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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

Town Lake almost ready for water

After two months of construction, the Tempe Town Lake is almost ready to be refilled, a city official said Wednesday.

By Michael Reppenhagen | September 29, 2010

Police beat: Sept. 30

ASU and Tempe police reported the following incidents Wednesday.

By April Atwood | September 29, 2010

Expansions planned for ASU Online

The Arizona Board of Regents put an emphasis on the state universities’ online programs and set a goal for ASU’s online program to reach 30,000 students by the year 2020.

By Cale Ottens | September 28, 2010

Students discuss gay terminology at dialogue series

Students gathered Tuesday on the Tempe campus to discuss the terms used to describe the gay community and whether they are preferred by those they label.

By Ashia Johnson | September 28, 2010

Parkour club gets students flying

A new club at ASU is teaching students the art of parkour.

By Mary Shinn | September 28, 2010

INTERESTING ART: A piece made in 1979 by the artist Gary Slater titled "Devil Dancer" sits outside the North end of the Memorial Union. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Photo of the Day: Interesting Art

By Scott Stuk | September 28, 2010

Campus burglaries, aggravated assaults at 3-year high

An annual crime report released by ASU Police Thursday showed three-year highs in aggravated assaults and robberies across the University’s four campuses in 2009.

By Matt Hendley | September 28, 2010

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