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MTV AT ASU: The cast of MTV reality show “The Buried Life” discussed experiences and their time on the road asking strangers, "What do you want to do before you die?" on Thursday night in the Memorial Union. (Photo by Nina Raad | Undergraduate Student Government)

‘Buried Life’ reality stars share TV experience

The friends behind the show “The Buried Life” spoke at the Tempe campus to share their stories and ask the question their show revolves around, “What do you want to do before you die?”

By Kayla Frost | April 14, 2011

PROTESTING IN PINK: Students identified as Performers for Public Safety confronted Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio with police outfits covered in pink boas while he visited ASU on Thursday to discuss immigration issues. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Arpaio visits ASU to talk immigration

Protesters demonstrated against Sheriff Joe Arpaio Thursday afternoon on ASU’s Tempe campus before and during his speech about immigration and his tenure as Maricopa County sheriff.

By Brian Bernadel | April 14, 2011

Bouncing Back: ASU sophomore Jake Barrett drives off the rubber during the Sun Devils’ 3-1 victory over Oregon on April 2. ASU, after getting swept by Oregon State, returns home looking to turn things around against UW. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Baseball looks to get back on track against WSU

After getting swept by Oregon State a week ago, the No. 10 Sun Devils return home this weekend looking to bounce back against Washington State.

By Tyler Emerick | April 14, 2011

Ranked showdown: ASU freshman goalie Ianeta Hutchinson reaches for the airborne ball during the No. 11 Sun Devils’ 16-7 win over Cal Baptist on March 5. The team heads to No. 5 Hawaii for another shot at breaking its conference losing streak. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Water polo tries to take down No. 5 Hawaii

The ASU water polo will be looking to build upon its three-game winning streak against Hawaii, a team that the Sun Devils have not beaten since 2006.

By William Boor | April 14, 2011

GREEK GROOVIN: Rachael Roberts, a sister in the Delta Zeta sorority, leads a group of brothers from the Lambda Chi Alpha and Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternities in her group's routine for the upcoming Greek sing and dance competition on Monday, part of the Greek Week activities. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Greek Week fundraising for local groups

Greek Life is working together this week in an effort to raise money for three organizations through fundraising events.

By Tiana Chavez | April 13, 2011

PRICE OF AN EDUCATION: As textbook prices increase, some students are forced to choose classes based on book costs while others try to pass classes without the required textbooks. According to a survey conducted by the Arizona Students’ Association, students pay an average of $760 per year for textbooks and 85 percent of those students pay for books out of their own pockets. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

ASA finds rising textbook prices change buying behavior

A survey conducted by the Arizona Students’ Association shows 75 percent of students polled said they have decided not to buy a textbook for a class because it was too expensive.

By Danielle Legler | April 13, 2011

Student, 19, beginning PhD work

He’s only 19 years old, but it might not be long before Zach Jibben is called “doctor.”

By Tessa Ferguson | April 13, 2011

Trial by fire: The ASU water polo team gathers around as coach Todd Clapper talks strategy during the game against Cal on March 5. Playing in the tough MPSF conference has helped the Sun Devils become a top-10 team. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Nation’s best conference defines water polo

Since the Sun Devils play in the MPSF, which is the country’s most competitive conference, they are often able to relax and play non-MPSF games with less stress than conference games.

By William Boor | April 13, 2011

ASU athletics unveils new uniforms

ASU unveiled its new University-wide look at the Memorial Union’s Ventana Ballroom on Tuesday in a dramatic event filled with brightly colored lights, fog and the fight song.

By Andrew Gruman | April 12, 2011

Experts discuss nuclear weapons, security

Experts on nuclear issues spoke at ASU’s Tempe campus Tuesday afternoon about the roles of nuclear weapons and security in the U.S. today.

By Sophia Charchuk | April 12, 2011

Intel Corp. facility opens opportunity for students

Intel Corp. plans to build Fab 42, a factory that will use cutting-edge technology to manufacture more powerful and efficient computer chips.

By State Press Staff | April 12, 2011

LIGHTS OUT: Jeffrey Ramirez studies by the light of his laptop in the hallway of the BAC building during a campus-wide power outage. Ramirez, a freshman marketing major, was reviewing his notes for his CIS 105 exam, which was cancelled shortly thereafter.

Rodent sparks 5-hour power outage on Tempe campus

A small rodent caused power on the Tempe campus to shut down for most of the day Monday.

By Kyle Daly | April 11, 2011

BUZZ AT POLYTECH: A bee pollinates flowers next to the SRC tennis courts in February 2010. ASU's Polytechnic campus is home to nearly 100 bee colonies at the Bee Lab Annex, which is part of the School of Life Sciences’ social insect research project. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

1 million bees buzz at Poly

Students at the Polytechnic campus’ Bee Lab Annex learn the trade of beekeeping.

By Christopher Leone | April 11, 2011

NATIVE ART: The Heard Museum near the light rail stop at Central Avenue and Encanto Boulevard in downtown Phoenix is home to several galleries, performance spaces, shops and cafes that feature different Native American forms of art. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Heard Museum preserves Native American heritage

The Heard Museum in Phoenix has been celebrating Native American heritage for more than 80 years.

By Kortney Tenaglia | April 11, 2011

Rough 2011: ASU freshman Samantha Seaman performs her beam routine during the Sun Devils’ dual against Oregon State on Feb. 6. This was the first season in ASU history that the team failed to qualify for the NCAA Regionals. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Gym Devils find positives after disappointing season

Injury and inexperience dominated the storylines of the Gym Devils’ season as ASU failed to make it to NCAA Regionals for the first time in the team’s history.

By Kyle Newman | April 11, 2011

Unpleasant surprise: ASU senior outfielder Matt Newman waits for a pitch during the Sun Devils’ 3-1 win over Oregon on April 2. ASU didn’t fare so well against Oregon State, dropping all three games in Corvallis over the weekend. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Oregon State earns sweep of baseball

The No. 6 Sun Devils were swept by Oregon State in Corvallis, dropping all three games of a Pac-10 series for the first time since 1999.

By Tyler Emerick | April 10, 2011

A CAREER IN THEORY: Famed cosmologist and theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking addresses an audience at Gammage Theater on Saturday night following a performance of Gustav Holst’s “The Planets” by the ASU Symphony Orchestra. The event was presented by the ASU Origins Project and was hosted by its director, ASU professor Lawrence Krauss. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Planetary performance brings Stephen Hawking to ASU

Hundreds of people filled Gammage Auditorium on Saturday night for a narrated multimedia presentation set to an orchestral performance, followed by a lecture by Stephen Hawking.

By Kayla Frost | April 10, 2011

DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY: The ASU Swing Devils danced through the night at the Student Recreation Center from 7 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. on Saturday. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Students swing dance for cancer research

Students had a swinging-good time dancing the night away for a charity event at the Student Recreation Complex Saturday. The ASU Swing Devils club raised money for cancer research.

By Danielle Legler | April 10, 2011

LANDSLIDE: After it was announced Friday afternoon that he had been elected for his second term as USG president, a first in USG history at ASU, Jacob Goulding told his supporters, "I didn't make history. You guys made history." (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Current USG, GPSA presidents win re-election

Current USG President Jacob Goulding made history by becoming the first USG president to ever be re-elected to a second term.

By Katie Shoultz | April 8, 2011

HIP-HOPPING TO HOLLYWOOD: Members of the ASU Hip-Hop Coalition pose for a group photo. The group is hoping to raise enough money through various fundraisers to perform at the Choreographers Ball at Club Avalon in Hollywood, Calif. (Photo courtesy of Mary Papuyo)

Hip-hop club performing in Hollywood

Some ASU students are dancing their way to Hollywood to perform at a showcase called Carnival “Choreographers Ball” at club Avalon in Hollywood, Calif., on May 31.

By Brian Bernadel | April 7, 2011

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