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Community searches for missing Tempe man

Friends and family of a 24-year-old missing Tempe man are making an all-out effort in a search that has spanned nearly a week.

By Mia Parrett | January 19, 2011

Police Beat: Jan. 20

Police reported the following incidents Wednesday.

By Christa Ward | January 19, 2011

Police expect no security changes after Tucson shooting

Although security at events and in general isn’t changing because of the recent shooting in Tucson, ASU Police suggests event coordinators plan ahead to ensure proper security at ASU events.

By Danielle Legler | January 19, 2011

Fire crews respond to smoke at Downtown campus

Phoenix fire crews responded to the Downtown campus Tuesday evening after a cleaning crew discovered smoke inside the Nursing and Health Innovation building.

By State Press Staff | January 18, 2011

STUDY TIME: Shaima Shahin and Noreen Qureshi, both seniors majoring in journalism at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, study Arabic at Civic Space Park in downtown Phoenix. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Picture of the Day: Jan. 20: Study Time

By Lisa Bartoli | January 18, 2011

Budget cuts affect Arizona’s charter schools

Arizona's fiscal crisis affects local charter school systems.

By Samantha Cary | January 18, 2011

Fall break added to 2012 academic calendar

Multiple changes to the academic calendar have been approved to start in spring 2012, including an earlier start date, the addition of fall break and shorter class options during fall and spring semesters.

By Katie Shoultz | January 18, 2011

CASAS DEL WEST: ASU West is projected to erect more residence halls like Las Casas by the fall of 2012. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

West campus construction to begin in June

ASU’s West campus will begin construction on a new residential facility, dining hall and recreation center in June.

By Demetrius Burns | January 18, 2011

Sens. push to name courthouse after slain judge

A new courthouse being built in Yuma could be named after U.S. District Court Judge John Roll, one of the six who died in the Jan. 8 shooting in Tucson.

By Tiffany Ngo | January 18, 2011

THROUGH THE HAZE: Thick smog and dust, a common sight in Phoenix, obscures the view of the cities mountainous surroundings. (Photo by Christopher Leone)

EPA air quality changes could raise water prices

The EPA’s efforts to improve air quality throughout the Southwest could end up shutting down the Navajo Generating Station, eliminating jobs and impacting water prices significantly.

By Christopher Leone | January 18, 2011

Police Beat: Jan. 19

Police reported the following incidents Tuesday.

By Danielle Legler | January 18, 2011

POTENTIAL HIKE: USG President Jacob Goulding discusses budget issues and possible tuition hikes at a meeting during the 2010 fall semester. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Student groups begin lobbying against budget cuts

Several student organizations have begun working to minimize tuition increases for next academic year after Gov. Jan Brewer proposed $170 million in cuts to the university system last week.

By Katie Shoultz | January 18, 2011

PADDLE FORWARD: Tempe Town Lake will soon allow lake enthusiasts to use standup paddleboards in its waters. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Tempe to consider paddleboarding on Town Lake

A proposed ordinance permitting standup paddleboards on the lake will be considered by the Tempe City Council next week.

By Mia Parrett | January 18, 2011

ARMED: Gun salesman Christopher Beeman handles a revolver at Arizona Firearms, Collectibles and Pawn in Tempe. Photo by Sierra Smith.

Campus firearm bills reintroduced in Legislature

Two new gun bills on the docket at the state Legislature this year might change the face of on-campus security.

By Tiffany Ngo | January 17, 2011

Brewer proposes $170 million cut for universities

Gov. Jan Brewer recommends cutting $170 million from the university system, including taking about $80 million from ASU’s state funding.

By Katie Shoultz | January 17, 2011

EMERBERANCE: People from across the country gather at a makeshift memorial outside the University Medical Center in Tucson, Ariz., to pay their respects to those killed and injured during the Jan. 8 shooting. Photo by Aaron Lavinsky

Father, professor remember Tucson shooting victim

Gabriel Zimmerman, an ASU graduate and aide to Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, was laid to rest Monday after being killed in the Jan. 8 shooting in Tucson.

By Kortney Tenaglia | January 17, 2011

HOMEGROWN: Lara Skutt, the manager of Tempe Urban Garden, picks radishes in a community garden located on private land. A similar garden is being considered by the Tempe City Council, the city's first to be located on public land. Photo by Yvonne Gonzales | The State Press

Group proposes first Tempe community garden on public land

Tempe may be getting its first community garden on public land. Sponsors of the project said they hope it will educate and unify the surrounding neighborhood.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | January 17, 2011

Innovation Challenge fuels students' dreams

Students with a unique idea that implements positive social change can find support right on campus through the annual ASU Innovation Challenge.

By Christina Silvestri | January 17, 2011

Professors hold class in ‘World of Warcraft’

A new class is focusing on virtual worlds, allowing students to communicate through “World of Warcraft” and “Second Life.”

By Harmony Huskinson | January 17, 2011

Students, alumni give back on MLK Day of Service

The ASU MLK Committee and the ASU Community Service Program hosted the University’s 26th annual MLK Day of Service.

By Nesima Aberra | January 17, 2011

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