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University kicks off humanities initiative

This week, ASU launched Project Humanities, a university-wide initiative that focuses on the human community.

By Christopher Leone | February 8, 2011

Labor Department launches website for new jobseekers

The U.S. Department of Labor unveiled a new online tool that will assist young people in the search for jobs.

By Tiffany Ngo | February 8, 2011

Tucson victim’s family backs ammo limits

The fiancee and family of former ASU graduate student Gabe Zimmerman showed their support of House Bill 2711, which would ban large capacity ammunition clips, at the state capitol Tuesday.

By Alexandra Irving | February 8, 2011

ASA holds 2011 lobbying conference

Students from across the state attended the 2011 lobby conference to prepare for their lobbying efforts.

By Andrew Boven | February 8, 2011

Police Beat: Feb. 9

Police reported the following incidents Tuesday.

By Danielle Legler | February 8, 2011

EGYPTIAN EVENTS: Dr. David Pickus holds a discussion with various students about the long-term effects of the current turmoil in Egypt. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Professor’s ‘teach-in’ educates students on Egypt

David Pickus, a professor at Barrett, the Honors College, hosted a “teach-in” last night at the honors complex to provide ASU students with background information about the protests in Egypt.

By Harmony Huskinson | February 7, 2011

BODY PRIDE: Students stop and read the unique panels created by ASU Wellness for Body Pride Week on Hayden Lawn. The panels critique the media and it's role in eating disorders and other unhealthy habits. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Photo of the Day: Feb. 8

By Rosie Gouchner | February 7, 2011

LIFE ON MARS: Jim Crowell, co-founder and president of Students for the Exploration and Development of Space, stands atop a ridge in Utah during a trip meant to simulate the harsh environment found on Mars. (Photo courtesy of Jim Crowell)

Student helps pave way for life on Mars

In 1969, man walked on the moon for the first time. ASU earth and space exploration junior Jim Crowell, who spent winter break researching in a Mars simulation, hopes to help people set foot on Mars.

By Kayla Frost | February 7, 2011

Student project spotlights lives of Valley bus passengers

Maria Teresa Miró created a fanzine last year to capture the faces and tell the stories of Valley bus takers.

By Christina Silvestri | February 7, 2011

HAPPY HOUR: Devil's Advocate, just off of the Rural Road and University Drive metro stop, opened it's doors early on Saturday in preparation for the Super Bowl. The bar is a hotspot for Tempe residents and ASU students looking to blow off some steam. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Light rail cruises through Tempe bar life

Midterms are already around the corner, and with noses buried deep in books, it’s easy for students to miss the treasures nestled around campus.

By Kortney Tenaglia | February 7, 2011

Police Beat: Feb. 8

Police reported the following incidents Monday.

By Danielle Legler | February 7, 2011

FASHION PASSION: A drag performer with the stage name China Collins gets ready for her close-up at the annual Miss Gay Arizona US of A pageant in Tempe. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Drag queens compete for pageant crown in Tempe

Ten men dressed as women gathered at the Tempe Center for the Arts Sunday night to compete in a drag queen competition.

By Danielle Legler | February 6, 2011

CREATIVE PASSION: Local artist Joseph "Sentrock" Perez gets choked up while speaking to students from South Mountain High School about his family history and the inspiration for his art. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Local artist finds voice through paintings

Artist Joseph Perez is known for his b-boy dancing and paintings that have been featured at various events in Phoenix.

By Sade Hurst | February 6, 2011

DOG DECREE: Richard and Sally Andrade play with their five miniature poodles. The couple hopes to pass legislation this year that would hold owners of aggressive dogs responsible if their pet attacks another animal. (Photo by Yvonne Gonzalez)

Future bill to hold aggressive dog owners accountable

A Glendale couple that lost a poodle to a dog-on-dog attack is pushing for a bill to hold aggressive dog owners responsible.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | February 6, 2011

Poly community works to save campus cacti

Construction work at the Polytechnic campus has frustrated some commuters, but community members are addressing the needs of the construction victims without a voice — cacti.

By Harmony Huskinson | February 6, 2011

Police Beat: Feb. 7

Police reported the following incidents Sunday.

By Rheyanne Weaver | February 6, 2011

Professor talks about experiences in Cuba

A professor at the Downtown campus talks about his experience growing up in and leaving Cuba.

By Hannah Button and Kaitlyn Carl | February 4, 2011

SOLAR SCHOLARSHIP: Steven Limpert, an electrical engineering major, spends about 10 hours a week in the lab. He received the Circumnavigators Club Foundation travel-study grant to travel to six countries this summer and learn about other cultures' solar energy public policy and subsidy programs. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Student’s solar research goes global

Electrical engineering junior Steven Limpert was chosen to receive the highly competitive Circumnavigators Club Foundation grant worth $9,000.

By Kortney Tenaglia | February 3, 2011

IPAD ACADEMICS: A student navigates the Blackboard application on an Apple iPad, one of the many educational tools available for mobile learning. The Downtown ASU Spanish Department has begun integrating the new technology into its classrooms, a move that is being met with mixed feelings. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Spanish department integrates iPads into Downtown courses

Some ASU students have the opportunity to use iPads in class on the Downtown Phoenix campus, but not all are seeing the immediate benefits.

By Christina Tetreault | February 3, 2011

Contraceptives, cosmetics, candy outlast recession

State Press digs into why contraceptive, cosmetic, and candy businesses have outlasted some of the worst recessions our country has ever seen.

By Blake Wilson | February 3, 2011

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