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Young scholars take on university academics

An academy for young, gifted students opened on the West campus in August.

By Mary Shinn | September 5, 2011

Video: Step show entertains, educates Phoenix audience

The Iota Phi Theta Arizona chapter alumni hosted a step show Friday with help from ASU members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council

By Sade Hurst | September 5, 2011

SOUTH OF THE BORDER: Black pottery from Oaxaca, Mexico was on prominent display at one of the many First Friday booths in downtown Phoenix Friday night during the First Friday art walk. (Photo by Lillian Reid)

Downtown art walk recognizes Hispanic Heritage month

September’s Downtown First Friday Art Walk displayed exhibitions of Latino Art in honor of the upcoming National Hispanic Heritage Month.

By Edward A. Lopez | September 5, 2011

Construction stifles businesses on First Street

Construction between McKinley and Fillmore in Downtown Phoenix has put a damper on local businesses.

By Julia Shumway | September 5, 2011

CRACKING DOWN: The ASU tradition of whitewashing the ‘A’ on Hayden Butte along with continuous painting throughout the years is taking its toll on the butte’s preservation. Soon there may be more strict regulations for visitors to the mountain. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Historians struggle to keep ‘A’ Mountain clean

The city of Tempe and the Tempe Historical Preservation Foundation have been struggling to keep up with maintenance of ‘A’ Mountain.

By Shawn Raymundo | September 5, 2011

Police beat: Sept. 6

Tempe police reported the following incidents on Monday.

By Shawn Raymundo | September 5, 2011

SHOWCASING TALENT: AJ Odneal performs at the Songwriters' Showcase Saturday night at the Tempe Center for the Arts. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Televised music showcase features local talent

The Tempe Center for the Arts has teamed up with Arizona 8 PBS to produce The Songwriters Showcase.

By Ryan McCullough | September 5, 2011

ASU scientists receive $5 mil for DNA research

ASU research scientists offered grants to develop revolutionary DNA sequencing technology

By Kharli Mandeville | September 1, 2011

BAR OPENING: College Dropouts reopened at 6th Street and College Avenue at 5:00 p.m. on Sept. 1, just in time for the first ASU football game. New craft beer handles and a local DJ were just some of the ways they celebrated the opening. (Photo by Lillian Reid)

Tempe bar reopens after six-month closure

College Dropouts is close enough to Sun Devils Stadium that patrons can feel the building shake when ASU scores.

By Kharli Mandeville | September 1, 2011

Towing common at apartments near ASU

Don’t assume that any empty parking space is open to ASU students

By Brennan Smith | September 1, 2011

Police beat: Sept. 2

ASU Police reported the following incidents on Thursday.

By Kharli Mandeville | September 1, 2011

CHECKED IN: ASU now has it's own Foursquare badge that students can earn by checking into seven or more ASU venues. There is also a new ASU iPhone app that allows users to login to My ASU, search the libraries and view maps of all the campuses. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

ASU Foursquare badge, iPhone app now available

The Sun Devil Super Fan badge is available to those who check into seven or more ASU venues. The iPhone app offers the same service as the mobile site.

By Ryan McCullough | September 1, 2011

Slideshow: ASU celebrates the 2011-12 football opener

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By MultimediaDirector | September 1, 2011

IN MOURNING: Christine Connors views a photo of Tempe Police Det. Tim Barber, who passed away at the age of 42 from prostate cancer. Friends, family and fellow police officers attended a small reception for Barber on Tuesday. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Fallen police detective remembered

Tempe Police Det. Tim Barber, 42, died Saturday from prostate cancer. He was an advocate for the Prostate On-Site Project.

By Shawn Raymundo | August 31, 2011

Cab service provides clean way to get to games

Clean Air Cab is providing two custom-designed Toyota Hybrid Prius cabs for students to get to or from football, basketball and baseball games.

By Sade Hurst | August 31, 2011

Parking and Transit expect few issues for season opener

ASU Parking and Transit does not expect significant traffic upsets as a result of the ASU football season opener.

By Michael Gordon | August 31, 2011

FREE PASS: ASU is partnering with several Phoenix museums and attractions to provide free admission for students. Checking out the Phoenix Art Museum, or any of the 11 other cultural destinations that are a part of ASU's Culture Pass Program, is as easy as checking out a book. (Photo by Lillian Reid)

Local museums and attractions now free for students

Culture Passes, which allow access to several local cultural attractions, are available at all ASU libraries.

By Newlin Tillotson | August 31, 2011

FINAL NOTICE: The Homeowner Advocacy Unit, in the Sandra Day O'Connor Law School, works with clients who have been victims of mortgage fraud or are facing a wrongful foreclosure. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

College of law fights wrongful foreclosure

The Homeowner Advocacy Unit, a new arm of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, is providing legal advice for those facing mortgage fraud or wrongful foreclosure.

By Ryan McCullough | August 31, 2011

LIGHTS OUT: Mill Avenue might not be as festive this holiday season because of reported vandalism problems as well as funding shortages. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Vandals, funding dim prospects for Mill lights

Concerns of vandalism as well as a lack of funding may diminish the number of lights decorating Mill Avenue this season.

By Sara Smith | August 31, 2011

Police beat: Sept. 1

Tempe Police reported the following incidents on Wednesday.

By Shawn Raymundo | August 31, 2011

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