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GREEN FOR ALL: Human rights and clean-energy economy pioneer Van Jones spoke about sustainability and going green in a lecture held on the Tempe campus Thursday evening. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Green jobs leader speaks to students

Students and Arizona citizens gathered at ASU to hear from a pioneer in clean-energy economy, Van Jones, speak about the importance of sustainability.

By Kortney Tenaglia | November 4, 2010

CHILD SLAVE: James Kofi Annan, a former Ghanian child slave, pauses to survey the conference room he gave his presentation in on the West campus, discussing the global slave trade. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Former child slave shares experience

James Kofi Annan, a former child slave from Ghana, spoke at the West campus Wednesday night about his experiences as a slave and how he is now helping solve the problem.

By Connor Radnovich | November 3, 2010

Plans for Tempe streetcar move forward

Construction of a Tempe streetcar line could begin in 2013.

By Monica Arevalo | November 3, 2010

Students take fuel concept to national contest

ASU students are using chemical reactions to power their journey to a national science competition.

By Alex Ferri | November 3, 2010

Photo of the Day: Painting ASU

By Annie Wechter | November 3, 2010

Crow talks tuition in open forum

Speaking at an open forum on the Downtown campus Wednesday afternoon, ASU President Michael Crow fielded dozens of student questions on various topics.

By Michael Reppenhagen | November 3, 2010

Police Beat: Nov. 4

Police reported the following incidents Wednesday.

By Cale Ottens | November 3, 2010

Brewer, Republicans celebrate victory

An energetic Republican crowd gathered inside the Hyatt hotel in downtown Phoenix Tuesday night to celebrate Gov. Jan Brewer’s win over Democratic opponent Terry Goddard.

By Cale Ottens | November 2, 2010

AND THE WINNER IS: David Shweikert uses his cell phone to try and get news of voting results after internet connections go down on Tuesday night. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Schweikert takes CD 5 in rematch

Republican David Schweikert wins seat in Congressional District 5 over Rep. Harry Mitchell.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | November 2, 2010

LIVE COVERAGE: ABC News, Facebook and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication co-hosted an election town hall Tuesday night. Co-hosted by ABC’s David Muir, the town hall meeting was streamed live onto Facebook and ABC News. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ABC News town hall marks Facebook milestones

In a first-time collaboration with Facebook, ABC News held a seven-hour Election Day presentation Tuesday night at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

By Connor Radnovich | November 2, 2010

NAZI PROPOGANDA: Heather Sealy Lineberry traveled to Washington D.C. to help design an exhibit of propaganda from World War II. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Art museum curator helps design propaganda exhibit

Nazi propaganda will be touring the country in 2013 to educate the country about biased political messages in the media, with the help of an ASU Art Museum curator.

By Mary Shinn | November 2, 2010

Police Beat: Nov. 3

ASU Police reported the following incidents Tuesday.

By Matt Hendley | November 2, 2010

BIG BUGS: Postdoctoral research fellow John VandenBrooks and other ASU scientists are researching the effects of different oxygen levels on insects such as the Cordulegaster diadema, or Apache Spiketail dragonfly. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Scientist studies how oxygen levels affect dragonfly size

John VandenBrooks, a postdoctoral research fellow at ASU, released data from his study on how oxygen levels in the atmosphere affect insect size.

By Alex Ferri | November 2, 2010

FIGHTING FOR LIFE: The Black-footed Ferret is among one of 64 endangered species that are responding positively to the efforts of zoos and conservation efforts. (Photo Courtesy of the Phoenix Zoo)

Wildlife diversity decreases despite Phoenix Zoo, global efforts

A newly released scientific study shows one-fifth of Earth’s vertebrates are facing a dinosaurs’ destiny.

By Travis McKnight | November 2, 2010

RIGHT TO PROTEST: Several students protest human rights on Hayden Lawn Tuesday afternoon as part of a project for a Human Rights and Democracy class. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Student project spreads torture awareness

As part of a campaign to spread torture awareness, students organized “The Sound of Torture” to solicit students about the many torture tactics used around the world.

By Ashia Johnson | November 2, 2010

CLIMBING UP: Microbiology senior Alan Wrobleski, takes a break between classes to sharpen his bicycling skills outside the ASU Art Museum Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Photo of the Day: Bike Tricks

By Rosie Gouchner | November 2, 2010

VOTE TODAY: Members of the ASU College Republicans sit outside the Memorial Union encouraging students to head to the polls on Nov. 2. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Photo of the Day: Vote Today

By Rosie Gouchner | November 1, 2010

Appeals court begins SB 1070 hearings

The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments for and against Senate Bill 1070 on Monday.

By Uriel J. Garcia | November 1, 2010

Treasurer candidate hits all counties in 24 hours

Candidate for state treasurer Andrei Cherny campaigned in all of Arizona’s 15 counties in 24 hours in an event that culminated at the Democratic Party headquarters in downtown Phoenix.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | November 1, 2010

WHAT DO YOU WANT: Student leaders on the Polytechnic campus are asking on-campus students for input on what they want in the new freshman residential and dining halls that are set to begin construction this June. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Students give input in Poly residence hall plans

Before the Polytechnic campus breaks ground with a new freshman residential hall and dining facility in June, student government officials are asking for student input.

By Cale Ottens | November 1, 2010

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