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Youth center gets Tempe grant to fight homelessness

The Tempe City Council on Thursday approved a $200,000 one-year contract for Tumbleweed Center for Youth Development, for homeless prevention and rapid rehousing services.

By Nicole Gilbert | September 17, 2009

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Financial aid office has room for improvement, officials say

An increase in ASU students receiving financial aid highlights the need for more staffing in the financial assistance office and an increase in office hours, University officials and student leaders s

By Ryan Van Velzer | September 16, 2009

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Brain research could identify leadership skills

When an ASU business professor discovered his personal interest in the human brain, a new purpose for harnessing neuroscience technology was born.

By Stephanie Snyder | September 16, 2009

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Personality assessments hint at possible careers

Career Services highlighted the use of personality tests in finding the best career fit on Wednesday during its first assessment workshop of the semester.

By Jessica Testa | September 16, 2009

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Designated driver service targets students

On top of the dangers of driving drunk, the cost of one DUI ticket in the state of Arizona can exceed $1,200 in fines.

By Allison Gatlin | September 16, 2009

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Metro over budget, could reduce light rail frequency

Metro light rail budget issues have led officials to consider ways to save money, such as reducing train frequency or hours of operations, spokeswoman Hillary Foose said.

By Kate Bolnick | September 16, 2009

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Police Beat

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Wednesday:

By Michelle Parks | September 16, 2009

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USG hosting open forum with President Crow

The Undergraduate Student Government will host an open forum with President Michael Crow on Oct. 8 for students to discuss issues or concerns.

By Rachel Jimenez | September 15, 2009

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National leaders advocate student financial aid reform

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and two congressmen made the case for passing the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act in a teleconference with student reporters Tuesday.

By Derek Quizon | September 15, 2009

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Police Beat

ASU Police reported the following incidents Tuesday:

By Nathan Meacham | September 15, 2009

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Engineering graduate shortage makes US companies look internationally

A decrease in students graduating with engineering degrees is causing an employment crisis in the industry despite high starting salaries in the field, officials said.

By Griselda Nevarez | September 15, 2009

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ASU Police reaching students through podcasts

Miles Long wants students to get to know him.

By Nathan Meacham | September 15, 2009

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Tempe Police reports increase in rape cases

Rape cases in Tempe nearly doubled since this time last year, possibly a result of record enrollment and awareness campaigns by the Tempe Police Department to promote reporting the incidents, a spokes

By Veronica Jones | September 15, 2009

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New UA medical school means more students training in rural areas

Between working on class projects and studying for exams, medical student Nathalie Petein reports to Native Americans for Community Action Family Health Center at 8:15 a.m.

| September 14, 2009

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From paper to portal

ASU health centers are phasing out paper medical records in an effort to cut costs and become more efficient, officials from the College of Nursing and Health Innovation said.

By Nicole Gilbert | September 14, 2009

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Police Beat

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Monday:

By Michelle Parks | September 14, 2009

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$2.5M grant to fund Latino asthma research

The College of Nursing and Health Innovation announced Monday that it received a $2.5 million grant for research of asthma disparities among Latino children from the National Center of Complementary a

By Nicole Gilbert | September 14, 2009

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52 underage drinkers arrested at Tempe bar

Tempe police arrested 52 people Saturday on suspicion of underage drinking after the Arizona Department of Liquor Licensing and Control alerted the Tempe Police Department.

By Allison Gatlin | September 14, 2009

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Former police detective looks back on 15 years undercover

Former Phoenix Police Detective Jack Ballentine shared stories Monday about the 15 years he spent working undercover to an audience of about 60 people in the Pima Auditorium of the Memorial Union.

By Derek Quizon | September 14, 2009

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Nursing program raising entrance standards

The College of Nursing and Health Innovation will stiffen its eligibility requirements for entrance into the nursing school starting next fall.

By Scarlett Heydt | September 14, 2009

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