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SYSTEM UPGRADES: Postgraduate student Anna Berlin receives IT assistance from Jorge Morales, who works in the student-run Technology Studio, located inside the Computing Commons building. ASU is set to be upgrading their version of Blackboard as well as upgrading to Windows 7, amongst other upgrades. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Technology updates to hit campus in the fall

The University Technology Office is bringing a handful of updates to campus, including a new version of Blackboard and an upgrade to Windows 7.

By Kyle Patton | March 10, 2010

HE'S SAFE: Sophomore infielder Zach Wilson slides into second base in the Sun Devils’ win against Northern Illinois. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Sun Devils take down rival Grand Canyon

The No. 2 ASU baseball team got all it could handle from cross-town rival Grand Canyon, winning 4-2 behind stellar pitching and a few clutch hits from the squad’s veterans.

By Nick Kosmider | March 9, 2010

Pair of wins kicks off busy week for softball

Midweek games, an added game and a rescheduled game have produced a whirlwind week for the ASU softball team.

By Tyler Lockman | March 9, 2010

TRANSPORTATION ANSWERS: Phoenix Metro EO Steve Banta answers questions from the attendees of the meeting at the Transportation Office in Tempe on Tuesday night. (Photo by Nikolai de Vera)

Light rail proposes cutting hours, train frequency

Metro Light Rail hosted a meeting in Tempe on Tuesday to present its proposed transit cuts, including running trains less frequently and cutting nighttime and weekend hours.

By Maxfield Barker | March 9, 2010

ROLE MODEL: Erika Camacho, who is an assistant mathematics professor on the West campus, was a student of Jaime Escalante. Jaime Escalante was a high school algebra teacher at James A. Garfield High School is Los Angeles, and was the inspiration for the movie "Stand and Deliver". (Photo by Kyle Thompson)

Once uninspired student, math professor finds passion in teaching

“It was not that education was not valued,” Camacho said. “It’s just that when you’re poor, sometimes putting food on the table is more important than getting a degree or graduating from high school.”

By Rheyanne Weaver | March 9, 2010

FEMALE STUDENT BODY: Female students pass by the Health Services Building on the Tempe campus, which offers a variety of health care options for Sun Devils. USG is working to ensure that the health center addresses issues more specific to women. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

USG to propose women’s resource center in Tempe

After spring break, the Undergraduate Student Government will submit its proposal for a women’s resource center on the Tempe campus.

By Scarlett Jane Heydt | March 9, 2010

NO VACANCY: By the end of the year, Mill Avenue expects to have leased 100 percent of the store spaces. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Mill Avenue expected to fill vacancies within months

Tempe officials expect vacant property on Mill Avenue to be leased in the next few months.

By Joseph Schmidt | March 8, 2010

STYLIN' CLOTHES: Me Phi, a men and women's "street wear" boutique opened in January on Mill Avenue. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

New stores introduce ‘street wear’ clothing to Mill Avenue

“Street wear” is beginning to make an impact on the Mill Avenue fashion scene, with new retailers opening among the boutiques and stores already found in the area.

By Joseph Schmidt | March 8, 2010

MONEY PROBLEMS: Some off campus businesses have been reporting problems with their Sun Dollar machines. ASU plans to change their contract with Blackboard to help improve the Sun Dollar system. (Photo by Jessica Weisel)

ASU to change Sun Dollar contract

The University is preparing to change its contract with Blackboard, Inc. in an effort to improve the Sun Dollar program after business complaints.

By Scarlett Jane Heydt | March 8, 2010

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT: A member of the ASU Sigma Nu chapter is suspected of stabbing another fraternity member with a box-cutter last Friday after a dispute. (Photo by Kyl Thompson)

Police investigating stabbing at Sigma Nu house

A Sigma Nu fraternity member was arrested Thursday on suspicion of aggravated assault after reportedly stabbing another student with a box cutter twice on Alpha Drive.

By Kyle Patton | March 8, 2010

CULTURAL DIVERSITY: Dr. Wesley Thomas talks about ideas of cultural identity and targets the broad term diversity at the Discover Hall on Monday morning. (Photo by Nikolai de Vera)

Lecturer: Diversity in America being redefined

A professor from Diné College, the nation’s first tribally-run college, in Tsaile, Ariz., spoke Monday about cultural identity and assimilation.

By Ashia Johnson | March 8, 2010

Herb Sendek inked an extension with ASU that would keep him at the helm of the Sun Devil program through the 2018-19 season. (Photo by Kyle Glaser)

Sendek named Pac-10 Coach of the Year

The first ASU coach to take home the award since 1980, Sendek certainly deserved the award after finishing six spots in higher than predicted in the Pac-10 conference.

By Andrew Gruman | March 8, 2010

FINAL GAME: Junior Jamelle McMillan takes it to the hoop in the Sun Devils win over UCLA Saturday afternoon. It was the last home game of the season. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Boateng leads ASU past UCLA, 56-46

As Eric Boateng left the floor for the final time in a regular season game at Wells Fargo Arena, the entire crowd was on its feet chanting his name.

By Andrew Gruman | March 7, 2010

FIGHT NIGHT: Karl Rove and Howard Dean debate at Gammage Auditorium Saturday night about political problems in the U.S. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Pulling no punches: Rove, Dean debate current issues before rowdy ASU crowd

USG hosted a debate between former Bush adviser Karl Rove and former Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean on Saturday night.

By Kyle Daly | March 7, 2010

Club cultivating on-campus produce garden

ASU Grow is working to maintain a sustainable garden on the Tempe campus and hopes to become a supplier for the University.

By Daryl Bjoraas | March 7, 2010

HEALTHY READING: ASU alumni read poetry from Mayo Clinic patients Friday night at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Reading demonstrates staff member’s poetry helped hospital patients

An ASU staff member presented poetry for a Mayo Clinic program at Changing Hands Bookstore on Friday.

By Monica Arevalo | March 7, 2010

THE RACE BEGINS: On Saturday, ASU's Best Buddies Chapter held an event at the Student Recreation Center to raise awareness and funds for autism. The race started with eating 10 chicken wings and then completing a relay race. (Photo by Nikolai de Vera)

ASU Best Buddies eats, runs for a cause at 'Lord of the Wings'

ASU Best Buddies group eats wings and runs relays to raise money for statewide program that pairs volunteers with disabled persons to create long-lasting friendships.

By April Atwood | March 7, 2010

THE FLOOR GENERAL: Senior guard Derek Glasser initally was going to walk on at USC before ASU offered him a scholarship at the last minute. Now a senior, Glasser will leave ASU as the school's all-time leader in assists, free-throw percentage and games played. (Photo by Kyle Thompson)

From potential walk-on to record holder, Glasser has come a long way

Derek Glasser initially was going to walk on to the USC basketball program. Instead, he came to ASU and became one of the school's all-time greats.

By Andrew Gruman | March 4, 2010

LACK OF LAW: Alex Botsios, a second-year law student agrees that jobs are scarce for graduating law students. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Economy causing more law school grads to take public sector jobs

An increasing amount of young lawyers are looking to snag government jobs rather than at private firms.

By Allison Oswalt | March 4, 2010

BODY IMAGE DISCUSSION: Student Counseling Services Assistant Director Daniel Schulte, left, led the discussion on the media’s portrayal of body image in ads, and Lauryn Vosburgh, right, health educator for Wellness and Health Promotion, was another faculty contributor. (Photo by Rheyanne Weaver)

Film shows negative stereotypes of female bodies

Killing Us Softly 3, a film about advertisements stereotyping women, was shown on the West campus Thursday

By Rheyanne Weaver | March 4, 2010

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