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Graduate students, faculty discuss DREAM Act

An event held to tell the stories of students who are illegal immigrants and discuss the DREAM Act drew more than 150 people to the Tempe campus Thursday evening.

By Danielle Grobmeier | April 19, 2012

USG elections see low voting numbers, members look ahead

Few students voted in student government elections last week.

By Julia Shumway | April 19, 2012

Giffords’ reputation to affect upcoming special election

Tucson residents and students say former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords’ image will play a role in the June election’s outcome.

By Alyssa Lee | April 19, 2012

Police Beat: April 20

ASU Police reported the following incident Thursday.

By Kharli Mandeville | April 19, 2012

Fraternities rebound after campus policy violations

Part 3 of 3: Despite previous violations, some fraternities are re-establishing a good relationship with ASU.

By Julia Shumway and Danielle Grobmeier | April 18, 2012

Members of the Gamma Rho Lambda sorority will host a fundraising drag show event at Sky Lounge at First and Washington streets Thursday to benefit homeless youth. (Photo courtesy of Gamma Rho Lambda)

Gamma Rho Lambda to host charity drag show

Gamma Rho Lambda, an all-inclusive sorority, will host a drag show to fundraise for disadvantaged homeless youth Thursday at Sky Lounge on First and Washington streets near the Downtown campus.

By Kharli Mandeville | April 18, 2012

Litefoot, a Native American rapper and actor, spoke about his career Wednesday afternoon at Neeb Hall on Tempe campus. (Photo by Cameron Tattle)

‘Indian in the Cupboard’ star visits ASU

Actor and rapper Gary Davis, better known by his stage name Litefoot, spoke on the Tempe campus Wednesday about his career and motivation to succeed.

By Gabrielle Olson | April 18, 2012

Participants of the 2010 Undie Run wait for the run to start. Despite funding issues, the Undie Run will be taking place Tuesday, April 24. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

ASU Undie Run moves locations, on schedule

The Undie Run has moved locations, but will go on as planned.

By Shawn Raymundo | April 18, 2012

Police Beat: April 19

ASU Police reported the following incident Wednesday.

By Shawn Raymundo | April 18, 2012

Meg Watkins, a representative for The Global Poverty Project, presents the 1.4 Billion Reasons multi-media presentation, which discusses problems, roadblocks and solutions for global poverty. Watkins is traveling with four other representatives across the nation to spread the message of this project and empower people to help in anyway they can. (Photo by Mackenzie McCreary)

Discussion explores solutions for extreme global poverty

The Global Poverty Project’s "1.4 Billion Reasons" multimedia presentation educates students about extreme poverty and what can be done to eradicate it.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | April 17, 2012

Sororities continue to recover from disciplinary actions

Part 2 of 3: Sororities have faced sanctions from ASU and their own headquarters in the past several years.

By Julia Shumway and Danielle Grobmeier | April 17, 2012

Blackboard and University Technology Office officials finalized plans early April for a Blackboard app to open for all smartphone users to access class announcements, grades and discussion boards. (Photo by Taylor Lineberger)

Blackboard releases free app for smartphone users

Blackboard opened a free app early April for all smartphone users to streamline mobile access to the online education platform.

By Thania A. Betancourt | April 17, 2012

A rendering shows what the future Tempe streetcar will look like running down Mill Avenue. (Photo courtesy of Valley Metro)

Potholes first sign of Tempe streetcar progress

Tempe streetcar designs are a little closer to finalization as Valley Metro maps out utilities beneath Tempe streets.

By Michelle Peirano | April 17, 2012

The ASU Travel Survey can be taken through MyASU and will be used to gauge the different ways students travel to and from campus. Students who participate in the survey are entered for a chance to win an Apple iPad. (Photo by Mackenzie McCreary)

Survey to help University predict traffic patterns

An ASU Travel Survey could bring future transportation improvements and transit investments that will have a direct impact on faculty and students.

By Alexa Haynes | April 17, 2012

Police Beat: April 18

Tempe Police reported the following incident Tuesday.

By Maggie Spear | April 17, 2012

Professor resigns committee position, questions plagiarism decision

Following a University decision to drop allegations of plagiarism against history professor Matthew Whitaker, Monica Green, another history professor, resigned from her post as chair of the History Promotions and Tenure Committee.

By Kharli Mandeville | April 16, 2012

Fraternities, sororities adapt to changing Greek life climate

Alpha Drive, the former home of ASU fraternities, is one example of the changing face of Greek life.

By Julia Shumway and Danielle Grobmeier | April 16, 2012

Police Beat: April 17

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Monday.

By Shawn Raymundo | April 16, 2012

Police: Tempe crime decreased in last decade

Reported crime in Tempe, including homicide, rape and burglary, has decreased in the last decade, according to Tempe Police.

By Shawn Raymundo | April 16, 2012

ASUlympics participants play a game of soccer on the Student Recreation Center fields on the Tempe campus. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

ASUlympics emphasizes tolerance, understanding

The annual ASUlympics took place at the SRC with participants taking part in athletic events that allowed them to intermingle with students from unfamiliar backgrounds.

By Michael Gordon | April 15, 2012

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