News - The Arizona State Press

Fast food is an easy fallback for college students on the go and on a tight budget. According to an ASU nutrition expert, though, fast food intake should be limited. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Fast food meals should be limited, experts say

Students may choose fast food over a nutritionally powered meal, but experts say only 10 percent of a person’s meals should come from fast food.

By Kharli Mandeville | February 13, 2012

The Salt River gives life to Tempe

A timeline of the effect the Salt River has had on Tempe’s community for the past 100 years.

By Shawn Raymundo | February 13, 2012

Several places in Tempe will be hosting celebratory events throughout 2012 in honor of Arizona's 100th year as a state. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Tempe joins centennial festivities

Tempe will host several events throughout 2012 to celebrate 100 years of Arizona history.

By Alyssa Lee | February 13, 2012

Crow slams BCS, proposes eight-team playoff system

Last Thursday, ASU President Michael Crow publicly criticized the Bowl Championship Series and announced his support for an eight-team playoff system to be managed by the NCAA.

By Trevor Paxton | February 13, 2012

Milus, McBride earn automatic qualifiers to NCAA championships

Coach Greg Kraft showed no signs of worry about splitting his ASU indoor track and field team up for last weekend’s three tournaments. Kraft's confidence rang true after a record-setting weekend as the Sun Devils cemented themselves as one of the best teams in the nation.

By Danny Shapiro | February 13, 2012

Bouncers and bartenders from the Mill Avenue District confiscated more than 2,000 fake IDs in 2011. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Tempe Police, Mill Avenue District bars work to discourage use of fake IDs

Tempe Police and Mill Ave. bars collected 2,247 fake identification cards in 2011 and 10 per weekend on average.

By Shawn Raymundo and Kharli Mandeville | February 12, 2012

Higher fines begin for supplying alcohol to minors

Tempe City Council takes active strides to keep adults from giving minors the opportunity to consume alcohol.

By Alexa Haynes | February 12, 2012

Legislator moves to repeal immigration bill

An Arizona state senator has pushed a bill forward to repeal Senate Bill 1070.

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 12, 2012

(Photo courtesy of Subjective Records/Fontana Distribution)

The Jealous Sound's new album a nostalgia-filled ride

In the music industry, nine years seems an eternity. For Los Angeles-based indie rock band The Jealous Sound, however, nine years was just enough a time to put the finishing touches on the band’s sophomore album, “A Gentle Reminder.”

By Trevor Paxton | February 12, 2012

A handgun is concealed in this photo illustration.

Senate committee passes bill for campus concealed carrying

Senate Judiciary Committee passed the controversial Senate Bill 1474 on Monday, which would allow concealed guns on campus.

By Thania A. Betancourt | February 9, 2012

ASU president Michael Crow addresses issues brought up by students on the Downtown campus Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Crow addresses student concerns about tuition, guns on campus

ASU President Michael Crow discussed tuition and gun safety on campus Thursday at the forum on the Downtown campus.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | February 9, 2012

The House Transportation Committee passed House Bill 2211, which will allow bicyclists 16 and older to treat a stop sign as a yield sign. The bill still needs to be passed by two other committees before reaching the House. (Photo by Adrian Juarez)

Bill would allow bikes to yield, rather than stop

Arizona House Bill 2211 will allow bicyclists 16 and older to yield at a stop sign rather than come to a complete stop.

By Alyssa Lee | February 9, 2012

Media contorts joke made by legislator

A joke made by Arizona Rep. Cecil Ash, R-Mesa, during a floor session was treated as a serious proposal by several news organizations.

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 9, 2012

The ASU baseball team rallies together before a game against New Mexico on Feb. 20, 2011. The Sun Devils' goal is to be the No. 1 team in the country although they cannot go to the postseason. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Despite NCAA sanctions, baseball remains motivated

Due to NCAA sanctions stemming from a period of infractions under former ASU coach Pat Murphy, the Sun Devils are ineligible for the postseason this year.

By Tyler Emerick | February 9, 2012

Q&A: Bob Connelly on offensive line

The State Press sat down with Bob Connelly to discuss his move to Tempe and his thoughts on next year’s offensive line.

By William Boor | February 9, 2012

State Press Weekly: Feb. 9

This week on State Press Weekly, Host Samantha Valtierra Bush and reporter Andrew Bernardini discuss a team of Earth and Space Exploration students who will go to NASA in June to experiment in a zero gravity simulator. Music by ASU Music Therapy student, Carlos Urtubey.

By Samantha Bush and Andrew Bernadini | February 8, 2012

Newsletter