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Smooth school mergers result of collaboration, faculty say

ASU is unique in its approach to forming new schools, and focusing more on collaboration opportunities than budget-saving benefits, said several ASU professors and directors.

By Rheyanne Weaver | February 8, 2010

Alleged rape victim names Sigma Chi in civil suit

A former ASU student has filed a civil lawsuit against the Sigma Chi House fraternity, alleging two of its members sexually assaulted her in February 2008.

By Kyle Patton | February 8, 2010

Officials: Entrepreneurial opportunities in Ariz. still abundant in downtown

Diversity of industry, opportunities provided by ASU and a wide opening for entrepreneurship make up some of the best reasons for recent grads to stay in Arizona, one ASU official said.

By April Atwood | February 8, 2010

ASU moving forward on Payson campus

As ASU pushes forward with plans to build a campus in Payson, issues have arisen concerning land, financing and a relationship with the existing Gila Community College campus.

By April Atwood | February 7, 2010

Fishing, games draw 1,500 to town lake to support disabled

More than 1,500 people milled around Tempe Town Lake on Saturday for Fishing with Friends, an event hosted by Joni and Friends Arizona that included fishing, games and food at no cost to attendees.

By Scarlett Heydt | February 7, 2010

Proposal details $30M in potential cuts to Tempe budget

The Tempe City Council met Friday morning to discuss a budget proposal that could cut more than $30 million across all departments.

By Joseph Schmidt | February 7, 2010

Police Beat

Tempe police reported the following events Sunday:

| February 7, 2010

Urban garden sprouting in Tempe

By Allison Oswalt | February 4, 2010

E-cigarettes could become illegal for minors to buy, use

A new measure being pushed through the Arizona Legislature would make it a petty offense for minors to buy or possess electronic cigarettes, battery-powered devices that resemble cigarettes but contai

By Kyle Daly | February 4, 2010

Business school hosts career fair

The W.P. Carey School of Business is holding the Spring to Success career fair exclusively for business students on Feb. 4.

By Beth Easterbrook | February 3, 2010

Police Beat

ASU Police reported the following incidents Wednesday:

| February 3, 2010

ASU undergrads getting rare, hands-on research experience

Undergraduate students at ASU are conducting research with the potential to cure heart disease and some forms of cancer, thanks to a unique program within the School of Life Sciences.

By Michelle Parks | February 3, 2010

Young adults now showing more symptoms of mental illness, study finds

College and high school students appear to show more symptoms of mental illnesses today than during the time period of the Great Depression, according to a new study.

By Rheyanne Weaver | February 3, 2010

Facebook application connects classrooms online

Students checking Facebook in class may no longer be ignoring what the professor has to say.

By Katie Shoultz | February 3, 2010

No finalized plans for ASU land in Tempe

On the northwest corner of College Avenue and Seventh Street near the Tempe campus, sits a vacant lot that ASU has owned for a few years but has yet to develop on.

By Maxfield Barker | February 3, 2010

Black History Month events kick off at ASU

While February is commemorated as Black History Month, some people see it as a reminder to celebrate black history throughout the year.

By Scarlett Heydt | February 3, 2010

USG approves language of PIRG fee measure

The Undergraduate Student Government approved the language for a student vote Tuesday night that would allow a new student fee to support the Arizona Public Interest Research Group.

By Kyle Daly | February 2, 2010

Business school to offer new, specialized degree programs

The W. P. Carey School of Business is expanding its curriculum, offering new programs and interdisciplinary degrees for undergraduate and graduate students at all four campuses next fall.

By Joseph Schmidt | February 1, 2010

Tempe city council looking to cut $30M

The Tempe City Council is preparing to discuss a proposal for $30 million in budget cuts to help the city remain balanced in the coming fiscal year at its Friday meeting.

By Joseph Schmidt | February 1, 2010

Poly softball team needs no groundskeeper

The softball field on the Polytechnic campus may not look completely groomed, but some members of the Softball Club at ASU Polytechnic consider it home.

By Scarlett Heydt | February 1, 2010

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