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Bill to address political, religious discrimination

House Bill 2770, American Association of University Professors, Arizona Board of Regents

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 19, 2012

Police arrest second suspect in Hayden Lane shooting

Tempe Police and U.S. Marshals arrested the second suspect in the Jan. 18 murder at Hayden Lane apartments.

By Shawn Raymundo | February 19, 2012

Abe Ruiz bats in a game against Western Michigan on Feb. 18. Ruiz had six RBI is the Sun Devils 10-0 win on Friday. (Photo by Tyler Emerick)

Baseball opens season with dominance of Western Michigan

The No. 15 Sun Devils outscored visiting Western Michigan 40-2 over a three-game series to open the 2012 season with a sweep.

By Tyler Emerick | February 19, 2012

The semantics of marriage

Civil marriages are civil unions, gay or straight.

By John Gaylord | February 19, 2012

State Press Weekly: Feb. 17

This week on State Press Weekly, Masters of Fine Arts candidate Adrienne Celt reads her award winning story, 'The Eternal Youth of Everyone Else.'

By Samantha Valtierra Bush | February 16, 2012

Joey "G." Grether poses in front of Fillmore Creative, a multifunctional production studio that brings together local artists with its many studios, including sewing, photography, tattoos and recording. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Fillmore Creative brings local artists together through production

Joey G., founder of Fillmore Creative, a production studio on 15th Avenue and Fillmore Road, seeks to provide local artists a space for creative ventures.

By Kharli Mandeville | February 16, 2012

Arizona Board of Regents discuss graduation rates, guns on campus

The Arizona Board of Regents discussed ASU, UA and NAU education goals for 2010-2020.

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 16, 2012

Senate Bill 1083, which would provide funds for an armed, volunteer militia, was discussed by the Senate Appropriations Committee Tuesday. (Photo by Adrian Juarez)

State militia bill proceeds to Arizona Senate

Arizona is one step closer to funding an armed, civilian militia after the Arizona Senate Appropriations Committee passed Arizona Senate Bill 1083 Tuesday.

By Alyssa Lee | February 16, 2012

ASU Police Chief John Pickens, UA Chief of Police Anthony Daykin and NAU Police Chief Gregory Fowler addressed the Arizona Board of Regents on Thursday afternoon at the Memorial Union regarding House Bill 1474, which would allow guns on Arizona's university campuses. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

University police chiefs say no to guns on campus

House Bill 1474, which would allow anyone 21-years or older with a Concealed Weapons Carry permit to have conceal a gun on Arizona university campuses.

By Shawn Raymundo | February 16, 2012

Arizona House Bill 2785, which would allow beer and wine to be sold at concession stands at university sporting events, did not advance to a committee. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Bill to allow drinking at university sporting events gets tanked

Arizona House Bill 2785, which would allow concessions at Arizona university stadiums to serve beer and wine during sporting events, has come to a halt.

By Shawn Raymundo | February 16, 2012

Softball looking for consistency in second tournament

After practicing in the same stadium for the whole year, the Sun Devils (5-2) came out a little flat in the Kajikawa Classic last weekend.

By John McKelvey III | February 16, 2012

Brady Rodgers pitches in a game against Oral Roberts on Mar. 20, 2011. Rodgers will once again start in the Friday night slot and lead the Sun Devils’ pitching staff. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Baseball opens season against Western Michigan

The sunflower seeds are stocked, the field is pristine and the players are anxious. All that’s missing are fans in seats. All of that will come together Friday when the No. 17 Sun Devils host Western Michigan.

By Tyler Emerick | February 16, 2012

ASA, USG gather to inform students about Arizona HB 2675

House Bill 2675, which sought to require most university students to pay $2,000 of their tuition out-of-pocket, was withdrawn Wednesday.

By Kharli Mandeville | February 15, 2012

Party on, Phoenix

A lot has been made of ASU’s “party school” image and rankings, along with the growing tourism to the area, but columnist Jonathan Fortner is not convinced. At least, not yet.

By Jonathan Fortner | February 15, 2012

University couple caught in domestic violence case

Things turn violent after a West campus couple get into a confrontation.

By Shawn Raymundo | February 15, 2012

Gym Devils' spirits remain high after weekend losses

The ASU Gym Devils faced off against two top-ranked Pac-12 opponents last weekend, narrowly falling to UA and No. 1 Utah.

By Tiana Chavez | February 15, 2012

The City of Tempe Transportation Commission is discussing the possible move to new 30-foot Orbit buses and the financial leverage needed to do so. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Orbit buses get bigger, possible fee addition

If larger Orbit buses prove successful this fall, Tempe may add a 50 cent fare to the currently free Orbit bus service in January 2013 at the earliest, Tempe officials said.

By Michelle Peirano | February 14, 2012

ASU salaries: inequitable and obscene

Administrators and some professors are making out well during a budget crisis.

By William Hamilton | February 14, 2012

Rep. Bob Robson, R-Chandler, is petitioning to have the phrase "medical marijuana" removed from legal documents because he believes marijuana is not proven to have any medical properties. (Photo by Adrian Juarez)

Legislator suggests removing 'medical marijuana' as legal term

Arizona Rep. Bob Robson, R-Chandler, suggested removing the term “medical marijuana” from legal terminology during a House of Representatives floor discussion.

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 14, 2012

Arizona centennial: Why we love the Wild West

The Grand Canyon State is 100 years old, we’re celebrating our centennial, and we couldn’t be happier about it, especially when there is so much to commemorate.

By Editorial Board | February 13, 2012

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