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ASU settlement ends in $850,000 payoff

A lawsuit filed by a former student claming the University put her in a dangerous situation that led to her rape in 2004, has ended in a settlement that included the second-highest monetary sum ever a

By Tessa Muggeridge | February 2, 2009

Now, a $2.5 billion question...

State politicians and experts are examining the potential effects of a $1 trillion national economic stimulus package that could bring up to $2.5 billion to the state of Arizona.

By Derek Quizon | February 2, 2009

Police Beat

ASU police reported the following incidents Monday: An unknown suspect or suspects damaged the vehicle of a 54-year-old ASU staff member around 2 p.m. Friday, police reported.

By Tessa Muggeridge | February 2, 2009

Researchers explore tainted food imports

Produce imported to the United States from Mexico can be tainted with bacteria and disease, so associate professor William Nganje and his team at the Polytechnic campus have made it their priority to

By Allison Carlin | February 2, 2009

Sustainability, new media closely linked, experts say

With digital and eco-friendly lifestyles becoming increasingly popular, people are turning to new media to go green, and so are journalists, experts said.

By Abigail Gilmore | February 1, 2009

Legislature OKs $143 mil cut to university system

State legislators passed a series of budget proposals, including $143 million in cuts to the state university system, early Saturday morning.

By Derek Quizon | February 1, 2009

Police Beat

Tempe police reported the following incidents Sunday: A 21-year-old Tempe man was arrested Friday on suspicion of possessing marijuana and dangerous drugs, police reported.

By Tessa Muggeridge | February 1, 2009

Police Beat

Tempe police reported the following incidents:

By Adam Sneed | January 29, 2009

Poly students kick back with midweek game night

Polytechnic students have a new way to relax on Tuesday nights at an ASU-sanctioned kickback.

By Amy Fleishans | January 28, 2009

Police Beat

Tempe police reported the following incidents Wednesday: A 44-year-old Tempe man was arrested Tuesday on an outstanding warrant out of Mesa City Court, police reported.

By Tessa Muggeridge | January 28, 2009

State legislature near decision on final budget

State legislators said they are close to finalizing a set of cuts intended to balance the state budget after the proposals passed appropriations committee hearings in the House and Senate on Thursday

By Derek Quizon | January 28, 2009

Rally raises awareness for Gaza violence

Arab and Muslim student organizations sponsored a rally on Wednesday on Hayden Lawn to promote awareness and call for an end to what they called Israeli aggression toward Gaza.

By Benjamin Weitzenkorn | January 28, 2009

Community-assistant talk highlights responsibilities

Being a community assistant can be a challenging but rewarding college job, current CAs and Taylor Place officials said Tuesday.

By Scarlett Heydt | January 27, 2009

Police Beat

ASU police reported the following incident Tuesday:

By Adam Sneed | January 27, 2009

More than a thousand gather at state capitol to protest proposed university budget cuts

More than a thousand community members and students from all Arizona universities packed Wesley Bolin Memorial Park outside the state capitol building Wednesday to protest budget proposals in the Legi

By Adam Sneed | January 27, 2009

Crow announces mandatory furloughs for University employees

President Michael Crow announced Wednesday that all ASU faculty, staff and administrators will be required to take unpaid furloughs before the end of the fiscal year.

By Tessa Muggeridge | January 27, 2009

Grants to upgrade Papago Park amenities

Three Valley cities and a local American Indian community are making plans to expand and enhance the amenities within Papago Park.

By Brianna Mattox | January 27, 2009

Hayden Lawn fair touts diversity of ASU clubs

Billiard clubs, both left and right political wings, social sororities, and environmental enthusiasts alike bombarded passersby on the Tempe campus Tuesday afternoon.

By Tye Rabens | January 27, 2009

Three-board proposal rejected

Members of the Arizona Board of Regents decided Friday to oppose legislation that would replace the statewide board with separate boards at each university.

By Adam Sneed | January 26, 2009

Police Beat

Tempe police reported the following incident Monday: A 30-year-old transient man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of three counts of selling narcotic drugs, police reported.

By Tessa Muggeridge | January 26, 2009

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