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LIKE OMG: The Oxford English Dictionary expanded this week, adding more than 900 new words including "OMG" and "LOL" among other common slang terms. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Oxford English Dictionary adds text lingo to online site

In its quarterly update last week, the Oxford English Dictionary adopted words commonly found on Twitter, Facebook or in a text message.

By Tessa Ferguson | March 30, 2011

FIGHTING INFECTION: Tyler Liss, Corey Frahm, Ginger Whitesell, Tyler Eltringham and Geoffrey Prall are the officers of OneShot, Eltringham's organization that fights meningitis in Africa. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Students create group to fight meningitis in Africa

ASU students are battling meningitis in Africa through a recently created nonprofit organization called OneShot.

By Brian Bernadel | March 29, 2011

Local Leader: ASU senior Scott Pinckney practices his swing in early March. Pinckney, from Anthem, Ariz., has averaged 71.77 strokes per round this season, a career low. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Pinckney’s work ethic defining his career

A native of Anthem, Ariz., Scott Pinckney knew long before he took the course for local Boulder Creek High School that he belonged on the greens.

By John McKelvey III | March 29, 2011

FIRST LADIES: Dorothy Cooper Nelson, Barbara Sherman, Beverly Hermon and Patricia Hatton (left to right) were honored at a lunch panel on Tuesday afternoon that celebrated the first women to serve as council members for the city of Tempe. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Tempe honors first four councilwomen

The city of Tempe’s first four councilwomen were honored for their work and involvement Tuesday afternoon at a luncheon and panel session.

By Sophia Charchuk | March 29, 2011

Schedule Strength: ASU junior infielder Riccio Torrez stands on second base during the Sun Devils’ game against Delaware on Feb. 26. ASU sits atop the Pac-10 rankings after winning two out of three games against UA this past weekend. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Sun Devils top Pac-10 rankings

Now starts the 10-week round robin schedule to determine the final Pac-10 champion.

By Tyler Emerick | March 29, 2011

Students raise concerns over tuition increases

Students from across the state voiced a mixture of concern and support for the proposed tuition increases for next year on Monday night at an Arizona Board of Regents open tuition hearing.

By Katie Shoultz | March 28, 2011

Recent Tempe ordinance creates fines of up to $500 for repeat offenses of using electronics while driving. (Photo illustration)

Lawmakers consider banning texting while driving

The Arizona Senate approved a bill banning texting while driving, and the bill is now up for consideration in the House.

By Kat Vanklompenberg | March 28, 2011

Students to lend helping hand in Peru

ASU students have an opportunity to travel to Peru this summer for an internship or service-learning experience as part of the study abroad program.

By Kortney Tenaglia | March 28, 2011

High marks: ASU freshman Bryan McBride arches over the bar during the high jump competition at the ASU Invitational on Saturday. McBride finished second in the high jump with a height of 2.1 meters. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Track claims several victories at ASU Invitational

While the season is long and the successes have so far been numerous, the ASU track and field team has continually found ways to improve its marks.

By Zach Cavanagh | March 27, 2011

UA defeated: Sophomore Jake Barrett delivers a pitch during the Sun Devils’ 8-1 victory over UA on Sunday. The win gave ASU the series victory in the first weekend of Pac-10 play. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Baseball takes series against UA

The No. 8 Sun Devils lost the weekend opener, but came back to win on Saturday and Sunday.

By Tyler Emerick | March 27, 2011

Students try out for ‘The Real World’

Dozens of aspiring reality TV stars gathered around Cadillac Ranch at Tempe Marketplace Saturday in hopes of being chosen for the next season of MTV’s ‘The Real World.’

By Danielle Legler | March 27, 2011

CITRUS FUNGUS: Oranges grow under the shade of the Secret Garden in the courtyard of McClintock Hall. Local oranges have been contracting a fungus known as “sweet orange scab.” (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Fungus affects oranges in Arizona counties

A fungus affecting oranges has been found in Arizona’s Maricopa and Yuma counties, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued regulations to prevent it from spreading.

By Brian Bernadel | March 27, 2011

PARKING CONVENIENCE: Starting in the upcoming school year, purchasers of parking and transit passes will have the option of adding an Eco-Pass. This pass will allow the purchaser to park up to 25 times in reserved lots and garages at one campus of their choice. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

PTS to allow parking for transit pass holders

For an additional $50 to $100, students and faculty next fall can purchase the Eco-Pass, a supplemental parking pass to be used in conjunction with the Student U-Pass or Employee Platinum Pass.

By Tiana Chavez | March 24, 2011

ASU experts weigh in on Japan’s recovery

ASU experts predict that Japan’s strongly built, prepared infrastructure will make the country’s recovery better than many might expect.

By Christina Tetreault | March 24, 2011

Territorial Time: ASU senior outfielder Matt Newman waits for the pitch against Delaware on Feb. 26. The Sun Devils renew their rivalry with UA this weekend with a three-game series starting Friday. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

UA baseball rivalry renewed

When the ASU baseball team faces its bitter rival UA, it’s not just another series within the long, arduous season.

By Tyler Emerick | March 24, 2011

FIGHTING CUTS: Students rally against statewide education budget cuts outside of the Memorial Union on the Tempe campus Wednesday morning. A recently passed senate proposal could lead to a $235 million cut from the state university system, $100 million of which could affect ASU. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Students rally against budget cuts

The Arizona Students’ Association held rallies on each ASU campus Wednesday to educate students about the state’s recent plans to cut university funding.

By Christopher Leone | March 23, 2011

Sweeping up: ASU coach Sheila McInerney talks to seniors Micaela Hein (left) and Kelcy McKenna (right) during a break in their doubles match against UC Irvine on Tuesday. The Sun Devils beat both UC Irvine and DePaul on Wednesday by the same score, 7-0. (Photo by Nathan Meachem)

Tennis sweeps again, wins fourth straight match

ASU senior Micaela Hein and freshman Jacqueline Cako kicked off the sweep of DePaul as they both won their singles matches 6-0, 6-0, an unusual occurrence in college tennis.

By Nicole Klauss | March 23, 2011

House panels to debate campus gun bill

A bill that would allow students and faculty to carry firearms on campus is continuing to make its way through the state Legislature.

By Beth Easterbrook | March 22, 2011

Budget talks: ASU President Michael Crow addresses the potential effects of University budget cuts Tuesday in a meeting with The State Press editorial board. (Photo by Nathan Meacham)

Senate budget plan could scale back ASU financial aid

With cuts to higher education proposed in the Legislature, ASU President Michael Crow said Tuesday there are few other sources the University could use to save money.

By Adam Sneed | March 22, 2011

Company reduces landfills by turning waste into compost

EcoScraps, a company that opened a new facility in Tempe last month, collects old produce from grocery stores, turns it into compost and then sells it in nurseries.

By Sophia Charchuk | March 22, 2011

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