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USG candidate wants changes to state’s Voter Protection Act

Sharvil Kapadia, a USG presidential candidate, is running on a platform to amend Proposition 105, a citizen-drafted measure approved by voters in 1998.

By Kyle Daly | March 31, 2010

(Image Courtesy of CO Architects / Ayers Saint Gross)

Injecting Phoenix with medicine

Construction of a $187 million, 268,000-square-foot biomedical facility in Phoenix could start this month as part of an expansion project that will double the number of medical students in Phoenix.

By Kyle Patton | March 31, 2010

OPEN TABLE OUT REACH: Open Table founder Jon Katov and ASU '09 alumnus Jessica Stocks, explains the importance of a program like Open Table during the meeting at the First Methodist Church on University Drive Wednesday. Open Table is a ministry that serves an out reach program for impoverished families. (Photo by Serwaa Adu-Tutu)

Faith-based council aims to use connections to take on poverty

The University’s Council of Religious Advisors is partnering with Phoenix nonprofit organization Open Table and student volunteers to bring an ASU-related person or family out of poverty.

By Chase Kamp | March 31, 2010

Police Beat: April 1

An unknown person or persons damaged the playground area near Forest Mall and University Drive on the Tempe campus on Friday, police reported.

By Rheyanne Weaver | March 31, 2010

Study discusses housing, tech needs for rising adult autism population

The housing and tech needs of autistic adults discussed in two studies, one by ASU’s Stardust Center for Affordable Homes and the Family.

By April Atwood | March 31, 2010

Campuses hopping with Easter activities

Students looking for ways to spend the Easter weekend don’t have to stray too far from campus because organizations across ASU are hosting a variety of events.

By Joseph Schmidt | March 31, 2010

Linothorax reconstruction by Gregory Aldrete

Prof. Gregory Aldrete of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay reconstructs linothorax armor, created from linen, which was used by the Macedonians.

By Christopher Ogino | March 31, 2010

Santa Rita Community Center celebrates Latino culture

The Phoenix community gathered at the Santa Rita Community Center to celebrate the legacy of Cesar Chavez, the former civil rights activist and farm worker.

By Gitzel Puente | March 31, 2010

4 schools could be cut in budget proposal, Crow announces

The University internally announced plans late Monday to cut four schools to reduce its salary budget by 2.75 percent as mandated by the Arizona Board of Regents.

By Kyle Patton | March 30, 2010

STUDENT DEBATE: Freshman Andres Cano introduces himself Tuesday at the ASASUD debate for the downtown presidential position, as his opponent junior Christian Vasquez looks on. (Photo by Molly Smith)

Downtown candidates outline platforms in debate

ASASUD hosted a debate Tuesday night for the two presidential tickets to voice their platforms before the April 6 and 7 election.

By Jennifer Crane | March 30, 2010

SOLAR LECTURE: Students listen to Ernesto Fonseca's presentation on solar design applications in architectural design. Fonseca’s applications have been implemented from Phoenix to Guadalupe, Mexico. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Houses designed with ‘green’ in mind

In a Tuesday lecture, one University architect outlined the importance of design when it comes to building sustainable homes.

By Rheyanne Weaver | March 30, 2010

PF BANG: A sign prohibiting weapons sits behind a bar at P.F Chang’s on Mill Ave. The restaurant like many others in the Mill Ave district is against allowing any form of dangerous weapon in to their facility. (Photo by Serwaa Adu-Tutu)

Law allowing guns in bars still raising questions, six months later

Six months after Arizona began implementing a law permitting concealed firearms in Arizona bars and restaurants, some ASU students and officials are still concerned about the measure’s effects.

By Matt Hendley | March 30, 2010

Police Beat: March 31

A 19-year-old ASU student was hospitalized Sunday around 2:25 a.m. after falling from an open portion of the roof of the Sigma Chi fraternity house, police reported.

By Matt Hendley | March 30, 2010

UNIQUE: Fixed bikes come in many different colors. (Photo courtesy of Mehdi Farsi)

Three ASU alumni pedaling toward success

Three ASU alumni teamed up to start a business selling fixed-gear bikes through their Web-based business, State Bicycle.

By Maxfield Barker | March 29, 2010

Report: More college students supporting same-sex marriage

New data released by the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA shows increasing support among college students for same-sex marriage.

By Katie Shoultz | March 29, 2010

GETTING PHILOSOPHICAL: A selection of the philosophy department's course materials can be found in Hayden Library on the Tempe campus. Philosophy majors have been shown to score higher on postgraduate tests than any other declared major. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Critical thinking skills boost philosophy students after graduation, researchers say

Philosophy researchers say the area of study prepares students for a future in a critically and analytically challenged job market.

By Ashia Johnson | March 29, 2010

PILING UP: ASU professor Rolf Halden has completed research that exposes the hazards that plastic can cause to both humans and the environment. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Professor’s research reveals harm of plastic, proposes ‘green’ ideas

An ASU professor has recently completed research exposing some of the potential hazards of plastics both to people and the environment, suggesting ways to design next generation green materials.

By Dana Sheaff | March 29, 2010

Study likens school re-enrollment to customer loyalty

A new report says efforts to support school choice for elementary students should be redirected toward improving the schools students are already in.

By Joseph Schmidt | March 29, 2010

GREEN JOURNAL: (Pictured from left to right) Robert Homer, Maren Mahoney, Haley Paul, Robert Meyers, Sandra Rodegher and Zachary Hughes published the first issue of their online journal, The Sustainability Review, earlier in the month. (Photo Courtesy of Tim Trumble)

Student journal seeking to make sustainability simple

ASU graduate students are working to move the concept of sustainability from academia to everyday conversation with the launch of The Sustainability Review.

By Michelle Parks | March 29, 2010

YOU BREW: Chemistry senior Nicholas Catanzaro recently founded the first and only home brewing club at ASU. The club's purpose is to get members to share beer and wine knowledge, recipes and having a good time with other enthusiasts. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

New club brewing interest on campus

A student started ASU’s first and only home brewing club this semester to share beer and wine knowledge, recipes and good times with others.

By Daryl Bjoraas | March 29, 2010

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