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Former Sun Devil pitcher returns to Arizona in new colors

By February 23, 2012 at 12:00 am

Former ASU pitcher Josh Spence recently returned to Arizona for spring training with the San Diego Padres. Spence is enjoying his time back under the Arizona sun and is falling back into old habits, such as eating lunch everyday at Munchamania in Tempe. Read the full story

Congressional gold medal honor WASP

Tom Brokaw to speak at commencement

By February 22, 2012 at 11:00 pm

Longtime NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw will deliver the spring 2012 undergraduate commencement ceremony speech. Read the full story

Ron Paul, Rick Santorum, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich

GOP presidential debate held in Mesa

By February 22, 2012 at 10:53 pm

The Arizona Republican presidential debate at the Mesa Arts Center Wednesday covered topics such as the national economy and border security, among others. Read the full story

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Tuition bill passes committee amid opposition

By February 22, 2012 at 10:04 pm

Arizona House Bill 2675, which would require many students to pay $2,000 out-of pocket toward tuition, passed through committee Wednesday, much to the dismay of student activists. Read the full story

Photo courtesy of Steve Doig

Cronkite professor receives investigative journalism award

By February 22, 2012 at 10:02 pm

Steve Doig, the Knight Chair in Journalism at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, received the George Polk award for investigative reporting Monday. Read the full story

Bath salts banned by state lawmakers

By February 22, 2012 at 9:51 pm

The designer drug known as bath salts became illegal to sell and use in Arizona after Gov. Jan Brewer signed bills that ban the drug into law on Friday. Read the full story

Junior Max Okun smiles outside of the Student Recreation Center on Tuesday. Born with only one arm, Okun played basketball in high school and continues to play at the SRC frequently. (Photo by Marissa Krings)

Student succeeds on court despite birth defect

By February 22, 2012 at 7:57 pm

Business communications major Max Okun has found success in sports, despite having a stunted left arm. He inspires both his family and students with his positive attitude. Read the full story

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Q&A: Jahii Carson on ineligibility, King

By February 22, 2012 at 7:50 pm

Carson spent time with The State Press discussing his academic ineligibility, Keala King and everything in between. Read the full story

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