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ASU has spent $250,000 to repair building damages caused by skateboarders on the Tempe campus. The University has begun implementing a stronger police presence to prevent further harm to the structures. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Police boost presence after skateboarders damage Tempe campus

Skateboard damage on the Tempe campus has cost the University about $250,000 so far.

By Maria Thompson | October 29, 2012

Man arrested on suspicion of re-entering ASU Tempe libraries

Police arrested the man 10 days prior on suspicion of public intoxication, but he did not remember the incident.

By Maria Thompson | October 29, 2012

The Child Study Laboratory, which includes a playground and classrooms, at ASU prepares children for success by using previous research to work with children on social skills and self-regulation. An ASU law professor supports the idea of testing children for genes that may predispose them to criminal activity, but some at ASU's psychology department disagree. (Photo by Danielle Gregory)

Genetic studies may predict criminal tendencies

An ASU law professor said genetic studies on children could predict possible future criminal behaviors.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | October 28, 2012

Missing persons posters taped to bulletins on Tempe campus Thursday afternoon advertise for the new indie movie, 'The Lakeside Killer.' (Photo by Cameron Tattle)

Filmmaker’s unique ads attract online traffic

A former ASU student posted fake missing persons signs on campus to promote a new movie.

By Hannah Lawrence | October 28, 2012

Unconscious woman taken to Glendale hospital, cited on suspicion of underage drinking

Phoenix man and woman each took seven shots of vodka before the woman began vomiting and went unconscious.

By Maria Thompson | October 28, 2012

Man arrested after breaking into a trailer

A man was arrested after he broke into another man’s trailer twice in one night.

By Ana Ramirez | October 25, 2012

The old Professional Building at Central Avenue and Monroe Street in downtown Phoenix stands tall and vacant late Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Danielle Gregory)

Historic building owners look to develop student apartments

Owners of the former Hotel Monroe project in downtown Phoenix are reaching out to ASU, as well as other buyers, to sell the historic landmark.

By Riis Valcho | October 25, 2012

Kyrsten Sinema introduces herself during an open forum in the Memorial Union at the Tempe campus Thursday night. Sinema is running for Congress in Arizona's 9th Congressional District. (Photo by Danielle Gregory)

Students campaign for Sinema

Students organized a campaign group on Facebook for Kyrsten Sinema, Democratic candidate for Arizona’s 9th Congressional District.

By Tess Homan | October 25, 2012

Global studies and business administration sophomore Kaitlyn Fitzgerald is part of the 2012 Spirits of Service Scholars program. Spirit of Service is a program that supports future leaders who want to dedicate their lives to public service. (Photo by Danielle Gregory)

Sophomore dedicates efforts, time to public service

Kaitlyn Fitzgerald, who was named a 2012 Spirit of Service Scholar, has volunteered since she was 16 years old and plans to dedicate her life to public service.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | October 25, 2012

Valley Metro is proposing its first fare increase since 2009, which may affect student U-Pass prices for the 2013-2014 school year. (Photo by Manikandan Vijayakumar)

Valley Metro considers bus, light rail fare increase

Valley Metro is considering a fare increase beginning in March 2013, which may affect U-Pass prices.

By Amy Edelen | October 25, 2012

Downtown Phoenix Ambassador Gabriela Arroyo participates in last year's Downtown Phoenix Zombie Walk on Oct. 29, 2011. The annual walk is organized by the Downtown Phoenix Partnership and will take place at Heritage Square and Science Park Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Anna Consie)

Zombies to prowl in downtown Phoenix

Zombies will take over downtown Phoenix during the state’s largest zombie walk Saturday.

By Paulina Pineda | October 25, 2012

Former mayor and county attorney to debate open elections

Former Phoenix Mayor Paul Johnson and Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery will debate the legitimacy of Proposition 121 at the Tempe campus Thursday.

By Adrian Borunda | October 24, 2012

Student gov't to ask Regents to remove ASA from campus

The Tempe Undergraduate Student Government Senate voted Tuesday to ask the Arizona Board of Regents to consider removing the Arizona Student’s Association from ASU.

By Tess Homan | October 24, 2012

David Lawton, a sculpture student, presents his work "Hidden Valley" at the Kaleidoscopic art show on the Tempe campus Wednesday afternoon. The show exhibits five Bachelor of Fine Arts candidates and will remain open to the public until Nov. 2. (Photo by Cameron Tattle)

ASU art students display art based on personal experiences

An exhibit featuring five art students’ sculptures and screen print images is open to the University community until Nov. 2.

By Adrian Martinez | October 24, 2012

In the School of Earth and Space Exploration, students find replicas of the Mars Rover and spaceships that have helped scientists learn more about the nature of space and understand its complexity. (Photo by Hector Salas Almeida)

Lectures to discuss human space exploration

Lectures on Thursday and Friday will discuss the next steps for humans in space with the help of guest speakers and ASU faculty.

By Jacqueline Solis | October 24, 2012

ASU Aashiyana Bollywood dance club has pushed through many obstacles to find a space on campus to rehearse for their national competition on Nov. 9 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Hector Salas Almeida)

Bollywood fusion team dances its way to nationals

ASU’s recently established Bollywood fusion dance team, ASU Aashiyana, earned a spot in November’s national competition.

By Hannah Lawrence | October 24, 2012

Fast-food robber receives four-year prison term

Vincent Nitura, one of the three men involved in last fall’s string of fast food robberies, was sentenced to four years in prison Wednesday morning.

By Julia Shumway | October 24, 2012

ASU students visit the Financial Aid Office at the Tempe campus Monday evening. According to a recent report by Project on Student Debt at The Institute for College Access & Success, students that graduate from an Arizona college have the fifth lowest amount of debt in the country. (Photo by Danielle Gregory)

Arizona students graduate with low debt in 2011

Arizona college graduates had the fifth lowest debt among all U.S. states in 2011.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | October 24, 2012

Man arrested after trying to evade police

A man was arrested on suspicion of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

By Ana Ramirez | October 24, 2012

Knife cleanly cuts water droplets

A superhydrophobic knife created by a graduate student and two professors can cut straight through a droplet of water.

By Charlotte Das | October 23, 2012

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