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Omar Barghouti, human rights activist and a founding member of the Palestine Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel, spoke on the Tempe campus Wednesday night about the Israeli occupation of Palestine. (Photo by Mackenzie McCreary)

Human rights activist lectures on Palestinian occupation

Omar Barghouti spoke Wednesday on the Tempe campus to an audience of about 75 concerning the injustices occurring in Palestine and offered solutions to the occupation.

By Danielle Grobmeier | January 11, 2012

The Tempe History Museum is celebrating Arizona's centennial with the Statehood Centennial photo exhibit. Over 50 photos are on display, archiving the City of Tempe's history from the late 1800s to the present. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Museum photo exhibit showcases 100 years of Tempe

The Tempe History Museum’s exhibit, “Statehood Centennial,” features archival photographs of Tempe and the East Valley to celebrate Arizona’s centennial.

By Gabrielle Olson | January 11, 2012

ASU alumna Julie Kent of Here on the Corner was selected as one of 10 finalists in the 2012 Next Big Give national contest for outstanding community generosity. Kent carries clothing from local designers who support charities in and outside of the community. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

ASU alumna’s boutique honored for community generosity

Fashion boutique entrepreneur and owner of Here on the Corner actively gives back to the community and is a finalist in a national contest.

By Kharli Mandeville | January 11, 2012

The Walk Your Wheels campaign is heating up this spring with an increase in signage around the Tempe campus, and is recruiting volunteers for a student committee aimed at increasing education about pedestrian safety. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

USG makes final push for Walk Your Wheels campaign

The Walk Your Wheels program has approximately one year to prove itself successful before the University looks into other options regarding pedestrian safety.

By Shawn Raymundo | January 11, 2012

State Press Weekly: Jan. 12

This week on State Press Weekly, reporter Alyssa Lee explains Arizona's legislative and congressional redistricting process and ASU professor Elizabeth Davidson talks about her children's book 'Cheery: The True Adventures of a Chiricahua Leopard Frog'. Reporting by Samantha Bush and Alyssa Lee

By Samantha Valtierra Bush | January 11, 2012

Gabrielle Palermo, Susanna Young, Clay Tyler and Billy Walters won an award for being the “College Entrepreneurs of the Year” for their work with G3Box.

ASU students named college entrepreneurs of the year

Entrepreneur magazine named the founders of G3Box, a company that turns shipping containers into medical clinics, the College Entrepreneurs of the Year.

By Julia Shumway | January 11, 2012

Police Beat: Jan. 12

ASU Police reported the following incidents on Wednesday.

By Shawn Raymundo | January 11, 2012

Police Beat: Jan. 11

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Tuesday.

By Kharli Mandeville | January 10, 2012

After deliberating for several months, the Tempe City Council decided Thursday to construct a steel-hinged crested gate dam at the west end of Tempe Town Lake. The new dam is scheduled to be completed by December 2015. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

New lake dam to be made of steel

As the first step in a plan to permanently replace Tempe Town Lake’s rubber dam, Tempe City Council agreed on a steel dam as the most reliable and cost-effective option.

By Michelle Peirano | January 10, 2012

Campus group jumpstarts ASU's transition to cage-free eggs

Students and members of the Humane League have been urging ASU administration to move toward serving eggs from cage-free chickens in campus dining halls.

By Julia Shumway | January 10, 2012

David Yermack speaks on the Tempe campus Tuesday about Michelle Obama's clothing choices and how they can affect the fashion market. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

NYU professor speaks on the finance of the first lady’s fashion

NYU professor David Yermack visited ASU to discuss the unexpected impact of first lady Michelle Obama’s fashion choices on elements of the economy.

By Michael Gordon | January 10, 2012

Chris Colvin drives in the lane in a Dec. 7 game against Nevada. After serving a two-game suspension, Colvin has rejoined the Sun Devils. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

New dean strives to maximize College of Nursing and Health Innovation

Teri Britt Pipe was named dean of the College of Nursing and Health Innovation Friday after serving as interim dean since June.

By Alexa Haynes | January 10, 2012

Police Beat: Jan. 10

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Monday.

By Shawn Raymundo | January 9, 2012

The Phoenix Police Department initiated the 13/20 program on Monday. Officers from the Cactus Park Precinct will experience new shifts hours of three 13-hours days on and four days off. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Phoenix Police begins schedule changes

By Shawn Raymundo | January 9, 2012

Gov. Brewer: Arizona's future 'better than ever'

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer addressed Arizona’s centennial year and brief excerpts from her 2012 policy in Monday’s State of the State address.

By Julia Shumway | January 9, 2012

The recently finished West Sixth towers are just one of several apartment and housing development projects in Tempe. Despite the recession, apartment and housing development in Tempe has been doing well. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Apartment housing demand continues to grow in Tempe

With new apartment buildings opening up in Tempe, plans for constructing new sites are already beginning.

By admin | January 9, 2012

New Tillman Center director named

ASU professor and Navy ROTC commanding officer Capt. Steven Borden will begin as the first director of the Pat Tillman Veterans Center in July.

By Julia Shumway | January 9, 2012

More than 400 Valley residents participated in the fourth annual No Pants AZ Light Rail Ride Sunday afternoon. The ride began both ends of the Metro Light Rail and ended on Mill Avenue for drinks at Robbie Fox's Public House. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Pantsless passengers board light rail in their underwear

Improv AZ and dozens of volunteers boarded the light rail Sunday in their underwear as part of an annual worldwide hoax.

By Kharli Mandeville | January 8, 2012

State Sen. Kyrsten Sinema pursues House seat

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Phoenix, resigned in order to run for Congressional District 9.

By Alyssa Lee | January 8, 2012

Global studies senior Dilim Dieke holds a trash bag for ASU alumna Renee Firing as they clean up leaves and twigs from Hudson Park in Tempe. Off-campus ministry group The Faithful City brought volunteers to the park Saturday morning to help clean up fallen leaves and trash. (Photo by Mackenzie McCreary)

The Faithful City Club cleans Hudson Park

Service club, The Faithful City, makes a monthly dent in philanthropic advances at the Hudson Park in Tempe.

By Danielle Grobmeier | January 8, 2012

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