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SAE officially banned after multiple incidents

Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity chapter privileges have been officially revoked, according to ASU officials.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | June 18, 2013

Ashley Busch is an ASU Graduate student studying Archeology, but her student costs have become increasingly too hard to handle. With a baby on the way, her and her husband have had to turn to the government for help. (photo by Dominic Valente)

Ph.D. student faces difficult choices

Ph.D. student Ashley Busch has been working toward her degree for seven years, but the mother-to-be must now weigh starting a family and pursuing her education.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | June 18, 2013

Football players face consequences of off-field decisions

Andres Garcia and Junior Onyeali have both had recent issues involving their girlfriends and the Tempe police.

By Josh Nacion and Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | June 18, 2013

Hans Keller is pictured in front of the "Today I Will Make" mural on ASU's Polytechnic campus. Keller lives with autism and says that ASD@ASU is a great resource for students who are living with autism. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

ASU club leader lives with autism

Diagnosed with autism at age 14, ASD@ASU Founder Hans Keller said it provided something to focus on overcoming rather than remain angry.

By Sarah Anderson | June 18, 2013

Students are not currently able to see how their respective professors did on their ASU evaluations, and some students have begun to complain because of it (Photo by Molly Smith).

Professor evaluations complete but unavailable to students

Professor evaluations from the spring 2013 semester are available for faculty and deans to review, but students have no access to these or any other University records regarding professor performance.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | June 18, 2013

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

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