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FREEZE: Freshman psychology major Macario Candia poses with his Nerf gun on the West campus Tuesday afternoon. Candia is a "human" in the Humans v. Zombies game put on by the West campus RHA occurring all week. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

‘Zombies’ start attacking ‘Humans’ on West campus

Students at the West campus try to survive this week’s zombie apocalypse by remaining human until Friday.

By Thania A. Betancourt | October 4, 2011

MEDIA SHIFT: The Federal Communications Commission held a public hearing at the Downtown campus on Monday morning to discuss how media is changing with the age of internet news and social media platforms. (Photo by Lillian Reid)

FCC holds hearing on the future of journalism

The Federal Communications Commission held a public hearing Monday at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication to discuss the findings of the Waldman report.

By April Fischer | October 3, 2011

10,000 Solutions used to study collaboration

Five professors are using 10,000 Solutions, a University-wide initiative, to study how study how people come together to collaborate.

By Ryan McCullough | October 3, 2011

PERFECTLY PRESERVED: Butterflies rest in boxes in the Life Sciences building waiting to be identified and studied. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Taxonomy remains necessary, relevant in modern biology

Taxonomy, the study of classification of species, has a shrinking future when it comes to students despite the importance it holds for conservation and the ecological future.

By April Fischer | October 3, 2011

RUN THE NUMBERS: The ASU Police released their 2011 Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics report. According to the report, the Tempe campus saw a rise in drug and liquor arrests. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

ASU Police report increase in Tempe liquor, drug arrests

ASU’s crime statistics reports show an increase in drug and alcohol arrests on the Tempe campus and a decrease in aggravated assault.

By Shawn Raymundo | October 3, 2011

LEGAL HIGH: Bath salts, legal substances that reportedly create an effect similar to cocaine or methamphetamine, are raising concern among law enforcement agencies and communities in the valley. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Bath salts ban to take effect soon

An emergency ban issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration on Sept. 7 for the ingredients used to make the designer drug “bath salts” will take effect mid-October.

By Leandra Huffer | October 3, 2011

Police beat: Oct. 4

Tempe Police reported the following incidents on Monday.

By Shawn Raymundo | October 3, 2011

STARTING LINE: The marathon season in Tempe has officially begun. The season usually begins in September and ends with Pat's Run in April. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Tempe marathon season off to running start

The Nathan Tempe Triathlon on Sept. 25 marked the unofficial beginning of Tempe’s marathon season.

By Brennan Smith | October 3, 2011

Thousands of people gather for the Phoenix AIDS walk

Thousands gathered in downtown Phoenix for the AIDS Walk Phoenix & 5K Run Sunday morning.

By Jasmine Barta | October 2, 2011

Lake Havasu campus begins enrollment

The Lake Havasu City campus is open for enrollment of freshmen and transfer students for its fall 2012 semester.

By Kharli Mandeville | October 2, 2011

SPRAY ART: Local artist Thomas "Breeze" Marcus paints a canvas at the Civil Disobedience Park Jam event Friday night on the Tempe campus. (Photo by Michaela Mader)

Park Jam showcases hip-hop culture

The Civil Disobedience Park Jam showcased local hip-hop and graffiti art talent Friday night at the Nelson Fine Arts Center plaza on the Tempe campus.

By Jasmine Barta | October 2, 2011

Cave Creek braces for charging bulls

A three-day Running of the Bulls will be hosted in Cave Creek on Oct. 14-16 for the event’s fourth time on American soil.

By Shawn Raymundo | October 2, 2011

Police Beat: Oct. 3

ASU Police reported the following incidents Friday.

By Shawn Raymundo | October 2, 2011

Local venue seeks student attendees

Venue 104, a new performing arts venue that hoped to attract ASU students near the Tempe campus is struggling with attendance.

By Julia Shumway | September 29, 2011

Hispanic enrollment still rising at ASU

Studies show that the students of Hispanic origins are on the rise in pursuing a higher education.

By Ryan McCullough | September 29, 2011

RASING AWARENESS: The AIDS Walk Phoenix & 5K will take place this Sunday in downtown Phoenix. The walk is aimed at reducing the stigma surrounding HIV and AIDS and raising money for victims of the diseases. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Thousands expected at Phoenix AIDS walk

Thousands of people will gather in downtown Phoenix this Sunday to participate in a 5k run/walk meant to spread AIDS awareness.

By Jasmine Barta | September 29, 2011

Students help train dogs to serve disabled veterans

ASU students work with the Foundation for Service Dog Support organization to provide assistance for injured public safety and military personnel.

By Brennan Smith | September 29, 2011

Police Beat: Sept. 30

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Thursday.

By Brennan Smith | September 29, 2011

Nonprofit groups discuss future at inaugural forum

Hundreds of nonprofit groups gathered at the Downtown campus Tuesday to discuss future goals.

By Edward A. Lopez | September 28, 2011

HOOP SKILS: World-renowned hoop dancer Tony Duncan performs Wednesday night with his band Estun-Bah at a Project Humanities event in the Nursing and Health Innovation II building. (Photo by Lillian Reid)

Performer brings traditional dance to Downtown campus

Well-known hoop dancer Tony Duncan performed his traditional Native American dance at ASU’s Health and Innovation Building on Wednesday.

By Sade Hurst | September 28, 2011

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