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Students eat lunch Aug. 23 at the Polytechnic campus. Both Polytechnic and West campuses opened their new residence and dining halls this semester. (Photo by Vince Dwyer)

West, Polytechnic facilities ease transition for new Sun Devils

New residence halls, dining facilities and recreation centers at West and Polytechnic campuses are designed to promote community among incoming freshmen, officials said.

By Jennifer Borbon | August 29, 2012

Time to Apply, created by management sophomores David Kleinebreil and Zack Nicols, is a new website that encourages and aids the average student and valley locals to find employment by providing online applications and handy interviewing tips. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Student entrepreneurs bring employment to students’ fingertips

Two management sophomores after being friends since fifth grade worked together to start their own business.

By Paulina Pineda | August 29, 2012

Kamra Hakim stands in Changemaker Central Wednesday on the Tempe campus. Chegg for Good and ONE sent eight American college students, including Hakim, on this once-in-a-lifetime trip to South Africa and Zambia in July. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Chegg scholarship allows sophomore to help African HIV clinics, orphanages

One ASU student traveled to South Africa and Zambia in July to learn about philanthropic work as part of the “Are you the ONE?” Africa internship.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | August 29, 2012

The Chocoholics Circle, a club at ASU, is strictly for chocolate lovers which focuses on the history of chocolate and anything else chocolate related. (Photo by Shelby Bernstein)

Campus club makes chocolate a priority

The Chocoholics Circle is a club based on chocolate tasting and chocolate discussions.

By Jacqueline Solis | August 29, 2012

‘Old man’ steals cell phone from Memorial Union

ASU Police are investigating the theft of a student’s phone by an old man.

By Raquel Velasco | August 29, 2012

Sinema, Parker emerge victorious in the 9th District races

Kyrsten Sinema emerged victorious in the 9th Congressional District Democratic primary, while Vernon B. Parker took the Republican candidacy.

By Tess Homan and Moriah Costa | August 28, 2012

‘Obnoxious’ student tries to run from police, cited for underage drinking

ASU Police arrested a male student early Saturday at Vista Del Sol apartments for underage drinking and giving officers three false names.

By Maria Thompson | August 28, 2012

ASU receives funding to pioneer energy Ph.D. program

A $3 million grant will allow ASU to create the Solar Utilization Program, which will establish an energy Ph.D.

By Charlotte Das | August 28, 2012

LIVE: Arizona Primaries

Follow live updates from reporters Tess Homan and Moriah Costa for results from the Arizona primaries.

By Editorial Board | August 28, 2012

Retraction: ASU, Tempe to kick off football season with first-ever joint tailgate

ASU and Tempe will partner for the first time for a No Sweat tailgate party Thursday.

By Editorial Board | August 28, 2012

Madcap Theaters, located in Centerpoint on Mill Avenue, stands visibly closed on Tuesday. After closing for the summer due to broken air conditioning, the theater owners are fundraising to in order perform maintenance and reopen. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Retraction: Tempe's Madcap Theaters temporarily closes, fundraises to stay open

Tempe’s Madcap Theaters closed temporarily over the summer because of broken air conditioners.

By Editorial Board | August 28, 2012

"The Nash, Jazz in AZ Center" has recently opened on the corner of 1st St. and Roosevelt Avenue in downtown Phoenix acting as a local jazz venue for musicians and bands. (Photo by Kurtis Semph)

ASU musicians jazz up downtown music venue, The Nash

ASU music students can showcase a passion for jazz at the Nash, a new and brightly painted purple venue at the heart of Phoenix’s Roosevelt Arts District.

By Riis Valcho | August 27, 2012

"Drag for a Dream" helps support undocumented, LGBTQ communities

On Friday, The Queer Undocumented Immigrant Project, a national organization committed to the passage of the DREAM Act and supporting LGBTQ illegal immigrants, hosted “Drag for a Dream” at Club Zarape.

By Ana Ramirez | August 27, 2012

International students experience ASU football

Many international students get to experience their first college football this Thursday.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | August 27, 2012

Three thousand DREAMers and supporters lined up for a Deferred Action Application Clinic-Workshop at Central High School Saturday morning. DREAMers are a group of undocumented immigrants who were recently denied public benefits such as scholarships. (Photo by Ana Ramirez)

DREAMers seek controversial two-year school and work permit

Around 3,000 DREAMers filled Central High School Saturday to the find resources to help them apply for Obama’s deferred action plan through the Deferred Action Application Clinic-Workshop.

By Ana Ramirez | August 27, 2012

Research team finds hand soap antimicrobials stay in water, cause health problems

Antimicrobials from personal care products were found in bodies of water in Minnesota by a team of researchers, including scientists from ASU.

By Brooke Lawson | August 27, 2012

Phoenix residents and government officials including Mayor Greg Stanton are setting up an animal the Animal Cruelty Task Force of Southern Arizona to spread awareness and prevent animal abuse. (Photo by Laura Moraes)

Animal cruelty task force sets goals, makes aggressive timeline

Phoenix Government officials are taking steps to prevent animal abuse and neglect and create legislative actions to begin awareness campaign.

By Maria Thompson | August 27, 2012

SEED SPOT, an up-and-coming innovation resource has plans to transform the run-down building on the corner of 23rd and Washington streets in downtown Phoenix into a facility to link, aid and encourage local entrepreneurs. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

SEED SPOT facilitates business growth along light rail corridor

SEED SPOT, a business incubator that will open in Phoenix this fall along the Washington Street light-rail corridor, is creating a community of entrepreneurs who are working to make their business ideas a reality.

By Jennifer Gunther | August 27, 2012

Books stolen from dorm rooms in Palo Verde East

More than $500 worth of books were allegedly stolen from a dorm room Wednesday, ASU police reported.

By Maria Thompson | August 27, 2012

Student political groups strategize for local elections, look ahead to November

Student political groups plan to campaign in the months leading up to the election.

By Tess Homan | August 26, 2012

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