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Panel explores possibility of 'end of times' in 2012

Religious experts explored the end of the world at “2012: Is this the end?” on the Tempe campus Tuesday.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | February 21, 2012

Caroline Kuczynski swims the butterfly in a meet against UA on Feb. 11. Kuczynski and the Sun Devilsare set to compete in the Pac-12 Championships in Washington. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Swim and dive prepares for Championships

With the dual-meet season over and the Pac-12 Championships starting on Wednesday, the approach has changed for the Sun Devils.

By Josh Nacion | February 21, 2012

Sam Parlich runs from third base in a game against San Jose State on Feb. 9. Parlich is tied for second on the team with two stolen bases this season. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Sun Devils know how to defend stolen bases

The nation’s most prestigious softball conference doesn’t steal often. Only two teams from the Pac-10 last year ranked in the top 80 in stolen bases per game and ASU ranked No. 167.

By John McKelvey III | February 21, 2012

Senior Beaté Jones performs a floor routine in a meet against Illinois on Feb. 19. Jones placed second in the all-around and tied a career high 9.900 in the floor exercise event. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Despite solid performances, Gym Devils fall to Fighting Illini

It may not have been a victory, but the Sun Devils took away their second best score of the season Sunday afternoon.

By Gian Demano | February 20, 2012

Experts urge renters to search early

Real estate agents advise students to start searching for housing before the end of the semester.

By Kharli Mandeville | February 20, 2012

Freshman Brandon Bonilla, son of Major League Baseball all-star Bobby Bonilla and godson of MLB legend and former ASU great Barry Bonds, joins the Sun Devils’ pitching staff this season. (Photo by Tyler Emerick)

Bonilla eager to create own identity, legacy

Brandon Bonilla’s maturity, developed from growing up in the wings of his father, Bobby, and his godfather, Barry Bonds, doesn’t overshadow his love of the game.

By Tyler Emerick | February 20, 2012

Thousands gather for Phoenix Mardi Gras festival

Downtown phoenix celebrated the second annual Mardi Gras celebration, which organizers predict to be up to five times larger than 2011.

By Michael Gordon | February 19, 2012

Alex Earl prepares to shoot a free throw in a game against Washington State on Feb. 18. Earl scored 11 points in her final game at Wells Fargo Arena. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Earl, Fulcher lead Sun Devils to victory on Senior Day

The ASU women’s basketball team almost gave up the game, but it held on to beat Washington State 47-42 on Senior Day.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 19, 2012

Body Art Expo draws crowds of tattoo fanatics

Preceded by overflowing lines of hopeful attendees, the Body Art Expo at the Arizona State Fairgrounds truly represented the popular and ever-rising body-art culture.

By Emily Nichols | February 19, 2012

Abe Ruiz bats in a game against Western Michigan on Feb. 18. Ruiz had six RBI is the Sun Devils 10-0 win on Friday. (Photo by Tyler Emerick)

Baseball opens season with dominance of Western Michigan

The No. 15 Sun Devils outscored visiting Western Michigan 40-2 over a three-game series to open the 2012 season with a sweep.

By Tyler Emerick | February 19, 2012

Joey "G." Grether poses in front of Fillmore Creative, a multifunctional production studio that brings together local artists with its many studios, including sewing, photography, tattoos and recording. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Fillmore Creative brings local artists together through production

Joey G., founder of Fillmore Creative, a production studio on 15th Avenue and Fillmore Road, seeks to provide local artists a space for creative ventures.

By Kharli Mandeville | February 16, 2012

ASU Police Chief John Pickens, UA Chief of Police Anthony Daykin and NAU Police Chief Gregory Fowler addressed the Arizona Board of Regents on Thursday afternoon at the Memorial Union regarding House Bill 1474, which would allow guns on Arizona's university campuses. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

University police chiefs say no to guns on campus

House Bill 1474, which would allow anyone 21-years or older with a Concealed Weapons Carry permit to have conceal a gun on Arizona university campuses.

By Shawn Raymundo | February 16, 2012

Arizona House Bill 2785, which would allow beer and wine to be sold at concession stands at university sporting events, did not advance to a committee. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Bill to allow drinking at university sporting events gets tanked

Arizona House Bill 2785, which would allow concessions at Arizona university stadiums to serve beer and wine during sporting events, has come to a halt.

By Shawn Raymundo | February 16, 2012

Brady Rodgers pitches in a game against Oral Roberts on Mar. 20, 2011. Rodgers will once again start in the Friday night slot and lead the Sun Devils’ pitching staff. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Baseball opens season against Western Michigan

The sunflower seeds are stocked, the field is pristine and the players are anxious. All that’s missing are fans in seats. All of that will come together Friday when the No. 17 Sun Devils host Western Michigan.

By Tyler Emerick | February 16, 2012

A few ASU students meditate in the secret garden to relieve themselves of stress. Starting Thursday, Quiet Your Mind and Focus meditation sessions will take place for an hour every week in the Discovery Hall to help students relieve stress in their daily lives. (Photo by Shelby Bernstein)

Weekly relaxation sessions available on Tempe campus

ASU Counseling Services and the American Indian Student Support Services are offering free weekly relaxation techniques aimed at reducing stress to ASU students.

By Gabrielle Olson | February 15, 2012

Trent Lockett looks to pass around a defender in a game against Colorado on Feb. 11. Lockett and the Sun Devils will focus on playing as a cohesive team when they travel to Washington. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s basketball remains motivated amid losing season

The ASU men’s basketball team isn’t concerned with ruining the Huskies’ season. They just want to improve their game.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 15, 2012

The City of Tempe Transportation Commission is discussing the possible move to new 30-foot Orbit buses and the financial leverage needed to do so. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Orbit buses get bigger, possible fee addition

If larger Orbit buses prove successful this fall, Tempe may add a 50 cent fare to the currently free Orbit bus service in January 2013 at the earliest, Tempe officials said.

By Michelle Peirano | February 14, 2012

Rep. Bob Robson, R-Chandler, is petitioning to have the phrase "medical marijuana" removed from legal documents because he believes marijuana is not proven to have any medical properties. (Photo by Adrian Juarez)

Legislator suggests removing 'medical marijuana' as legal term

Arizona Rep. Bob Robson, R-Chandler, suggested removing the term “medical marijuana” from legal terminology during a House of Representatives floor discussion.

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 14, 2012

Devilpalooza attracts eager All-American Rejects fans

The All-American Rejects shook up the 2012 Devilpalooza, one of ASU’s biggest events of the year.

By Olivia Khiel | February 14, 2012

Redshirt freshman Kevin Radford pins an opponent in a Feb. 5 meet against Stanford. Radford has 16 wins this season and will be a key contributor in the Sun Devils’ return to prominence. (Photo courtesy of Jeremy Hawkes)

Radford finds home with ASU wrestling team

The redshirt freshman was raised in an Air Force family and is no stranger to moving around the globe. Radford lived in a number of locations as a kid, including Germany, Louisiana and Japan.

By Kyle Newman | February 14, 2012

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