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State Press Weekly: Equality and education

SP Weekly speaks with Fatimah Halim about the power of the arts in schools and racial equality in 2013

By Courtland Jeffrey | February 24, 2013

Architektons pose with their trophies after taking first place at the First Annual Boat Race at the Polytechnic Campus. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Polytechnic boat team earns spot in upcoming challenge

The Polytechnic campus community designed and built cardboard boats for its first-ever boat race challenge.

By Lorenzo Zazueta | February 21, 2013

Video: ASU Dance Marathon

ASU takes a stand for Phoenix Children's Hospital with an all night dance marathon.

By Dominick DiFurio | February 18, 2013

Slideshow: First annual Mr. Engineering Pageant

Get your calculators ready. The men of engineering compete for the crown.

By Ashley Kesweder | February 18, 2013

Video: Alix Johnson, emotional leader

Softball team leader previews season and discusses early accomplishments

By Carina Dominguez | February 17, 2013

Video: Green Revolution

Students of ASU's Art and Ecology class saw their work featured as a part of the Green Revolution exhibit at the Tempe Center for the Arts.

By Kaard Bombe | February 17, 2013

SP Weekly Special Report: Women in combat

Female ASU Army ROTC cadets respond to their new responsibilities and discuss the contrast between men and women in the military.

By Sydney Schuman | February 17, 2013

Devil's Chowda: 6.5

We find the details of President Crow's bonus, list our Top 5 Pre-Order Incentives and give you our take on the Harlem Shake. All of this and more in this week's Devil's Chowda!

By Dan Miller | February 14, 2013

Valentine's decisions, dates, and deceptions

Valentine's Day Deadline. In a sea of expensive chocolates and greeting cards, what is the day really about?

By Nick Prete | February 13, 2013

Video: ASU Power Soccer

ASU's power soccer team does not stop for disabilities.

By Nick Prete | February 13, 2013

State Press Weekly: Guns on Campus

ASU Assistant Chief of Police Jim Hardina discusses what would happen in the event of a shooting at ASU

By Erin Patrick O'Connor | February 10, 2013

A ballet folklorico group danced during the lunch hour for the students at M.E.Ch.A's 7th Annual Youth Conference on Friday.

State Press Conversations: Mecha de ASU

Karina Arroyo to discuss her background and how she became involved with Mecha de ASU.

By Lorenzo Zazueta | February 10, 2013

The first episode of the season to include THREE dedicated segments! Let's Think About The Puppy Bowl, Devil's Chowda's Top 5 Ideas to Save the Post Office, a special interview you can only see here and more!

By Dan Miller | February 7, 2013

State Press Weekly: Gun Education, the Phoenix Chorale and SPM Preview

SP Weekly reports on firearms education and its place in the gun control discussion. We preview ASU doctoral student of music Joshua Hillmann and his second trip to the Grammy Awards for his involvement with the Phoenix Chorale.

By Erin Patrick O'Connor | February 4, 2013

State Press Conversations: ASU Student Masters Sheep Shearing

This week, State Press Conversations reporter Connor Leary talked with Aimee Leon. Aimee is a Master's student in the ASU Art department. She is also, however, one of only two certified sheep shearers in the state.

By Connor Leary | February 4, 2013

AlphaStripe: Connecting Veterans

A website designed to offer a more tight-knit online community for veterans, AlphaStripe is a new, military-specific brand of social media.

By Sean Logan | February 4, 2013

Video: Three-time Player of the Week recipient discusses his success

Carrick Felix talks about his success on the court, his relationship with his parents and how that has influenced him as a father.

By Carina Dominguez | February 4, 2013

Devil's Chowda 6.3

In this week's episode, Jenna and Dan discuss the Top 5 best post-fight tweets, Echo Canyon Trail's closure, and TOM BRADY stops by to talk abo

By Dan Miller | January 31, 2013

Jose Lopez Holds a sign and a banner on Glendale Avenue and the 101 at a protest against the Mexican Soccer Federation's decision to hold their match against Denmark in Phoenix. Lopez was there with the Barrio Defense Committee. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Civil rights group protests outside Mexico's soccer game

Civil rights group Barrio Defense Committees gathered Wednesday near the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale to protest the soccer game between Mexico and Denmark.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | January 30, 2013

State Press Conversations: Arizona Disabled Sports

In 2006 ASU student Gavin Warren suffered a snowboarding accident that left him paralyzed. We sat down with Gavin to discuss the lowest moments in his life and what motivated him to

By Lorenzo Zazueta | January 28, 2013

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