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ASU research, libraries affected by government shutdown

Since the shutdown began, many government-run websites have either been turned off or are no longer updating, which is causing issues for students and faculty looking for both old and new information.

| October 15, 2013

SP Weekly: Retiring teachers create opportunity for ASU students

With many baby boomers reaching retirement age, experts anticipate a strong demand for school teachers. The ASU secondary teaching certificate makes it possible for more college students to fill these roles.

By Courtland Jeffrey | October 15, 2013

VIDEO: Calle 16 Mural Project

The Calle 16 Mural Project is based off the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. On September 30th through October 3rd students at ASU West campus are involved in painting a mural with the help of local artist Hugo Medina.

By Vianka Villa | October 15, 2013

Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering Maroon Team defends title, wins 2013 Academic Bowl

The Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering Maroon team worked to overcome its adversary in the final round of ASU's 2013 Academic Bowl on Thursday evening, defeating the W.P. Carey School of Business team in a close match.

By Logan Newman | October 10, 2013

Student strives to save planet, earns scholarship in the process

A landscape and architecture graduate student uses his passion to create change.

By Emily Mahoney | October 10, 2013

Montezuma Castle is near Camp Verde and a great spot to stop in the fall. This site is one of many parks in Arizona that has been affected by the government shutdown. (Photo by Arianna Grainey)

Students, community members react to national parks shutdown

The government shutdown has affected some ASU students as they prepare for fall break and planned to head off to national parks.

| October 10, 2013

Police: Woman steals cigarettes from Circle K

A woman stole cigarettes from a convenience store after she said an employee would not give her cigarettes she had previously paid him for.

By Shelby Slade | October 10, 2013

Carly Blaney has been cheering with the ASU Dance team since her freshman year. She said that the cheer part of the dance team was a little different from what she was use to doing, but she has enjoyed learning new techniques with the sport. (Photo courtesy of Kevin Blaney)

Sun Devil dancer works toward fame

Carly Blaney helped ASU win the International Cheer Union World Championship and appeared on "So You Think You Can Dance."

| October 10, 2013

Students, faculty tackle water issues in Mexico

Since 2011, students have been traveling to Mexico to evaluate water usage and learn from hands-on experience

By Karen Loschiavo | October 9, 2013

Non-education majors get chance to become certified teachers

ASU undergraduate students who aren't education majors will be given an opportunity to become certified teachers in Arizona through the Secondary Education Certificate program.

| October 9, 2013

To train for the 2013 Alcatraz Invitational Swim in late September, ASU alumnus Tanner Robinson, 25, regularly swam at his local LA Fitness pool in central Phoenix. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

ASU alumnus among first blind participants in swimming event

An ASU alumnus and two others recently swam in the Alcatraz Invitational and became the first blind people to complete the event.

| October 9, 2013

Arizona university presidents receive incentive pay

The Arizona Board of Regents approved a $40,000 incentive payment for ASU President Michael Crow.

| October 9, 2013

ASU student trains for 2014 Winter Olympics

Max Aaron is training hard to retain his national title and qualify for the 2014 Winter Olympics in men's figure skating.

| October 9, 2013

ASU faculty to display artwork from college days

Faculty from the Herberger Institute will showcase their work from their school days.

By Brittany Dierken | October 9, 2013

Police: Man enters neighbor's apartment in search of his father

A Tempe man entered his neighbor's unlocked apartment and refused to leave.

By Shelby Slade | October 9, 2013

Moped catches fire at apartment complex near Tempe campus

The Tempe Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire in the Hayden Square Condominiums on Wednesday.

By Shelby Slade | October 9, 2013

Business junior William Mawwin poses for the camera. Mawwin was born in war-torn Sudan and was brought into slavery when he was 6 years old. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

Sudanese student survives childhood slavery, becomes advocate

Agribusiness junior William Mawwin, who was born in South Sudan, survived six years of childhood slavery and, after escaping, arrived in the U.S. as a refugee.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | October 9, 2013

Food writer reveals writing secrets at Flinn Centennial Lecture

Best-selling author of the "Ominivore's Dilemma," Michael Pollan spoke Tuesday night at the annual Flinn Centennial Lecture.

By Karen Loschiavo | October 8, 2013

ASU student government discusses implementation of athletic fee

USG held its second special session Tuesday evening to discuss a variety of bills including Senate Bill 31, which could impact students' wallets with a possible $75 fee.

By Joey Hancock | October 8, 2013

ASU freezes tuition rates for in-state undergraduate students

ASU President Michael Crow announced Monday that tuition rates for in-state undergraduates will remain the same for the 2014-15 school year.

By Joey Hancock | October 8, 2013

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