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Police arrest intoxicated woman hiding in bushes

The woman hid a few doors down after her sons called the police.

By Julia Shumway | June 11, 2013

A view of Lot 59 from “A” Mountain. State Farm plans to build their newest headquarters on this parking lot, facing Tempe Town Lake. (photo by Dominic Valente.)

Office complex to replace Lot 59

A new multi-use retail and office space has been approved by the Tempe City Council and will be located on land owned by ASU.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | June 11, 2013

A view of ASU's Downtown Campus, a rapidly growing satellite of ASU Tempe. Even though tuition at ASU has gone up, the increases are comparable across the geographic region, and the University has balanced the effect by continuing to allow ASU to grow. (Photo by Dominic Valente.)

Study: 'ASU is model for higher education reform'

A recent study has named ASU as one of six universities nationwide that excels in offering economically unique and structurally innovative higher education opportunities.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | June 11, 2013

LOAN CHANGES: The SAFRA - Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act - is being attached to the health care bill and incoming students will be affected.

Deadline looms on loan interest rate increase

Interest rates for need-based subsidized Stafford loans are set to double on July 1.

By Julia Shumway | June 11, 2013

University proposing plans to develop hotel, conference center

The University will submit plans to ABOR on Thursday to develop a hotel and conference center on Mill and University.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | June 11, 2013

With state budget yet to pass, higher education funding iffy

The three public universities are already facing the possibility of less money after a temporary 1 percent sales tax establishing a dedicated education fund failed to become permanent.

By Julia Shumway | June 4, 2013

ASU receives grant to help achieve goal of zero waste

The University received a $4,000 grant from Waste Management and Keep America Beautiful.

By Julia Shumway | June 4, 2013

Student-created Whistl app connects customers to restaurant deals

Three ASU students launched the application, which curates specials offered at nearby restaurants, on May 30.

By Julia Shumway | June 4, 2013

Business junior Josh Sinclair and Willow take a ride in Sinclair’s car in Tempe. At only 11 months Willow is well behaved in the car, according to Sinclair. (Photo by Katie Dunphy)

Federal government: 'Dorms OK for dog days'

A recent statement issued by the federal government said therapy animals, mainly dogs, are allowed in university housing.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | June 4, 2013

Police stop man for riding bike without headlights, find marijuana

The man told officers he had bought the marijuana a few weeks before and that he planned to smoke it.

By Julia Shumway | May 31, 2013

Police find body of former ASU student in Tempe Town Lake

The body of Gerrick Begay, a 21-year-old former ASU student, was found in Tempe Town Lake early Tuesday morning.

By Julia Shumway | May 28, 2013

Valley Metro revises Tempe Streetcar routes

Valley Metro is considering new options for the streetcar system planned along Apache Boulevard.

By Sarah Anderson | May 28, 2013

Sai Tummala, ASU's newest basketball recruit, tosses a basketball up in the air during a workout at the Tempe campus training facility. Tummala plans on studying medicine while playing for the team next semester. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Basketball recruit seeks to impact program

Community college recruit Sai Tummala demonstrates a promising resume in academics and basketball.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | May 28, 2013

Police find man with bicycle, bolt cutters, marijuana

A man was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia after being stopped on suspicion of stealing a bicycle.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | May 28, 2013

Rebecca Kasper holds her cat as she poses for the camera. Kasper was murdered by her boyfriend earlier in May, and the case is still ongoing.
(Photo Courtesy of the Kasper family)

Family, friends reflect on life of slain student

Family and friends of murdered ASU student Rebecca Kasper find solace in talking about her life.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | May 28, 2013

ASU removes LGBTQA specialist job, sparks contention among students

ASU will not renew contracts for advisers for cultural diversity positions, choosing instead to institute a team-based approach.

By Julia Shumway | May 28, 2013

Wal-Mart opens location below Vista del Sol

The store, which has a smaller selection of items than the company's other stores, opened May 15.

By Julia Shumway | May 21, 2013

Kaylie Thompson (left), who should have graduated in May but died shortly before graduation, poses with friends Samantha Casey and Kelcey Teyechea. (Photo courtesy of Samantha Casey)

Friends remember sustainability senior

At 9 a.m. on May 9, Kaylie Thompson should have been in Grady Gammage Auditorium, waiting to receive the diploma she'd been working toward for four years. Instead, a friend accepted the degree on behalf of the sustainability senior, who died just a week before she was set to graduate. Samantha Casey, who graduated from the W.

By Julia Shumway | May 21, 2013

ASU Student Services is implementing a new plan in the fall to help prospective ASU students in high school succeed. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Program to prepare high school students for college

The Future Sun Devil Families program aims to prepare high schoolers and their families for college by offering weekly workshops.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | May 21, 2013

Dating websites, products view students as users

Several applications and products cater to college dating.

By Julia Shumway | May 21, 2013

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