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Professor: Nicotine does not cause cigarette addiction

An ASU professor is challenging widely held conceptions about smoking, including challenging the view that nicotine is addictive.

By Jessica Testa | September 2, 2009

Police Beat

ASU Police reported the following incidents Wednesday: An unknown person or persons stole the parking permit of an 18-year-old male ASU student on Saturday, police reported.

By Scarlett Heydt | September 2, 2009

Payson could be site of new ASU state college

The city of Payson is waiting to hear from University officials if it will be chosen as the site of a new state college that ASU plans to build by fall 2011.

By Allison Gatlin | September 2, 2009

Final countdown

Gov. Jan Brewer is once again working against a deadline to approve the Legislature-approved 2010 budget, but this time the stakes are much higher, state Treasurer Dean Martin said Wednesday.

By Derek Quizon | September 2, 2009

U-Pass sales on the rise

As students look for alternative forms of transportation to save money, the demand for U-Passes has been on the rise.

By Griselda Nevarez | September 2, 2009

Official: Medical industry needs more family physicians

Fewer medical school graduates are going into primary care practices, pushing leaders in the industry to call for health care reform.

By Nicole Gilbert | September 1, 2009

Police Beat

ASU Police reported the following incidents Tuesday:

By Nathan Meacham | September 1, 2009

(dis)Orientation brings campus issues to light through comedy

An improv group that helps freshmen transition into college life was back for its second year with a bigger cast and program Tuesday night, despite University cutbacks.

By Jessica Testa | September 1, 2009

Police arrest 90 at new Tempe apartment complex

Tempe Police arrested more than 90 people this weekend at The Vue, an apartment complex near the Tempe campus.

By Nathan Meacham | September 1, 2009

Bringing in business

The Translational Genomics Research Institute and the Biodesign Institute at ASU received an award Friday from Gov. Jan Brewer for bringing new international investors to Arizona.

By Scarlett Heydt | August 31, 2009

Police Beat

ASU Police reported the following incidents Monday: An unknown person or persons on Saturday committed criminal damage at Vista del Sol on the Tempe campus, police reported.

By Scarlett Heydt | August 31, 2009

Arizona nonprofits struggle in tough economic times

The economic downturn is putting a strain on nonprofit organizations, which depend on donations and volunteer hours to survive, according to a report by The National Council of Nonprofits.

By Weston Meeth | August 31, 2009

Volunteer work pays off

After being awarded Next Generation Nonprofit Leaders Program scholarships, four ASU students are starting their final internships in preparation for careers in the nonprofit sector.

By Daniel Baxley | August 31, 2009

Police Beat

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Sunday:

By Nathan Meacham | August 30, 2009

Council trying to minimize underage consumption

The Tempe Community Council has developed a strategic plan to target underage drinking after its research revealed the average child starts drinking at 12.4 years old, a council director said.

By Michelle Parks | August 30, 2009

New businesses may not improve Tempe economy

A new wave of businesses is hitting the Tempe-campus area, but it may not improve the local economy, according to an ASU economist.

By Salvador Rodriguez | August 30, 2009

Authorities looking for Tempe arsonists

The Tempe police and fire departments are searching for those responsible for intentionally igniting several fires in northern Tempe over the past month.

By Nathan Meacham | August 27, 2009

Tempe shoe-recycling program expands

Tempe is expanding its shoe-recycling program, adding school competitions and additional drop-off locations where citizens can recycle their old, worn-out sneakers.

By Michelle Parks | August 27, 2009

Police Beat

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Thursday:

By Nathan Meacham | August 27, 2009

Police Beat

ASU Police reported the following incidents Tuesday:

By Derek Quizon | August 26, 2009

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