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CORE Standards to better prepare Arizona students for college

At the start of the 2013-14 school year, Arizona K-12 public schools will make the transition to the Common CORE Standards, a curriculum system with a major goal of increasing student preparation for college.

By Shelby Slade | January 23, 2013

The Grove, expected to begin construction on the empty lot before 2014, has sparked controversy with the City of Tempe and surrounding neighborhoods as high-rise housing developments continue to increase near campus. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Student housing raises neighborhood concerns

University Housing's upcoming development, The Grove, has reopened discussions within the Tempe City Council regarding building height and density issues.

By Whitney Ogden | January 23, 2013

Tempe student government chooses new Vice President of Policy

The Tempe Undergraduate Student Government Senate confirmed a new vice president of policy at Tuesday night's meeting.

By Julia Shumway | January 22, 2013

Shelbe Olson, music therapy major and sophomore, practices her guitar in the music building at ASU. Olson, along with other music therapy majors, are required to learn the basics of guitar and other musical instruments for their field of study. (Photo by Laura Davis)

Music therapy students pursue unique education

ASU’s music therapy major allows students to pursue a degree that combines music with psychology.

By Laura Davis | January 22, 2013

Alumni apply business school experience to pizzeria operation

Two graduates of the W. P. Carey School of Business operate Grimaldi's Pizzeria.

By Amy Edelen | January 22, 2013

Green Revolution: Atlas of Rio Salado

ASU Professor of Art, Dan Collins (MFA, PhD), debuted his interactive website, Atlas of the Rio Salado, at the opening night of the Green Revolution art show at the Tempe Center for the Arts on January 18th.

By Kaard Bombe | January 21, 2013

ASU police reintroduce bicycle registration

Get in Gear, the ASU Police bicycle registration program, is hosting a contest through March 8 in an effort to deter bicycle theft while earning prizes.

| January 21, 2013

Man found woman unconscious on ground, arrested on suspicion of underage drinking

A man was arrested Jan. 12 at the 700 block of East Apache Boulevard on suspicion of consuming alcohol under the legal age, according to a police report.

By Shawn Raymundo | January 21, 2013

State Press Weekly

State Press Weekly talks with assistant sports editor Josh Nacion about Steve Patterson's first 10 months as ASU athletic director and much more.

By Erin Patrick O'Connor | January 20, 2013

Valley Metro to add light rail extension to northwest Phoenix

A two-phase light rail expansion that would extend service a little more than three miles from 19th Avenue and Montebello Road up to Dunlap Road in northwest Phoenix is now underway.

By Amy Edelen | January 17, 2013

Woman breaks into neighbor's house, then attacks police officer

The woman believed her neighbor stole from her and had entered his house earlier in the day.

By Julia Shumway | January 17, 2013

Students in the computer gaming, learning and literacy class play video games to learn strategy for real life situations. Some students play the game while others observe. Creative writing and communications senior Tyler Fleck directed his team on what to do while playing Spaceship Artimes. Computer science sophomore Alex Rempel on the right, computer science junior Andrew Melnik on the left and digital cultures sophomore Katrina Peters in the back. (Photo by Ana Ramirez)

Researchers: video games can strengthen adult-child relationships

Research from two ASU professors proves that playing video games together leads to better communication skills between adults and children.

By Paulina Pineda | January 17, 2013

Damaged soil due to military testing has been reported in widespread areas of Arizona. This site, similar to sites that ASU students have been sampling, shows decreased amounts of clay. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Multimillion dollar grant funds soil regeneration on military land

Researchers will try to develop soil crusts to regenerate soil on military bases.

By Jacqueline Solis | January 17, 2013

Barrett, the Honors College, celebrates its 25th anniversary as a college this year. (Photo by Ashley Kesweder)

Barrett, the Honors College celebrates 25 years

A look into Barrett's past and what awaits in the future.

By Sarah Anderson | January 16, 2013

Computational math junior Julia Anglin recently won a study grant that will allow her to travel around the world doing research. Anglin said she’s nervous but excited at the same time for the experience. (Photo by Ana Ramirez)

Student wins study grant, plans to travel world researching

Julia Anglin was awarded the Circumnavigator Study Grant and plans to research techniques to help teachers teach math.

By Shelby Slade | January 16, 2013

Rising textbook prices highest in 30 years

Over the past 30 years, textbook prices have risen 812 percent.

By Amy Medeiros | January 16, 2013

David Pijawka (left), professor and associate director for the School of Geographical Sciences, and Aaron Kimberlin (right), assistant director for the School of Geographical Sciences, are working with 10 masters students on the development of the new town square in the heart of downtown Mesa. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

ASU students design Mesa urban plaza

The University is collaborating with the city of Mesa to design a town square in the heart of its downtown area.

By Whitney Ogden | January 16, 2013

Woman arrested on suspicion of underage drinking without shoes and jacket

A 20-year-old woman was arrested Sunday morning at the Villas at Vista Del Sol on the 500 block of East Apache Boulevard on suspicion of underage drinking, according to a police report.

By Shawn Raymundo | January 16, 2013

Regents executive committee sends ASA joint proposal to full board

The ABOR Executive Committee sent a joint recommendation Tuesday for two different proposals regarding the future of the ASA student fee.

By Amy Medeiros | January 15, 2013

Frenchy prepares his famous Caribbean dog with tomato salsa and shredded carrot sauce. His slogan is "make any dog a Caribbean dog," and his signature hot sauces have a heavy creole influence. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Downtown hot dog stand sells Caribbean franks, builds community

Originally from the Caribbean islet of St. Martin, John “Frenchy” Dinane, 31, operates his aptly-named hot dog stand every day during the lunch rush in the shadow of The Arizona Republic’s high-rise parking garage.

By Randsom Rockliffe | January 15, 2013

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