrsten Sinema's Office)

ROTC program receives abandoned flag found in box at ASU surplus property

A Mesa woman found a U.S. flag in a box and decided to get it the attention it deserves.

By Joey Hancock | March 19, 2014

Tempe Police: Drunk man's car hangs from ledge near Tempe Town Lake

Tempe Police arrested a 41-year-old man after he was found heavily under the influence trying to free his car from the stairs descending into Tempe Town Lake.

By Chelsey Ballarte | March 19, 2014

Students react to proposed tuition increase for graduate, out-of-state students

Some students strongly disagreed with the the tuition hike, while others students viewed it as an investment in the University.

By Megann Phillips | March 19, 2014

ASU students prepare student advocacy project for the Clinton Global Initiative University meeting

Three ASU students who created a project designed to increase university students' participation in political advocacy were selected to attend the 2014 Clinton Global Initiative meeting.

By Emily Mahoney | March 19, 2014

Meet your student government presidential candidates

A list of all of the student government presidential candidates running for office for the 2014-15 school year.

By Joey Hancock | March 19, 2014

Undergraduate Student Government Senator Smith supports Senator Singh's motion to remove Senator Parra from the university affairs chair. Senator Singh cited poor communication as a primary reason for the motion. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

Undergraduate Student Government members discuss divestment bill, removal of Sen. Parra

The Undergraduate Student Government discussed Senate Bill 67 a divestment bill against Caterpillar Inc. and voted but failed to remove Sen. Nicolas Parra from University Affairs Committee Chairman.

By Joey Hancock | March 18, 2014

ASU, Mesa PD work together to reduce complaints

ASU law professors have been working with Mesa Police to reduce the number of complaints against officers.

By David Hignutt | March 18, 2014

Tempe Police: Man caught breaking into garage, urinating on car

Tempe Police arrested a 24-year-old-man after a witness caught him breaking into a residence and urinating on the victims' property.

By Chelsey Ballarte | March 18, 2014

ASU partners with IRENA to promote renewable energy in West Africa

ASU faculty are working with the International Renewable Energy Agency to promote competency in the solar energy field in West African countries.

By Melissa Stewart | March 18, 2014

Andres Rafael Garcia (Photo courtesy of Maricopa County Sheriff's Office)

Former ASU football player sentenced for sexual assault

Andres Garcia will serve 2.5 years in prison and lifetime probation.

By Nicholas Shively | March 17, 2014

Tempe Police: Man threatens to 'draw first blood' after neighbors call police on him

Tempe Police arrested a 51-year-old man after getting three calls about him yelling and threatening his neighbors in one night.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | March 17, 2014

Fresh Express bus to bring fresh produce to Tempe, Phoenix area

Fresh Express by Discovery Triangle will bring fresh and affordable produce to "food desert" area twice a week starting March 25.

By Adriana Loya | March 16, 2014

Tempe Police: Ohio man has marijuana in rental car

Tempe Police arrested a 20-year-old man after they say he hid marijuana inside a Gatorade bottle and had it with him in a rental car.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | March 16, 2014

ASU proposes no 2014-15 tuition increase for in-state undergraduates

Out-of-state and graduate tuition would increase by 3 percent.

By Julia Shumway | March 14, 2014

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