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FOREIGN LANGUAGE: Kathleen Evans-Romaine, Phd. runs an orientation for Central Asia Language Studies at ASU. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Admissions process changes to attract international students

Academically qualified international students who do not speak enough English to enroll in University classes may apply to ASU and be accepted for the first time this fall under conditional admission.

By Mary Shinn | August 25, 2010

FIXING THE DAM: Construction on repairing the Tempe dam began on Wednesday. The dam is expected to be completed, and the lake to be back to normal by November. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Installation of rubber bladders begins at Town Lake dam

Major reconstruction of Tempe Town Lake’s dam officially began Wednesday with the placement of the first bladder.

By Cale Ottens | August 25, 2010

Game Day Initiative to spark Sun Devil spirit

ASU's Game Day Initiative seeks to generate enthusiasm for Sun Devil athletics among ASU's growing student population.

By Arielle Hurst | August 25, 2010

AWAITING A WIN: Campaign members for David Schweikert anxiously crowd around the computer monitor as election poll results filter in Tuesday night. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

GOP winners gear up for November after tough primaries

Republican candidate David Schweikert for the U.S. Congressional District 5 celebrates primary results, along with other local Republicans.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | August 24, 2010

WATCH WHERE YOU CROSS: Fairly soon, people may be ticketed for jaywalking. Starting Aug. 30, ASU police will be ticketing jaywalkers around campus. (Photo by Andy Jeffreys)

Jaywalkers, bicyclists to see increased enforcement for violations

ASU Police will be increasing the enforcement of pedestrian and cyclist traffic laws in Tempe next Monday by cracking down on violators.

By Travis McKnight | August 24, 2010

Vista Del Sol opens freshman housing community

Freshman housing community Pathways at Vista Del Sol is currently a pilot program being offered this semester to satisfy the housing needs of the current freshman class.

By Ashia Johnson | August 24, 2010

AWAITING RESULTS: Campaign volunteers for Harry Mitchell set up outside Dave's Brewing Pub on Tuesday in anticipation of the Congressman's appearance at the viewing party for nationwide Congressional primary results. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Democrats hope to boost student engagement in midterm elections

Tempe Democrats want to get students more involved in the midterm elections.

By Monica Arevalo | August 24, 2010

ASU Police target underage drinking at football tailgates

ASU Police will form an underage drinking enforcement squad that will be looking out for underage drinking on game day.

By Matt Hendley | August 24, 2010

Bill in Congress would improve technology access for blind, deaf

The Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act could end segregation of deaf and blind people from communication technology.

By Christopher Leone | August 24, 2010

Police beat: Aug. 25

ASU and Tempe police reported the following incidents.

By Matt Hendley | August 24, 2010

KEEPING IT GREEN: A recent rating from The Princeton Review rated ASU among the top 18 colleges on their Green College Honor Roll for 2011. ASU has been ranked on the Green College Honor Roll for the third straight year. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Reports name ASU among the best in several areas

U.S. News and World Report and The Princeton Review named ASU in the top schools for different programs this month, though the University’s overall ranking declined

By Caroline Austerman | August 23, 2010

HOUSE OF WORSHIP: There are plans to build an Islamic Center, like this one in Tempe, two blocks from the ground zero in New York City. (Photo by Andy Jeffreys)

Local religion experts evaluate freedoms involved in N.Y. Islamic center

Local religious leaders and an ASU professor give their takes on on plans to build an Islamic community center near ground zero

By Caroline Austerman | August 23, 2010

AZ FACT CHECK: The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication has recently teamed up with the Arizona Republic and 12 News to create AZ Fact Check, which helps check facts about Arizona government candidates. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Journalism students help Arizona Republic keep candidates honest

AZ Fact Check, a service that verifies statements made by Arizona candidates, is the product of a partnership among The Arizona Republic, 12 News and ASU’s journalism school.

By Uriel J. Garcia | August 23, 2010

ASU calls Goldwater report ‘seriously flawed’

ASU administration officials fired back against a report that found American universities are devoting more resources to their administrations than they are to faculty, research and service.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | August 23, 2010

Police beat: Aug. 24

ASU and Tempe police reported the following incidents.

By Michael Reppenhagen | August 23, 2010

Alumni’s mobile app reinvents performance art process

Two ASU graduates from the design and arts school created a mobile application that offers dance artists the opportunity to manage and monitor their own rehearsal videos.

By Kirsten Hillhouse | August 22, 2010

Cameron Alder, Brett Hileman and Blaine Coury work on their Redbull Flugtag craft "Unexpected Delivery" for the Flugtag competiton in Long Beach, Ca. this past Saturday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Daredevils try to keep the stork flying

A team of ASU students participated in Red Bull’s Flugtag flying contest in Long Beach, Calif.

By Allison Oswalt | August 22, 2010

UN reports record youth unemployment numbers

A report shows the global youth unemployment rate increased from 11.9 percent in 2007 to 13 percent in 2009.

By Michael Reppenhagen | August 22, 2010

UNITING STUDENT LEADERS: Downtown ASU Undergraduate Student Government president Christian Vasquez and vice president Jessica Abercrombie hope to help downtown student government in a positive direction after last year. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Downtown leaders move forward following disputed election

The Associated Students of Arizona State University Downtown met to discuss creating a judiciary party to review last semester’s a disputed elections.

By Mary Shinn | August 22, 2010

ADDING CLASS: Canteen, a new Tequila bar, is planned to open this fall on Mill avenue. Owner of La Bocca and of Canteen, Julian Wright hopes that new bar adds a bit of class to Mill. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Tequila bar to continue upscale trend on Mill Ave.

Created by former ASU student Julian Wright, Canteen Modern Tequila Bar is expected to open Oct. 7 on the corner of Sixth Street and Mill Avenue.

By Danielle Legler | August 22, 2010

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