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IDLE STATE FUNDS: Some of the money received from the tax increase on cigarettes sit unused with the organization First Things First. Legislators say the two-thirds of the $480 million that is sitting idle could be better used in other places. (Photo by Jessica Weisel)

Lawmakers ask voters to end children’s program

The fate of a state agency for childhood development is in the hands of voters this November, and legislators say those funds are necessary to combat the budget crisis.

By Joseph Schmidt | March 24, 2010

Police Beat: March 25

An unknown person or persons threw a chair through a window at the Memorial Union early Tuesday morning, according to a police report.

By Adam Sneed | March 24, 2010

BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH: Dr. David Sanderson of the Scottsdale Mayo Clinic discusses his ideas on implementing a smoking ban on ASU's campus during the USG Tobacco Free Campus senate meeting at the Memorial Union Tuesday night. (Photo by Serwaa Adu-Tutu)

USG sends tobacco-free campus bill back to committee

The USG Senate voted to send the “smoke-free campus” bill back to the Senate University Affairs Committee for further investigation on Tuesday night.

By Rheyanne Weaver | March 23, 2010

Impeached USG senator and VP candidate keeps seat

A USG senator who is running as a vice president for next year was impeached but not convicted after a hearing and trial Tuesday night.

By Rheyanne Weaver | March 23, 2010

DOCKING TIME: Sun sets over Lake Havasu's marina as boaters prepare to dock for the evening. There has been a recent proposal to build an ASU campus at Lake Havasu. (Photo by MIchael Arellano)

Lake Havasu City council votes to move forward on Colleges@ASU plan

The Lake Havasu City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved plans to look into creating a new Colleges@ASU location in the city.

By Kyle Patton | March 23, 2010

LOAN CHANGES: The SAFRA - Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act - is being attached to the health care bill and incoming students will be affected.

SAFRA passes House with health care reform

Overshadowed by the passage of health care legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives on Sunday, the Obama Administration also achieved a victory in financial aid reform.

By Kyle Daly | March 23, 2010

CHOCOHOLICS: Bars of various chocolates sit on display in the Memorial Union. There is a new club that seeks all different areas of chocolate. (Photo by Serwaa Adu-Tutu)

Chocolate club sweetening life at ASU

The Chocolate Crusade, a new ASU club, is exploring all areas of chocolate from its history to the chocolate-making process to its worldly effect.

By Daryl Bjoraas | March 23, 2010

HIGH TECH: An ASU student enjoys the sun as he texts on his phone near the Barrett front lawn. ASU has recently partnered with Japanese universities for the ongoing development of Consumer Electronic Devices, such as cell phones. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

ASU to help bring Japanese technology to U.S.

ASU struck a deal with a Japanese technology firm that will help trade innovations overseas.

By Joseph Schmidt | March 23, 2010

Law students will represent clients through new family justice center

The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law’s new family justice center will give students the chance to represent actual clients with faculty supervision while earning school credit.

By April Atwood | March 23, 2010

Police Beat: March 24

Police Beat

By Tessa Muggeridge | March 23, 2010

HARDER TO FAKE: Mallory Cuevas checks an I.D. at Barney's Boathouse in Tempe Monday evening. (Photo by Kyle Thompson)

New technology making fake IDs harder to spot

Fake ID production is a growing business that is difficult for authorities to monitor completely, a Phoenix police officer said.

By Lenni Rosenblum | March 22, 2010

COMMUNITY LEADER: Prior to his lecture on Monday afternoon on Civil and Human rights in the 21st Century, Benjamin Jealous, president of the NAACP, talks with Paul Berman, dean of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

NAACP president gives lecture on Tempe campus

Benjamin Todd Jealous highlights civil rights’ past, future in annual lecture hosted by law school.

By Katie Shoultz and Ashia Johnson | March 22, 2010

UP FOR GRABS: Three houses in a row, all up for sale. Right now in Tempe, there are many for sale and foreclosed houses. (Photo by Jessica Weisel)

Tempe’s foreclosure rates remain below Valley levels

While an abundance of “For Sale” signs litter lawns throughout the Valley, Tempe has seen fewer foreclosed homes than other local cities.

By Joseph Schmidt | March 22, 2010

Police Beat: March 23

ASU Police reported the following incidents Monday

By Maxfield Barker | March 22, 2010

THE HOT TOPIC: A student on the West campus previews the day's schedule for the daylong abortion-themed conference. "Seeking Coverage in the Abortion Controversy" features various ASU professors who speak on topics ranging from stem cell research to infant mortality. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

West campus conference discusses abortion

To commemorate Women’s History Month, ASU’s West campus held a special all-day conference event to have an open dialogue on abortion.

By Maxfield Barker | March 22, 2010

Justice Bus makes first stop in Prescott

A group of ASU law students boarded the “Justice Bus” to give free legal advice to residents in Prescott Valley.

By Monica Arevalo | March 21, 2010

DRUG ABUSE: According to the ASU Center for Violence Prevention and Public Safety, more young men are abusing prescription drugs by using them as opiates. (Photo by Serwaa Adu-Tutu)

Study finds jump in opiate usage

An ASU study of arrested white males in Maricopa County found a nearly 20 percent increase of opiate usage in one year.

By Maxfield Barker | March 21, 2010

Phoenix forum promotes alternative energy sources

Some Arizona companies and scientists are successfully developing new alternative energy technologies like producing energy from bacteria.

By Rheyanne Weaver | March 21, 2010

HEALTH AND RELATIONSHIPS: Campus Advocates for Respect and Equality, or CARE, is a new group spreading women's health awareness around the ASU campuses. Students can find information about both sexual and women's health at the health centers at ASU. (Photo by Kyle Thompson)

New group to spread women’s health awareness

Campus Advocates for Respect and Equality focuses on training ASU students to become advocates on healthy relationships, relationship violence prevention and sexual health.

By Allison Oswalt | March 21, 2010

Professor seeking malaria’s origin for better treatment

School of Life Sciences professor Ananias Escalante is working with scientists from 15 institutions worldwide to uncover the ancient origins of the disease.

By Dana Sheaff | March 21, 2010

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