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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Police Beat: Jan. 18
A daily blotter of ASU and Tempe police reports.
By Danielle Legler
| January 17, 2011
Fountain project seeks 'green' for Poly
Plans to recycle wastewater on the Polytechnic campus are in the running for grant money from the Intelligent Use of Water Awards.
By Mary Shinn
| January 17, 2011
Police club honors fallen ASU officer
ASU Police officer James Lister passed away Dec. 16, and a group of motorcycle-riding police officers honored him by giving his family money to help cover funeral costs.
By Danielle Legler
| January 17, 2011
Students run Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon to help children
Five graduate students laced up their running shoes Sunday to raise money for children who have difficulty eating.
By Tiana Chavez
| January 17, 2011