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Universities must evolve, regents say

As part of a strategic plan to further develop the university system, the Arizona Board of Regents is calling on university presidents to transform higher education to better serve the people of Arizo

By Adam Sneed | March 18, 2009

Governor orders task force to study ways to sustain state parks

With three state parks shuttered because of budget cuts and more closures possible, Gov.

| March 18, 2009

Downtown students ratify campus constitution, change government setup

Downtown students now have a more direct say in how their campus is run after they ratified their constitution, changing the student advisory board to a student government.

By Scarlett Heydt | March 18, 2009

Police: Tempe salon site of meth dealings

UPDATED: Situated in a one-story house near the western edge of the Tempe campus and the Mill Avenue District, the 2 Doors Down hair salon looks like a peaceful refuge amidst the chaos surround

By Derek Quizon | March 18, 2009

Police Beat

ASU police reported the following incidents Wednesday:

By Tessa Muggeridge | March 18, 2009

Parking-decal prices will remain static; light-rail fares to rise in July

The price to park on campus will remain the same next fall, but using alternate modes of transportation will become more costly.

By Brianna Mattox | March 18, 2009

Arizona to be short-changed in stimulus dole-out, study says

The federal stimulus package is aimed to create jobs across the United States, but an ASU study says Arizona will not get its fair share.

By Griselda Nevarez | March 17, 2009

Housing costs to go up by 2 to 15 percent

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By Derek Quizon | March 17, 2009

Police search for Poly dorm robbery suspect

UPDATED: ASU police are looking for a fourth suspect in an active armed robbery case after arresting three suspects last week, ASU Police Cmdr. Jim Hardina said Wednesday.

By Tessa Muggeridge | March 17, 2009

Police Beat

ASU police reported the following incidents Tuesday:

By Tessa Muggeridge | March 17, 2009

Downtown lot to stay empty

The sandlot near Taylor Place on the Downtown campus may stay vacant for at least another year despite city attempts to attract developers, a Phoenix official said.

By Salvador Rodriguez | March 16, 2009

Police Beat

ASU police reported the following incident Monday:

By Tessa Muggeridge | March 16, 2009

Freshman mentoring group looking for applicants

A group of 29 upperclassmen who aim to make first-year students feel more at home is looking for applicants for this coming fall.

By Abigail Gilmore | March 16, 2009

Despite advisories, Rocky Point still break destination for students

Amid reports and warnings of growing danger across Mexico, many ASU students canceled their spring-break vacations south of the border, and popular beach destination Rocky Point has already seen the t

By Tessa Muggeridge | March 16, 2009

Police Beat

Tempe police reported the following incidents Sunday:

| March 15, 2009

Exhibit puts human face on AIDS

An exhibit at the West campus is aiming to educate attendees about the AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa by sharing the stories of four children.

By Abigail Gilmore | March 15, 2009

Size, mission of Latino studies department attract students

Within one of the largest universities in the country, the Department of Transborder Chicano/a and Latino/a Studies at ASU stands out as a tight-knit but growing community.

| March 15, 2009

Results of stimulus to be seen by summer

Arizonans can expect to begin seeing the effects of the $4 billion in federal stimulus money going into the state by the beginning of the summer, state officials said.

By Derek Quizon | March 15, 2009

Certificate teaches tribal finance

The American Indian Policy Institute at ASU has partnered with two major American-Indian organizations to better prepare staff and elected officials of tribal governments on the intricacies of financi

By Tye Rabens | March 15, 2009

Plans being finalized for faith-based dorm

Plans are being finalized for new ministry facilities and a 20-story residence hall for the All-Saints Catholic Newman Center, which will create a faith-based living community for students.

By Brianna Mattox | March 15, 2009

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