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CO-OP: Managed by USG, the Bike Co-op has been a great service to many students this semester, repairing and tuning dozens of bikes each day. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Understanding USG: Group controls $2M but gets little student attention

Part one of a three-part series on the Tempe campus USG. This part looks into what USG does for the student body and why students should stay up-to-date on the organization’s activities.

By Katie Shoultz | March 21, 2011

BORDER AWARENESS: A group of students with the organization No Mas Muertes, or No More Deaths, traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border on a spring break trip to raise awareness for immigrants who face hardships while illegally entering the United States. (Photo courtesy of Benjamin Lang)

Students lend humanitarian aid in border visit

Eight students volunteered with No Mas Muertes, or No More Deaths, an organization founded in response to the high number of deaths of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.

By Nesima Aberra | March 21, 2011

Fresh start: ASU freshman Sarah Geren works on relay handoffs during a practice in Tempe on March 9. The Sun Devils opened the outdoor track season with the Baldy Castillo Invitational this past weekend. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Outdoor season gives track more opportunities

While the indoor season was a successful one for several athletes, it only seems appropriate for the ASU track and field team to end the indoor season and go outside.

By Zach Cavanagh | March 21, 2011

COMING SOON TO MILL: West Sixth off of Mill Avenue, formerly known as the Centerpoint Towers, was purchased in February by the Zaremba Group. The company is now leasing out condominiums pending the project’s long-awaited completion this summer. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Leasing office opens as Tempe towers prepare for residents

West Sixth Tempe, the towers formerly known as Centerpoint, named a property management firm and opened an interim leasing office Friday in its first step toward filling the empty apartments by fall.

By Danielle Legler | March 20, 2011

ASU community responds to Japan earthquake

An ASU student studying abroad in Tokyo shares his story. The University offers counseling for students affected.

By Harmony Huskinson | March 20, 2011

Streak snapped: ASU Sophomore Sam Parlich takes a cut during the Sun Devils’ victory over Creighton earlier in the season. No. 5 ASU went 4-1 in the Judi Garman Classic over the weekend but had its 23-game winning streak broken by No. 6 Michigan on Thursday. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Softball reaches 30 victories

The No. 5 Sun Devils (30-2) faced their most challenging competition so far this season including two nationally-ranked teams at the Judi Garman Classic.

By Greg Dillard | March 20, 2011

Baseball sweeps No. 3 Oklahoma

The No. 8 Sun Devils went 4-1 during their school’s week off from classes, taking two series from two teams at Packard Stadium.

By Tyler Emerick | March 20, 2011

Top military officer speaks at ASU

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen spoke Thursday at ASU’s downtown Phoenix campus about a disconnect between the military and civilian worlds.

By Travis McKnight | March 10, 2011

A student activist from the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) smokes a joint in anticipation of the vote on Proposition 203 last September. Rep. John Fillmore, R-Apache Junction, recently introduced House Bill 2228, which would de-felonize possession of marijuana in Arizona.

State legislator: Reduce penalty for marijuana possession

An Arizona marijuana initiative was introduced this year to reduce the penalty for possession of marijuana.

By Brian Bernadel | March 10, 2011

Sun Devils can’t finish comeback against Cal

After failing to pull away and making their previous three contests far closer than necessary, a physical California team made the Devils pay with a 48-43 upset victory in LA on Thursday.

By Elijah Grasser | March 10, 2011

Letters and Sciences launches Turkey study abroad

A study abroad program beginning this summer will take students to the crossroads of the world.

By Tiana Chavez | March 9, 2011

UNDERGRAD RESEARCH: Psychology sophomore Amanda Piltz is one of the 19 undergraduates at the ASU West campus whose research is being funded by the campus' new undergraduate research scholarship program. Piltz is using data from 80 heroine addicts to test the effectiveness of methadone, a drug commonly used to help people recover from addiction. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Funding flows in for student researchers at West

West campus undergraduates are uncovering secrets of addiction, cancer and many other subjects with the help of new scholarships.

By Mary Shinn | March 9, 2011

Blue Brothers: ASU freshman Jacqueline Cako takes a backhand swing against Pacific on Feb. 13. The Sun Devils take on No. 5 Duke, the 2009 National Champion, on Thursday in Tempe. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

2009 champion Duke visits tennis at home

Duke’s high ranking adds to the Sun Devils’ excitement and desire to win.

By Nicole Klauss | March 9, 2011

FULL AGENDA: ASU President Michael Crow speaks at the Arizona Board of Regents meeting on Tuesday about a wide range of issues including tuition costs, budget cuts and discontinued programs at the University. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Universities discuss plans to cut $170 million

In a special meeting of the Arizona Board of Regents on Tuesday, ASU President Michael Crow said the University is prepared to deal with significant budget cuts on the way.

By Katie Shoultz | March 8, 2011

Favorable momentum: ASU senior guard Rihards Kuksiks shoots over Oregon State redshirt junior forward Kevin McShane during the Sun Devils’ 80-66 victory over the Beavers on Saturday. ASU opens the first round against Oregon on Wednesday, the only Pac-10 team it swept this season. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Men’s basketball opens Pac-10 tournament against Ducks

While it would take a miracle for the Sun Devils to run the table and seal the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA tournament, the job now is to show that it can be done.

By Andrew Gruman | March 8, 2011

The Little Things: ASU junior infielder Riccio Torrez awaits the pitch against Delaware on Feb. 26. After scoring just one run in ten hits against Cal State Bakersfield on Thursday, the Sun Devils capitalized on scoring opportunities to win the next three games. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Sacrifice runs key for baseball

In Thursday night’s extra inning loss to Cal State Bakersfield, the ASU baseball team repeatedly missed opportunities by not executing sacrifice plays late in the contest.

By Tyler Emerick | March 8, 2011

Alum creates networking business for local artists

An ASU alum is opening a networking business in Tempe where local artists can share ideas.

By Harmony Huskinson | March 7, 2011

Uneven Offense: ASU sophomore attacker Amanda Young looks for an open pass during practice on Feb. 24. The Sun Devils split Saturday’s games with a loss to UCLA and a victory over Cal Baptist. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Water Polo’s offense stalls against UCLA

As soon as the game started, the Bruins were ready to go, scoring four first quarter goals for a 4-1 lead at halftime.

By William Boor | March 7, 2011

Tempe program offers rewards for recycling

A pilot project may expand recycling by partnering with a group that rewards communities and individuals who recycle with points they can redeem for commercial products.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | March 7, 2011

ASU expands transportation survey for more student input

Parking and Transit Services is asking students and staff on all campuses to participate in a survey this week that could directly affect transportation options.

By Katie Shoultz | March 7, 2011

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