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SOLAR MEN: Speakers pose with Solar Man and Sparky by the solar field outside of the West Campus Tuesday morning, which just achieved 10 megawatts of solar-generated capacity. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

ASU 10 megawatts closer to carbon neutral

ASU expects to generate 40 percent of ASU’s peak energy requirements by 2014.

By Ryan McCullough | September 20, 2011

Police beat: Sept. 21

Tempe and ASU police reported the following incidents Tuesday.

By Ryan McCullough | September 20, 2011

After 30 years, professor still motivating students

Professor of engineering Dieter Schroder teaches students about so much more than modern technology.

By Lisa Bartoli | September 19, 2011

REGENTS GATHERING: The Arizona Board of Regents meets on the Tempe campus March 8. ABOR is discussing making some new changes to scholarship requirements. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

ABOR to consider stricter scholarship requirements

The Arizona Board of Regents is organizing a task force to create new approaches toward awarding performance-based scholarships.

By Brennan Smith | September 19, 2011

LATE NIGHT JAM: The Jake Allen Band performs in front of the Memorial Union on the Tempe campus Monday night. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Concert starts MU activity expansion

The Jake Allen Band is a part of the “Best of What’s Around” series to utilize the MU during non-active hours.

By Caitlin Cruz | September 19, 2011

Valley business fosters collaborative thinking

Gangplank brings together different ways of thinking.

By Julia Shumway | September 19, 2011

ASU scientists take high resolution photos of moon’s surface

A team of ASU scientists and students developed photos taken by an unmanned spacecraft 25 km from the moon’s surface.

By Michael Gordon | September 19, 2011

Police Beat: Sept. 20

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Monday.

By Shawn Raymundo | September 19, 2011

Design competition promotes sustainable living for the future

People travel from around the world to participate and attend the Arizona Challenge.

By Jasmine Barta | September 18, 2011

PAVING WEST: The ASU West campus in Phoenix sits deserted on a Sunday morning. The West campus will be undergoing changes such as new pavement and a student safety escort service. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

USG West plans for safety escort service, cooler pavement

West campus makes plans to ensure a safe and cool environment for students.

By Mary Shinn | September 18, 2011

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: After suddenly closing its doors with little explanation Climbmax Climbing Gym has reopened to the public last Friday. The gym was forced to close due to leasing problems which have been resolved. (Photo by Lillian Reid)

Climbmax Climbing Gym reopens its doors

Climbmax Climbing Gym in Tempe reopened Friday after a two-day close following lease negotiation complications.

By Caitlin Cruz | September 18, 2011

Video: Grading 'ratemyprofessor.com'

By Megan Thompson | September 18, 2011

CULTURE EXHIBITION: A couple views a mixed media piece at the opening of "Mixing It Up: Building an Identity" Saturday night at the Tempe Center for the Arts. The exhibition showcased how Mexican and American cultures have influenced artists. (Photo by Michaela Mader)

Mexican-American art investigates artists’ influences

Tempe Center for the Arts’ “Mixing It Up: Building an Identity” opened Saturday.

By Ryan McCullough | September 18, 2011

Police Beat: Sept. 19

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Friday.

By Shawn Raymundo | September 18, 2011

BREAKING GROUND: A student walks past the dirt construction zone where new dorms and a dining hall will be built on the Polytechnic campus. Construction is set to be completed by fall 2012. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

New Poly facilities to open next fall

Vacant lots and dirt roads on the Polytechnic campus will soon be transformed into new housing, dining halls and a student-inspired student recreation center.

By Thania A. Betancourt | September 18, 2011

Student aims to spur discussion on same-sex marriage ban

Journalism junior Vaughn Hillyard’s organization Arizona Vote for Student Equality began in May.

By Dan Oberhaus | September 18, 2011

PARK(ing) Day transforms Downtown metered spaces

Phoenix has strayed from being a city with good walk-ability.

By Leandra Huffer | September 18, 2011

WALK IT OUT: ASU posted 30 signs on the Tempe campus last week encouraging students to get off their wheels in a crowded area. Undergraduate Student Government’s Walk Your Wheels campaign officially kicks off on Sept. 28. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Walk Your Wheels to officially launch next week

The Walk Your Wheels campaign, launched by Undergraduate Student Government this fall, officially pushes off Sept. 28 with an event outside the Memorial Union.

By Shawn Raymundo | September 18, 2011

Speaker addresses civil rights in ‘60s and today

David Tierney, a former ASU law professor and a partner at a Scottsdale law firm, was the first speaker of this year’s Seeking Justice in Arizona lecture series at the School of Social Transformation.

By Julia Shumway | September 15, 2011

MASK MAKER: The Zarco Guerrero Family Chicano Musical Group performed at the Downtown Civic Space Park Thursday evening as one of many events this week hosted by Project Humanities. (Photo by Lillian Reid)

Project Humanities returns with Mexican music concert

The Project Humanities series returned Thursday night with the Zarco Guerrero Family Chicano Musical Group.

By Jasmine Barta | September 15, 2011

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