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STYLIN' CLOTHES: Me Phi, a men and women's "street wear" boutique opened in January on Mill Avenue. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

New stores introduce ‘street wear’ clothing to Mill Avenue

“Street wear” is beginning to make an impact on the Mill Avenue fashion scene, with new retailers opening among the boutiques and stores already found in the area.

By Joseph Schmidt | March 8, 2010

MONEY PROBLEMS: Some off campus businesses have been reporting problems with their Sun Dollar machines. ASU plans to change their contract with Blackboard to help improve the Sun Dollar system. (Photo by Jessica Weisel)

ASU to change Sun Dollar contract

The University is preparing to change its contract with Blackboard, Inc. in an effort to improve the Sun Dollar program after business complaints.

By Scarlett Jane Heydt | March 8, 2010

Tempe aims to be test location for Google’s ultra-high speed Internet

Tempe is competing against cities around the U.S. to get ultra-high speed Internet from Google, which is more than 100 times faster than the average connection.

By Maxfield Barker | March 8, 2010

Police Beat - March 9

An unknown person or persons damaged an ASU fire extinguisher cabinet and discharged the fire extinguisher at Adelphi Commons on the Tempe campus between Thursday at 9 a.m. and Friday at 9:00 a.m., police reported.

By Maxfield Barker | March 8, 2010

Lowriders roll into town

Stylish cars and hydraulics at the 2010 Lowrider Magazine competition.

By John Genovese | March 8, 2010

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT: A member of the ASU Sigma Nu chapter is suspected of stabbing another fraternity member with a box-cutter last Friday after a dispute. (Photo by Kyl Thompson)

Police investigating stabbing at Sigma Nu house

A Sigma Nu fraternity member was arrested Thursday on suspicion of aggravated assault after reportedly stabbing another student with a box cutter twice on Alpha Drive.

By Kyle Patton | March 8, 2010

CULTURAL DIVERSITY: Dr. Wesley Thomas talks about ideas of cultural identity and targets the broad term diversity at the Discover Hall on Monday morning. (Photo by Nikolai de Vera)

Lecturer: Diversity in America being redefined

A professor from Diné College, the nation’s first tribally-run college, in Tsaile, Ariz., spoke Monday about cultural identity and assimilation.

By Ashia Johnson | March 8, 2010

Poetry: A valuable tool

First Friday poetry readings at Changing Hands bookstore in Tempe provide a creative way for those suffering to heal.

By Jordan Frakes | March 8, 2010

Karl Rove vs. Howard Dean in Tempe debate

Former Deputy Chief to Staff, Karl Rove took on Democratic National Convention Chairman Howard Dean at ASU Gammage auditorium.

By Andrew Boven | March 8, 2010

FIGHT NIGHT: Karl Rove and Howard Dean debate at Gammage Auditorium Saturday night about political problems in the U.S. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Pulling no punches: Rove, Dean debate current issues before rowdy ASU crowd

USG hosted a debate between former Bush adviser Karl Rove and former Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean on Saturday night.

By Kyle Daly | March 7, 2010

Club cultivating on-campus produce garden

ASU Grow is working to maintain a sustainable garden on the Tempe campus and hopes to become a supplier for the University.

By Daryl Bjoraas | March 7, 2010

Theater students hope to expand audience’s experience beyond sight

Four ASU students are working to create a new way for blind children to experience theater by throwing out the “visually heavy” model and incorporating other senses.

By Michelle Parks | March 7, 2010

International Women’s Day shows women’s rights progress

Events celebrating women’s rights highlight advancements from past years.

By Scarlett Jane Heydt | March 7, 2010

HEALTHY READING: ASU alumni read poetry from Mayo Clinic patients Friday night at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Reading demonstrates staff member’s poetry helped hospital patients

An ASU staff member presented poetry for a Mayo Clinic program at Changing Hands Bookstore on Friday.

By Monica Arevalo | March 7, 2010

THE RACE BEGINS: On Saturday, ASU's Best Buddies Chapter held an event at the Student Recreation Center to raise awareness and funds for autism. The race started with eating 10 chicken wings and then completing a relay race. (Photo by Nikolai de Vera)

ASU Best Buddies eats, runs for a cause at 'Lord of the Wings'

ASU Best Buddies group eats wings and runs relays to raise money for statewide program that pairs volunteers with disabled persons to create long-lasting friendships.

By April Atwood | March 7, 2010

Police Beat — March 8

A 19-year-old Keego Harbor, MI man was arrested Monday around 10 p.m. at an apartment complex near Carter Drive and Maple Avenue on suspicion of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

By Joseph Schmidt | March 7, 2010

LACK OF LAW: Alex Botsios, a second-year law student agrees that jobs are scarce for graduating law students. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Economy causing more law school grads to take public sector jobs

An increasing amount of young lawyers are looking to snag government jobs rather than at private firms.

By Allison Oswalt | March 4, 2010

FLYING HIGH: The latest flight simulators, developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory, allows pilots to become better accustomed and better prepared for flight in a real cockpit. (Photo by Jessica Weisel)

Taking flight

Polytechnic campus flight instructors in training are working with a new simulator to learn flight techniques.

By Katie Shoultz | March 4, 2010

VOTING CONCERNS: Chances are these poll boxes at the ASU polling location in Palo Verde West Resident's Hall will remain empty. Workers say they only have had 15 voters in three weeks. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Few voters turn out at on-campus polling site

Various factors have led to only 15 people voting at the Tempe campus early-polling location.

By Kyle Daly | March 4, 2010

Presentation details Guantánamo human rights history

A doctoral student presented examples of human rights violations she says she came across in her research

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | March 4, 2010

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