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Crow talks tuition in open forum

Speaking at an open forum on the Downtown campus Wednesday afternoon, ASU President Michael Crow fielded dozens of student questions on various topics.

By Michael Reppenhagen | November 3, 2010

BIG VOCALS: The role of being a leader can be tough to succeed in, but for ASU senior libero Sarah Johnson, her lessons learned along her volleyball journey as a Sun Devil have helped her become the great vocal leader she is today. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Johnson’s leadership constant through volleyball’s highs and lows

Through a coaching change, frustrating seasons and upset wins, senior Sarah Johnson has embraced her leadership role as libero of the ASU women’s volleyball team.

By Greg Dillard | November 3, 2010

Brewer, Republicans celebrate victory

An energetic Republican crowd gathered inside the Hyatt hotel in downtown Phoenix Tuesday night to celebrate Gov. Jan Brewer’s win over Democratic opponent Terry Goddard.

By Cale Ottens | November 2, 2010

AND THE WINNER IS: David Shweikert uses his cell phone to try and get news of voting results after internet connections go down on Tuesday night. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Schweikert takes CD 5 in rematch

Republican David Schweikert wins seat in Congressional District 5 over Rep. Harry Mitchell.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | November 2, 2010

LIVE COVERAGE: ABC News, Facebook and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication co-hosted an election town hall Tuesday night. Co-hosted by ABC’s David Muir, the town hall meeting was streamed live onto Facebook and ABC News. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ABC News town hall marks Facebook milestones

In a first-time collaboration with Facebook, ABC News held a seven-hour Election Day presentation Tuesday night at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

By Connor Radnovich | November 2, 2010

NAZI PROPOGANDA: Heather Sealy Lineberry traveled to Washington D.C. to help design an exhibit of propaganda from World War II. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Art museum curator helps design propaganda exhibit

Nazi propaganda will be touring the country in 2013 to educate the country about biased political messages in the media, with the help of an ASU Art Museum curator.

By Mary Shinn | November 2, 2010

BIG BUGS: Postdoctoral research fellow John VandenBrooks and other ASU scientists are researching the effects of different oxygen levels on insects such as the Cordulegaster diadema, or Apache Spiketail dragonfly. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Scientist studies how oxygen levels affect dragonfly size

John VandenBrooks, a postdoctoral research fellow at ASU, released data from his study on how oxygen levels in the atmosphere affect insect size.

By Alex Ferri | November 2, 2010

RIGHT TO PROTEST: Several students protest human rights on Hayden Lawn Tuesday afternoon as part of a project for a Human Rights and Democracy class. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Student project spreads torture awareness

As part of a campaign to spread torture awareness, students organized “The Sound of Torture” to solicit students about the many torture tactics used around the world.

By Ashia Johnson | November 2, 2010

NEW YEAR EXCITEMENT: Junior pitcher Mitchell Lambson, shown jogging, is one of several returning players from the Pac-10 champion squad excited for the upcoming season. ASU coach Tim Esmay, coming off a 52-10 record in his first year at the helm, understands the winning expectations associated with his team, and the pressure that accompanies it. (Photo by Nick Kosmider)

With new attitude in place, ASU baseball building on 2010

After falling short in the College World Series last season, the ASU baseball team has adopted a mindset that was already starting to flourish under coach Tim Esmay.

By Nick Kosmider | November 2, 2010

Treasurer candidate hits all counties in 24 hours

Candidate for state treasurer Andrei Cherny campaigned in all of Arizona’s 15 counties in 24 hours in an event that culminated at the Democratic Party headquarters in downtown Phoenix.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | November 1, 2010

WHAT DO YOU WANT: Student leaders on the Polytechnic campus are asking on-campus students for input on what they want in the new freshman residential and dining halls that are set to begin construction this June. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Students give input in Poly residence hall plans

Before the Polytechnic campus breaks ground with a new freshman residential hall and dining facility in June, student government officials are asking for student input.

By Cale Ottens | November 1, 2010

CLEAN YOUR SHEETS: Bedbugs have drastically increased across Arizona and the nation this year. In Arizona alone, there are about 1 million people that actively have bedbugs. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Bed bugs’ bite spreading in Arizona

A recent epidemic-like increase in reported bedbug infestations across Arizona and across the entire nation presents a health concern.

By Kortney Tenaglia | November 1, 2010

Grad student makes $800,000 from iPhone apps

A graduate student and his partner have made $800,000 in one year developing free iPhone applications.

By Mary Shinn | October 31, 2010

University club not so secret

The University Club, just east of Old Main, has been a members-only club and restaurant since 1989 where teachers and staff can go to relax any time of the day.

By Danielle Legler | October 31, 2010

Polytechnic leaders seek input on flight program issues

Members of Polytechnic student government are reaching out to students who have reported problems within the ASU professional flight program.

By April Atwood | October 31, 2010

Goddard: ‘It’s time to get serious’

The State Press interviews Democratic Arizona gubernatorial candidate Terry Goddard.

By Cale Ottens | October 31, 2010

Sun Devils roll over Washington State 42-0

The talk surrounding ASU’s matchup with Washington State was that the Sun Devils had to be weary of the improving Cougars. As it turns out, there was nothing to be scared of.

By Andrew Gruman | October 30, 2010

RUN FOR YOUR LIFE: Zombies walked Mill Avenue crawling and terrorizing pedestrians. Organizer Phil Alberton recruited zombies through Facebook for the third year to walk Mill Avenue Thursday night. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Living dead take over Mill Ave

People dressed as the living dead walked around downtown Tempe Thursday night in the Third Annual Tempe Zombie Walk.

By Monica Arevalo | October 28, 2010

Student governments promote the vote

Student government officials on all four campuses are giving one last push to promote voting as Election Day quickly approaches.

By Cale Ottens | October 28, 2010

One-way ticket makes Mars mission possible, professor says

In a paper published in the latest edition of the Journal of Cosmology, ASU professor Paul Davies and a WSU professor advocated for a manned, one-way mission to colonize the red planet.

By Alex Ferri | October 28, 2010

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