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University set to begin building $160M research facility; most expensive in ASU history

ASU plans to begin construction on a $160 million research facility next month, the most expensive building in University history.

By Joseph Schmidt | February 15, 2010

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Charter schools often increase segregation, ASU study finds

Charter schools tend to increase segregation among students, according to a study released last week by researchers at ASU and the University of Colorado at Boulder.

By April Atwood | February 15, 2010

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Police Beat

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Friday:

| February 14, 2010

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Emotions may cause seizures in some people, research finds

Emotions play a strong role in everyday life, and they may even be a cause of seizures for some people, according to ongoing ASU research.

By Rheyanne Weaver | February 14, 2010

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E-mail sent to 20,000 causes officials to look at online directory policy

E-mails from a local health clinic sent to nearly 20,000 students at the beginning of the month might lead the University to change its online directory system, an ASU technology official said.

By Kyle Daly | February 14, 2010

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Police Beat

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Thursday:

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | February 12, 2010

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Rhodes lecturer: renewable energy comes with big fight

A renowned environmental expert spent this week lecturing to students and faculty at ASU about global warming and the benefits of sustainable energy.

By Beth Easterbrook | February 11, 2010

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Grad helps create Super Bowl ad for Doritos

As more than 116 million viewers tuned into the 4th quarter of Super Bowl XLIV, former ASU student Patrick Schaefer took his place in history as part of the most-watched television commercial of all t

By Kyle Patton | February 11, 2010

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Spicing up science

One ASU professor has designed a creative approach to demonstrate how DNA works, taking science teaching to a new level.

By Rheyanne Weaver | February 11, 2010

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Police Beat

ASU Police reported the following incidents Wednesday:

| February 10, 2010

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Contest tells stories of former students who found love at ASU

Few students walk around campus expecting to find the love of their life.

By Chase Kamp | February 10, 2010

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Program immerses students in Chinese culture before study-abroad trip

A national organization is providing ASU students with a new way to learn the Chinese language and culture through a multi-year, total immersion program.

By Katie Shoultz | February 10, 2010

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ASU police officer loses battle with cancer

ASU Police Department Cpl. Patrick Lindbergh passed away Monday after a brief fight with cancer.

By Katie Shoultz | February 10, 2010

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ASU students join with Iranian counterparts in protest

Organized by ASU students and other volunteers, a sea of protesters carrying green banners and flags demonstrated against alleged human rights crimes committed by the Iranian government against its pe

By Maxfield Barker | February 10, 2010

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Police Beat

ASU Police reported the following incidents Tuesday:

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | February 9, 2010

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Students assisting homeless youth as need grows

A lagging economy with a high unemployment rate is causing a growing trend of homelessness among teenagers in the Valley, one community outreach director said.Cathy Johnson, executive director of Stan

By Daryl Bjoraas | February 9, 2010

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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

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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

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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

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Police Beat

ASU police reported the following incidents Monday.

| February 8, 2010

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