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Study discusses housing, tech needs for rising adult autism population

The housing and tech needs of autistic adults discussed in two studies, one by ASU’s Stardust Center for Affordable Homes and the Family.

By April Atwood | March 31, 2010

Campuses hopping with Easter activities

Students looking for ways to spend the Easter weekend don’t have to stray too far from campus because organizations across ASU are hosting a variety of events.

By Joseph Schmidt | March 31, 2010

Linothorax reconstruction by Gregory Aldrete

Prof. Gregory Aldrete of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay reconstructs linothorax armor, created from linen, which was used by the Macedonians.

By Christopher Ogino | March 31, 2010

Santa Rita Community Center celebrates Latino culture

The Phoenix community gathered at the Santa Rita Community Center to celebrate the legacy of Cesar Chavez, the former civil rights activist and farm worker.

By Gitzel Puente | March 31, 2010

4 schools could be cut in budget proposal, Crow announces

The University internally announced plans late Monday to cut four schools to reduce its salary budget by 2.75 percent as mandated by the Arizona Board of Regents.

By Kyle Patton | March 30, 2010

STUDENT DEBATE: Freshman Andres Cano introduces himself Tuesday at the ASASUD debate for the downtown presidential position, as his opponent junior Christian Vasquez looks on. (Photo by Molly Smith)

Downtown candidates outline platforms in debate

ASASUD hosted a debate Tuesday night for the two presidential tickets to voice their platforms before the April 6 and 7 election.

By Jennifer Crane | March 30, 2010

SOLAR LECTURE: Students listen to Ernesto Fonseca's presentation on solar design applications in architectural design. Fonseca’s applications have been implemented from Phoenix to Guadalupe, Mexico. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Houses designed with ‘green’ in mind

In a Tuesday lecture, one University architect outlined the importance of design when it comes to building sustainable homes.

By Rheyanne Weaver | March 30, 2010

PF BANG: A sign prohibiting weapons sits behind a bar at P.F Chang’s on Mill Ave. The restaurant like many others in the Mill Ave district is against allowing any form of dangerous weapon in to their facility. (Photo by Serwaa Adu-Tutu)

Law allowing guns in bars still raising questions, six months later

Six months after Arizona began implementing a law permitting concealed firearms in Arizona bars and restaurants, some ASU students and officials are still concerned about the measure’s effects.

By Matt Hendley | March 30, 2010

Police Beat: March 31

A 19-year-old ASU student was hospitalized Sunday around 2:25 a.m. after falling from an open portion of the roof of the Sigma Chi fraternity house, police reported.

By Matt Hendley | March 30, 2010

UNIQUE: Fixed bikes come in many different colors. (Photo courtesy of Mehdi Farsi)

Three ASU alumni pedaling toward success

Three ASU alumni teamed up to start a business selling fixed-gear bikes through their Web-based business, State Bicycle.

By Maxfield Barker | March 29, 2010

Report: More college students supporting same-sex marriage

New data released by the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA shows increasing support among college students for same-sex marriage.

By Katie Shoultz | March 29, 2010

GETTING PHILOSOPHICAL: A selection of the philosophy department's course materials can be found in Hayden Library on the Tempe campus. Philosophy majors have been shown to score higher on postgraduate tests than any other declared major. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Critical thinking skills boost philosophy students after graduation, researchers say

Philosophy researchers say the area of study prepares students for a future in a critically and analytically challenged job market.

By Ashia Johnson | March 29, 2010

PILING UP: ASU professor Rolf Halden has completed research that exposes the hazards that plastic can cause to both humans and the environment. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Professor’s research reveals harm of plastic, proposes ‘green’ ideas

An ASU professor has recently completed research exposing some of the potential hazards of plastics both to people and the environment, suggesting ways to design next generation green materials.

By Dana Sheaff | March 29, 2010

Study likens school re-enrollment to customer loyalty

A new report says efforts to support school choice for elementary students should be redirected toward improving the schools students are already in.

By Joseph Schmidt | March 29, 2010

GREEN JOURNAL: (Pictured from left to right) Robert Homer, Maren Mahoney, Haley Paul, Robert Meyers, Sandra Rodegher and Zachary Hughes published the first issue of their online journal, The Sustainability Review, earlier in the month. (Photo Courtesy of Tim Trumble)

Student journal seeking to make sustainability simple

ASU graduate students are working to move the concept of sustainability from academia to everyday conversation with the launch of The Sustainability Review.

By Michelle Parks | March 29, 2010

YOU BREW: Chemistry senior Nicholas Catanzaro recently founded the first and only home brewing club at ASU. The club's purpose is to get members to share beer and wine knowledge, recipes and having a good time with other enthusiasts. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

New club brewing interest on campus

A student started ASU’s first and only home brewing club this semester to share beer and wine knowledge, recipes and good times with others.

By Daryl Bjoraas | March 29, 2010

Police Beat: March 30

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Monday

By Rheyanne Weaver | March 29, 2010

Men plus pageantry equals Mangeant

Twelve men from Alpha Kappa Psi put a new spin on pageants to help raise money for Best Buddies, a charity that helps people with intellectual disabilities.

By Nick Blumberg | March 29, 2010

A FAMILY AFFAIR: Chris Bahr is a second year law student who will have to leave his family behind this summer as he studies abroad. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Married with GPAs: Students juggle school, work, families

For some ASU students, juggling school, children and marriage is an everyday reality.

By Rheyanne Weaver | March 28, 2010

TAX-HIKE: Junior political science major, and Arizona Students' Association intern, Sarah Blaine attended a rally focused around Prop 100. The prop will be on the May 18, 2010 special election ballot and centers around a temporary one-cent sales tax increase in the state. (Photo by Molly J. Smith)

Phoenix demonstrations take both sides of Proposition 100

Students from the Arizona Students’ Association joined Valley residents Friday at the Capitol to support Proposition 100.

By Kyle Daly | March 28, 2010

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