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Health Services reports increase in flu cases on campus

ASU’s Health Services is noticing an increase in reported seasonal flu cases.

By Sade Hurst | February 13, 2011

VEGAN INK: Tattooed Planet, located on University Drive and Forest Avenue in Tempe, is one of the many tattoo parlors around the Valley that carries Starbrite inks. Starbrite offers vegan-friendly alternatives to inks that include glycerin, which is usually derived from animal fat. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Vegan choices extend to tattoo parlors

For vegans, sticking to an animal-free lifestyle is more than just watching what they eat. The most dedicated vegans are also cautious about what’s in the products they use, including their tattoo ink.

By Danielle Legler | February 13, 2011

ENTREPRENEURS: Juniors Tyler Hughes (right) and Larry Lynn (left) are the creators of OffCampusReportCard.com, a site that help students review off-campus housing. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

New website allows students to grade off-campus housing

OffCampusReportCard.com is a website that publishes reviews of different off-campus housing or student-populated properties near ASU.

By Mia Parrett | February 13, 2011

PHOTON POWER: Solar cells can be seen collecting light on Hayden Lawn. The city of Tempe is planning to install similar solar technology next to Tempe Town Lake in the near future. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Solar panels at Tempe Beach Park to continue energy trend

The city of Tempe will soon break ground on a new project that will upgrade a “shade armada” at a popular meeting spot at Tempe Beach Park.

By Kortney Tenaglia | February 13, 2011

Police Beat: Feb. 14

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Monday.

By Danielle Legler | February 13, 2011

Devilpalooza brings snowboarding to campus

Devilpalooza brings in snow and activities to the Tempe campus.

By Jessica Heigh | February 13, 2011

DRINKS AND A MOVIE: Sophomore Emily Winkler helps customers during The Film Bar's grand opening on Thursday night. The Film Bar is an independent theater and bar on Third and Garfield streets in Phoenix, just a short walk from ASU’s Downtown campus. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Indie film theater opens near Downtown campus

A privately owned bar and theater opened Thursday near the Downtown campus.

By Cassandra Starboard | February 10, 2011

The Round Up: Week of Feb. 7

Behind on the news? Well have no fear, it's the end of the week again. You can get your weekly speed read right here.

By Andrew Hedlund | February 10, 2011

PASSION FOR THE INANIMATE: An ASU student carefully details his car on wednesday afternoon near the Tempe campus. A recent study by researchers at ASU revealed that people can have strong feelings of attachment and love for material objects and not just for other people. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Study: People can feel true love for objects

A recent study by ASU researchers shows that a person can have feelings of love for material things, not just other people.

By Tiffany Ngo | February 10, 2011

Student takes steps toward greener future

ASU junior Kim Pearson is making strides far beyond ASU’s campus to reduce her carbon footprint and help others do the same.

By Jordan Frakes | February 10, 2011

WALK THE LINE: Aerospace engineering senior Carlin Kersch spends some time slack-lining before returning to class. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Photo of the day: Feb. 11

By Rosie Gouchner | February 10, 2011

HEALTHY PARTNERSHIP: The College of Nursing and Health Innovation on the Downtown ASU campus was chosen to participate with 55 other health programs as an outreach partner with the National Institute of Mental Health. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

ASU nursing college to participate in mental health program

Mental health has become a prevalent concern in the realm of medicine, and now ASU nursing students are at the forefront of change.

By Kortney Tenaglia | February 10, 2011

TAKEOFF: Jets line the tarmac at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Wednesday. The Aerospace and Defense Research Collaboratory will encompass and benefit not only ASU but the surrounding Phoenix area as well. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Students to aid aerospace, defense research

Arizona is fortifying its aerospace and defense sector with a new research collaboratory that will give Arizona college students study and research opportunities.

By Jose Lago | February 10, 2011

Police Beat: Feb. 11

ASU and Tempe Police reported the following incidents Thursday.

By Danielle Legler | February 10, 2011

TRANSIT CHANGES: Methods of transportation such as Metro buses, Orbit buses and even the light rail could undergo changes in the coming months pending meetings with Tempe residents this week. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Tempe residents offer ideas about potential transit cuts

Tempe officials listened to ideas from concerned residents Wednesday evening about managing potential budget cuts to the city’s transit system.

By Christina Silvestri | February 9, 2011

ASU creating think tank to explore social identity

The University will reveal initial plans this month for a new think tank designed to drive conversation and research related to social identity and cohesion.

By Katie Shoultz | February 9, 2011

GLEE CLUB: ASU student and Gleeders founder Amanda Nguyen rehearses with local Tempe high school and middle school students. Nguyen started the program last fall at Corona Del Sol High School. (Photo courtesy of Amanda Nguyen)

ASU Glee-inspired show choir returns

The ASU student-run show choir, inspired by the hit TV show “Glee,” started its second semester Monday with refreshed focus and direction.

By Mary Shinn | February 9, 2011

Police Beat: Feb. 10

Police reported the following incidents Wednesday.

By Rheyanne Weaver | February 9, 2011

TRAFFIC JAM: Congested areas such as Cady Mall, which are exposed to bursts of traffic when classes start and finish, are now being brought to the attention of the ASU Police. Students and staff are looking to officers for a creative solution to the campus traffic problem. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Police consider bike restrictions on campus

ASU Police and the Coalition for Mall Safety are working together to reduce traffic congestion on the Tempe campus in order to increase the safety of pedestrians.

By Danielle Legler | February 9, 2011

CONDOM-GRAMS: Sophomore Natalie Goldfarb, the director of internal affairs of VOX, prepares for Valentine's Day with condom-grams. VOX, "voice" in Latin, is a student organization dedicated to the advocacy and awareness of women's reproductive rights. The organization will be tabling on Monday with the handouts. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Students weigh in on possibility of free birth control provided by health insurers

A panel of experts organized by the Obama administration is currently considering whether contraceptives and family planning services could be provided to women free of charge under the new health care law.

By Tessa Ferguson | February 9, 2011

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