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Official: E-cigarettes not recommended for quitting smoking

Though many smokers believe electronic cigarettes are designed to help them quit, such an assumption may be untrue, federal officials said.

By Nicole Gilbert | August 26, 2009

Regents face deadline for Pathways plan

The Arizona Board of Regents is still working to meet a fall deadline set by Gov.

By Derek Quizon | August 26, 2009

Economy, Web sites competing with campus bookstore sales

Sales are down at ASU bookstores this semester, a possible indication that students are turning to Web sites and textbook-rental businesses instead.

By Tatum Owen | August 26, 2009

Monsoon season poses safety risks to light rail trains

As Metro light rail operates through its first monsoon season, rainy conditions have exposed safety issues aboard the trains.

By Sarah Hotchkiss | August 26, 2009

ASU expects record enrollment

Student enrollment is expected to surpass 69,000 this semester, setting a record for the University, officials said.

By Rachel Jimenez | August 26, 2009

ASU, Tempe police stepping up alcohol enforcement

As the fall semester begins, the Tempe Police task force is cracking down on drunken driving near campus and ASU Police is focusing on traffic safety and alcohol-related incidents.

By Nathan Meacham | August 25, 2009

H1N1 flu fears reignited

Recent warnings and outbreaks of H1N1 virus, more commonly known as swine flu, are leading campus health officials to provide flu kits and vaccines to students.

By Nicole Gilbert | August 25, 2009

Police Beat

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Tuesday:

By Nathan Meacham | August 25, 2009

Police Beat

ASU Police reported the following incident Monday:

By Derek Quizon | August 24, 2009

Student musicians using YouTube, MySpace to launch careers

Computer information systems sophomore David Mendivil was 13 when he wrote his first song.

By Devin Creer | August 24, 2009

Retired psychology professor researching peer influence

After 38 years of teaching and researching at ASU, one former professor is spending his retirement educating people outside the academic community.

By Daniel Baxley | August 24, 2009

Businesses hope rise in students will lift profits

Vendors on and around the downtown Phoenix campus are catering toward students to increase business as the student population grows.

By Rachel Jimenez | August 24, 2009

Legislature faces deadline to repeal tax that brings in $250M

Lawmakers hoping to block the reinstatement of a state property tax that was suspended in 2006 must act by Wednesday, Maricopa County Treasurer Charles Hoskins said Monday.

By Derek Quizon | August 24, 2009

Immigrant rights playwrights put on show in Phoenix

A group of ASU students and faculty are using the theater to speak up about their opinions on immigration raids.

By Griselda Nevarez | August 24, 2009

Musicians use new media to launch careers

Computer information systems sophomore David Mendivil was 13 when he wrote his first song.

By Devin Creer | August 24, 2009

University funds fair trade shop

By Sept. 1, Fair Trade Store will open in downtown Phoenix, providing students a place to buy fair-trade clothing and other products.

By Scarlett Heydt | August 24, 2009

ASU researchers using tobacco plants to combat common virus

A team of ASU researchers is using tobacco plants to create a vaccine that would combat the norovirus, a gastrointestinal virus that affects 90 to 95 percent of people at some point in their lives.

By Allison Gatlin | August 24, 2009

Newly-formed Downtown student government short on senators

The Associated Students of Arizona State University Downtown is kicking off its first year as an official student government, which is expected to bring a lot of changes to the campus.

By Scarlett Heydt | August 23, 2009

Energy-saving LED lights installed in 6 Tempe parking structures

By switching to energy-efficient light fixtures at six Tempe campus parking garages, ASU anticipates an annual savings of more than $120,000 in energy costs, an ASU official said.

By Salvador Rodriguez | August 23, 2009

Federal stimulus grant used to open energy research center

Faculty and students will be able to conduct intensive energy research with help from a $14 million stimulus grant announced by the U.S. Department of Energy this summer.

By Nicole Gilbert | August 23, 2009

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