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ASU alumnus Adam Fuller will be selling advertising space on his face, neck, arms and legs to be featured when he competes in the Lavaman Waikoloa Triathlon in Hawaii in April. The money will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. (Photo by Mackenzie McCreary)

ASU alumnus sells ads on body to raise money for cancer group

ASU alumnus will sell ads on his body to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in Hawaii's Lavaman Waikoloa Triathlon.

By Thania A. Betancourt | February 23, 2012

Former Sun Devil pitcher returns to Arizona wearing new colors

Former ASU pitcher Josh Spence recently returned to Arizona for spring training with the San Diego Padres.

By Tiana Chavez | February 22, 2012

Tom Brokaw chosen to speak at ASU commencement

Longtime NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw will deliver the spring 2012 undergraduate commencement ceremony speech.

By Shawn Raymundo | February 22, 2012

GOP presidential debate covers national issues, lacks local touch

The Arizona Republican presidential debate at the Mesa Arts Center Wednesday covered topics such as the national economy and border security, among others.

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 22, 2012

In an appropriations meeting Wednesday, House Bill 2675, a bill that would require some students to contribute $2000 toward their education out-of-pocket, passed through the committee by a 7-6 vote. (Photo by Shelby Bernstein)

Tuition bill passes committee despite strong opposition

HB 2675, which would require many students to pay $2,000 out-of pocket toward tuition, passed through committee Wednesday.

By Kharli Mandeville | February 22, 2012

Bath salts banned by state lawmakers

The designer drug known as bath salts became illegal to sell and use in Arizona after Gov. Jan Brewer signed bills that ban the drug into law on Friday.

By Shawn Raymundo | February 22, 2012

Junior Max Okun smiles outside of the Student Recreation Center on Tuesday. Born with only one arm, Okun played basketball in high school and continues to play at the SRC frequently. (Photo by Marissa Krings)

Student succeeds on court despite birth defect

Business communications major Max Okun has found success in sports, despite having a stunted left arm. He inspires both his family and students with his positive attitude.

By Josh Nacion | February 22, 2012

Jahii Carson poses for the camera during an exclusive photo shoot with The State Press on Feb. 17. Carson averaged 32.2 points per game as a senior at Mesa High School and was one of top 10 point guards in the nation, according to Rivals.com. (Photography by Aaron Lavinsky, assisted by Sam Rosenbaum)

Q&A: Jahii Carson on academic ineligibility, King

Carson spent time with The State Press discussing his academic ineligibility, Keala King and everything in between.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 22, 2012

(Photo Illustration by Taylor Lineberger and Beth Easterbrook)

Bill spurs debate on photo airbrushing

Rep. Katie Hobbs, D-Phoenix, struggles to move a bill but succeeded in creating awareness of social concerns of falsifying and altering images of the human form in advertisements.

By Michelle Peirano | February 21, 2012

US wages: hard to budge

Wealth is linked to several factors.

By William Hamilton | February 21, 2012

Foundation helps build self-compassion

Carrie Severson is using the skills she learned at ASU to help build self-compassion among young girls.

By Alexa Haynes | February 21, 2012

Panel explores possibility of 'end of times' in 2012

Religious experts explored the end of the world at “2012: Is this the end?” on the Tempe campus Tuesday.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | February 21, 2012

Bill would ban obscenity, indecency in classrooms

Senate Bill 1467 would prohibit public school instructors from saying anything indecent, obscene or profane as defined by the FCC in a public school classroom.

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 21, 2012

Slideshow: Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show

Equine competitors and enthusiasts from around the globe converged at West World Scottsdale for the 57th annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show this week. The event is considered to be one of the largest equine gatherings in the world.

By Aaron Lavinsky | February 21, 2012

Sam Parlich runs from third base in a game against San Jose State on Feb. 9. Parlich is tied for second on the team with two stolen bases this season. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Sun Devils know how to defend stolen bases

The nation’s most prestigious softball conference doesn’t steal often. Only two teams from the Pac-10 last year ranked in the top 80 in stolen bases per game and ASU ranked No. 167.

By John McKelvey III | February 21, 2012

Two robberies occurred near the Tempe campus on two consecutive days — Wednesday and Thursday — in which suspects took belongings from two sets of two women. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Police search for robbery suspects

Tempe Police are searching for three men involved in two separate robbery incidents near the Tempe campus on Wednesday and Thursday.

By Shawn Raymundo | February 20, 2012

Freshman Brandon Bonilla, son of Major League Baseball all-star Bobby Bonilla and godson of MLB legend and former ASU great Barry Bonds, joins the Sun Devils’ pitching staff this season. (Photo by Tyler Emerick)

Bonilla eager to create own identity, legacy

Brandon Bonilla’s maturity, developed from growing up in the wings of his father, Bobby, and his godfather, Barry Bonds, doesn’t overshadow his love of the game.

By Tyler Emerick | February 20, 2012

Video: Internship with a view

ASU students are learning hands-on air traffic control operation with state-of-the-art equipment at the Sky Harbor International Airport control tower.

By Jessica Heigh | February 19, 2012

Tempe Police crack down on accidents, hand out more tickets

Tempe Police started a special safety enforcement campaign Friday at the top 10 collision locations including extra patrol cars in an effort to reduce accidents.

By Michelle Peirano | February 19, 2012

A family performs a song in their native costumes before the audience on International Mother Language Day. The presentation included singing and dancing and was done entirely in Bengali, the language of Bangladesh. (Photo by Mackenzie McCreary)

Language, culture celebrated by Bangladesh Student Association

Students celebrate International Mother Language Day to appreciate the Bangla language and culture.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | February 19, 2012

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