ASU, Dept. of Energy partner on solar power
As the cost of energy rises, ASU is working with the federal Department of Energy to convert the power of the sun into a less-expensive form of energy.

Police finding evidence on social networking sites
Facebook.com users might be getting an arrest warrant instead of a poke, comment or friend request from law enforcement if their online profiles incriminate them in a police investigation.

Special nutrition event planned
In support of the American Dietetic Association's National Nutrition Month 2008, the Student Nutrition Council on the Polytechnic campus has created special promotional projects.

E-bikes offer fun, flashy, earth-friendly transportation
For those students who want to support ASU's move toward sustainability by trading in their fossil-fueled cars for something a little more eco-friendly, here is one more option: e-bikes.

Sun Dollars spreading
More and more downtown businesses are accepting Sun Dollars, which means students at ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus can now use Sun Dollars to buy haircuts, textbooks, sandwiches and even auto services.

Student government elections near
As election fever spreads like wildfire all over the country, the Polytechnic campus is no exception.

Tempe council candidates address voter questions
All four remaining Tempe City Council candidates emphasized the need to build on Tempe's progress during a forum at ASU's Student Services Lawn Wednesday.

Gmail not spreading to other state schools
ASU's partnership with Google has received a positive reaction from students and administration in its first six months, but other state schools have no plans for switching their e-mail systems to Gmail.

Best Hall anything but for some residents
When freshmen Stephen Charnicki and Brady Emerson turned on the light in their Best C Hall room one night after watching a movie, they thought the wet spot they saw on their floor was spilled Coke.

Alum shuttles Arizonans to Mexico for dental care
Keeping your teeth pearly white may come at a high price in the U.S., which could prompt some students to head across the border for dental care.

When cards collide …
ASU is considering joining universities nationwide who are using student ID cards as debit cards — but don't start cutting up your existing cards just yet.

Fletcher Library celebrates 20th anniversary
As ASU West's Fletcher Library prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary on March 31, Fletcher Library Director Marilyn Myers said she has reflected on the past and future of what students simply refer to as "Fletcher."

New policy brings green purchasing requirements
ASU might be known for its maroon and gold, but the University just got a little greener.

Police Beat: Transient arrested on suspicion possession of dangerous drugs for sale
A 22-year-old transient man was arrested Tuesday evening on the 2300 block of West Broadway Road on suspicion of possession of dangerous drugs for sale, providing false information to law enforcement officers and other crimes, police reported.