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ASU community responds to Japan earthquake

An ASU student studying abroad in Tokyo shares his story. The University offers counseling for students affected.

By Harmony Huskinson | March 20, 2011

In forum, Crow says tuition increases will be low

At a West campus forum Thursday, ASU President Michael Crow reiterated his plan to keep tuition increases low as the state prepares to chop university funding.

By Samuel Lane | March 10, 2011

Top military officer speaks at ASU

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen spoke Thursday at ASU’s downtown Phoenix campus about a disconnect between the military and civilian worlds.

By Travis McKnight | March 10, 2011

Club raises money for elementary school computer lab

An ASU technology club is hoping to promote children’s interest in technology by providing a new computer lab for a local elementary school.

By Sophia Charchuk | March 10, 2011

(Photo courtesy of the ASU Tempe Police Department)

Police make arrest in Tempe campus armed robbery

ASU Police and the U.S. Marshal Major Felony Task Force arrested a 26-year-old Mesa man Wednesday in connection with an armed robbery that occurred March 3 on the Tempe campus.

By Danielle Legler | March 10, 2011

Letters and Sciences launches Turkey study abroad

A study abroad program beginning this summer will take students to the crossroads of the world.

By Tiana Chavez | March 9, 2011

Professor explains religion’s popularity in South Korea

Since the 1980s, Timothy Lee has been trying to discover why Christianity is so popular in South Korea.

By Tessa Ferguson | March 9, 2011

UNDERGRAD RESEARCH: Psychology sophomore Amanda Piltz is one of the 19 undergraduates at the ASU West campus whose research is being funded by the campus' new undergraduate research scholarship program. Piltz is using data from 80 heroine addicts to test the effectiveness of methadone, a drug commonly used to help people recover from addiction. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Funding flows in for student researchers at West

West campus undergraduates are uncovering secrets of addiction, cancer and many other subjects with the help of new scholarships.

By Mary Shinn | March 9, 2011

FULL AGENDA: ASU President Michael Crow speaks at the Arizona Board of Regents meeting on Tuesday about a wide range of issues including tuition costs, budget cuts and discontinued programs at the University. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Universities discuss plans to cut $170 million

In a special meeting of the Arizona Board of Regents on Tuesday, ASU President Michael Crow said the University is prepared to deal with significant budget cuts on the way.

By Katie Shoultz | March 8, 2011

Immigration bills delayed for budget discussions

Arizona Senate President Russell Pearce placed new immigration bills on hold to make time for discussion of the state’s new budget.

By Tiffany Ngo | March 8, 2011

Group petitions to recall Brewer

The Committee to Recall Governor Jan Brewer was launched Jan. 28 and has since been working to grow its volunteer base and collect enough signatures across the state to hold a recall election.

By Nesima Aberra and Elias Tolano | March 7, 2011

Tempe program offers rewards for recycling

A pilot project may expand recycling by partnering with a group that rewards communities and individuals who recycle with points they can redeem for commercial products.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | March 7, 2011

ASU expands transportation survey for more student input

Parking and Transit Services is asking students and staff on all campuses to participate in a survey this week that could directly affect transportation options.

By Katie Shoultz | March 7, 2011

Tempe Police works to reduce collisions

A week after releasing statistics that showed an increase in fatal collisions in Tempe, the Tempe Police Department announced that it will be participating in a campaign aimed at reducing collisions in the city.

By Danielle Legler | March 6, 2011

WOMAN AS HERO: Postgraduate ASU student and poet Amy Pearson listens to fellow panelist Alesha Durfee address the modern feminist movement during the Woman as Hero workshop on the Downtown campus, which focused on contemporary female issues. Durfee is an Assistant Professor of Women and Gender Studies at ASU. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Students discuss modern feminism

A small gathering of ASU students, professors and community members listened and participated in a panel discussion on feminism, women’s bodies and sexuality.

By Sophia Charchuk | March 6, 2011

Inmates find self-discovery through art

The Phoenix Estrella Jail is a county jail for unsentenced women and home to the annual Journey Home program. The program is designed to help female inmates discover their true identity through art.

By Tiana Chavez | March 3, 2011

Professor calls Supreme Court ruling victory for free speech

Professor Joseph Russomanno said Wednesday’s Supreme Court ruling, which favored a radical church’s picketing of a 2006 military funeral, was a victory for freedom of speech rights.

By Samuel Lane | March 3, 2011

New mental health club launches at Downtown campus

What started out as a class assignment for 10 nursing seniors is now a new chapter of Active Minds at ASU, a student organization aimed at increasing awareness of mental health issues.

By Christina Tetreault | March 3, 2011

Author speaks to students about bullying novel, sexual orientation

Walter G. Meyer, author of award-winning novel Rounding Third, spoke at the Tempe campus Thursday night about bullying in sports, specifically in regard to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

By Alexandra Irving | March 3, 2011

VA Tech shooting survivor talks gun safety at ASU

Four years later, one of the tragedy’s survivors is speaking out in light of Senate Bill 1467, a new piece of Arizona legislation that would allow anyone with a permit to carry a concealed weapon on college campuses statewide.

By Lindsay Walker | March 2, 2011

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