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Fast food is an easy fallback for college students on the go and on a tight budget. According to an ASU nutrition expert, though, fast food intake should be limited. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Fast food meals should be limited, experts say

Students may choose fast food over a nutritionally powered meal, but experts say only 10 percent of a person’s meals should come from fast food.

By Kharli Mandeville | February 13, 2012

Ianeta Hutchinson defends the goal in a game against UCLA on Mar. 5, 2011. Hutchinson and the Sun Devils won the Triton Invitational last weekend. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Water polo improves record to 12-0

The ASU water polo team was a dominating force at the Triton Invitational last weekend. The Sun Devils extended their perfect record and won the championship in San Diego.

By Farrah Wade | February 13, 2012

Bouncers and bartenders from the Mill Avenue District confiscated more than 2,000 fake IDs in 2011. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Tempe Police, Mill Avenue District bars work to discourage use of fake IDs

Tempe Police and Mill Ave. bars collected 2,247 fake identification cards in 2011 and 10 per weekend on average.

By Shawn Raymundo and Kharli Mandeville | February 12, 2012

Cornish Pasty Co. is expanding, with plans for new locations in Scottsdale and Phoenix. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Cornish Pasty chain headed to Phoenix, Scottsdale

The Cornish Pasty Company is opening two new locations in Scottsdale and Phoenix.

By Michael Gordon | February 12, 2012

Hillary Bach pitches in a game against San Jose State on Thursday. Bach pitched three shutouts in the Kajikawa Classic. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Softball drops two games in Kajikawa Classic

A long season awaits the reigning national champion, but two stinging losses in the Kajikawa Classic this weekend in Tempe were tough to swallow.

By John McKelvey III | February 12, 2012

Jonathan Gilling keeps the ball away from a defender in a game against Colorado on Saturday. Gilling led the Sun Devils with 11 points. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s basketball hampered by turnovers in loss to Colorado

Coupled with an inefficient offense and a high volume of turnovers, the Sun Devils dropped the back end of a two-game home stand to Colorado 63–49.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 12, 2012

A handgun is concealed in this photo illustration.

Senate committee passes bill for campus concealed carrying

Senate Judiciary Committee passed the controversial Senate Bill 1474 on Monday, which would allow concealed guns on campus.

By Thania A. Betancourt | February 9, 2012

Jordan Bachynski looks to the sideline in a game against Utah on Thursday. Bachynski recorded his first career double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Men’s basketball holds on to beat Utes

Junior wing Carrick Felix sunk two free throws with 11.7 seconds left to seal the win over Utah Thursday, 56–52. Felix finished with a game-high 15 points and added eight rebounds.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 9, 2012

ASU president Michael Crow addresses issues brought up by students on the Downtown campus Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Crow addresses student concerns about tuition, guns on campus

ASU President Michael Crow discussed tuition and gun safety on campus Thursday at the forum on the Downtown campus.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | February 9, 2012

The ASU baseball team rallies together before a game against New Mexico on Feb. 20, 2011. The Sun Devils' goal is to be the No. 1 team in the country although they cannot go to the postseason. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Despite NCAA sanctions, baseball remains motivated

Due to NCAA sanctions stemming from a period of infractions under former ASU coach Pat Murphy, the Sun Devils are ineligible for the postseason this year.

By Tyler Emerick | February 9, 2012

Kevin Reid, Joanna Twenty-three, Michael Twenty-three, Kristy Theilen, and Kristie Lyn, left to right, are part of the cast of First Friday Night Live. The group used to perform in The Firehouse Galley until it received a permit violation regarding the stage in the back of the venue. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

First Friday Night Live relocates after permit complaint

The Firehouse Gallery, blocks from the Downtown campus, moves its First Friday Night Live sketch comedy performance to Bragg’s Pie Factory after receiving a permit violation.

By Kharli Mandeville | February 8, 2012

The Night Gallery in Tempe Marketplace showcases a wide variety of sculptures from a range of talented artists. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Local ceramic art exhibit at Night Gallery

Marvelous Mud, a free local ceramic art exhibit hosted by the ASU Art Museum and Tempe Marketplace, is open until Feb. 26.

By Gabrielle Olson | February 8, 2012

Deven Marrero squares up for a bunt in a game against UA on Mar. 27, 2011. Marrero is projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2012 MLB Draft by various scouting services. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Marrero headlines talented Sun Devils’ roster

The ASU baseball team will rely heavily on Deven Marrero, along with the other two returners, to provide offensive stability for the No. 17 Sun Devils.

By Tyler Emerick | February 8, 2012

Anna Wales and seven other faculty members and alumni are receiving awards from the Alumni Association's Founder's Day event on Feb. 29. (Photo courtesy of Anna Wales)

Faculty, staff to be honored at Founders’ Day event

The Alumni Association will honor exemplary faculty and alumni at the annual Founders’ Day Awards Dinner on Feb. 29.

By Alexa Haynes | February 7, 2012

Australian native shines for water polo team

Gaining Kap 7 MPSF Player of the Week honors for her play in the UC Santa Barbara Winter Invite, senior Alicia Brightwell has made quite an impact on the water polo program.

By Farrah Wade | February 7, 2012

Arizona Representative Kimberly Yee is sponsoring a bill in the House of Representatives that would prohibit minors from purchasing or possessing hookah pipes and hookah due to the health risks attached with smoking. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Legislature addresses health risks of hookah

A bill passing through the Arizona House of Representatives is focusing on the health risks involved in hookah smoking.

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 7, 2012

Junior pitcher Brady Rodgers fields questions from the media at ASU Baseball Media Day Feb. 7. Rodgers finished the 2011 season with a 9-4 record and expects to be a major part of the team going forward. (Photo by Tyler Emerick)

Rodgers, Barrett to lead ASU pitching staff

At the top of the ASU baseball team’s pitching staff is a group of veteran arms poised to build off a strong 2011 campaign, but behind the returners is uncertainty.

By Tyler Emerick | February 7, 2012

Although Eastside Records closed in 2010, owner Mike Pawlicki reopened the store under the name Ghosts of Eastside Records in January 2012. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Eastside Records undertakes new name, location

The closing of 23-year-old Eastside Records in 2010 prompted Mike Pawlicki to open a smaller, revamped version of the record store —Ghost of Eastside Records.

By Kharli Mandeville | February 6, 2012

ASU alumnus Phil Mickelson reacts to a welcoming crowd Sunday at the Waste Management Phoenix Open in Scottsdale. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Mickelson headlines list of former Sun Devils in Phoenix Open

For the six former ASU golfers in the Waste Management Phoenix Open, participating in a marquee tournament close to home was a rewarding experience.

By Justin Janssen | February 6, 2012

Kevin Radford grapples with an opponent in a Feb. 5 meet against Stanford. Radford and the Sun Devils came away with a 22–15 victory. (Photo courtesy of Jeremy Hawkes)

Wrestling defeats Stanford in regular season finale

ASU gave the Wells Fargo Arena crowd a glimpse into just how dangerous it can be when it wrestles to its full potential. The Sun Devils defeated the Stanford Cardinal 22–15.

By Kyle Newman | February 6, 2012

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