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Despite struggles, basketball deserves fan support

It seems to me the allegiance of Sun Devil fans fluctuates from season to season, based on how well the team is doing.

By Kyle Newman | February 8, 2012

Jordan and Malia Bachynski will celebrate nine months of marriage on Feb. 13. Jordan credits Malia’s encouragement as the main source for his success. (Photo courtesy of the Bachynski’s)

Bachynski finds inspiration, motivation from wife

Jordan and Malia Bachynski will celebrate nine months of marriage on Feb. 13. Jordan describes his wife as “as close to perfection as you can get,” believing he wouldn’t be half the player he is on the court without her.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 8, 2012

Dallas Escobedo prepares to pitch in a game against Texas A&M on May 27, 2011. Escobedo will lead the Sun Devils in their season opener against Western Michigan in the Kajikawa Classic. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Softball looks to repeat success in Kajikawa Classic

The No. 1 ASU softball team is set to take the field seven times from Thursday to Sunday in the Kajikawa Classic.

By John McKelvey III | February 8, 2012

Deven Marrero squares up for a bunt in a game against UA on Mar. 27, 2011. Marrero is projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2012 MLB Draft by various scouting services. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Marrero headlines talented Sun Devils’ roster

The ASU baseball team will rely heavily on Deven Marrero, along with the other two returners, to provide offensive stability for the No. 17 Sun Devils.

By Tyler Emerick | February 8, 2012

New proposition to allow primaries act as general elections

Proposition 439 aims to consolidate general and primary elections when only two candidates run for a position as councilmember or mayor.

By Michelle Peirano | February 7, 2012

Anna Wales and seven other faculty members and alumni are receiving awards from the Alumni Association's Founder's Day event on Feb. 29. (Photo courtesy of Anna Wales)

Faculty, staff to be honored at Founders’ Day event

The Alumni Association will honor exemplary faculty and alumni at the annual Founders’ Day Awards Dinner on Feb. 29.

By Alexa Haynes | February 7, 2012

Australian native shines for water polo team

Gaining Kap 7 MPSF Player of the Week honors for her play in the UC Santa Barbara Winter Invite, senior Alicia Brightwell has made quite an impact on the water polo program.

By Farrah Wade | February 7, 2012

Arizona Representative Kimberly Yee is sponsoring a bill in the House of Representatives that would prohibit minors from purchasing or possessing hookah pipes and hookah due to the health risks attached with smoking. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Legislature addresses health risks of hookah

A bill passing through the Arizona House of Representatives is focusing on the health risks involved in hookah smoking.

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 7, 2012

Susan G. Komen Foundation falls under scrutiny

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation came under scrutiny after it announced its plans to pull funding from Planned Parenthood affiliates throughout the country.

By Savannah Thomas | February 7, 2012

Although Eastside Records closed in 2010, owner Mike Pawlicki reopened the store under the name Ghosts of Eastside Records in January 2012. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Eastside Records undertakes new name, location

The closing of 23-year-old Eastside Records in 2010 prompted Mike Pawlicki to open a smaller, revamped version of the record store —Ghost of Eastside Records.

By Kharli Mandeville | February 6, 2012

Fire trucks rushed to the scene at Palo Verde East dorm on the Tempe campus Monday morning when a small fire broke out on the 6th floor. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Tempe Fire extinguishes two student-housing fires in two days

Two Tempe campus residence halls suffered from minor fires Sunday and Monday.

By Shawn Raymundo | February 6, 2012

Jacqueline Cako was one of several Sun Devils to record a victory in Sunday’s win over the University of San Diego. (Photo by Ann Wechter)

Tennis wins tough match over University of San Diego

The Sunday sun beat down on the No. 19 Sun Devils as they charged to a 4–3 victory over No. 35 University of San Diego in Tempe.

By Devin McIntyre | February 6, 2012

Slideshow: 2012 Waste Management Phoenix Open

A number of ASU alumni, including Phil Mickelsonn, competed in the 2012 Waste Management Phoenix Open in Scottsdale throughout last week. In the end though, Clemson alumnus Kyle Stanley took away his first PGA tour trophy after the lead of 3rd round leader, Spencer Levin, collapsed on Sunday.

By Aaron Lavinsky | February 5, 2012