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ADIÓS LOKO: Phusion Projects, LLC, the company that produces Four Loko, was recently forced to end distribution of the popular caffeinated malt beverage after FDA insistence. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Four Loko production halted

The alcoholic beverage company Phusion Projects announced Sunday it would cease production and shipment of its popular drink Four Loko.

By Cale Ottens | November 22, 2010

Study: Ariz. could benefit most from solar energy

A study published this month by ASU’s W. P. Carey School of Business ranked Arizona as the top state in the country to benefit from the production and export of solar energy.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | November 22, 2010

HELPING KIDS: A young girl enjoys a Thanksgiving dinner that a group of Mormon ASU students helped provide and serve at a local Boys and Girls Club for children and their families. They served over 200 meals. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

State unemployment rate decreases

The jobless rate in Arizona dropped for the first time since April, following increased local hiring in October.

By Michael Reppenhagen | November 22, 2010

Phoenix prescription drug discount cards to benefit public services

Phoenix announced a partnership with a private marketing company to provide cheaper prescription drugs to residents while boosting social services.

By Uriel J. Garcia | November 22, 2010

TWEET AWAY: A new study published by the “Journal of Computer Assisted Learning” mentioned that Twitter can be used for educational means and could help improve your GPA. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Study finds Twitter usage could boost GPA

According to a study published in the Journal of Computer Assisted Learning in November 2010, the social networking website Twitter can be used as an educational tool.

By Kortney Tenaglia | November 22, 2010

Police Beat: Nov. 23

Police reported the following incidents Monday.

By Alex Ferri | November 22, 2010

WORKING LATE: Photography graduate student Jane Lindsay takes on printmaking, finishing a project Sunday. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Photo of the Day: Working Late

By Annie Wechter | November 21, 2010

ASU chapter inducts honors society’s 2 millionth member

An international honors society chapter at ASU inducted its 2 millionth member Sunday at a new member recognition event on the Tempe campus.

By Mary Shinn | November 21, 2010

LONG-STANDING: The Graffiti Shop, located near Fifth Street and Mill Avenue, is one of the last original stores on the Mill Avenue Strip. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Original Mill Ave business still thriving after recession

One original Mill Avenue business, The Graffiti Shop, is still successful despite the rough economy.

By Michelle Berbling | November 21, 2010

ASU conference promotes domestic violence awareness

A conference at ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law discussed misconceptions of domestic violence victims and how to increase awareness of the topic.

By Kirsten Hillhouse | November 21, 2010

REVOLUTION: Ron Paul speaks to students about his “Campaign for Liberty” on Hayden Mall on Friday. (Rosie Gochnour)

Ron Paul speaks at ASU

Rep. Ron Paul headlined an event to denounce intrusions in personal freedoms and poor federal economic policies at ASU’s Tempe campus Friday.

By Matt Hendley | November 21, 2010

NINJA MASTER: The Entrepreneurs@ASU student organization is sponsoring a Ninja Training Camp. Geordie Aitken, a world-renowned ninja trainer and business consultant, will explain how elements of ninjas can be applied to business practices and leadership. (Photo Courtesy of Michael Arellano)

Ninja teaches students art of business

Twenty students learned the ways of the ninja and how those teachings could make them more effective in the business world at an event that ended the Global Entrepreneurship Week at ASU.

By Michael Reppenhagen | November 21, 2010

Tempe12 aims to boost school spirit

In an effort to magnify school spirit, college calendar company Tempe12 is teaming up with ASU’s athletic department to bring back a sense of Sun Devil tradition.

By Allison Oswalt | November 21, 2010

Professor: Science funding needs to be more focused

An ASU geology professor believes that science funding should be focused on areas with direct, short-term social outcomes, rather than funding general research.

By Alex Ferri | November 21, 2010

Police Beat: Nov. 22

ASU Police reported the following incidents Sunday.

By Matt Hendley | November 21, 2010

Picking up the slack line experience

Paul Endelman, president of SlackDevils @ ASU, explores the slack line experience.

By Jessica Heigh | November 18, 2010

Student volunteering helps increasing homeless population

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week at ASU gave students an opportunity to donate food and clothes in order to meet the needs of a growing homeless population.

By Mary Shinn | November 18, 2010

CELEBRATE DIVERSITY: Students gathered at Barrett, the Honors College Academic Complex, to dance for change Thursday night. The South Side Festival for World Change hosted 13 different diversity-related clubs, and was created to bring awareness and celebrate cultural diversity. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

World change festival encourages cultural tolerance

The South Side Festival for World Change, on Thursday night at Barrett, the Honors College Academic Complex, was held to celebrate and bring awareness to the cultural diversity at ASU.

By Danielle Legler | November 18, 2010

REMEMBERENCE: On Hayden lawn on Thursday, students participated in Transgender Day of Remembrance, with a cloth of black knots. Each knot in the long black cloth represents a death due to hate crimes against transgenders. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Groups recognize transgender remembrance day

Two campus gay rights groups teamed up Thursday to spread awareness about transgender issues as part of a national day of remembrance for the group.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | November 18, 2010

Family plans statue memorial of slain student

Nearly six months after ASU student Kyleigh Sousa was killed just yards away from the Tempe campus, a New Jersey-based sculptor is preparing a timeless tribute to the student.

By Matt Hendley | November 18, 2010

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