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Meeting addresses student residents’ safety concerns

A student forum put on by the San Pablo And Main Hall Council addresses north campus student safety concerns.

By Julia Shumway | November 22, 2011

Paul Davies and other ASU and Washington State University astrobiologists have edited a collection of articles and essays about whether a manned mission to Mars would be feasible. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Professors’ articles address feasibility of manned Mars mission

Two astrobiologists collaborated to publicize the possibility of colonizing Mars and expanding space exploration.

By Dan Oberhaus | November 22, 2011

Elementary education senior, Anthony Espinoza and ASU alumnus, Charlie Jannetto carefully shop for vegan food for Thanksgiving at Whole Foods Market Tuesday night. (Photo by Thania Betancourt)

Vegan and vegetarians celebrate turkey-free holiday

Vegans and vegetarians have options on Thanksgiving that don't necessarily include eating turkeys.

By Thania A. Betancourt | November 22, 2011

Health science freshman Sonia Kunthara and biomedical engineering freshman Allaina Honda lay the challah dough on the tray before putting it through the oven to sell for $4 a loaf at the ASU farmer's market Tuesday on the Tempe campus. All proceeds went to United Foods and the American Jewish World Service efforts in Sudan and Darfur. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Challah for Hunger bakes to support local organizations

ASU’s Challah for Hunger organization bakes bread to sell at ASU’s Farmers Market in an attempt to help revenue funds for organizations dedicated to reducing hunger issues. | Video Inside |

By Sade Hurst | November 22, 2011

The cast of Lucy, a partial skeleton of an early human ancestor, sits on display in "Becoming Human: 30 Years of Research and Discovery," an exhibit at the Museum of Anthropology on the Tempe campus. The exhibit highlights the history of the Institute of Human Origins, which began following the discovery of Lucy in 1974. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Exhibition aims to comprehensively explain human origins

The Institute of Human Origins celebrates its 30th anniversary with “Becoming Human: 30 Years of Research and Discovery” at the Museum of Anthropology.

By Caitlin Cruz | November 22, 2011

Students for Liberty hosted a free speech event on Monday and Tuesday at the Memorial Union by posting a Free Speech Wall made of paper for students and faculty to write down any thoughts or opinions. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Students express themselves, without pulling punches

The Students For Liberty sponsored a Free Speech Wall on the Memorial Union North Stage to remind the Tempe campus of their right to express all beliefs.

By Shawn Raymundo | November 22, 2011

The Tempe City Council passed an amendment Nov. 3 to impose tougher consequences for adults who purchase alcohol for minors under the age of 21. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Tempe to raise fine for supplying alcohol to minors

A unanimous vote by the Tempe City Council on Nov. 3 will raise fines for adults caught supplying alcohol to minors starting in February.

By Brennan Smith | November 22, 2011

Police Beat: Nov. 23

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Tuesday.

By Julia Shumway | November 22, 2011

Desk closings lead to homeless entering dorms, students say

ASU Residential Life plans to reinstate front desk positions at two north campus dormitories following reports of homeless people and other individuals wandering into the halls.

By Kyle Daly | November 21, 2011

A fur coat is donated to Buffalo Exchange in Tempe as part of their Coats for Cubs program, which gives donated fur items to orphaned and injured wildlife as a means for comfort. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Coats for Cubs helps orphaned wildlife

Buffalo Exchange is accepting furs for the Coats for Cubs program bringing furs full circle to provide comfort for orphaned or injured wildlife.

By Kharli Mandeville | November 21, 2011

Long-term plans for Tempe Town Lake's dam replacement have been delayed until January 5. Tempe city officials said they needed more time to survey the best options. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Town Lake dam solution delayed

Tempe officials delayed the decision on a long-term solution for the Tempe Town Lake west dam until next year.

By Brennan Smith | November 21, 2011

Business school to expand to Chandler

The W.P. Carey Evening MBA program will expand to a research park in Chandler.

By Julia Shumway | November 21, 2011

Erik Bogner poses in the Harry Wood Gallery on the Tempe campus, where his "Armory" exhibition opened Monday. The display features edged weaponry inspired by history and folklore. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Student showcases art of metalwork

ASU student showcases his metal artwork in an exhibit entitled The Armory. | Slideshow inside |

By Newlin Tillotson | November 21, 2011

The "A" on Hayden Butte was painted white and blue following ASU's loss to the University of Arizona Saturday night. The ten ASU students and alumni who repainted the "A" gold Monday afternoon said they suspected it was painted by U of A students Sunday night during the rainstorm. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Students restore ‘A’ Mountain after UA fans paint it blue

Ten students repainted the “A” Monday afternoon after UA fans painted the gold letter blue and white following UA’s win of the Territorial Cup.

By Dan Oberhaus | November 21, 2011

Police Beat: Nov. 22

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Monday.

By Shawn Raymundo | November 21, 2011

ASU Police work to identify West campus taggers

Recent graffiti vandalism raises safety concerns among students attending ASU’s West campus.

By Shawn Raymundo | November 20, 2011

Wendi Lewis presents her poster addressing the need for speech language pathologists in the Salt River-Pima Maricopa Indian Community Thursday night in the Memorial Union. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Organizations help Native American students transfer with confidence

Native Transfer Day was an event created to help Native American students make the transition into college.

By Julie Vitkovskaya | November 20, 2011

Poll: Arizonans favor reformed pathways to citizenship for immigrants

A recent poll conducted by ASU’s Morrison Institute for Public Policy shows Arizonans favor tighter border security and a reformed pathway to citizenship for undocumented Arizona residents.

By Dan Oberhaus | November 20, 2011

ASU police posted safety training videos produced by the Center for Protection and Personal Safety to Blackboard which address emergency situations such as shots fired on campus and recognizing disgruntled employees in the workplace. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Videos teach faculty, students how to react in campus shooting

ASU Police have posted safety-training videos on Blackboard, providing instructions on what to do during various emergency situations.

By Shawn Raymundo | November 20, 2011

Lake Havasu campus on track for fall 2012 opening

Renovations and development for the ASU Lake Havasu campus are underway, keeping the campus on schedule to open for students in the fall of 2012.

By Newlin Tillotson and Kharli Mandeville | November 20, 2011

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