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RAIL TO AIR: Construction has begun at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for the PHX Sky Train. The first installment of the construction, projected to be finished in 2013, will connect passengers from the light rail to the east economy parking lot and Terminal 4 by way of a free, environmentally safe and driverless three-car train. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Sky Harbor train to connect light rail to world

Starting in 2013, the stop at 44th and Washington streets will connect commuters to an automated train that will carry passengers through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

By Kortney Tenaglia | February 28, 2011

AWARENESS: Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network training coordinator Jimmie Munoz talks about statistics in schools regarding different sexual orientations at the Leadership for Equity Forum in downtown Phoenix on Monday. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Forum teaches building tolerant learning environments

An ASU associate professor spoke about sexual orientation and gender expression in schools at the 2011 Equity Leadership and Development Forum in downtown Phoenix.

By Nesima Aberra | February 28, 2011

CHEAP READS: Customers browse through the sidewalk book sale outside of the ASU Bookstore. ASU has recently decided to outsource the management of its campus bookstores to Follett Higher Education Group. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Outside company to take over ASU Bookstores

In an attempt to increase services and low-cost textbook options, ASU has hired an outside company to take over management of campus bookstores.

By Katie Shoultz | February 28, 2011

Police Beat: March 1

ASU Police reported the following incidents Monday.

By Danielle Legler | February 28, 2011

Anti-abortion legislation stirs debate

Abortion bills in the state Legislature have some crying foul.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | February 27, 2011

SIERRA SMITH | THE STATE PRESS MUSIC OF MATSURI: Fushicho Daiko of Phoenix, a group that plays traditional Japanese music using both ancient and modern instrumentation, performs at the Arizona Matsuri on Sunday.

Students celebrate culture at Japanese festival

Hundreds of people gathered around Phoenix’s Heritage and Science Park this weekend dressed in colorful wigs, kimonos and schoolgirl uniforms to celebrate the 27th annual Arizona Matsuri.

By Danielle Legler | February 27, 2011

DOING A MITZVAH: Former ASU quarterback Samson Szakacsy and current ASU quarterback Brock Osweiler visited and spoke to the students at Jess Schwartz Academy in Scottsdale after a school-wide athletic equipment drive. (Photo by Harmony Huskinson)

ASU football player inspires alum to organize charity drive

The charity work of former ASU football player Samson Szakacsy inspired a local private school athletic director to organize a school-wide donation drive for students on an Arizona Indian reservation.

By Harmony Huskinson | February 27, 2011

FRIEND REQUEST DENIED: A recent Ohio State University study on student-professor relationships through Facebook concluded that professors generally aren't willing to accept friend requests from their students. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Study: Most professors ignore friend requests from students

A recent study from Ohio State University found that college professors usually aren’t willing to add students as friends on Facebook.

By Kortney Tenaglia | February 27, 2011

PADDLE ON: A paddleboard is prepped for use near the marina at Tempe Town Lake. As of Feb. 26, the lake is open for paddleboarding.

Paddleboarding opens on Tempe Town Lake

Paddleboarding, an aquatic sport, is now available at Tempe Town Lake.

By Lindsay Walker | February 27, 2011

Police Beat: Feb. 28

Police reported the following incidents Sunday.

By Danielle Legler | February 27, 2011

Rising coffee prices could affect students

Coffee prices have hit a 14-year high and that cost could be passed down to consumers.

By Jonathan Ortiz | February 25, 2011

Researchers help blind ‘see’ Facebook photos

An ASU professor and students are developing a way for blind people to experience facial images on computer screens.

By Kortney Tenaglia | February 24, 2011

Tempe course teaches emergency preparedness

The city of Tempe is hosting free classes that teach community members how to survive and help others during disasters.

By Jordan Frakes | February 24, 2011

The Round-Up: Week of Feb. 21

Budget cuts, beer and immigration laws have all made it into the lasso that helps us gather this week's top stories. The end of the week brings us to what you have been waiting for all week. Welcome to The Round-Up.

By Andrew Hedlund | February 24, 2011

Alum starts Web campaign to land Foursquare job

ASU alumnus Brian Schwartz hopes he can “check in” to a job at Foursquare.

By Tiana Chavez | February 24, 2011

Alumni-created company makes students business reps

Three ASU alumni created a company that hires college students and others around the country to conduct small marketing campaigns for corporations and businesses.

By Tiffany Ngo | February 24, 2011