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Faithful gather to reflect on month of fasting

Eid Celebration at Phoenix Convention Center on Tuesday brought out more than 4,000 people to reflect on lessons learned during Ramadan this year.

By Sade Hurst | August 30, 2011

COOLING OFF: Tempe residents kicked off their shoes in cooler February weather to enjoy a sunny day at Tempe Town Lake, with activities ranging from fishing to sailboating and enjoying picnics on the grass. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Year later: Tempe Town Lake still being restored

Temporary dam slowly brings water recreation back to life on the shores of Tempe Town Lake.

By Brennan Smith | August 30, 2011

MAKING THE ROUNDS: The Metro Light Rail picks up passengers at the stop on Mill Avenue and Third Street in Tempe on August 21. (Photo by Ben Jackson)

Metro optimistic for transit projects despite transportation cuts

Although cuts to federal transportation funds loom, Metro keeps a positive outlook on completing current projects

By Cassie Strauss | August 30, 2011

TIME TO EAT: Sophomore political science and psychology major, Faryal Mushtaq, swipes her Sun Card at the Memorial Union dining hall on the Tempe campus Tuesday night. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Meal change requests decrease from spring

The number of student residents requesting meal plan changes through University Housing’s online request form was on track Tuesday to fall beneath spring semester numbers.

By Kyle Daly | August 30, 2011

Police Beat: Aug. 31

Tempe Police reported the following incidents on Tuesday.

By Shawn Raymundo | August 30, 2011

University inspires dress code for preparatory students

ASU Preparatory K-8 schools have extended their grade levels and uniform colors.

By Christina Tetreault | August 29, 2011

Police Beat: Aug. 30

Tempe Police reported the following incidents on Monday.

By Shawn Raymundo | August 29, 2011

Student input driving force for construction of downtown SRC

The parking lot directly south of the YMCA near the Downtown campus will soon be converted to additional student recreation facilities to better serve ASU’s growing downtown community.

By Leandra Huffer | August 29, 2011

Redesigned license plate raises money for scholarship

The cost for one of these specialized license plates is $25, and the Medallion Scholarship fund receives $17 for every Sparky license plate sold.

By Phillip Guerrero | August 29, 2011

Options available for students missing home

The transition from high school to college often brings with it the longing for the familiarity of home.

By Newlin Tillotson | August 29, 2011

Police Beat: Aug. 29

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Sunday.

By Shawn Raymundo | August 28, 2011

JOB SEARCH: Students fill out applications at the job fair on the downtown campus Friday afternoon. Each semester the job fair features booths from all different valley employers, from the Phoenix Zoo to 620 KTAR. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Student attendance drops at Tempe, West job fairs

Student attendance at campus job fairs declined at the Tempe and West campuses while attendance at the Downtown and Polytechnic campuses remained unchanged.

By Mary Shinn | August 28, 2011

Street ball competition takes over SRC courts

For 64 players on the Student Recreation Complex basketball courts Saturday evening, the Red Bull King of the Rock tournament was their shot at cementing their spot for a battle on Alcatraz Island.

By Brennan Smith | August 28, 2011

K-9 DETECTIVE: ASU's first police dog, Disney, poses with her handler Detective Parker Dunwoody. Disney is specially trained to smell explosives and firearms and will be used for on-campus security. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

ASU Police dog works to keep campus safe

Disney has been at numerous events on campus doing sweeps around Sun Devil Stadium and Wells Fargo Arena before football and basketball games.

By Shawn Raymundo | August 28, 2011

FARM TO TABLE: Chris Wharton of Chow Locally spends time talking with customers at the Public Market on Saturday morning. The three-week-old company allows people to order farmer's products online and pick-up their orders Saturday mornings at the Public Market in Downtown Phoenix. (Photo by Lillian Reid)

Online marketplace connects public to local farmers

Chow Locally is a new online marketplace that connects consumers to farmers in Arizona.

By Kharli Mandeville | August 28, 2011

Fire causes Hassayampa residents to evacuate

Students living in Hassayampa Academic Village on the Tempe campus evacuated their residence halls Friday evening after a cooling system motor overheated and sparked a fire.

By Kyle Daly | August 26, 2011

Police apprehend theft suspect

ASU Police assisted the Tempe Police Department Friday in apprehending a theft suspect on the Tempe campus.

By Kyle Daly | August 26, 2011

COMICS CRUMBLED: After serving Arizona comic book fans for 25 years, Atomic Comics is closing its doors. The store declared bankruptcy after being hit hard by the economic recession and leaves a void in the Valley’s comics community. (Photo by Taylor Lineberger)

Atomic Comics closes after 25 years

The store declared bankruptcy after being hit hard by the economic recession and leaves a void in the Valley’s comics community.

By Edward A. Lopez | August 25, 2011

EMPTY NEST: The entrance to the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity house bears a "No Trespassing" sign as the fraternity is currently in the process of being reinstated at ASU. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Students, faculty react to West rec center plans

The Recreation Steering Committee unveiled plans for the new recreation center at West campus Thursday afternoon.

By Sade Hurst | August 25, 2011

Fraternity moves forward despite ongoing suspension

Alpha Epsilon Pi continues fall rush activities without access to University sanctioned activities and sororities.

By Brennan Smith | August 25, 2011

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