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Young students from the West Campus's Herberger Institute visited the ISTB 4 building on its grand opening, beginning the tour by stopping at the life-size replica of the Mars Rover Curiosity. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

New science building expands campus research

ASU’s new science building is poised to advance the research of those working inside it.

By Michael Gordon | September 19, 2012

ASU pilots new program for future teachers

New program at ASU gives future teachers dual certification.

By Jacqueline Solis | September 19, 2012

26th Legislative District candidates talk immigration, education

By Tess Homan | September 18, 2012

Andrew Burkhart is seen during a hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Andrew calls the chamber, which enables him to absorb oxygen for his recovery, the “spaceship chair.” (Photo courtesy of Kellie Burkhart)

Alumni parents raise thousands for 5-year-old son with cerebral palsy

Five-year-old Andrew Burkhart demonstrates drastic changes after undergoing major treatments to diminish cerebral palsy effects.

By Charlotte Das | September 18, 2012

Presidential surrogates to debate national security

A debate featuring two foreign policy campaign advisors will be held Wednesday night.

By Moriah Costa | September 18, 2012

Underage woman drinks, publically urinates outside police station

Woman doesn’t understand why police arrested her for suspicion of underage drinking and public urination.

By Maria Thompson | September 18, 2012

PeopleSoft upgrade limits MyASU services

Students can still access Blackboard, but faculty and human resources have to put halts on payroll, enrollment and data input until next Tuesday.

By Maria Thompson | September 18, 2012

ASU alumni Ed Ableser, Andrew Sherwood and Juan Mendez speak about ASU at a meet and greet in Daley Park last Sunday. (Photo by Taylor Peterson)

Alumni candidates attribute success to years at ASU

Three ASU alumni will be listed on this November’s election ballot.

By Taylor Peterson | September 17, 2012

The University Senate approved a motion on Monday to ban tobacco on campus beginning in fall 2013. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

ASU moves toward becoming a tobacco-free campus

The University Senate approved a motion to make ASU a tobacco-free campus. The student government and members of the faculty and staff endorsed the policy, which will be taken into effect in August 2013.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | September 17, 2012

Sustainability senior Hyejung Lim, helped with the Plateau Solar Project earlier in May. The project provided Navajo Nation elders with electricity, clean water and inside plumbing. (Photo by Ana Ramirez)

ASU students help Navajo Nation's people modernize homes

ASU students are looking to help the nearly 20,000 people who live without electricity or indoor plumping on the Navajo Nation.

By Ana Ramirez | September 17, 2012

A shooting at Block 1949 located on the intersection of McClintock and University drives early Saturday morning left three people injured. One of the victims remains in critical condition. (Photo by Julie Vitkovskaya)

Police seek suspect in Tempe shooting

After a shooting early Saturday morning at Block 1949, police are still looking for a suspect while one victim remains in critical condition.

By Maria Thompson and Julie Vitkovskaya | September 17, 2012

Man arrested on suspicion of dangerous drug possession while driving with suspended license

Police found a plastic bag of methamphetamine during a routine search of a man’s car.

By Maria Thompson | September 17, 2012

Cancer activist claims racial profiling prevented him from boarding flight

Sustainability graduate student Arijit Guha was not allowed to travel from Buffalo, N.Y., to Phoenix last month after passengers complained they were uncomfortable with his satirical T-shirt of a modified TSA logo.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | September 17, 2012

ASU aviation program revival lets students take flight

The ASU aviation program has revived itself, largely because of the cutting-edge Simulation Building.

By Michael Gordon | September 16, 2012

Democrats opened a new campaign headquarters for Legislative District 26 on Saturday. The office is located at Dorsey Lane and University Drive. (Photo by Marissa Krings)

Legislative District 26 Democrats open Tempe headquarters

Volunteers and supporters gathered Saturday to open new campaign headquarters in Tempe.

By Tess Homan | September 16, 2012

Photography major, Briana Noonan, began set up of her "Split" exhibit Friday at the Step Gallery, which will open on Monday. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

ASU photography student captures evolving family relationships

Briana Noonan photographed her family for her upcoming exhibition and, along the way, learned more about them and their relationships.

By Jennifer Borbon | September 16, 2012

An Upstart representative presents the new company on Thursday at Changemaker Central, located on the Tempe campus. The website is an innovative approach to investments for ASU students.

Upstart recruits investors for student entrepreneurs

An investment company called Upstart helps students raise money in exchange for a small percentage of their income.

By Moriah Costa | September 16, 2012

Man pulled over at McDonald’s drive-thru, arrested on suspicion of DUI

The man said he didn’t see the officer’s emergency lights when he continued driving and pulled into a McDonald’s drive-thru.

By Maria Thompson | September 16, 2012

Members of Polytechnic campus club Women in Science and Engineering pose together. WISE, which serves as a fellowship for female engineering and science majors, celebrates its fourth anniversary Monday. (Photo Courtesy of Kayla Burkholder)

Four years later, WISE looks to recruit male supporters

WISE is celebrating its founder’s day on Monday in honor of the four years they have been a club on the Polytechnic campus.

By Hannah Lawrence | September 16, 2012

Middle East protest draws mixed reactions

Students and faculty share viewpoints over violence due to anti-Islamic film.

By Riis Valcho | September 13, 2012

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