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University bookstores are now competing with websites such as Chegg.com, which sometimes offer textbooks at cheaper rates, something desired by students with many expenses. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

New rental program decreases textbook costs

Students can reduce the cost of textbooks this semester through a book rental program run by the campus bookstore’s new management company.

By Leandra Huffer | August 17, 2011

Short-staffed USG has high hopes for new year

Both USG Dowtown and USG West are in need of more staffers, but representatives expect USG as a single, multi-campus entity to remain strong.

By Thania A. Betancourt | August 17, 2011

RECYCLING FOR HOPE: Billy Walters, Clay Tyler, Susanna Young and Gabrielle Palermo are working on converting shipping containers into medical clinics for expecting mothers in Africa. They are competing against four other college teams for the chance to win $5,000. (Photo by Christopher Leone)

Student companies chosen as finalists for magazine award

Three start-up companies created by ASU students have been chosen as finalists for Entrepreneur Magazine’s annual College Entrepreneur of the Year award.

By Melissa Mistero | August 17, 2011

SWAMPED: The Student Recreation Complex re-opened after being closed for one week due to a malfunctioning pipe. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

SRC reopens doors after flooding forces repairs

The Student Recreation Complex reopened Wednesday morning a week after flooding from a water pipe break closed down the facility.

By Shawn Raymundo | August 17, 2011

INTELLECTUAL ELITE: ASU President Michael Crow speaks to students on all campuses through a video broadcast last semester. Crow was recently selected as one of the top 25 thinkers by Slate Magazine. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Slate magazine recognizes Crow as real-world problem solver

ASU President Michael Crow was named one of “The Most Innovative and Practical Thinkers of our Time” this month by news website Slate magazine.

By Newlin Tillotson | August 17, 2011

ARIZONA ROSE: Arizona's 2011 Colleen and Rose winner, Jennifer Knatz, attended a fundraiser at the Irish Cultural Center Saturday evening to help raise money for the Arizona Colleen and Rose programs. (Photo by Lillian Reid)

Scholarship provides money to students of Irish descent

The Colleen and Rose program provides one $1,000 scholarship annually to a young woman of Irish ancestry.

By Sade Hurst | August 17, 2011

ROUGHING IT: ASU instructor, Scott Kozakiewicz, discusses outdoor survival techniques and the upcoming semester Sunday afternoon in Piestewa Peak Park. (Photo by Lillian Reid)

Outdoor survival class a lesson in extremes

For 60 students this fall, Professor Scott Kozakiewicz's class will be an in-depth introduction to overcoming real life-or-death situations.

By Brennan Smith | August 17, 2011

Police Beat: Aug. 18

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Wednesday.

By Shawn Raymundo | August 17, 2011

A light rail train arrives at a station in Mesa during its daily route. City transportation systems now have NextRide Alert, a text system that tells the rider when the next bus or train will be arriving. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

New program provides up-to-date light rail, bus arrival times

Valley Metro implemented a new program earlier this month that will allow both bus and light rail riders to view up-to-date arrival times.

By Sara Smith | August 17, 2011

A student walks his bike through the Tempe campus. A new campaign "Walk Your Wheels" encourages students to walk rather than ride bikes and skateboards through crowded areas on campus. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

USG to begin pedestrian safety campaign

The Undergraduate Student Government is spearheading a campaign this fall that encourages students to get off their bikes, skateboards and scooters and walk to class instead.

By Shawn Raymundo | August 17, 2011

Pat Tillman Veterans Center opens in Memorial Union

The Pat Tillman Veterans Center opened Tuesday in the Memorial Union becoming ASU’s first centralized office designed to help veteran students transition from the military to college life.

By Kharli Mandeville | August 16, 2011

SB 1070: One year later

Far from fading into the background, SB 1070 remains a top priority for both student activists protesting the law and elected officials seeking to protect it.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | July 31, 2011

Legal baths salts a rising drug issue

While baths salts as a drug was relatively unheard of just a few years ago, use of this substance has been on the rise, generating concern from agencies such as the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.

By Katherine Torres | July 31, 2011

IT employee also fused-glass artist

Sharon Elliott, an IT employee at ASU Gammage, found a place for her artistic desires when she stumbled across a glass fusing class about five years ago.

By Colin Lecher | July 31, 2011

Professor makes video games for art, education

Theresa Devine’s conversion to video games came in 1994 when her daughter, then in third grade, was playing video games.

By Colin Lecher | July 31, 2011

ASU PD experiences shift in command staff

The ASU Police Department has recently gone through several command staff changes, and all of the staff changes are already in effect.

By Katherine Torres | July 31, 2011

‘Save Pell Day’ fights against Pell Grant cuts

On July 26, more than 30 thousand letters were sent to Congress advocating that the Pell Grant be spared from pending budget cuts.

By Ryan McCullough | July 31, 2011

ASU alumnus up for VH1 Do Something award

ASU alumni Adam Lowy has been nominated for the VH1 Do Something award for his work with Move for Hunger, a company that delivers food to food banks.

By Ryan McCullough | July 31, 2011

Team Note-Taker places second in World Finals

Team Note-Taker, which is made up of four ASU students, placed second in an international technology competition on July 13.

By Katherine Torres | July 24, 2011

University funding could soon be performance-based

The board of regents is finalizing a performance-based funding plan that will need to be completed and sent to the Legislature by an Oct. 1 deadline.

By Katherine Torres | July 24, 2011

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