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Student advances in competition for African volunteer internship

Global studies freshman Kamra Hakim is one of 50 semifinalists in a competition to travel to Africa for a volunteering trip this summer.

By Julia Shumway | March 14, 2012

Police Beat: March 15

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Wednesday.

By Shawn Raymundo | March 14, 2012

The bus strike in Phoenix may be coming to an end by Friday morning as Veolia Transportation and Amalgamated Transit Union 1433 came to a "handshake" agreement with the help of Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton on Wednesday. The UTA members will vote on Thursday morning at a special Phoenix City Council to the agreements made by both sides. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Bus strike reaches ‘handshake’ agreement in Phoenix

Phoenix bus riders may see full service as early as Friday, but Tempe negotiations continue.

By Shawn Raymundo | March 14, 2012

Controversial higher education bills raise concerns

Recent legislation aimed at higher education such as Senate Bill 1474 and House Bill 2675 have created tension between universities and the legislature.

By Danielle Grobmeier | March 13, 2012

A man is asked to leave the University Center library on the Downtown campus Tuesday afternoon. ASU is cracking down on the removal of non-ASU affiliated people on campus and in common areas. (Photo by Thania A. Betancourt)

Downtown building access limited to ASU students, employees

A new Downtown campus policy requires non-ASU affiliated to leave the Downtown buildings.

By Thania A. Betancourt | March 13, 2012

Daniel Rodriguez does not qualify for financial aid due to Proposition 300, passed in 2007, which prevents students who cannot prove they are in the U.S. legally from receiving financial aid. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Undocumented student raises money to continue education

Undocumented ASU law student, Daniel Rodriguez, talks about the difficulty undocumented citizens face paying for higher education.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | March 13, 2012

Eric Tiller (left) and Don Jeffcot (right) enjoy Tuesday's beautiful weather as they fish at Tempe Town Lake. A recent survey by the City of Tempe said that residents's satisfaction is 33 percent higher than the national average. (Photo by Adrian Juarez)

Survey: Tempe services rank second in nation

Tempe’s 2011 Community Attitude Survey shows the city performing well on a national scale.

By Michelle Peirano | March 13, 2012

Getting AHEAD is a program that creates partnerships between Arizona's state universities and community colleges, making it easier for students to transfer from one to the other. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Getting AHEAD project helps students graduate faster, save money

The Getting AHEAD project links state community colleges and universities to help students stay on track to graduate.

By Alexa Haynes | March 13, 2012

Police Beat: March 13

Tempe Police reported the following incident Tuesday.

By Thania A. Betancourt | March 13, 2012

State bill HB 2625 will allow employers to reject insurance coverage for contraceptives for their employees if it conflicts with their religious beliefs. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Senate judiciary committee endorses controversial contraceptive bill

A Senate committee endorsed a bill allowing employers to leave contraceptives off their health care plans if they have religious objections.

By Thania A. Betancourt | March 12, 2012

Tempe Metro employees announced they will be joining Phoenix in the bus strike, disrupting Orbit and Flash bus routes. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Bus strike delays routes to campus

An ongoing dispute between Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1433 and Veolia Transdev resulted in a strike by Tempe bus drivers, forcing many students to find alternative transportation.

By Kharli Mandeville | March 12, 2012

Tempe Police and community members attended a public forum Monday evening at the Tempe History Museum to address the arrest and citation of Clubhouse Music Venue owner Eugenia Ruven on suspicion of violating city security plans. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Clubhouse sees support at public forum

The Tempe community showed support for the Clubhouse Music Venue Monday night during a town hall meeting at the Tempe History Museum.

By Shawn Raymundo | March 12, 2012

USGD candidates announced, other campuses hold off

Elections for the four Undergraduate Student Governments and Graduate and Professional Student Association are less than a month away.

By Julia Shumway | March 12, 2012

Police Beat: March 13

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Monday

By Shawn Raymundo | March 12, 2012

Man attempts to take cell phone from student

University Police are searching for a man suspected of attempting to take a woman’s cell phone out of her hand Friday around 1:30 a.m. at ASU Lot 59.

By Shawn Raymundo | March 12, 2012

Singer, songwriter and philanthropist John Legend spoke about improving education at the NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Conference in downtown Phoenix. (Photo by Mackenzie McCreary)

Singer John Legend calls for national education reform

Legend spoke at an NASPA conference regarding the need for greater national activism to make higher education more accessible.

By Danielle Grobmeier | March 11, 2012

The City of Tempe is attempting to draft an Indian gaming policy that would formalize the process of acquiring grants from Native American communities. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Indian gaming policy becomes a delicate issue in Tempe

Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman refused to vote on an Indian gaming policy due to insensitive wording.

By Michelle Peirano | March 11, 2012

Students meet on the Tempe campus Saturday morning before boarding buses for community service projects around Phoenix as part of the Devils in Disguise program. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

More than 800 gather for Devils in Disguise community cleanup

Devils in Disguise resulted in an unprecedented number of ASU students cleaning up and aiding various sites across Phoenix and Tempe.

By Michael Gordon | March 11, 2012

Police Beat: March 12

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Friday.

By Shawn Raymundo | March 11, 2012

Clubhouse Music Venue owner arrested Friday

The Clubhouse Music Venue owner was cited for poor security staff after a gang-related March 2 shooting.

By Shawn Raymundo | March 11, 2012

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