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ASU alumni lobby for immigration reform

Three ASU alumni went to Washington, D.C., to participate in the National Strategy Session of the National Immigration Forum.

By Tess Homan | December 6, 2012

The third Four Peaks location opened in west Tempe and will serve all of the brewery's signature beers, but will pair them with food truck fare rather than the bar snacks listed on its full menu. (Photo by Vince Dwyer)

Food trucks feed new Four Peaks Brewery patrons

Four Peaks Brewery’s third location in west Tempe will offer the same beers as the bar’s Eighth Street location, but has opted to partner with local food trucks instead of serving food in-house.

By Amy Edelen | December 6, 2012

The MidFirst Bank Pitchfork Card, introduced this year as an alternative to the Sun Card, has had little success with upperclassmen. However, approximately 25 percent of freshmen opted for the card. (Photo by Jenn Allen

Most students opt out of new Pitchfork Card

About a quarter of the freshmen class chose the MidFirst Bank Pitchfork Card, while older students have not embraced the idea.

By Tess Homan | December 6, 2012

Family and friends of exploratory freshman Jack Culolias put up posters like this one at the Memorial Union's P.O.D. Market since he was reported missing Sunday. On Thursday afternoon, Tempe Police stopped searching for Culolias in Tempe Town Lake. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Tempe Police resume searching lake for missing student

Tempe Police ended the search for exploratory freshman Jack Culolias on Thursday afternoon after finding no evidence of the missing student in Tempe Town Lake.

By Maria Thompson | December 6, 2012

Phoenix Children's Hospital, ASU researchers investigate rare cancer strain

ASU researchers have teamed up with a Phoenix Children’s Hospital oncologist in an attempt to combat desmoplastic small round tumors, a rare cancer found primarily in young males.

By Michael Gordon | December 6, 2012

Women arrested on suspicion of shoplifting, possession of dangerous drugs

Two Tempe women were arrested Friday on suspicion of shoplifting and possession of dangerous drugs after an officer found merchandise from Sally Beauty Supply concealed in their purses.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | December 6, 2012

Student flash mob ‘pays it forward’ with smiles

Students in professor Sandra Rath’s public speaking class participate in a themed speech flash mob each semester.

By Julia Shumway | December 5, 2012

Students in the Digital Culture program share their projects every semester with faculty and other students at the Digital Culture showcase. Shown here is Matthew Briggs and John Carpenter’s project "Coral Works" from the Spring 2012 showcase. Photo courtesy of Erin Jeffries

Digital culture students combine art, technology for showcase

Students will showcase projects that combine technology, media and art as the semester comes to a close.

By Hannah Lawrence | December 5, 2012

Global health freshman Ha Mai takes her time evaluating every professor and T.A. she had this semester. (Photo by Hector Salas Almeida)

Online evaluation reminders spam students to encourage feedback

While professors and administrators encourage participation in online evaluations, students question their methods and value.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | December 5, 2012

Man yells outside fire station, parks outside police station to sell drugs

A 43-year-old Phoenix man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of possession of dangerous drugs after someone told police he was acting suspiciously.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | December 5, 2012

USG Tempe Senate ends semester with heated debate

The USG Tempe Senate discussed changing Columbus Day to Indigenous People Day but ultimately failed to pass the bill.

By Tess Homan | December 4, 2012

Blackboard Inc. is able to track various student data, from the number of clicks on an online course to when and where student identification cards are swiped. ASU uses this information to monitor online course and determine things such as how much food needs to be purchased for dining halls. (Photo illustration by Jenn Allen)

Blackboard tracks Sun Card swipes, online activity

Blackboard covers more than just a student website.

By Sarah Anderson | December 4, 2012

Tempe company builds beds for foster children

A Tempe-based company wants to give beds to 1,500 foster children in the area by June.

By Julia Shumway | December 4, 2012

Police continue search for missing ASU student

Freshman Jack Culolias was reported missing after leaving a fraternity function on Friday.

By Maria Thompson | December 4, 2012

Man grabbed woman’s bag, causing red marks on her neck

The woman told police her boyfriend of three years gave a death threat if she ever left him.

By Maria Thompson | December 4, 2012

'Snowpocalypse' makes landfall just before finals

“Snowpocalypse” helped students relax Tuesday night just before finals week with snowball fights, hot chocolate and prizes at Palo Verde Beach as provided by the Residence Hall Association.

By Kathryn Usie | December 4, 2012

Editor of Slate Magazine David Plotz takes questions from students prier to his speech at Cronkite's Must See Monday event. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Slate editor: Speed in news hurts but helps

David Plotz encouraged journalists to seek in-depth stories instead of quick news at a speech Monday at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

By Maria Thompson | December 3, 2012

Man urinated on himself in Memorial Union

Police found the intoxicated man with several cans of beer and a urine stain.

By Maria Thompson | December 3, 2012

Members of the ASU community can send anonymous compliments to their peers that are then posted to the Facebook page ASU Compliments. Since it launched on Nov. 27, the page has garnered more than 1,000 likes. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Student shout-out page furthers social experiment

Psychology sophomore Molly McElenney founded ASU Compliments, a Facebook page that allows students to anonymously compliment a fellow ASU student, faculty or staff member.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | December 3, 2012

Nutrition majors Shannon Trun and Bettina Mielle prepare a sweet and sour pork stew for their class on the Downtown campus. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

Campus restaurant offers students hands-on training

Nutrition students create and sell healthy meals at a restaurant on the Downtown campus.

By Jacqueline Solis | December 3, 2012

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