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Senior Madison Snowden performs on the beam in a meet against UA on Jan. 27. The Gym Devils defeated the Wildcats for the first time since 2006. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Gym Devils take home Territorial Cup

The Sun Devils beat No. 15 UA (0-2, 0-2 Pac-12) for the first time in a dual-meet since 2006.

By Gian Demano | January 29, 2012

Manuel Medina, chairman of Pennies for Prevention, proposed an initiative that would increase the state tax on alcohol. The money raised by the tax would be allocated among community programs focused on preventing underage drinking. (Photo illustration by Jenn Allen, Lisa Bartoli, and Taylor Lineberger)

State initiative proposes new alcohol tax

Voters have the chance to increase the alcohol tax to help fight underage drinking.

By Alyssa Lee | January 26, 2012

Jonathan Gilling calls out a play in a game against Washington Jan. 26. Gilling finished with 20 points in the Sun Devils’ loss to the Huskies. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Men’s basketball unable to overcome Huskies’ strong second half

Lockett, out with a sprained right ankle for a third straight game, sat on the sidelines as the ASU men’s basketball team added one more loss to its losing streak.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 26, 2012

Brianna Gades poses on the balance beam against Cal on Jan. 20. Gades and the Sun Devils look to build on their early season success in the Territorial Cup. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Sun Devils take on Wildcats in Territorial Cup meet

Although gymnastics is not a sport where one team directly affects the other team with their own play, our ASU gymnasts still have that extra motivation when up against UA.

By Gian Demano | January 26, 2012

Film director Spike Lee speaks to a large crowd at ASU Gammage Wednesday evening. Lee spoke about the importance of education. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Director Spike Lee speaks in honor of Black History Month

Spike Lee spoke n honor of Black History Month at ASU Gammage Thursday evening to encourage students to follow their dream career path.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 25, 2012

The proposed Solid Waste Alley Ordinance hopes to go into effect within the next two months. The ordinance will provide Tempe Police officers the ability to kick out transients, unwanted riffraff and illicit activity. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Tempe ordinance aims to clean up alleyways

The proposed Solid Waste Alley Ordinance will provide Tempe Police the ability to kick out transients and other riffraff from all alleyways in Tempe.

By Shawn Raymundo | January 25, 2012

Katelyn Boyd rounds second base against North Dakota State during the NCAA Regionals on May 20, 2011. Boyd is one of four returning starters as ASU looks to defend its national title. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Softball season preview

Four starters from 2011 have moved on, and a lot must be done for ASU softball to win its third championship in five years. Here is a projection of what the positions look like heading into the 2012 season.

By John McKelvey III | January 25, 2012

Gov. Jan Brewer released the proposed 2013 fiscal budget on Jan. 13, which will allocate $30.3 million in funding to state universities. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Executive Budget proposes $30.3 million in university funding

Arizona universities will see more state funding as recommended by Gov. Jan Brewer in the 2013 fiscal budget.

By Alexa Haynes | January 24, 2012

Wilco performs at ASU's Gammage Auditorium in Tempe on Jan. 21. (Photo by Cheman Cuan)

Wilco graces Tempe with alt-rock show

Wilco had not visited Arizona during a tour for nearly 10 years, but finally, to the joyous relief of alternative-rock fans, the band came to ASU to play a lengthy set.

By Kelli Stark | January 24, 2012

Senior Mariam Salloum looks to pass in a practice on Feb. 24, 2011. After months of preparation, the Sun Devils are eager to start the season. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Water polo anxious to start competition

Since fall, the ASU water polo team has endured grueling conditioning and intense practices and feels it’s about time to bring on the competition.

By Farrah Wade | January 24, 2012

dasHaus, a fully functional demonstration of a renewable energy system from Germany, celebrated its grand opening Monday morning. dasHaus is located outside of Tempe Center for the Arts and welcomes visitors to learn more about energy efficiency. (Photo by Marissa Krings)

Sustainable house brings technology innovation to Tempe Center for the Arts

Local professionals discussed the future of sustainable technology in the U.S. Monday at the opening of dasHaus, a traveling sustainable house, at the Tempe Center for the Arts

By Michelle Peirano | January 23, 2012

Starting Jan. 25, the City of Tempe will implement a 24-hour Quiet Zone for trains passing from 1st Street to Price Road. Trains will not be allowed to use horns because of the disturbance to residents of nearby neighborhoods. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Tempe to enact railroad 24-hour 'Quiet Zone'

Trains will no longer be required to sound their horns at every railroad crossing beginning Wednesday within Tempe much to the relief of Tempe residents.

By Kharli Mandeville | January 23, 2012

Goaltender Joe D’Elia talks to forward Colin Hekle during ASU’s win over Davenport on Jan. 18. In his first start for ASU, D’Elia recorded a win and shutout over his former team. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Hockey wins four of first six games to start semester

The No. 3 ASU hockey team began the spring semester on a relatively good note by winning four of its first six games, bringing its overall record to 23-4-2 on the season.

By Troy Lopez | January 23, 2012

Dressed as Darth Vader, Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman leads a pack of Star Wars fanatics down Mill Avenue late Friday afternoon to film a promotional video for the upcoming Geeks Night Out. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Tempe prepares to host Geeks Night Out in February

Geeks Night Out, a special Third Thursday on Mill Avenue, is coming to Tempe for the first time in February to celebrate Tempe’s “geeky” culture.

By Michael Gordon | January 22, 2012

Gymnastics shines in Pac-12 opener over Cal

After an average season opener, the Gym Devils’ Pac-12 opener was full of energy and big improvements as they beat Cal 195.250 to 194.050.

By Gian Demano | January 22, 2012

Kali Bennett drives to the hoop against Colorado on Jan. 19. Bennett tied a school record for seven blocks in a game as ASU defeated Utah 59–51 on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Women’s basketball prevails against Utes

Despite ferocious attacks from Utah, the ASU women’s basketball team was able to hold onto its second half lead and come away with a 59–51 win on Saturday.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 22, 2012