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US forces kill bin Laden in Pakistan

The FBI’s most wanted terrorist was confirmed dead Sunday night.

By State Press Staff | May 1, 2011

Flying high: ASU junior John Kline runs his leg of the 4x400m relay during the Sun Devil Open on April 23. Both the men’s and women’s track teams upset higher-ranked UA teams at the Double Dual on Saturday. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Track sweeps Double Dual over UA, NAU

ASU pulled off two upsets against its principal rival as the No. 10 women’s team defeated the No. 7 Wildcats, and the No. 25 men’s team upended No. 9 UA.

By Zach Cavanagh | May 1, 2011

Tempe gets a taste of Greece

Tempe Beach Park was transformed into a big fat Greek party this weekend. The three-day “A Taste of Greece” festival offered Tempe and Valley residents a little slice of Greek culture.

By Kortney Tenaglia | May 1, 2011

Double Sweep: ASU sophomore Sam Parlich waits for the play to begin against UCLA on April 16 in Tempe. The Sun Devils earned another Pac-10 series sweep after beating the Beavers three straight times in Tempe over the weekend. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Softball earns second straight sweep

The No. 1 Sun Devils were determined to avoid a letdown after last weekend’s stellar series sweep against UA.

By Greg Dillard | May 1, 2011

GREEN MACHINE: Dr. Bruce Rittmann, director of the Swette Center for Environmental Biotechnology at the Biodesign Institute, works with his laboratory scale version of the membrane biofilm reactor last week. Rittman will be traveling to Washington, D.C., to receive the Environmental Engineering Excellence Award from the American Academy of Environmental Engineers. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Prof’s water cleaning invention wins engineering award

Environmental engineering professor Bruce Rittmann will receive the prestigious Environmental Engineering Excellence Award from the American Academy of Environmental Engineers.

By Tessa Ferguson | April 28, 2011

Doctor on wheels shares stories in new memoir

Dr. Randy Christensen spoke at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe Thursday night about his new memoir detailing his unique practice.

By Christina Tetreault | April 28, 2011

Ready to go: ASU junior Kramer Champlin releases a pitch against WSU on April 17. Champlin is expected to start on Saturday against No. 25 Stanford. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Baseball prepares for youthful Stanford

For the ASU baseball team’s opponent this weekend, success is defined by youth.

By Tyler Emerick | April 28, 2011

Addressing misconduct differs among fraternities

Wednesday’s article in The State Press focused on the University’s disciplinary practices for fraternities, but these groups also answer to their national organizations.

By State Press Staff | April 27, 2011

Bike count shows prevalence of cyclists in Tempe

A recent survey by the Tempe Bicycle Action Group found there are more than 9,000 people choosing bikes as their form of transportation to get around Tempe.

By Danielle Legler | April 27, 2011

ASU to save around $1.6 million a year by terminating custodial positions

In an effort to save money, ASU will contract with outside companies to provide all University custodial services beginning next month.

By Katie Shoultz | April 27, 2011

IN HOT WATER: The entrance of the Alpha Epsilon Pi house is seen during the twilight hour on Tuesday night. AEPi, which had its recognition revoked by ASU in 2010, is one of a number of fraternities and sororities that are currently being reprimanded by the University for various incidents, including underage drinking, arrests and a rape allegation. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Records show repeated violations in ASU fraternities

Records obtained by The State Press reveal that the University’s disciplinary system for fraternities did not always prevent repeated violations from occurring.

By State Press Staff | April 26, 2011

$3 MILLION: Fans sit in the stands at ASU Football's spring game on Saturday. A proposed student fee increase would provide up to $3 million in funding to athletics. President of the Programming and Activities Board at the Tempe Campus Kate Vawter said that money could potentially be used to move the band into the student section as well as expand the student section in the bottom bowl of the stadium. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

USG votes to oppose student fee increase

The Tempe Undergraduate Student Government senate unanimously voted to formally oppose the student fee increase, joining the Associated Students of ASU Downtown senate in the opposition.

By Beth Easterbrook | April 26, 2011

RAISING AWARENESS: Jennifer Wilford, an employee of ASU Parking and Transit Services, and her husband, Jeremy Wilford, both suffer from inflammatory bowel disease. The Wilfords work to raise awareness by volunteering at summer camps for children with similar symptoms and by taking part in the "Take Steps Phoenix for Crohn's and Colitis" walk. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Wilford)

ASU staff member raising awareness for Crohn’s, colitis

ASU staff member Jennifer Wilford and her husband are participating in the “Take Steps Phoenix for Crohn’s and Colitis” walk to raise awareness and funds for research.

By Rheyanne Weaver | April 26, 2011

Settled in: ASU senior catcher Kaylyn Castillo watches a pitch on the outside during the Sun Devils’ win over UCLA on April 17. Castillo found a perfect fit with ASU after being recruited by Stanford and playing a year at Louisville. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Castillo at home behind the plate in Tempe

If everything had gone according to plan, Kaylyn Castillo would have never been a Sun Devil.

By Greg Dillard | April 26, 2011

SPELLBOUND: Applied biological sciences alumna Margeaux Laurent recently published "Spellbound," a fantasy novel set in 18th century New Jersey in which the protagonist discovers that she is a witch and must hide her identity. (Photo courtesy of Margeaux Laurent)

Alum debuts fantasy novel

ASU alumna Margeaux Laurent, who graduated in December 2008 with a degree in applied biological sciences, published her fantasy novel “Spellbound” in mid-March.

By Nesima Aberra | April 25, 2011

Uphill Battle: ASU freshman Jacqueline Cako moves to return the ball during the Sun Devils’ 7-0 win over UC Davis back on Jan. 21. While No. 12 ASU has a shot at the Pac-10 Championships, top-ranked and undefeated Stanford is the clear favorite to take the title. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Undefeated Stanford again the Pac-10 tennis favorite

Defending national champion Stanford will likely be the toughest team to beat, as it just finished a perfect season.

By Nicole Klauss | April 25, 2011

ROYAL AFFAIR: George and Dragon is located near the Central Avenue and Indian School Road light rail stop in Phoenix. The popular English pub and restaurant is planning on keeping its doors open after hours for patrons hoping to watch the royal wedding later this week. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Pub plans for royal affair

The Indian School Road and Central Avenue stop of the METRO Light Rail is steps from George and Dragon, an English pub and restaurant where the royal wedding will be celebrated regally.

By Kortney Tenaglia | April 25, 2011

Final Meeting: ASU sophomore Deven Marrero (17), junior Riccio Torrez (30) and the rest of the infielders meet at the mound during the Sun Devils’ victory over Washington State on April 17. ASU meets UA for the fifth time this season on Tuesday. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Baseball looks for 4 out of 5 against UA

Fresh off back-to-back conference sweeps, the ASU baseball team will head down the I-10 for round five this year with archrival UA.

By Tyler Emerick | April 25, 2011

DANCE OF CHAMPIONS: During the witching hour on Saturday, wizards and muggles alike joined together in the Memorial Union for the inaugural Harry Potter Yule Ball. The event was organized by Dumbledore's Army, a collection of ASU Harry Potter enthusiasts. A costume contest, dance-off and wand workshop were among the evening's activities. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Club hosts Harry Potter Yule Ball

Students dressed as Harry Potter, Ginny Weasley, Dumbledore and other Hogwarts characters gathered Friday in the Memorial Union for a night of wizard rock and dancing at the inaugural Yule Ball.

By Harmony Huskinson | April 24, 2011

Home Sweet Home: ASU junior Jamie Sandys makes his run during the pole vault at the Sun Devil Open on Saturday. ASU dominated the home meet, recording 25 top-three marks during the two-day meet. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Track dominates Sun Devil Open

ASU had 25 top three marks, 11 from the men’s team and 14 from the No. 10 women’s team on Friday and Saturday in Tempe.

By Zach Cavanagh | April 24, 2011

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