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Assessing Aramark: Business as usual

As ASU moves forward in its sustainability efforts, questions are being raised about its long-term partnership with international food service conglomerate Aramark, a company that has been suspected of “greenwashing.” (Part one of three in the series, Assessing Aramark).

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | April 3, 2013

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Assessing Aramark

In 2011, ASU extended its food service contract for the Memorial Union and the dining halls to Aramark until at least 2024. As students, professors and administrators attempt to define and develop a sustainable food system with Aramark, there seems to be no clear consensus.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | April 3, 2013

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Man swims at Mona Plummer Center after hours

After the man and his friend played in the pool, police found the two in wet clothing outside of the complex.

By Shawn Raymundo | April 2, 2013

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Graduate student uses sounds to help displaced youth tell stories

A Master of Fine Arts graduate student uses sonic storytelling to help young refugees narrate their journey.

By Paulina Pineda | April 2, 2013

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Student promotes literacy and education by writing about Native American art

ASU student Annica Benning has donated 300,000 copies of her book to fourth graders, school libraries and public libraries across Arizona to encourage children to read.

By Shelby Slade | April 2, 2013

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ASU Religion: A foundation for school, life

Samer Nasredden has built his life on his strong faith in Islam.

| April 2, 2013

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Man speeds on suspended driver's license

Police found a handgun in the man's vehicle after he was stopped for speeding 20 mph more than the posted speed limit.

By Sarah Anderson | April 1, 2013

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Student regents back student government presidential ticket

The Arizona Board of Regents' student regents have chosen to endorse Jordan Davis and his running mates in the Tempe Undergraduate Student Government presidential elections, a rare move for the regents.

By Amy Medeiros | April 1, 2013

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ASU Religion: Understanding Science and Morality

Secular Free-Thinker Shane Garst has turned to science for answers to his questions after growing up Catholic.

| April 1, 2013

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SP Weekly: Changing Greek Life's Image

SP Weekly sits down with TJ Guerrero, president of the newly formed ASU chapter of the PIKE fraternity, to discuss the fraternity's plans to refine the perception of frat life.

By Courtland Jeffrey | March 31, 2013

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Video: Cameron Diaz talks science and religion

Actress Cameron Diaz speaks at a pre-screening of THe Unbelievers at Arizona State University's Gammage Theater on Friday, March 29, about the power of science.

By Dominick DiFurio | March 31, 2013

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Video: Students clean up graffiti around phoenix

Arizona State University students affiliated with the university's Black Artists and Designers club as well as the National Council of Negro Women joined forces to clean up graffiti around downtown Phoenix. Individuals from the organizations served as leaders for the clean up group.

By Dominick DiFurio | March 31, 2013

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Man pushes girlfriend during public argument

Witnesses saw the man push his girlfriend several times while they argued over custody of their child.

By Shawn Raymundo | March 31, 2013

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Artistic pursuits give inmates new perspective

The Journey Home program teaches female inmates how to rebuild their lives through the arts.

By Jacqueline Solis | March 31, 2013

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ASU Religion: Self-esteem and happiness

Brittney Phelps finds reinforcement and happiness in her community of Latter-day Saints.

| March 31, 2013

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West campus hosts Market on the Move

The ASU West campus brought thousands of pounds of produce to help the community.

By Jacqueline Solis | March 31, 2013

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ASU Religion: Taking a new course

Catholic student Craig Koenig has allowed his religion to turn his life around after being invited to a Bible study his freshman year of college.

| March 30, 2013

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Regents committee discusses need for funding, raising tuition

The Arizona Board of Regents met Friday to discuss the state universities' need for funding and raising tuition rates.

By Amy Medeiros | March 30, 2013

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ASU Religion: Mixing reverence with joy

Chloe Presti has found a home in ASU Chabad's joyful congregation.

| March 29, 2013

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Man refuses to leave bar

After a man was refused alcohol at a bar, he became angry and was escorted off the premises.

By Shelby Slade | March 28, 2013

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