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University to cut 29 academic programs

Two undergraduate and 27 graduate programs are scheduled for termination as part of ASU’s academic strategic plan for the 2011-2012 school year.

By Katie Shoultz | February 15, 2011

LATE NIGHT SHREDDER: "Bing," an electric guitarist now several months unemployed, performs for donations at the intersection of Mill Avenue and Fifth Street. Raised by musician-parents, Bing was forced to learn music from an early age. He now plays more than 5 instruments to support his income. (Photo by MIchael Arellano)

Three lives cross on Mill Ave

Mill Avenue on a weekend night is often scattered with Patrón-thirsty ASU students, eager to get into the club and dance to Lady Gaga’s latest single.

By Kortney Tenaglia | February 14, 2011

Food justice activists gather for summit

More than 150 high school students, college students and community members from throughout the Southwest attended a sustainable food summit on the Tempe campus over the weekend.

By Nesima Aberra | February 14, 2011

Rep. Flake announces bid for Sen. Kyl’s seat

U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., announced his bid Monday to run for U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl’s, R-Ariz., seat in the 2012 election.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | February 14, 2011

RELOCATION: ASU President Michael Crow and Dr. John Noseworthy, President and CEO Mayo Clinic, chat with CEO of Mayo Clinic in Arizona Dr. Victor Trastek (not pictured) before a press conference Monday to announce ASU's Department of Biomedical Informatics relocation from downtown Phoenix to Mayo's Scottsdale campus. (Photo by Christopher Leone)

Mayo Clinic to house ASU department

ASU’s Department of Biomedical Informatics will move from downtown Phoenix to the Mayo Clinic’s Scottsdale campus by late summer 2011.

By Christopher Leone | February 14, 2011

ORANGE HARVEST: Volunteers from fraternity Sigma Alpha Mu and Sun Devils for Israel picked hundreds of oranges on the Tempe campus Sunday. Most of the oranges will be sold or donated across the Valley while the rest will be composted. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Volunteers harvest campus oranges

More than 30 student and staff volunteers from a variety of campus clubs and organizations helped pick oranges from trees around the Tempe campus Saturday.

By Christina Tetreault | February 13, 2011

PHOTON POWER: Solar cells can be seen collecting light on Hayden Lawn. The city of Tempe is planning to install similar solar technology next to Tempe Town Lake in the near future. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Solar panels at Tempe Beach Park to continue energy trend

The city of Tempe will soon break ground on a new project that will upgrade a “shade armada” at a popular meeting spot at Tempe Beach Park.

By Kortney Tenaglia | February 13, 2011

PASSION FOR THE INANIMATE: An ASU student carefully details his car on wednesday afternoon near the Tempe campus. A recent study by researchers at ASU revealed that people can have strong feelings of attachment and love for material objects and not just for other people. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Study: People can feel true love for objects

A recent study by ASU researchers shows that a person can have feelings of love for material things, not just other people.

By Tiffany Ngo | February 10, 2011

Student takes steps toward greener future

ASU junior Kim Pearson is making strides far beyond ASU’s campus to reduce her carbon footprint and help others do the same.

By Jordan Frakes | February 10, 2011

HEALTHY PARTNERSHIP: The College of Nursing and Health Innovation on the Downtown ASU campus was chosen to participate with 55 other health programs as an outreach partner with the National Institute of Mental Health. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

ASU nursing college to participate in mental health program

Mental health has become a prevalent concern in the realm of medicine, and now ASU nursing students are at the forefront of change.

By Kortney Tenaglia | February 10, 2011

TAKEOFF: Jets line the tarmac at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Wednesday. The Aerospace and Defense Research Collaboratory will encompass and benefit not only ASU but the surrounding Phoenix area as well. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Students to aid aerospace, defense research

Arizona is fortifying its aerospace and defense sector with a new research collaboratory that will give Arizona college students study and research opportunities.

By Jose Lago | February 10, 2011

ASU creating think tank to explore social identity

The University will reveal initial plans this month for a new think tank designed to drive conversation and research related to social identity and cohesion.

By Katie Shoultz | February 9, 2011

GLEE CLUB: ASU student and Gleeders founder Amanda Nguyen rehearses with local Tempe high school and middle school students. Nguyen started the program last fall at Corona Del Sol High School. (Photo courtesy of Amanda Nguyen)

ASU Glee-inspired show choir returns

The ASU student-run show choir, inspired by the hit TV show “Glee,” started its second semester Monday with refreshed focus and direction.

By Mary Shinn | February 9, 2011

TRAFFIC JAM: Congested areas such as Cady Mall, which are exposed to bursts of traffic when classes start and finish, are now being brought to the attention of the ASU Police. Students and staff are looking to officers for a creative solution to the campus traffic problem. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Police consider bike restrictions on campus

ASU Police and the Coalition for Mall Safety are working together to reduce traffic congestion on the Tempe campus in order to increase the safety of pedestrians.

By Danielle Legler | February 9, 2011

CONDOM-GRAMS: Sophomore Natalie Goldfarb, the director of internal affairs of VOX, prepares for Valentine's Day with condom-grams. VOX, "voice" in Latin, is a student organization dedicated to the advocacy and awareness of women's reproductive rights. The organization will be tabling on Monday with the handouts. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Students weigh in on possibility of free birth control provided by health insurers

A panel of experts organized by the Obama administration is currently considering whether contraceptives and family planning services could be provided to women free of charge under the new health care law.

By Tessa Ferguson | February 9, 2011

Confidence at heart of Body Pride Week

A former model shared her experience with the modeling industry and the dangerous messages the media sends through a documentary during ASU’s Body Pride Week.

By Nesima Aberra | February 8, 2011

University kicks off humanities initiative

This week, ASU launched Project Humanities, a university-wide initiative that focuses on the human community.

By Christopher Leone | February 8, 2011

Labor Department launches website for new jobseekers

The U.S. Department of Labor unveiled a new online tool that will assist young people in the search for jobs.

By Tiffany Ngo | February 8, 2011

Tucson victim’s family backs ammo limits

The fiancee and family of former ASU graduate student Gabe Zimmerman showed their support of House Bill 2711, which would ban large capacity ammunition clips, at the state capitol Tuesday.

By Alexandra Irving | February 8, 2011

Student project spotlights lives of Valley bus passengers

Maria Teresa Miró created a fanzine last year to capture the faces and tell the stories of Valley bus takers.

By Christina Silvestri | February 7, 2011

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