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TAKEOFF: Jets line the tarmac at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Wednesday. The Aerospace and Defense Research Collaboratory will encompass and benefit not only ASU but the surrounding Phoenix area as well. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Students to aid aerospace, defense research

Arizona is fortifying its aerospace and defense sector with a new research collaboratory that will give Arizona college students study and research opportunities.

By Jose Lago | February 10, 2011

High-caliber competition awaits track in Texas

The Conference Challenge will be a great preview in terms of competition and should give the Sun Devils a feel for the venue that will host the NCAA Championship.

By Zach Cavanagh | February 10, 2011

GLEE CLUB: ASU student and Gleeders founder Amanda Nguyen rehearses with local Tempe high school and middle school students. Nguyen started the program last fall at Corona Del Sol High School. (Photo courtesy of Amanda Nguyen)

ASU Glee-inspired show choir returns

The ASU student-run show choir, inspired by the hit TV show “Glee,” started its second semester Monday with refreshed focus and direction.

By Mary Shinn | February 9, 2011

TRAFFIC JAM: Congested areas such as Cady Mall, which are exposed to bursts of traffic when classes start and finish, are now being brought to the attention of the ASU Police. Students and staff are looking to officers for a creative solution to the campus traffic problem. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Police consider bike restrictions on campus

ASU Police and the Coalition for Mall Safety are working together to reduce traffic congestion on the Tempe campus in order to increase the safety of pedestrians.

By Danielle Legler | February 9, 2011

Perfect form: ASU junior Elina Eggers works from the platform during a practice on Jan. 13. The Sun Devils have their final dual of the season on Saturday against UA. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Swim and dive head to Tucson looking for revenge

The ASU swim and dive teams will travel to Tucson this weekend to compete against UA in what will be the final dual meet of the season for both teams.

By William Boor | February 9, 2011

Helping Hand: ASU graduate student Casey Fonnesbeck works on his shot put during practice on Tuesday. The Illinois graduate is currently working on a master’s degree in higher education at ASU. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Track’s Fonnesbeck just wants to help you

When you see a 6-foot-5-inch, 290 pound man with a grizzled chin hurling 15- to 20-pound metal balls at Sun Angel Stadium, you might be slightly intimidated. But you don’t have to be.

By Zach Cavanagh | February 9, 2011

Confidence at heart of Body Pride Week

A former model shared her experience with the modeling industry and the dangerous messages the media sends through a documentary during ASU’s Body Pride Week.

By Nesima Aberra | February 8, 2011

University kicks off humanities initiative

This week, ASU launched Project Humanities, a university-wide initiative that focuses on the human community.

By Christopher Leone | February 8, 2011

Tucson victim’s family backs ammo limits

The fiancee and family of former ASU graduate student Gabe Zimmerman showed their support of House Bill 2711, which would ban large capacity ammunition clips, at the state capitol Tuesday.

By Alexandra Irving | February 8, 2011

LIFE ON MARS: Jim Crowell, co-founder and president of Students for the Exploration and Development of Space, stands atop a ridge in Utah during a trip meant to simulate the harsh environment found on Mars. (Photo courtesy of Jim Crowell)

Student helps pave way for life on Mars

In 1969, man walked on the moon for the first time. ASU earth and space exploration junior Jim Crowell, who spent winter break researching in a Mars simulation, hopes to help people set foot on Mars.

By Kayla Frost | February 7, 2011

STEALING THE GAME: Forward Mike Granato tries to knock the puck away from a Villanova player during the Sun Devils’ 13-2 victory over the team on Saturday. ASU also beat Villanova 12-2 on Friday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

ASU club hockey crushes Villanova

No. 8 ASU club hockey swept Villanova over the weekend, scoring 25 goals in two games.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 7, 2011

Track again returns from New Mexico with personal bests

It was déjà vu all over again for the ASU track and field team over the weekend.

By Zach Cavanagh | February 7, 2011

Student project spotlights lives of Valley bus passengers

Maria Teresa Miró created a fanzine last year to capture the faces and tell the stories of Valley bus takers.

By Christina Silvestri | February 7, 2011

FASHION PASSION: A drag performer with the stage name China Collins gets ready for her close-up at the annual Miss Gay Arizona US of A pageant in Tempe. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Drag queens compete for pageant crown in Tempe

Ten men dressed as women gathered at the Tempe Center for the Arts Sunday night to compete in a drag queen competition.

By Danielle Legler | February 6, 2011

CREATIVE PASSION: Local artist Joseph "Sentrock" Perez gets choked up while speaking to students from South Mountain High School about his family history and the inspiration for his art. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Local artist finds voice through paintings

Artist Joseph Perez is known for his b-boy dancing and paintings that have been featured at various events in Phoenix.

By Sade Hurst | February 6, 2011

DOG DECREE: Richard and Sally Andrade play with their five miniature poodles. The couple hopes to pass legislation this year that would hold owners of aggressive dogs responsible if their pet attacks another animal. (Photo by Yvonne Gonzalez)

Future bill to hold aggressive dog owners accountable

A Glendale couple that lost a poodle to a dog-on-dog attack is pushing for a bill to hold aggressive dog owners responsible.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | February 6, 2011

Buzzer-beater wins it for women's hoops

The ASU women’s basketball team pulled off an incredible last-second comeback with a 45-44 victory over Cal in Tempe.

By Elijah Grasser | February 6, 2011

SOLAR SCHOLARSHIP: Steven Limpert, an electrical engineering major, spends about 10 hours a week in the lab. He received the Circumnavigators Club Foundation travel-study grant to travel to six countries this summer and learn about other cultures' solar energy public policy and subsidy programs. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Student’s solar research goes global

Electrical engineering junior Steven Limpert was chosen to receive the highly competitive Circumnavigators Club Foundation grant worth $9,000.

By Kortney Tenaglia | February 3, 2011

Physical play: ASU senior guard Tenaya Watson has her layup contested by a pair of Stanford guards, senior Jeanette Pohlen and redshirt senior Melanie Murphy. A dominant second half by the Cardinal resulted in a 72-54 victory over the Sun Devils. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Women’s strong first half not enough to beat Stanford

It was a game of two halves for the ASU women’s basketball team, and in the end No. 4 Stanford dominated the last 10 minutes to post a 72-54 win on Thursday night in Tempe.

By Elijah Grasser | February 3, 2011

Valley Metro kicks off carpool campaign

Calling February “Rideshare Month,” Valley Metro is telling commuters to “Try 1 in 5,” or pick one workday each week to carpool with others.

By Cassandra Starboard | February 3, 2011

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