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PeopleSoft upgrade limits MyASU services

Students can still access Blackboard, but faculty and human resources have to put halts on payroll, enrollment and data input until next Tuesday.

By Maria Thompson | September 18, 2012

ASU alumni Ed Ableser, Andrew Sherwood and Juan Mendez speak about ASU at a meet and greet in Daley Park last Sunday. (Photo by Taylor Peterson)

Alumni candidates attribute success to years at ASU

Three ASU alumni will be listed on this November’s election ballot.

By Taylor Peterson | September 17, 2012

The University Senate approved a motion on Monday to ban tobacco on campus beginning in fall 2013. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

ASU moves toward becoming a tobacco-free campus

The University Senate approved a motion to make ASU a tobacco-free campus. The student government and members of the faculty and staff endorsed the policy, which will be taken into effect in August 2013.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | September 17, 2012

Sustainability senior Hyejung Lim, helped with the Plateau Solar Project earlier in May. The project provided Navajo Nation elders with electricity, clean water and inside plumbing. (Photo by Ana Ramirez)

ASU students help Navajo Nation's people modernize homes

ASU students are looking to help the nearly 20,000 people who live without electricity or indoor plumping on the Navajo Nation.

By Ana Ramirez | September 17, 2012

A shooting at Block 1949 located on the intersection of McClintock and University drives early Saturday morning left three people injured. One of the victims remains in critical condition. (Photo by Julie Vitkovskaya)

Police seek suspect in Tempe shooting

After a shooting early Saturday morning at Block 1949, police are still looking for a suspect while one victim remains in critical condition.

By Maria Thompson and Julie Vitkovskaya | September 17, 2012

Man arrested on suspicion of dangerous drug possession while driving with suspended license

Police found a plastic bag of methamphetamine during a routine search of a man’s car.

By Maria Thompson | September 17, 2012

Cancer activist claims racial profiling prevented him from boarding flight

Sustainability graduate student Arijit Guha was not allowed to travel from Buffalo, N.Y., to Phoenix last month after passengers complained they were uncomfortable with his satirical T-shirt of a modified TSA logo.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | September 17, 2012

ASU aviation program revival lets students take flight

The ASU aviation program has revived itself, largely because of the cutting-edge Simulation Building.

By Michael Gordon | September 16, 2012

Democrats opened a new campaign headquarters for Legislative District 26 on Saturday. The office is located at Dorsey Lane and University Drive. (Photo by Marissa Krings)

Legislative District 26 Democrats open Tempe headquarters

Volunteers and supporters gathered Saturday to open new campaign headquarters in Tempe.

By Tess Homan | September 16, 2012

Photography major, Briana Noonan, began set up of her "Split" exhibit Friday at the Step Gallery, which will open on Monday. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

ASU photography student captures evolving family relationships

Briana Noonan photographed her family for her upcoming exhibition and, along the way, learned more about them and their relationships.

By Jennifer Borbon | September 16, 2012

An Upstart representative presents the new company on Thursday at Changemaker Central, located on the Tempe campus. The website is an innovative approach to investments for ASU students.

Upstart recruits investors for student entrepreneurs

An investment company called Upstart helps students raise money in exchange for a small percentage of their income.

By Moriah Costa | September 16, 2012

Man pulled over at McDonald’s drive-thru, arrested on suspicion of DUI

The man said he didn’t see the officer’s emergency lights when he continued driving and pulled into a McDonald’s drive-thru.

By Maria Thompson | September 16, 2012

Members of Polytechnic campus club Women in Science and Engineering pose together. WISE, which serves as a fellowship for female engineering and science majors, celebrates its fourth anniversary Monday. (Photo Courtesy of Kayla Burkholder)

Four years later, WISE looks to recruit male supporters

WISE is celebrating its founder’s day on Monday in honor of the four years they have been a club on the Polytechnic campus.

By Hannah Lawrence | September 16, 2012

Middle East protest draws mixed reactions

Students and faculty share viewpoints over violence due to anti-Islamic film.

By Riis Valcho | September 13, 2012

People gathered at tables set up by organizations, politicians and programs at the Arizona Town Hall forum at Central High School in downtown Phoenix Thursday evening. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Forum on Civic Engagement promotes student involvement

With less than two months until the general election, both panelists and community members at the Arizona Town Hall Forum on Civic Engagement focused on the issue of engaging voters, especially young ones.

By Tess Homan | September 13, 2012

The W.P. Carey School of Business is offering a four-year business and engineering degree program in partnership with Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. (Photo by Seo-Young Jun)

Business school, engineering schools now offering concurrent degree program

The W.P. Carey School of Business has formed a partnership with the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering to offer a four-year concurrent degree program.

By Amy Edelen | September 13, 2012

Device allows dogs to call owners when they have to take care of business

Student creates device that enables dogs to press a button and call owners when they need to go outside.

By Charlotte Das | September 13, 2012

Students workout late at the Tempe campus SRC in attempt to stay fit for the upcoming year. The Freshman Challenge was launched by Well Devils to help freshman make a healthy transition into the college lifestyle. (Photo by Ana Ramirez)

Well Devils challenge freshmen to pursue healthy lives

The Well Devils Council has joined efforts with the Mayo Clinic to conduct a university health research project while encouraging freshman to practice healthy habits.

By Hannah Lawrence | September 13, 2012

Two men arrested for drug possession, initiating a fight at a local bar

Two men were arrested on suspicion of drug possession and initiating a fight at Zuma Grill Tuesday night.

By Moriah Costa | September 13, 2012

ASU Alumni and Fulbright scholars Ali Anderson and Sarah Slagle pose for a picture in Gyeongju, South Korea. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Slagle)

Students study, teach abroad with Fulbright Scholarship Program

The Fulbright Program awards scholarships to students, allowing them to travel the world.

By Hannah Lawrence | September 12, 2012

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