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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

New ASU Art Museum curator plans to expand, diversify museum’s audience

Julio Cesar Morales, the ASU Art Museum’s new curator, has plans to bring in a larger audience by presenting more Latin American culture.

By Jacqueline Solis | September 12, 2012

A newspaper box is seen on the corner of 6th Street and Mill Avenue late Wednesday. Media outlets are implementing online paywall systems, which limit the amount of content non-subscribers have access to. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

News companies transition to paid digital content

Some news outlets are charging viewers a monthly subscription after 20 clicks.

By Ana Ramirez | September 12, 2012

The Hub, an apartment complex on the East Veterans Way and South College Avenue, is expected to remain under construction until fall 2013. (Photo by Shelby Bernstein)

Apartment under construction seeks retailers

The Hub looks to beat out competition and fill retail space at College Avenue and Veterans Way.

By Paulina Pineda | September 12, 2012

ASU business sophomore Drew Curry talks on Tuesday afternoon about founding his clothing company The Ollin. (Photo by Cameron Tattle)

Business sophomore launches online store, donates to Calcutta

Business sophomore Drew Curry launched TheOllin.com, an online T-shirt store that promotes a positive lifestyle. A percentage of profits are donated toward education in Calcutta, India.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | September 12, 2012

Woman arrested on suspicion of driving on suspended license, drug possession

A woman was pulled over for an expired vehicle registration and a traffic citation and arrested on suspicion of various drug possession charges.

By Moriah Costa | September 12, 2012

Arrows point students to dispose of their trash in the correct receptacles. Campus Student Sustainability Initiatives attempt to engage students to have a greener lifestyle. (Photo courtesy of Corinne DiVittorio)

Student organization promotes sustainability efforts on campus

ASU’s Campus Student Sustainability Initiatives members are working this year to recruit more students to promote volunteer efforts and expand their impact on campus.

By Charlotte Das | September 11, 2012

Photos: Tempe Healing Field memorial vigil

Hundreds of people gathered at Tempe Beach Park to see the Tempe Healing Field memorial on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012.

By Aaron Lavinsky | September 11, 2012

Graduate student Arijit Guha is currently battling colon cancer. During the past year, he also struggled with Aetna Student Health insurance, which failed to cover much of his cancer treatment. (Photo by Seo-Young Jun)

Determined grad student battles colon cancer, student health policy

ASU graduate student Arijit Guha has struggled with colon cancer for more than a year. Along with this battle, he has had to fight Aetna’s decision to stop covering his medical expenses.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | September 11, 2012

Police aide program offers jobs to students, law enforcement career options

Police aide employees work full-time to assist officers and receive benefits such as tuition waivers.

By Maria Thompson | September 11, 2012

Woman trespasses construction site to make out with boyfriend

A woman was found inside the fenced Alpha Drive property told police she did not plan to steal from the site but trespassed to make out with a man.

By Maria Thompson | September 11, 2012

This tactile board made by 3D IMAGINE is used by visually impaired students in a Biology 101 pilot class at ASU.

State Press Conversations: 3D IMAGINE

This episode of State Press Conversations centers on a group of ASU professors and students who are working to create adaptive learning devices and technology for visually impaired students in science, technology, engineering and math classes.

By Samantha Valtierra Bush | September 10, 2012

Jess Newton, who works in the Disabilities Resource Center creating the braille books, compares and contrasts the braille copy of an image with the corresponding 3-D image board. The 3-D tactile boards are in the testing process to help visually impaired students with labs. (Photo by Brooke Lawson)

Blind student creates adaptive learning tools for visually impaired

While her visual impairment offers challenges in learning, it inspired Ashleigh Gonzales to contribute to technology development to minimize these challenges.

By Brooke Lawson | September 10, 2012

Director of Transborder Studies and history Professor, Dr. Matthew Garcia promotes the book “Undocumented and Unafraid: Tam Tran, Cinthya Felix, and the Immigration Youth Movement”. Tam Tran was a former student and since her death said his whole life has gone into the DREAM Act. (Photo by Ana Ramirez)

Comparative Border Studies to host “Undocumented and Unafraid” on Tempe campus

Comparative Border Studies will host Undocumented and Unafraid, an event relaying the message “We’re here, we have stories, we have voices and we’re American” on Thursday.

By Ana Ramirez | September 10, 2012

Flags are placed throughout Tempe Beach Park in memory of the Sept. 11 attacks.

Students reflect and remember on the 11th anniversary of 9/11

Eleven years later, students remember 9/11 and reflect on what it means today.

By Tess Homan | September 10, 2012

Michael Thompson (left) and Jim Hardina were promoted to assistant chiefs over the summer, stepping into the positions formerly held by Richard Wilson and Allen Clark. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

New ASU assistant police chiefs implement crime analysis task force

Assistant chiefs Jim Hardina and Michael Thompson said officers work together to address issues and find solutions.

By Maria Thompson | September 10, 2012

Smoke causes evacuation of Palo Verde Main

Students and faculty evacuated Palo Verde Main for about 20 minutes Monday afternoon following a smoke alarm.

By Ana Ramirez | September 10, 2012

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