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Cause of Arizona’s estimated drop in immigrant population contested

The population of illegal immigrants in Arizona is down 200,000 from 2008, a figure creating debate over whether the economy or increased law enforcement contributed most to the cause.

By Michelle Peirano | April 1, 2012

Construction to extend the Valley Metro Light Rail through downtown Mesa is scheduled to begin in late April and be completed in 2015. (Photo by Shelby Bernstein)

Mesa light rail expansion to begin in late April

The Valley Metro Light Rail will begin construction into downtown Mesa this month, offering students more access to the Tempe and Downtown campuses.

By Danielle Grobmeier | April 1, 2012

Police Beat: April 2

ASU Police reported the following incident Friday.

By Shawn Raymundo | April 1, 2012

‘Great Debate’ discusses challenges of diversity, others

Panelists discuss biological and social origins of xenophobia in the modern world Saturday at The Great Debate: Xenophobia.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | April 1, 2012

Video: Phoenix protestors speak out against racial profiling

Protesters in hooded sweatshirts gather in downtown Phoenix to march against the mishandling of the case of George Zimmerman.

By Yihyun Jeong | March 30, 2012

Steven Ginsberg, a top editor at The Washington Post, discusses the upcoming presidential election with professor of journalism Leonard Downie Jr. The discussion was prompted by the annual Paul J. Schatt Memorial Lecture in honor of The Arizona Republic editor and ASU journalism professor. (Photo by Brittany Lea)

Post editor: Political coverage shifts into a digital realm

National political editor, Steven Ginsberg, for the Washington Post reveals how the newspaper is finding points of interest in 2012’s political news coverage.

By Michelle Peirano | March 29, 2012

ASU Police looking for armed robbers near West campus

Two men dressed entirely in black and armed with handguns allegedly robbed an individual of his laptop outside of Fletcher Library on the West campus Thursday evening.

By Julia Shumway | March 29, 2012

Veterans Club prepares for Pat’s Run

The ASU Veterans Club readies students, veterans and nonveterans, for Pat’s Run and tries to bridge civilian gap.

By Julia Shumway | March 29, 2012

Sales tax would go to benefit higher education

The Quality Education and Jobs Initiative would renew the provisions of Proposition 100, providing funds for state-based financial aid and scholarships as well as university infrastructure.

By Danielle Grobmeier | March 29, 2012

Police search for assault suspect after two incidents

ASU Police are searching for a man suspected of assaulting two women Wednesday afternoon at the Vista Del Sol apartments, according to a police report.

By Shawn Raymundo | March 29, 2012

The ASU Police Department reported an increase in motorcycle riders on University campuses as a result of the nicer weather and increasing gas prices. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

ASU Police encourage safety with increased motorcycle use

The ASU community has seen an increase in motorcycle usage as warmer weather and rising gas prices continue

By Shawn Raymundo | March 29, 2012

ASU hosts Deer Valley desert flowers tour

The Desert Flowers Tour takes visitors on a hike through the Sonoran Desert Preserve to admire and learn about Arizona’s native spring flowers and plants.

By Gabrielle Olson | March 29, 2012

Police Beat: March 30

Tempe and ASU police departments reported the following incident Thursday.

By Michelle Peirano | March 29, 2012

Devil's Chowda: Spring Break

The Devil's Chowda crew discusses what they did over spring break.

By Clayton Porter | March 28, 2012

Locals and legislators like Sen. Paula Aboud, D-Tucson, came together against “anti-women” bills during the "War on Woman" rally on the Senate Lawn Wednesday. (Photo by Thania A. Betancourt)

Contraception bill defeated following 'War on Women' rally

Controversial contraception Arizona House Bill 2625 was defeated Wednesday as locals and legislators rallied at the Arizona State Capitol lawn against “anti-women” healthcare bills

By Thania A. Betancourt | March 28, 2012

Sean McGarvey, President of ASU’s Student Bar Association, gave a student opinion to the panel regarding tuition increases on Wednesday in Alumni Lounge at the Memorial Union. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Tuition discussion centers on out-of-state, graduate increase

The Arizona Board of Regents held a public meeting across the state Wednesday to discuss university tuition proposals in the 2012-2013 fiscal year.

By Kharli Mandeville | March 28, 2012

Club protests community college tobacco ban

A group from Students for Liberty gathered Wednesday at Scottsdale Community College to protest the upcoming ban on smoking cigarettes across all community college campuses.

By Michael Gordon | March 28, 2012

GUN SAFETY: With Arizona being the most liberal state in the nation for gun laws, police and concealed carry advocates want to stress the importance of gun safety and properly concealing and carrying a firearm.

Failure of guns on campus bill met with mixed student reactions

Students had differing opinions to the failure of a bill that would have allowed gun owners with concealed-carry permits to carry their weapons on college campuses if they are over the age of 21.

By Julia Shumway | March 28, 2012

Police Beat: March 28

Tempe Police reported the following incidents March 28.

By Shawn Raymundo | March 28, 2012

USGD candidates debate legislative activism, student interests

USGD College of Public Programs senate and executive ticket candidates discussed their platforms Tuesday night.

By Danielle Grobmeier | March 27, 2012

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