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Dates from campus palms to show up at bookstore, in campus dining

ASU's Arboretum is preparing for its Devil Date Packing Party, scheduled for Saturday as part of ASU's Family Weekend.

By Debbie Bevers | October 22, 2008

Officials: False-alarm calls cost city time, money

Security alarms, designed to protect homes and businesses, also have a downside, officials say.

| October 22, 2008

Targeted marketing increase more effective, presents privacy issues, experts say

Marketing firms are increasingly looking to tailor advertising to consumers based on a growing pool of data on customer spending habits, interests and demographics, marketing professors say.

By Matt Culbertson | October 22, 2008

Police Beat

ASU police reported the following incidents Tuesday:

By Tessa Muggeridge | October 21, 2008

Channel 8 feels effects of bad economic times

Effects of the wounded economy have reached the pocketbooks at KAET, Channel 8.

By Adam Sneed | October 21, 2008

Prop. 100 aims to keep Ariz. from adding real estate sales tax

Supporters of a ballot proposition that would prohibit state and local governments in Arizona from adding a tax on sales of homes, farms and other real property say it would spare citizens from double

| October 20, 2008

Campaigning heats up on marriage prop

Proposition 102 is simple and the message crystal-clear: A marriage in the state of Arizona is defined as the union of one man and one woman.

By Lauren Gambino | October 20, 2008

University helping students find work

With costs rising in everything from gas to groceries, many students are using services on campus to help them create resumes, find on-campus jobs, and enter the job market after graduation.

| October 20, 2008

Study to bring technology infrastructure up-to-date

ASU alumna Kim Bass has an iPhone, an iPod and a GPS in her car. She buys her groceries from a Web site and has them delivered to her home.

By James King | October 20, 2008

West marks Disability Awareness Week

Disabled students and faculty members are getting together to mark Disability Awareness Month with a week of events at the West campus.

By Josh Snyder | October 20, 2008

SRC expansion proposed

A larger, updated Student Recreation Complex could be on the horizon for Tempe campus students if an SRC expansion plan is approved.

By Charlsy Panzino | October 20, 2008

Veteran certification program expands

ASU is reaching out to veterans and government employees in new initiatives to expand its Certified Public Manager program, which prepares veterans for civilian administrative jobs.

By Adam Sneed | October 20, 2008

Debate over Prop. 201 pits unions against builders

Mary and Terry Landa said they have spent about $20,000 fixing a leaky roof, covering live wiring and sealing vents to keep bugs out of the home they bought two and a half years ago in Goodyear.

| October 20, 2008

Barrett students, faculty expand Poly honors program

Barrett Honors College is attempting to solve the Polytechnic mystery: which comes first, honors students or programs and resources to lure them to a campus?

By Amy Fleishans | October 20, 2008

Police Beat

ASU police reported the following incidents Monday:

By Tessa Muggeridge | October 20, 2008

Prop. 300 supporters say low lawmaker pay costs Arizonans

As a state lawmaker, Doug Clark is used to discussing issues important to students. One morning last month, he met with two dozen boys at Boulder Creek High School in Anthem.

| October 20, 2008

Prop. 101 debate hinges on issue of medical choice

Voters will decide Nov. 4 whether to forbid laws that would restrict the ability of citizens to choose doctors, treatment plans or health plans.

| October 20, 2008

Is the flu shot worth it?

Every fall, flu season begins, with influenza shots being distributed as early as late August and continuing into winter. However, many contemplate if the risk is really worth getting the injection.

| October 19, 2008

Newman Center sells fair-trade coffee for social justice

Immigration is a hot topic and controversial national issue, but some ASU students believe relief can come in the form of a small, brown bean.

By Jodi Cisman | October 19, 2008

Police Beat

Tempe police reported the following incidents Sunday: A 20-year-old Peoria man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of two counts of armed robbery, police reported.

By Tessa Muggeridge | October 19, 2008

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