Three local high schoolers to be featured on PBS' 'SciGirls'

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Three sophomore girls from Phoenix Bioscience High School were filmed for an episode of PBS’ “SciGirls, a show designed to spark young girls’ interest in math and science. The show, titled “Bee Haven,” will air on PBS on Nov. 30. Read story

20 ASU students to teach at Central High School next fall

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ASU will be sending ten history and 10 English student teachers to Central High School next fall as part of a student-teaching program so they can complete the hands-on experience requirement and decrease the school’s student-to-teacher ratio. Read story

Grant to provide financial aid for nursing students pursuing advanced degrees

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The College of Nursing and Health Innovation received a $339,276 grant to provide financial aid to students. The grant is from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration. Read story

Health Science Building opens on Phoenix Biomedical Campus

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The Health Sciences Education Building had its grand opening Friday morning on the Phoenix Biomedical campus, a joint venture between the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University and cost $135 million to build. Read story

Cronkite School's network may receive upgrade this weekend after third crash this week

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The network at the Walter Cronkite School was down Wednesday afternoon for the third time since Sunday, IT director TJ Sokol said. Read story

Topless protestors rally against gender inequality, march through midtown

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About 25 topless men and women marched down Central Avenue in midtown Phoenix Sunday to protest gender inequality. Read story

Possible bike lane extensions among topics at annual bike summit

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The second annual Bicycle Summit of Phoenix met Saturday at the Burton Barr Central Library in downtown, discussing issues, ideas and solutions in the biking community. Read story

Downtown Phoenix offers plenty of options for Valentine's Day

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From the casual to the romantic, downtown Phoenix offers a variety of Valentine’s Day options for both singles and couples looking to get into the spirit of the holiday. Read story

Humphrey Fellows share visions for home countries in seminar at Cronkite School

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The Humphrey Fellowship program is designed to give professionals from around the world a year expand their knowledge of the world and discover new ways to be leaders in their home countries. At a seminar last night four of the ten Humphrey Fellows from the Cronkite School shared some of their aspirations for when they return home. Read story

Hot-dog food truck combines unique toppings, creates loyal following

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Kat and Brad Moore, co-owners of hotdog food truck Short Leash, used to joke about opening a restaurant. In June 2010, the couple jumped on the food-truck craze that has been sweeping the nation, and they created Short Leash. Read story