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Q&A: Gordon on upcoming basketball season, brother

Junior guard Evan Gordon sat down with The State Press to talk about next season and his decision to transfer to ASU.

By William Boor | July 15, 2012

Riley McCormick (left) and Cameron Bradshaw of the ASU diving team train on a trampoline during a Jan. 13, 2011 practice. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Q&A: McCormick on Olympics

Riley McCormick caught up with The State Press and talked about how he made the Canadian national team, his feelings prior to the Olympics and coming back to ASU next semester.

By Josh Nacion | July 1, 2012

Coach Herb Sendek hopes to have more fans in the student section at next year's basketball games. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Basketball seeks higher attendance, fan support

Coach Herb Sendek and three members of the ASU men’s basketball team held their first fan press conference Wednesday.

By Kay Transtrum | June 24, 2012

ASU student-athletes strive to break negative stereotype

When “student-athlete” is mentioned, it is almost natural to scoff at the first half of the phrase. However, 19 ASU student-athletes had 4.0 GPAs through their entire careers.

By William Boor | June 24, 2012

Morality not reserved for religion

Columnist Jacob Evans makes the case for an atheist’s morality, one that transcends religious and scientific conviction.

By Jacob Evans | June 17, 2012

Social work graduate student Chad Waltz and interdisciplinary studies senior Casaundra Wallace were named this year's Tillman Military Scholars. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Two students receive Tillman scholarship

Two students were announced June 4 as Tillman Military Scholars in honor of their military service and desire to give back to the veteran community.

By Danielle Grobmeier | June 17, 2012

ASU student's body recovered in Thailand

A drowned student's body was recovered overnight off the coast of Thailand after he disappeared Tuesday.

By Danielle Grobmeier | June 14, 2012

Energize Phoenix Project Manager Mick Dalrymple gives the introduction to a group of experts on energy efficiency and Valley residents at a forum with the Global Institute of Sustainability Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Hall to discuss ways of keeping homes in Maricopa County cool during the blistering summer months. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Experts discuss summer energy efficiency

Five sustainability experts discussed how to keep a home cool and energy efficient during Arizona's hot summer months.

By Danielle Grobmeier | June 13, 2012

Point: 82-game seasons are here to stay

As the lockout-shortened NBA season came to a close, its flaws became apparent.

By Trevor Paxton | June 11, 2012

Counterpoint: NBA should stick with shortened game schedule

A shorter season should be a permanent fixture in the NBA.

By Josh Nacion | June 11, 2012

Consumer consciousness drives thrift store regulars

Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, American Apparel — these are all clothing companies whose controversial CEOs may be turning off their key demographic: college students.

By Danielle Grobmeier | June 10, 2012

Clarke wins outdoor shot put national title

Capping off a spectacular junior year, Jordan Clarke brought home another national championship.

By Josh Nacion | June 10, 2012

ASU pledges more student loan, financial aid transparency

ASU will be working with 10 universities and university systems as part of an agreement with the White House to develop a tool that will make college costs more transparent.

By Danielle Grobmeier | June 10, 2012

ASU Softball Coach Clint Myers goes over some game notes on April 10 against McNeese. The team fell short in this year's College World Series. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Future is bright for ASU softball

As the No. 3 ASU softball team heads into the offseason there is much to be excited about for next season.

By John McKelvey III | June 10, 2012

Manzanita undergoes major changes

One of ASU's North Neighborhood's oldest buildings, Manzanita Hall is undergoing renovations to keep it up-to-par with other dorms on campus.

By Danielle Grobmeier | June 10, 2012

Left to right: Rhet Andrews and Mark Capurso are sharing exhibition space for the month of June at the ASU Gammage to display their photography of the Southwest and Europe. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Photos at Gammage convey man-made and natural beauty

“The Grady Memorial Gammage Auditorium is displaying photos by Mark Capurso and Rhet Andrews, and even untrained eyes can see that these are not photos printed with haste at a local CVS.”

By Taylor Costello | June 3, 2012

McCain Institute connects ASU to Washington, D.C.

ASU will be the new home of the McCain Institute for International Leadership, which will bring opportunities in Washington D.C. closer to students and faculty.

By Danielle Grobmeier | June 3, 2012

SIRC receives grant to research minority health disparities

The Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center in ASU's College of Public Programs received a grant to continue researching health disparities among minorities.

By Danielle Grobmeier | June 3, 2012

Andrew Thomas spoke Thursday morning on the Senate Lawn about fixing the flaws in the judicial court systems in Arizona. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Former county attorney seeks cleaner courts

Former county attorney Andrew Thomas is backing a ballot initiative that targets the Arizona judiciary system following his disbarment in April.

By Danielle Grobmeier | June 3, 2012

Softball coach Clint Myers at a game against UCLA March 5. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Softball falls short in national championship hunt

No. 3 ASU went down with a fight. The lineup produced eight hits and sophomore pitcher Dallas Escobedo stretched four earned runs over six innings with eight strikeouts.

By John McKelvey III | June 3, 2012

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