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ANATOMICALLY CORRECT: Body Worlds, a traveling exhibit running at the Arizona Science Center, uses a process called plastination to stop the decomposition of human organs. Because of this process, scientists can preserve bodies after death to educate the public and medical professionals. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Body Worlds brings brains to Phoenix

The famous Body Worlds exhibit is back at the Arizona Science Center, this time showcasing the brain and the effects that it has on the body.

By Mia Parrett | January 23, 2011

IN MEMORIUM: Co-workers and students held a memorial service for professor Don Miller, who often brought bowls of oranges from his garden to share with his classes. (Photo by Harmony Huskinson)

Students, faculty remember late professor

Students, faculty and friends gathered to honor the life of associate computer science professor Donald Miller at a remembrance service in downtown Tempe.

By Harmony Huskinson | January 23, 2011

ABOR to consider increase of out-of-state students

The Arizona Board of Regents will vote in February on whether or not to raise the percentage cap on out of state students from 30 to 40 percent.

By Haley Buntrock | January 23, 2011

MOVE IT: ASU School of Dance instructor Claudia Murphey leads a class of seniors suffering from Parkinson's disease in a motion and movement class on Wednesday morning at the ASU SkySong Center. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

ASU professor uses dance to aid Parkinson’s patients

An ASU professor holds classes, called “Movement and Motion,” for Parkinson’s patients every Wednesday morning at ASU SkySong in Scottsdale.

By Tiana Chavez | January 23, 2011

Jeremy’s Story

ASU senior Jeremy Lappitt explains his unique perspective of the Tucson shootings on Jan. 8 as a family friend of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and former classmate of shooting suspect Jared Loughner.

By Haley Madden | January 23, 2011

Police Beat: Jan. 24

Police reported the following incidents Sunday.

By Christa Ward | January 23, 2011

HOPING FOR THE BEST: Emmanuel Jigba, father of missing 24-year-old Willie Jigba, speaks to media reporters in front of the Tempe police station Thursday afternoon in hopes of receiving answers from the community.(Photo by Scott Stuk)

Father of missing Tempe man seeks help from public

The father of a 24-year-old missing Tempe man held a press conference Thursday to raise awareness about his missing son.

By Danielle Legler | January 20, 2011

BOLD AND REFRESHING: Caleb Barclay, who graduated from ASU in 2009, founded the Peace Frame Initiative, which is competing for $25,000 in the Pepsi Refresh Project. (Photo by Harmony Huskinson))

ASU alum breaks stereotypes through a lens

ASU alumnus Caleb Barclay is on a mission to break cultural stereotypes throughout the world.

By Cassandra Starboard | January 20, 2011

Students perform at cultural awareness event

Multiple ASU student organizations performed at Culture Fusion Night on Thursday, which was held in order to raise awareness about different cultures at ASU.

By Harmony Huskinson | January 20, 2011

Tucson tragedy highlights importance of mental health

A look at the ASU mental health resources following the Tucson tragedy.

By John Genovese | January 20, 2011

Police Beat: Jan. 21

A daily police blotter with arrest reporters from the ASU and Tempe police departments.

By Danielle Legler | January 20, 2011

ASU, UC Santa Cruz establish Gabe Zimmerman scholarship funds

ASU graduate Gabe Zimmerman was one of the six killed in the Jan. 8 Tucson shooting, but his legacy will live on through scholarship funds.

By Kortney Tenaglia | January 20, 2011

Before the journey begins

Each Tuesday, The State Press and statepress.com will hop off at a different stop along the Metro Light Rail to tell the stories of the people and places near the line.

By Kortney Tenaglia | January 19, 2011

University presidents urge lawmakers to limit cuts

The presidents of Arizona’s three state universities urged lawmakers to consider the effects of taking more money from the university system.

By Katie Shoultz | January 19, 2011

Valley schools celebrate MLK Day at West campus

ASU’s West campus hosted its 20th annual “Walk on West” Wednesday, celebrating both the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and Arizona’s decision to make MLK Day a state holiday.

By Demetrius Burns | January 19, 2011

iPhone on Verizon comes with some changes

The iPhone on Verizon will be a slightly modified version of the current iPhone 4.

By Jose Lago | January 19, 2011

ASU starts solar energy master’s degree program

ASU’s engineering school launched the first-ever professional science master’s degree in solar energy in Arizona this semester.

By Mary Shinn | January 19, 2011

(Photo courtesy of the Tempe Police Department)

Community searches for missing Tempe man

Friends and family of a 24-year-old missing Tempe man are making an all-out effort in a search that has spanned nearly a week.

By Mia Parrett | January 19, 2011

Police Beat: Jan. 20

Police reported the following incidents Wednesday.

By Christa Ward | January 19, 2011

Police expect no security changes after Tucson shooting

Although security at events and in general isn’t changing because of the recent shooting in Tucson, ASU Police suggests event coordinators plan ahead to ensure proper security at ASU events.

By Danielle Legler | January 19, 2011

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