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Cheap eats: An exploration of low-cost restaurants across ASU

ASU’s campuses throughout the Valley are located near eateries that offer deals to students.

By Joseph Schmidt | June 27, 2010

Commentary: Thanks for the memories, Team U.S.A.

The run for the U.S. soccer team in the World Cup is over, but Landon Donovon and Co. left us with lasting memories.

By Nick Kosmider | June 27, 2010

ASU coach Tim Esmay said the 2010 season will go down as one of his most memorable. (Photo by Nick Kosmider)

Despite CWS exit, Esmay to remember 2010 season fondly

Despite an early exit in the College World Series, ASU coach Tim Esmay called the 2010 season one of the most rewarding in his coaching career.

By Nick Kosmider | June 23, 2010

Members of the ASU baseball team wait in the dugout before their game against South Carolina at the College World Series. ASU was eliminated with an 11-4 loss. (Photo by Nick Kosmider)

Stellar season comes to end for ASU at College World Series

The ASU baseball team, the top national seed at the College World Series, was eliminated from the tournament after an 11-4 loss to South Carolina at Rosenblatt Stadium on Tuesday.

By Nick Kosmider | June 22, 2010

Brothers Riccio Torrez, left, and Raoul Torrez speak to the media following ASU's 6-3 loss to Clemson in the teams' College World Series opener in Omaha, Neb. (Photo by Nick Kosmider)

Pitching, missed opportunites burn ASU in loss to Clemson

ASU missed several scoring opportunities and couldn't overcome a rough start by pitcher Seth Blair in a 6-3 loss to Clemson in the teams' College World Series opener.

By Nick Kosmider | June 21, 2010

RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY: Stadium crews spent plenty of time on the field during more than six hours of rain delays on Sunday. (Photo by Nick Kosmider

ASU will face Clemson Monday after rain washes away opener

After its scheduled opener with Clemson was washed away by rain Sunday night, ASU will take the field Monday morning at 10 a.m. (8 a.m. in Arizona)

By Nick Kosmider | June 20, 2010

Graduate receives grant for disaster relief housing business

As part of the Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative, Laron Turley, received an award of $15,000 to pursue his business Home for Hope.

By Rheyanne Weaver | June 20, 2010

Charges dropped against students arrested in immigration protest

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office has dropped charges against the nine college students who chained themselves to the Arizona state Capitol building on April 20 to protest Senate Bill 1070.

By Joseph Schmidt | June 19, 2010

ASU can draw on past 'Super' disappointment

The heartbreaking lost against Fresno State in 2008 cemented the idea that nothing comes easy on the journey to Omaha.

By Nick Kosmider | June 12, 2010

Colorado accepts invitation to join Pac-10 conference

Colorado President Bruce D. Benson said the Pac-10 is a perfect match for the university, both academically and athletically, and looks forward to a productive relationship.

By Nick Kosmider | June 10, 2010

LEADING OFF: Riccio Torrez stole four bases in the first two games of the NCAA Tempe Regional. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Baseball's running game wreaking havoc

There is no track and field meet taking place at Sun Angel Stadium this weekend, but that doesn't mean there hasn't been plenty of running going on in Tempe.

By Nick Kosmider | June 6, 2010

COOL-HAND KELLY: Junior Merrill Kelly has been part of a starting rotation that has been among the nation's most consistent this season. (Photo by Nick Kosmider)

Despite departures, starting rotation excelling for ASU

The starting rotation has been one of the biggest factors for the success of ASU and its record fourth-straight Pac-10 title.

By Nick Kosmider | June 5, 2010

HEAVY MACHINERY: Chemistry Professor Dr. Peter Williams sits amidst a 1999 version of a Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometer or nano-scale. The chemistry department is scheduled to receive 1 of the 7 newest models this summer. (Photo by Serwaa Adu-Tutu)

ASU to acquire $3.7 million research instrument

There are only seven NanoSIMS 50 instruments in the United States. ASU received a grant from the National Science Foundation to purchase one of them.

By Rheyanne Weaver | June 5, 2010

Fallen Phoenix officer, ASU student remembered by faculty

A Phoenix police officer that died after being shot while on duty May 26 was working toward a bachelor’s degree in criminology and criminal justice at the Downtown campus.

By Rheyanne Weaver | June 3, 2010

Sun Devils defeat Stanford, take Pac-10 title

ASU earned a at least a share of the Pac-10 title with a 4-2 win over Stanford . The team will begin its quest for a second straight College World Series appearance this Friday.

By Nick Kosmider | May 29, 2010

LEANIN; MAYOR BLAAA BLAAA attends a police meeting (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Police, family seek help in investigation of student's death

Kyleigh Sousa was dragged by a car near the intersection of South College Avenue and Apache Boulevard early Wednesday after a man stole her purse.

By Joseph Schmidt | May 27, 2010

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SUPPORT FROM THE HIGHER-UPS: ASU athletic director Lisa Love high-fives ASU softball head coach Clint Meyers after the 9-0 victory over the Northwestern Wildcats that May 24th at Farrington Stadium that sent ASU to the Softball World Series in Oklahoma City.

5 years later, Love still heart of ASU athletics

It’s been five years since she was hired to serve as the Vice President of University of Athletics at ASU in a tenure that has already featured a mix of highs and lows.

By Gina Mizell | May 3, 2010

RISING STAR: Theater major Abraham Ntonya finds seclusion in the Barrett amphitheater to rehearse his a cappella singing, days after auditioning for the FOX show "Glee." Sophomore Ntonya, hopes his voice will land him one of the coveted 3 open spots on the TV series. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Students aim for chance to star in hit television show

Since Fox’s hit television show “Glee” put out an open casting call on March 30, several ASU students have joined thousands of “gleeks” to answer.

By Michelle Parks | May 3, 2010

2009-2010 All-State Press Team

The State Press sports staff picks the best athletes of the 2009-2010 Sun Devils from all sports.

By State Press Staff | May 3, 2010

Student governments prepare for changes

As the spring semester comes to an end, leaders at ASU’s West, Downtown and Polytechnic campuses, are working to bring a number of changes to their student bodies.

By Josh Snyder | May 3, 2010

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