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Phosphorus fuels Herberger exhibit

The ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts Step Gallery combined scientists theories and artists imaginations to explore the role of Phosphorus in society today.

By Jessica Heigh | February 21, 2011

REGENTS ON CAMPUS: ASU President Michael Crow speaks at the Arizona Board of Regents meeting that took place at the Memorial Union on Thursday and Friday. The meeting covered a wide range of issues, from concealed weapons on campus to changes in tuition. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Universities asked to consider cuts before tuition increases

The Arizona Board of Regents requested the three state universities seriously consider their strategies for dealing with the upcoming budget cuts.

By Katie Shoultz | February 20, 2011

ASU Police hopes bike registration curbs thefts

In an attempt to prevent rampant bike theft on campus, ASU Police launched a program that allows students to register their bikes on campus.

By Danielle Legler | February 20, 2011

Online tutoring program to expand

Since the spring 2009 semester, ASU has offered online tutoring, but because of high student demand, more classes have been added.

By Christina Tetreault | February 20, 2011

Socioclean program to keep digital reputations clean

A company has created a program that social networking users can use to scan their profiles for content considered inappropriate or unprofessional.

By Samuel Lane | February 20, 2011

GOING EAST: The light rail's extension into downtown Mesa should receive funding in 2012. As of now, the light rail extends only one stop into the city. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Light Rail extension drives into central Mesa

The Metro Light Rail has plans to extend its line pass the Mesa Sycamore stop into central Mesa.

By Christina Silvestri | February 20, 2011

Police Beat: Feb. 21

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Sunday.

By Danielle Legler | February 20, 2011

ASU group hopes to create hydroponic garden for Tempe

A nonprofit ASU organization hopes to connect the Tempe community to fresh, locally grown food that leaves no carbon footprint by creating a soil-free hydroponic farm.

By Harmony Huskinson | February 20, 2011

Students blast ‘zombies’ with Nerf guns in weekly game

Every Thursday around 30 ASU students participate in a group game called 'Nerf War: Zombies vs. Scientists.'

By Kortney Tenaglia | February 17, 2011

Student protesters play dead to send message to ABOR

About a dozen students played dead at the Arizona Board of Regents meeting Thursday on the Tempe campus to protest what they are calling the death of public education and the student voice in Arizona.

By Katie Shoultz | February 17, 2011

ASU student creates ad website to pay for college

ASU student Tyler Ross created an advertising website, Pyramid of Pixels, to help pay for his education.

By Cassandra Starboard | February 17, 2011

University considers lower tuition for West, Poly

University administration is considering setting tuition 25 percent lower at the West campus and 10 percent lower at the Polytechnic campus.

By Adam Sneed | February 17, 2011

The Round-Up: Week of Feb. 14

Crime, budgets, taxes, Ellen DeGeneres and guns. Yes, it's been a full week. But that's why we have The Round-Up.

By Andrew Hedlund | February 17, 2011

Exchange student finds beauty in desert life

Quingyu Zheng is part of Barrett, the Honors College’s first exchange program with another honors college.

By Tiana Chavez | February 17, 2011

Police Beat: Feb. 18

Police reported the following incidents Thursday.

By Danielle Legler | February 17, 2011

MUSIC OF REMEMBRANCE: Maestro Israel Yinon conducts an orchestra comprised of students from ASU's School of Music as they perform works composed by Jews during the Holocaust. "Composers in the Concentration Camp" was a free event in Gammage auditorium. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

ASU musicians perform in concert honoring Holocaust composers

The ASU Symphony Orchestra and the Center for Jewish Studies teamed up Wednesday night to bring awareness to campus with their concert special, “Composers in the Concentration Camp.”

By Lindsay Walker | February 16, 2011

CRIME DROP: Tempe Police released a report on Wednesday indicating that crime has been reduced throughout 2010. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Tempe crime decreases in 2010

Tempe Police released its annual crime report Wednesday revealing that crime in Tempe, with the exception of homicide, has decreased for the fourth consecutive year.

By Danielle Legler | February 16, 2011

IT GETS BETTER: Dan Savage, a prominent activist for the LGBTQ community and co-founder of the “It Gets Better Project” for gay and transgender youth, speaks to a crowd of ASU students in the Memorial Union. Conceived and launched in September 2010 as a response to gay teen suicides, “It Gets Better” features user-submitted YouTube messages of hope for LGBTQ youth. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

‘It Gets Better’ founder calls for change

Society’s approach toward the gay community needs to change, especially in family dynamics, said Dan Savage, a gay author and advice columnist who spoke at ASU’s Tempe campus Wednesday.

By Kayla Frost | February 16, 2011

University’s flu warning conflicts with some teachers’ absence policies

With the increase of flu cases, ASU officials have warned teachers that student absences could extend more than a week, a time frame that conflicts with some teacher’s classroom policies.

By Tessa Ferguson | February 16, 2011

ONESHOT: The winners of the ASU Innovation Challenge and creators of OneShot celebrate upon receiving a $10,000 grant. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

ASU students solve world problems through grant

Powering cell phones in Africa with leftover charcoal from a fire was just one of 16 creative grant proposals announced at ASU’s Innovation Challenge Wednesday.

By Mary Shinn | February 16, 2011

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