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University researchers working on West Nile drug

ASU researchers are developing a therapeutic drug for people infected with West Nile virus, and so far, the prognosis is promising.

By Rheyanne Weaver | February 9, 2010

Alleged rape victim names Sigma Chi in civil suit

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

By Kyle Patton | February 9, 2010

Recession spurs job creativity among music students

Members of the music community differ in thought about the way the economic downfall has affected the current state and opportunities in the arts.

By Ashia Johnson | February 8, 2010

Police Beat

ASU police reported the following incidents Monday.

| February 8, 2010

Veterans at ASU finding difficulty transferring credits

Confusion over how to transfer military credits to ASU has caused hurdles for some veterans returning to higher education.

By Maxfield Barker | February 8, 2010

Researchers moving forward with flexible displays for Army

ASU and the U.S. Army have agreed to extend a five-year contract to ten years as the University continues its research and development of military and commercial technologies.

By Kyle Patton | February 8, 2010

Bill would renew Arizona Lottery without putting issue to voters

State lawmakers are on the verge of renewing the Arizona Lottery without putting the issue to voters through a ballot initiative.

| February 8, 2010

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

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