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Biomedical engineering students (from left to right) Paul Strong, Mark Huerta, Connor Wiegand, Pankti Shah, and Varendra Silva form “33 Buckets,” an Engineering Projects in Community Service team that built a prototype water filter. The students are working to raise money to go to Bangladesh to install the filter in a school this summer. (Photo by Brittany Lea)

Engineering students’ water filtration system to help school in Bangladesh

A Bangladesh girl’s school will learn to generate more than 2,000 gallons of filtered water with the help of EPICS group “33 Buckets.”

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | February 28, 2012

The Arizona Board of Regents meeting Feb. 16 included a discussion about changing the credit hour requirement for full-time students from 12 to 15 hours per semester. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Full-time credit requirement could increase

The Arizona Board of Regents is considering increasing the minimum credit hour requirement from 12 to 15.

By Alexa Haynes | February 28, 2012

Beaté Jones performs a floor routine in a meet against Utah on Feb. 12. After redshirting her junior year, Jones is enjoying her final season in Tempe as the leader of the Gym Devils. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Q&A: Beaté Jones on injury, success and future

Redshirt senior gymnast Beaté Jones sat down with The State Press to discuss her journey, her final season, her team’s current success and her future.

By Gian Demano | February 28, 2012

Arizona Matsuri an enthusiastic cultural experience

Arizona Matsuri attracted an animated crowd for Japanese entertainment and traditions.

By Emily Nichols | February 27, 2012

Samantha Seaman performs a bar routine event in a meet against Illinois Feb. 19. Seaman and the Sun Devils were unable to overcome the talented lineup of the No. 3 UCLA Bruins. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Sun Devils post solid scores in loss to Bruins

Despite a few troubles, the No. 22 Sun Devils returned home from their loss to No. 3 UCLA with a decent road score and some individual career highs.

By Gian Demano | February 27, 2012

Rebecca Ejdervik swims the breaststroke in a meet against UA Feb. 11. Ejdervik and Elina Eggers both took home conference championships last weekend in Federal Way, Wash. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Ejdervik, Eggers crowned Pac-12 champions

Two Sun Devils returned to Tempe from Federal Way, Wash., on Sunday as Pac-12 champions.

By Josh Nacion | February 27, 2012

The 21st annual UFO conference, a weeklong event hosted by the International UFO Congress at Radisson Fort McDowell Resort and Casino, featured film screenings, guest speakers and exhibitions about UFOs. (Photo by Diana Lustig)

Researchers divulge UFO sightings in Valley and ASU

UFO researchers, fanatics and skeptics alike shared their paranormal stories at the International UFO Congress, hosted in Fountain Hills.

By Thania A. Betancourt | February 26, 2012

Beer Week’s spokeswoman Tiffany Jarrat said Arizona craft beer’s popularity is growing and event attendance and beer sales are up from Arizona’s first Beer Week. (Photo by Adrian Juarez)

Local brewing industry gaining popularity

With an increase of local brewers, labels and festivals, Arizona is catching up to other areas in the country where homemade beer is the norm.

By Michelle Peirano | February 26, 2012

The Arizona Renaissance Festival is open every Saturday and Sunday through April 1. Attractions include live jousting, a turkey legs a medieval arts fair. (Photo by Adrian Juarez)

Renaissance Festival transports thrilled attendants

The Arizona Renaissance Festival offers plentiful sights and activities for people of all ages. Shows, costumes and many more attractions allow attendees to experience the medieval lifestyle.

By Emily Nichols | February 26, 2012

Chris Colvin sizes up a defender in Saturday’s game against USC. Colvin hit a floater with 19 seconds remaining to secure the Sun Devils’ sweep of the Trojans. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Colvin’s late-game heroics lift Sun Devils over Trojans

Saturday’s victory over USC marked the sixth time the Sun Devils have swept the Trojans, but it’s the first since the 1994-95 season.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 26, 2012

Chris Colvin executes a bounce pass in a game against UCLA on Feb. 23. Colvin finished with 10 points and nine assists in the Sun Devils’ 66–57 loss to the UCLA Bruins on Thursday night. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Sun Devils marred by turnovers, fall to Bruins 66–57

Although dressed for the blackout, the Sun Devils were plagued by the same issues they have had all season, costing them Thursday's game. They lost to UCLA for the second time this year, 66–57.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 23, 2012

The Car Club and Department of Engineering Technology host CTI's first car show on the Polytechnic campus Thursday, where anyone was welcome to show up and show off their ride. (Photo by Shelby Bernstein)

Polytechnic hosts first campus car show

Polytechnic campus’s first car show Thursday by ASU’s Car Club 101 and the College of Technology and Innovation hosted 40 models, including vintage favorites.

By Gabrielle Olson | February 23, 2012

ASU alumnus Adam Fuller will be selling advertising space on his face, neck, arms and legs to be featured when he competes in the Lavaman Waikoloa Triathlon in Hawaii in April. The money will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. (Photo by Mackenzie McCreary)

ASU alumnus sells ads on body to raise money for cancer group

ASU alumnus will sell ads on his body to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in Hawaii's Lavaman Waikoloa Triathlon.

By Thania A. Betancourt | February 23, 2012

Nathan Hoffer grapples with an opponent in a meet against Stanford on Feb. 5. Hoffer is one of eight freshman expected to make some noise in the Pac-12 tournament this weekend in Boise, Idaho. (Photo courtesy of Jeremy Hawkes)

Wrestling prepares for Pac-12 championships

Though the Sun Devils finished with a sub-.500 overall dual meet record, they aren’t lacking any confidence as they head into this weekend’s Pac-12 championships in Boise, Idaho.

By Kyle Newman | February 23, 2012

Tom Brokaw chosen to speak at ASU commencement

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

By Shawn Raymundo | February 22, 2012

GOP presidential debate covers national issues, lacks local touch

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

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 22, 2012

In an appropriations meeting Wednesday, House Bill 2675, a bill that would require some students to contribute $2000 toward their education out-of-pocket, passed through the committee by a 7-6 vote. (Photo by Shelby Bernstein)

Tuition bill passes committee despite strong opposition

HB 2675, which would require many students to pay $2,000 out-of pocket toward tuition, passed through committee Wednesday.

By Kharli Mandeville | February 22, 2012

Jahii Carson poses for the camera during an exclusive photo shoot with The State Press on Feb. 17. Carson averaged 32.2 points per game as a senior at Mesa High School and was one of top 10 point guards in the nation, according to Rivals.com. (Photography by Aaron Lavinsky, assisted by Sam Rosenbaum)

Q&A: Jahii Carson on academic ineligibility, King

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

By Master Tesfatsion | February 22, 2012

(Photo Illustration by Taylor Lineberger and Beth Easterbrook)

Bill spurs debate on photo airbrushing

Rep. Katie Hobbs, D-Phoenix, struggles to move a bill but succeeded in creating awareness of social concerns of falsifying and altering images of the human form in advertisements.

By Michelle Peirano | February 21, 2012

Foundation helps build self-compassion

Carrie Severson is using the skills she learned at ASU to help build self-compassion among young girls.

By Alexa Haynes | February 21, 2012

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