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Trojan War: Against a wall of USC defenders, ASU redshirt senior guard Dymond Simon pulls up for a layup during the Sun Devils’ 69-55 victory over the Women of Troy on Thursday night in Tempe. ASU has now won three straight games. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Women get huge win against physical USC

Redshirt senior guard Dymond Simon had 21 points and the Sun Devils blew past USC in the last four minutes to post a 69-55 victory in Tempe.

By Elijah Grasser | February 24, 2011

Researchers help blind ‘see’ Facebook photos

An ASU professor and students are developing a way for blind people to experience facial images on computer screens.

By Kortney Tenaglia | February 24, 2011

Tempe course teaches emergency preparedness

The city of Tempe is hosting free classes that teach community members how to survive and help others during disasters.

By Jordan Frakes | February 24, 2011

Consumers may feel effects of cotton price increase

Rising cotton prices around the world could mean paying almost double for the perfect pair of jeans.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | February 23, 2011

Dr. David Pickus, an Honors Faculty Fellow at Barrett, the Honors College, discusses unrest across the Middle East during "The Day the Pharaoh Fell," a panelist discussion on the Egyptian revolution. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Faculty panel discusses impact of Egypt protests

More than 100 people packed into Barrett, the Honors College Cottonwood classroom on the Tempe campus to participate in a panel discussion on the Egyptian Revolution.

By Christina Tetreault | February 23, 2011

Quarterback Threet retires after concussions

Citing health issues, ASU junior quarterback Steven Threet decided to walk away from football Wednesday, according to The Arizona Republic.

By Tyler Emerick | February 23, 2011

Midseason test: ASU sophomores Keia Pinnick and Christabel Nettey work on hurdles during a practice earlier in the season. The Sun Devils travel to Seattle for the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Indoor Championships this weekend. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Track using MPSF Championships as ‘steppingstone’

The No. 20 women’s team and the unranked men’s team will be going up against the top teams in the western United States, but none of the Sun Devils are changing their mindset.

By Zach Cavanagh | February 23, 2011

FEEDBACK: "Advise the Advisor," a new program released by the White House, allows students to give comments, feedback and suggestions pertaining to issues such as innovation and the nation's economic status. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Obama’s advisers ask American people for advice through new program

“Advise the Advisor,” a program created by the president’s senior advisers, gives the American people a direct connection with the White House.

By Tiffany Ngo | February 23, 2011

USG Senate resolves to oppose non-discrimination bill

The Tempe USG Senate fielded discussion Tuesday about opposing a portion of a state bill that aims to protect college students from discrimination.

By Beth Easterbrook | February 22, 2011

Exhibit brings refugee voices to West campus

An ASU West alumnus and two radio producers are sharing the stories of refugees through a sound installation opening Tuesday on the West campus.

By Nesima Aberra | February 22, 2011

BOTTOMS UP: Ken Grossman spoke to undergraduates in BIS 402 Tuesday afternoon. Grossman is the president and founder of the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Sierra Nevada founder talks beer with students

ASU students met at a local bar Tuesday afternoon to meet the president and founder of the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company.

By Alexandra Irving | February 22, 2011

Club promotes tolerance, diversity on campus

Collegetown at ASU strives to create awareness of social issues on campus by embracing diversity, raising awareness, encouraging communication and community support.

By Jordan Frakes | February 22, 2011

Tempe towers to become luxury apartments

Cleveland-based developer Zaremba Group finalized the sale of the Centerpoint towers Friday, renaming them “West Sixth” with plans to turn them into luxury apartment homes.

By Danielle Legler | February 22, 2011

King picking it up in practice, on the court

Keala King will be the first person to tell you that his practice habits weren’t acceptable.

By Andrew Gruman | February 22, 2011

Clean Sweep: ASU junior Jamie Sandys races down the track during a practice earlier this season. Both the men’s and women’s teams dominated at the Lumberjack Invitational this past weekend, winning 13 individual events. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Track sweeps Lumberjack Invite

The ASU track and field team finished on top of the men’s and women’s team standings and won 13 individual events, including five event sweeps.

By Zach Cavanagh | February 21, 2011

(Photo courtesy of The Havasu Foundation)

Lake Havasu campus plans move forward

ASU could be offering undergraduate programs on a converted middle school campus in Lake Havasu as early as fall 2012.

By Katie Shoultz | February 21, 2011

RIDE, ROCK AND ROLL: The Marquee Theatre, located on Mill Avenue north of Tempe Town Lake, is one of Tempe's best-known music venues and is only a short walk from the Center Parkway and Washington Street light rail stop. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Marquee brings Valley music community together

The light rail’s Center Parkway and Washington Street stop is within walking distance of a local treasure: the Marquee Theatre.

By Kortney Tenaglia | February 21, 2011

Men's basketball snaps losing streak with win over WSU

When WSU's Abe Lodwick’s game-winning 3-point attempt hit off of the front of the rim and the buzzer sounded, sophomore guard Trent Lockett fell onto his back with pure relief.

By Andrew Gruman | February 20, 2011

REGENTS ON CAMPUS: ASU President Michael Crow speaks at the Arizona Board of Regents meeting that took place at the Memorial Union on Thursday and Friday. The meeting covered a wide range of issues, from concealed weapons on campus to changes in tuition. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Universities asked to consider cuts before tuition increases

The Arizona Board of Regents requested the three state universities seriously consider their strategies for dealing with the upcoming budget cuts.

By Katie Shoultz | February 20, 2011

ASU Police hopes bike registration curbs thefts

In an attempt to prevent rampant bike theft on campus, ASU Police launched a program that allows students to register their bikes on campus.

By Danielle Legler | February 20, 2011

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