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Despite tough economic times, Pop Culture Paradise, a comic shop on South Forest Avenue and University Drive, is running a strong business catering to ASU students. (Photo by Cameron Tattle)

Tempe comic shop energized by student presence

Pop Culture Paradise, a comic book shop just north of the Tempe campus, is benefitting heavily from its relationship with ASU students.

By Michael Gordon | February 5, 2012

High school students show off their dance moves at the East Valley Regional Unity Walk to celebrate the diversity in the valley Saturday morning at Tempe Beach Park. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Tempe residents put differences aside at 9th annual Unity Walk

Tempe residents marched around Tempe Town Lake to showcase the city’s different communities and facilitate unity amongst them.

By Michelle Peirano | February 5, 2012

Richard Dawkins, right, and Lawrence Krauss, left, sign books at the "Something From Nothing?" event. (Photo by Diana Lustig)

Richard Dawkins talks religion, politics at ASU Gammage

Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins and theoretical physicist Lawrence Krauss spoke at ASU Gammage Saturday night at the “Something from Nothing?” event.

By Diana Lustig | February 5, 2012

ASU removes restriction to petition site on campus network

Following outcries of First Amendment violations, ASU removed its network restriction Friday to Change.org, which housed a petition urging the University to reduce tuition.

By Caitlin Cruz | February 4, 2012

Second-year graduate student Zuha Warraich trains rats as part of an ASU research study about Parkinson's disease. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Rat research aids stroke and Parkinson’s disease cures

ASU professor and student researchers experiment on rats to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease and treatment for stroke patients.

By Thania A. Betancourt | February 2, 2012

Kali Bennett walks off the court with a bloody nose in a game against Stanford on Thursday night. The Sun Devils lost 62–49 to the No. 4 Cardinal. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Bennett sets record, injured in loss to Stanford

Stanford was able to pull away in the second half to win 62-49 led by their post players.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 2, 2012

Tempe-based company Insight Enterprises has dropped its sponsorship of the Insight Bowl, held every year at the Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Insight Bowl loses Tempe sponsor

The Insight Bowl is losing its sponsor this year, forcing the Fiesta Bowl to find a new company to fund its precursor.

By Michelle Peirano | February 2, 2012

The ASU men’s rugby team looks to upset No. 1 Cal on Feb. 5. After narrowly missing the playoffs last season, the team has its sights set on a national championship. (Photo courtesy of Nathan Chapman)

Rugby team opens season against No. 1 Cal

With defending national champion No. 1 Cal in town, the ASU men's rugby team looks to open the season with a major upset.

By Troy Lopez | February 2, 2012

Parking meter hours in downtown Phoenix will be switching from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The city also plans to update meters from the current ‘30s technology, which could include paying with credit or debit cards. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Parking meter modifications coming to downtown Phoenix

The Phoenix City Council approved a measure Wednesday evening to change downtown Phoenix meter enforcement to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. as well as to upgrade the dated meter structures.

By Kharli Mandeville | February 1, 2012

Charlie Maxwell, owner of Devil’s Den on Mill Avenue and University Street, wants his new bar and grill to be a hangout spot for ASU students. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

New sports bar to open on Mill Avenue

Devil’s Den, a new sports bar and grill geared towards ASU fans, is opening on Mill Avenue and University Drive, on Super Bowl Sunday.

By Gabrielle Olson | February 1, 2012

Todd Graham announces the 2012 recruiting class for the ASU football program Wednesday. Two local products, running back D.J. Foster and defensive lineman Jaxon Hood, headline the class. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Todd Graham announces first recruiting class

The ASU football program announced the recruiting class of 2012 on Wednesday, which included 23 signees.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 1, 2012

ASU President Michael Crow speaks at the Tempe Center for the Arts Tuesday evening about the future advancement of ASU. (Photo by Marissa Krings)

Crow encourages continued innovation at annual President’s conversation

Crow plans to remodel the structure of ASU to achieve a higher functioning university.

By Alexa Haynes | January 31, 2012

Mark Schacker embraces coach Greg Powers prior to a game against UA on Jan. 28. Schacker’s goaltending was key in the Sun Devils’ 10–3 victory over the Wildcats. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Hockey extends domination of UA to 22 straight games

The American Collegiate Hockey Association Division I ASU hockey team extended its current winning streak over the UA Wildcats to 22 games in a row this weekend.

By Troy Lopez | January 31, 2012

Ryan Milus sprints in a meet on Apr. 30, 2011. Milus posted a personal record in the 60-meter dash earlier this season and continues to impress the coaching staff. (Photo courtesy of Jeremy Hawkes)

Ryan Milus finds success, true passion in track

Despite starting out his career as a football and basketball player, redshirt sophomore Ryan Milus has found success as a sprinter for the ASU track team.

By Danny Shapiro | January 31, 2012

Gender and religious issues are focus of Tempe campus lecture

The “Taking Women and Religion Seriously: Intersecting Paths” lecture allowed author Katharine Marshalls to address issues of gender and religious equality that students still face.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | January 30, 2012

New secondhand bookstore wants to connect to Arizona history, future

Aaron Johnson, owner of a new secondhand bookstore called Lawn Gnome, hopes to connect students with Downtown Phoenix culture.

By Kharli Mandeville | January 30, 2012

Despite prescriptions, medical marijuana remains barred from dorms

ASU students living in campus housing with a valid medical marijuana card are not permitted to smoke inside of the dorms, despite medical needs.

By Shawn Raymundo | January 30, 2012

Lecturer Yinong Chen explains the construction and idea of a previously constructed robot similar to the one three ASU students will build in a competition in China this summer. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

ASU technology team prepares for Shanghai

Lecturer Yinong Chen will be leading a group comprised of three ASU students to Shanghai, China for a technology competition.

By Michael Gordon | January 29, 2012

Former ASU baseball player Andre Ethier talks to children at the Chandler/Gilbert Family YMCA Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Diana Lustig)

Andre Ethier talks goals, following dreams with local youth

Miles from where he grew up and blocks from where he now calls home, Andre Ethier spent his Saturday answering questions from a gymnasium full of children at the Chandler/Gilbert Family YMCA.

By Tyler Emerick | January 29, 2012

Rock band O.A.R. performs Jan. 25 at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

O.A.R. kicks off tour with simple, engaging show

O.A.R. showed off well-known talents with low-key show.

By Olivia Khiel | January 29, 2012

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