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Steven Ginsberg, a top editor at The Washington Post, discusses the upcoming presidential election with professor of journalism Leonard Downie Jr. The discussion was prompted by the annual Paul J. Schatt Memorial Lecture in honor of The Arizona Republic editor and ASU journalism professor. (Photo by Brittany Lea)

Post editor: Political coverage shifts into a digital realm

National political editor, Steven Ginsberg, for the Washington Post reveals how the newspaper is finding points of interest in 2012’s political news coverage.

By Michelle Peirano | March 29, 2012

Trevor Williams throws a pitch in a game against UC Riverside on Feb. 26. Williams has the third lowest ERA in the Pac-12 at 1.11. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Baseball travels to Oregon for three-game road set

ASU baseball views its upcoming three-game set with Oregon as a chance to begin to distinguish itself from the rest of the Pac-12 contenders.

By Kyle Newman | March 29, 2012

The ASU Police Department reported an increase in motorcycle riders on University campuses as a result of the nicer weather and increasing gas prices. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

ASU Police encourage safety with increased motorcycle use

The ASU community has seen an increase in motorcycle usage as warmer weather and rising gas prices continue

By Shawn Raymundo | March 29, 2012

Tim Esmay argues a call in a game against Cal State Fullerton on Wednesday night. Esmay’s Sun Devils gave up 18 hits in their loss to the Titans. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Sun Devils split series with Fullerton

After ASU’s 1–0 dog fight victory over Cal State Fullerton on Tuesday, the Titans struck back Wednesday night with a decisive 9–5 victory over the Sun Devils.

By Kyle Newman | March 28, 2012

Jamal Miles runs downfield in a game against UA on Nov. 19. Miles is one of the few receivers who is returning with significant experience. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Ross, Miles to lead young receivers

The quarterback competition at ASU has garnered the majority of the attention during spring practices, but once a starter is named, he will need someone to throw the ball to.

By William Boor | March 28, 2012

ASU president Michael Crow announced at a press conference Wednesday morning in Tempe that Steve Patterson will be replacing Lisa Love as the vice president of athletics. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Patterson replaces Love as vice president of University athletics

Steve Patterson, the chief operating officer of Sun Devil athletics and managing director of the Sun Devil Sports Group can now add a few more titles to his resume.

By William Boor | March 28, 2012

American Royalty’s frontman describes SXSW experience

American Royalty’s frontman Billy Scher took the time to speak with The State Press about touring and the band’s SXSW experience.

By Jocelyn Gee | March 27, 2012

USGD candidates debate legislative activism, student interests

USGD College of Public Programs senate and executive ticket candidates discussed their platforms Tuesday night.

By Danielle Grobmeier | March 27, 2012

Zak Miller throws a pitch in Tuesday’s win over Cal State Fullerton. Miller was one of four pitchers to complete the shutout of the Titans. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Baseball ekes out narrow victory over Titans

ASU settled for a 1–0 win over the Titans on Tuesday night, with the Sun Devils’ lone run coming courtesy of a sixth-inning RBI single from junior second baseman Joey DeMichele.

By Kyle Newman | March 27, 2012

Economics senior Orry Night is graduating this May from the W.P. Carey School of Business. Night battled Hodgkin's lymphoma and went into remission last year. "I have grown exponentially from my experiences," he said. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Senior overcomes cancer to graduate in May

ASU senior, Orry Night, prevails after his fight with cancer in 2010 and is back on track to graduate in May 2012.

By Alexa Haynes | March 27, 2012

ABOR released a study Monday stating Arizona university students have saved a total of $40.1 million on textbooks over the past five years through a series of implementations to bring costs down. Encouraging students to switch to electronic textbooks has helped significantly. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Study shows students saved $40.1M on textbooks since 2006

Efforts between the Arizona Board of Regents and public universities has resulted in a $40.1 million savings in student textbooks.

By Kharli Mandeville | March 26, 2012

Deven Marrero looks to throw out a runner in a game against UC Riverside on Feb. 26. Marrero and the Sun Devils are set to face a tough Cal State Fullerton team for a two-game series this week. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Baseball to renew rivalry with Cal State Fullerton

Fresh off a series win against California in its first Pac-12 home stand, the ASU baseball team plays host to Cal State Fullerton for a two-game set beginning Tuesday at Packard Stadium

By Kyle Newman | March 26, 2012

Louisville coach Rick Pitino talks to the media following his team’s 72–68 victory over Florida in Saturday’s Elite 8 game at US Airways Center. Florida coach Billy Donovan believes Pitino should be admitted to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Pitino deserves Hall of Fame recognition

Not too many times does the losing coach in the Elite 8 make a case after the game that the opponent’s coach should be in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

By Master Tesfatsion | March 26, 2012

Hundreds of people wearing black hoodies gathered in Civil Space Park to march for justice for Trayvon Martin Sunday evening. (Photo by Mackenzie McCreary)

Hundreds march for slain Florida teenager

Hundreds of people gathered near the Downtown campus to march in honor of Trayvon Martin, a 17-year-old who was shot and killed in February.

By Danielle Grobmeier | March 25, 2012

Haley Steele hits a grand slam in a game against UA on March 25. Steele's grand slam highlighted ASU's comeback victory. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Grand slam powers softball to sweep of UA

With three wins over its bitter rival, the No. 5 ASU softball team stamped out a statement to the rest of the Pac-12 this week.

By John McKelvey III | March 25, 2012

Andrew Aplin stands on third base after hitting a triple in a game against Texas Tech on March 6. Aplin and the Sun Devils took two of three games against visiting Cal last weekend. (Photo by Tyler Emerick)

Baseball begins Pac-12 play with pair of wins over Cal

In its first Pac-12 action at Packard Stadium this year, the ASU baseball team took two of three contests from visiting California.

By Kyle Newman | March 25, 2012

Ferrell speaks about absurd comedy ‘Casa de mi Padre’

Ferrell’s bad accent and unique sense of humor make the film an eye-roller — but in a good way.

By Jocelyn Gee | March 15, 2012

Radiohead graces Glendale with hypnotic concert

Thom Yorke and Radiohead performed to a sold out crowd last night at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale.

By Jocelyn Gee | March 15, 2012

Occupy protesters stood outside Bank of America on Thursday afternoon in downtown Phoenix and voiced their concerns about foreclosures and bank injustice. (Photo by Thania A. Betancourt)

Phoenix Occupy Movement protests Bank of America

With picket signs in hand, protesters gathered Thursday at the Bank of America building in downtown Phoenix and voiced their concerns against “bank injustices.”

By Thania A. Betancourt | March 15, 2012

House Bill 2349 would prevent medical marijuana cardholders from smoking on university campuses. The bill passed through the House and is now heading to the Senate. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Bill would ban medical marijuana on university campuses

A bill moving through the Senate would ban medical marijuana cardholders from possessing or smoking marijuana on university campuses.

By Danielle Grobmeier | March 15, 2012

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