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Members of ASA encourage students to vote with their Vote Naked campaign. (Photo by Kurtis Semph)

ASA continues advocacy despite challenges

The Arizona Students’ Association continues to advocate for higher education issues despite board members’ resignations.

By Tess Homan | October 21, 2012

Asbestos removal is underway in the Tempe campus's Durham Language and Literature Building following a flood in September. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Asbestos removal underway in LL building

ASU officials have decided to remove asbestos from the parts of the Durham Language and Literature building on the Tempe campus, which was damaged by water leaks on Sept. 29.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | October 21, 2012

Will Greene, an ASU alumnus, reviews his agenda for the day. Greene is the campaign manager for Democrat Paul Newman, who is seeking a second term at the Arizona Corporation Commission. (Photo by Danielle Gregory)

ASU alumnus strives to make renewable energy a national reality

Will Greene, the civically minded campaign manager for Paul Newman, is using his education from ASU to facilitate a shift in priorities for the nation.

By Taylor Costello | October 21, 2012

Woman arrested on suspicion of trespassing into home while resident was on vacation

The woman told the homeowner she entered through the back door and took his dog outside to use the bathroom.

By Maria Thompson | October 21, 2012

ASU Origins Project kicks off Great Debate Series

The ASU Origins Project’s Great Debate Series will kick off for the year with Saturday’s event, Origins of Deception.

By Hannah Lawrence | October 18, 2012

Man arrested on suspicion of failure to meet sex offender requirements

A 52-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being a registered sex offender and not possessing valid state identification.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | October 18, 2012

Organic apples on sale at a local Bashas' may not be healthier than non-organic foods, according to an ASU-Stanford study. (Photo by Vince Dwyer)

Researchers debunk gluten-free, organic dieting fads

Researchers at ASU and Stanford challenged the health benefits of gluten-free and organic dieting.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | October 18, 2012

Claims dismissed against redistricting commission

A lawsuit against the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission was dismissed Tuesday after a judge ruled the claim was “too broad” and failed to comply with rules of the court.

By Adrian Borunda | October 18, 2012

The Energy Detective is part of a Phoenix grant working to understand how people use energy. TED measures the amount of energy dorm residents use and displays it to them in dollar amounts. (Photo by Tyler Griffin)

Dorm device tracks students’ energy usage

Select dorm rooms in Taylor Place include a device that tracks electrical usage within the room and calculates the room’s energy costs.

By Kimberly Linn | October 18, 2012

Grand Avenue arts and small business district will be holding a street festival Saturday. The festival is a part of "Discover Phoenix," a series of events held by the Downtown campus to help students get acquainted with the area and local businesses. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

Grand Avenue Festival, Downtown campus partner for community events

The fourth annual Grand Avenue Festival has been added to the Discover Phoenix series sponsored by the Downtown campus.

By Amy Edelen | October 18, 2012

Adam Dumper, manager of Wet Paint Art Supply, stands behind the counter he has operated for 11 years. The local art supply store will close Nov. 22. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Wet Paint falls to corporate competition

After being unable to compete with large corporate art stores, Wet Paint Artist Supply is closing next month.

By Hannah Lawrence | October 18, 2012

Liberal Ana Kasparian puts her hands to her face in frustration while Liberatarian Austin Peterson speaks about outsourcing jobs to China and corporate tax rates. Kasparian, Peterson and conservative stand-in J.P. Freire debated in the Memorial Union Wednesday evening. (Photo by Danielle Gregory)

Political surrogate debate stresses ideals, not application

Representatives of liberal, conservative and libertarian ideologies debated national economic issues Wednesday night on the Tempe campus.

By Jacqueline Solis | October 17, 2012

Blondies Sports Bar and Grill closed its doors on Oct. 11 after a group text message was sent out, informing employees about the situation. (Photo by Ana Ramirez)

Blondies closes abruptly following dispute with landlord

Blondies Sports Bar and Grill closed on Oct. 11 with little advance notice for employees or customers.

By Ana Ramirez | October 17, 2012

ASU explores more sustainable ethanol sources

A group of ASU scientists is investigating neglected farmland to use for planting new biomass crops.

By Michael Gordon | October 17, 2012

Bike stolen from Best Hall

A bike worth about $125 was taken from Best Hall on the Tempe campus between Sunday and Tuesday.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | October 17, 2012

Second presidential debate focuses on economic policy, job creation

President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney answered questions on job creation and economic policy Tuesday night, during the second presidential debate.

By Tess Homan | October 16, 2012

ASU Baja Team prepares for upcoming national competition

Produced by Erin O'Connor

By Erin Patrick O'Connor | October 16, 2012

Police Aid Richard Bailey with the ASU Police Department rides around on his eco-friendly Segway to patrol the Tempe campus. (Photo by Robin Kiyutelluk)

Police use alternative transportation on campus

Officers said alternative transportation resources are more effective but may tempt students to outrun police.

By Maria Thompson | October 16, 2012

Students for Justice in Palestine built a mock barrier similar to the
one placed by a pro-Israel group for the Apartheid Week in March 2011. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Student-led Palestinian, Israeli groups foster debate

Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine groups discuss the impact their views have on the ASU community, in wake of Students for Justice in Palestine’s “Apartheid Wall.”

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | October 16, 2012

Club asserts anime’s relevance

The Japanese Media Society looks to fill void of anime on campus.

By Sarah Anderson | October 16, 2012

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