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Polytechnic students create custom pool cooling device

Student workers at the Polytechnic campus pool used an old pumping device to create a cooling system.

By Moriah Costa | October 2, 2012

Police investigating 47 threatening text messages woman received from ex-boyfriend

An 18-year-old woman fears her ex-boyfriend will harm her after receiving 47 threatening text messages and five voicemails.

By Maria Thompson | October 2, 2012

Congressional candidate Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Phoenix, announced a bill that would provide a full tuition waiver to honorably discharged members of the armed services at any of the three state universities while serving as a member of the state Senate in February 2011. The undergraduate student governments recently launched a website tracking Sinema and other candidates' views on education issues. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Student leaders centralize candidate platforms online

The ASU student government launched ASU Votes 2012, a website with information about all Arizona candidates and their positions on higher education.

By Tess Homan | October 2, 2012

Former ASU president Lattie F. Coor was the keynote speaker at the debate Monday evening between District 24 candidates Auggie Bartning and Katie Hobbs outside of Fair Trade Cafe in downtown Phoenix. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Phoenix Senate candidates differ on education, health care

The 24th Legislative District candidates Auggie Bartning and Katie Hobbs discussed education and health care issues during a debate near the Downtown campus Monday night.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | October 1, 2012

As enrollment numbers at ASU increases, so does diversity among students and talk of expanded campus transportation. (Photo by Kurtis Semph)

ASU enrollment continues to rise

Enrollment increased record numbers by more than 1,100 from fall 2011, to a high of 73,373.

By Maria Thompson | October 1, 2012

The Hayden Flour Mill will opening as a venue starting October 5. This will include free food and live music from bands such as Jared & the Mill. (Photo by Ana Ramirez)

Hayden Flour Mill to reopen as venue

Tempe will open a new venue at one of the city’s historical landmarks Friday.

By Ana Ramirez | October 1, 2012

Video: Mixed reactions as ASU enrollment tops 73,000

By Yihyun Jeong | October 1, 2012

Students lack motivation, information for voting

ASU students have been pushed all semester to register to vote in the upcoming election, but now there is question as to if they will follow through.

By Hannah Lawrence | October 1, 2012

Man, girlfriend transport 14 grams of heroin

The man’s girlfriend told police he had purchased stolen items from Knight’s Inn.

By Maria Thompson | October 1, 2012

Students and faculty were evacuated from Interdisciplinary B building located on Tempe campus early Monday evening. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Tempe Fire responds to elevator smoke

Fire crews responded to elevator smoke inside the Interdisciplinary B building Monday night.

By Julie Vitkovskaya | October 1, 2012

Art entrepreneurs create choreography app

ASU alumni received funding from the Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative to develop a dance choreography mobile application.

By Moriah Costa | September 30, 2012

Photo courtesy of Paul Penzone for Maricopa County Sheriff 2012.

Candidate seeks student votes to oust Arpaio

Maricopa County Sheriff candidate Paul Penzone visited the ASU Young Democrats Friday to talk about his campaign.

By Tess Homan | September 30, 2012

Lindsay Fleming, Jared Schoepf, Taylor Barker and Jacob Arredondo stand with their SafeSIPP unit outside of Skysong on Sept. 28. SafeSIPP is a water filtering system that allows users in underdeveloped countries transport water easier while purifying it simultaneously. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Students develop product to purify and transport water

A team of students created a product that will help people in developing countries obtain larger amounts of clean water.

By Jennifer Borbon | September 30, 2012

Arcade games light up the room late Friday night at the Gypsy Bar. The bar is having a grand opening party on Oct. 6 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Photo by Vince Dwyer)

Gypsy Bar provides vaudeville, games

The Gypsy Bar, opening Saturday, brings vaudeville to a vacant CityScape space.

By Michael Gordon | September 30, 2012

Police looking for two males suspected of assault near Vista Del Sol apartments

A man was running through Cady Fountain when two men approached him and punched the man in the mouth.

By Maria Thompson | September 30, 2012

ASU football players utilizing iPads as preparation tool

ASU football coach Todd Graham is implementing a new coaching tool — iPads.

By Michael Gordon | September 28, 2012

Regents approve $35 million for Hayden Library project

The Arizona Board of Regents approved its annual budget at the first meeting of the academic year.

By Sade Hurst | September 27, 2012

Just blocks from the Downtown campus is Angels Trumpet Ale House, a new restaurant opened by two ASU alumni hoping to use their tourism knowledge to sustain this new business venture. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Alumni couple opens downtown bar

Angels Trumpet Ale House, owned by ASU alumni Sharry and Mat Englehorn, celebrated its grand opening Sept. 15.

By Amy Edelen | September 27, 2012

Man arrested on suspicion of extreme driving under the influence

A Tempe man was stopped by police after he hit a stopped vehicle.

By Ana Ramirez and Maria Thompson | September 27, 2012

Pedestrians wait to cross the street on the corner of University and Hardy drives. The City of Tempe is planning to update University Drive from Ash Avenue to Priest Drive with new streetscaping, bike lanes and two new crosswalks. (Photo by Kurtis Semph)

University Drive to receive needed facelift

Tempe officials are planning improvements to street west of Ash Avenue with help from a federal grant.

By Riis Valcho | September 27, 2012

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