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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

Microchips guard against cactus theft

Federal officials are planning a project that will put microchips into saguaro cactuses to deter poachers who steal the cactuses and sell them to homeowners for landscaping, a Saguaro National Park of

By Debbie Bevers | October 16, 2008

Former Washington Post editor addresses election, new media

Former executive editor of The Washington Post Leonard Downie Jr. emphasized the importance of good journalism in a time of great national challenges during the Flinn Foundation Centennial Lecture.

By Lauren Gambino | October 16, 2008

Police Beat

ASU police reported the following incidents Wednesday:

By Tessa Muggeridge | October 15, 2008

Two Tempe parking structures to sport solar panels

The University will soon be using green power to save some green with an $11 million solar-panel project.

By Allison Gatlin | October 15, 2008

Fire likely caused by transients, officials say

The Tempe Fire Department responded to a fire on a vacant residential property on the 900 block of South Ash Avenue Wednesday afternoon.

By Derek Quizon | October 15, 2008

More businesses developing light rail route

Tempe officials are reporting an increased interest in the property surrounding the light rail line, which is scheduled to open in December.

By Derek Quizon | October 15, 2008

ASU partners with German company, Ariz. utility on solar testing venture

A German company and a local electric utility partnered with the University this week to create what may be the most sophisticated solar power testing facility in the world, officials said.

By Matt Culbertson | October 15, 2008