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New social media outlets update students on PTS services

On Sept. 17, ASU’s Parking and Transit Services launched a public page called ASU Transit on Facebook that commuters can use to stay up-to-date.

By Danielle Legler | October 3, 2010

THE ROOTS OF SB170: Cornell West and other leading race relations leaders of America spoke at North High School in Phoenix on Saturday, on topics relating to SB1070 and other immigration legislation. (Photo by Andy Jeffreys)

White supremacy led to SB 1070 formation, activist says

A Princeton professor spoke about the roots of Senate Bill 1070 and other Arizona immigration laws with other professors and activists at a local high school Saturday afternoon.

By Uriel J. Garcia | October 3, 2010

CELEBRATE DIVERSITY: Thousands of people turned out for the 8th annual Rainbows Festival in downtown Phoenix Saturday and Sunday. The Rainbows Festival and Street Fair is Arizona's largest celebration of the diversity of the LGBTQ community. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU participates in gay awareness, AIDS fundraising

ASU students participated in the AIDS Walk on Sunday and the Rainbows Festival on Saturday and Sunday.

By Travis McKnight | October 3, 2010

TEARING IT DOWN: Participants from the West German side break through the Berlin Wall to bring flowers to the East Germans on the other side. This interactive presentation commemorated the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. (Photo by Jessica Weisel)

Students replicate Berlin Wall experience

A representation of the Berlin Wall was placed in the Memorial Union on the Tempe campus in remembrance of the Berlin Wall and the 20th anniversary of its falling on Oct. 3.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | October 3, 2010

Police Beat: Oct. 4

Tempe police reported the following incidents Sunday.

By Matt Hendley | October 3, 2010

Update: Police identify body found near ASU Jewish center, ruled homicide

Police have identified the body of a man found Thursday morning in a Dumpster near an ASU student Jewish center.

By Kyle Daly and Andrew Hedlund | October 1, 2010

Tempe Town Lake gets renewed

Construction companies working on Tempe Town Lake go over their plans to rebuild, refill, and revitalize the depleted attraction.

By Blake Wilson | October 1, 2010

Plans advance for ASU college in Payson

ASU is exploring the possibility of building a green campus in the town of Payson with lower tuition rates.

By Alex Ferri | September 30, 2010

Cuts to education anticipated despite Prop 100 passage

Despite the passage of a special election ballot measure meant to financially revive the state’s education system, some legislative officials still predict large budget cuts to education.

By Cale Ottens | September 30, 2010

Seated fencers takes a stab at competition

Arizona’s first seated fencing team, created a year and a half ago, came to ASU at the beginning of this semester to join the current fencing team Salle Diablo.

By Mary Shinn | September 30, 2010

ASU receives grant for new algae research center

Gov. Jan Brewer announced Tuesday that ASU will receive a $2 million grant to fund a project called the Arizona Center for Algae Technology and Innovation, known as AzCATI.

By Michael Reppenhagen | September 30, 2010

AND THE WINNER IS: The Bicycle Cellar, located in the Tempe Transportation Center, was last year's winner of the annual Bike Hero Award, which is given to a resident or organization that continually use a bicycle as a means of transportation. This year's nomination process is currently underway. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Tempe looks for next Bike Hero

Tempe is currently conducting its nomination process for the annual Bike Hero Award.

By April Atwood | September 30, 2010

W.P Carey MBA program ranked among top 25

A W. P. Carey School of Business program was ranked thirteenth among the top 25 executive MBA programs in the country by The Wall Street Journal Thursday.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | September 30, 2010

Police Beat: Oct. 1

ASU Police reported the following incidents Thursday.

By Matt Hendley | September 30, 2010

Evidence bags lie on the ground while officers look for more evidence in an alley near 10th and Ash where the body of a man was discovered earlier today. (Photo by Jessica Weisel)

Body found near ASU Jewish center

Tempe police spokesman Sgt. Steve Carbajal said police received a call around 7:30 a.m. about a body found near the Rohr Chabad House Jewish Student Center.

By Andrew Hedlund | September 30, 2010

State Press Weekly: Sept. 30

This week, we take a look at Proposition 203, Arizona's medicinal marijuana initiative. Plus, Isaiah Mustafa talks about his experiences after ASU, and a spotlight on water polo.

By State Press Staff | September 29, 2010

Union leader: boycott gave Republicans a pass

An international labor union ended its boycott of Arizona last week, citing recent developments on Senate Bill 1070 and the use of the boycotts as political ammunition.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | September 29, 2010

Diversity office receives new name, director

ASU’s Office of Diversity is now known as the Office of Equity and Inclusion, and since Sept. 20 it is under the leadership of new senior director Kamala Green.

By Connor Radnovich | September 29, 2010

Tempe hookah bar fixes ventilation, approved to operate

Memo’s Café, a hookah bar in Tempe, regained its permit to operate from the city of Tempe Tuesday after fixing its ventilation system and finalizing other repairs.

By April Atwood | September 29, 2010

Oktoberfest celebration could draw 200,000

Crowds reaching numbers between 150,000 and 200,000 could come out to this weekend’s 38th annual Oktoberfest in Tempe, according to an event official.

By Monica Arevalo | September 29, 2010

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