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Kali Bennett walks off the court with a bloody nose in a game against Stanford on Thursday night. The Sun Devils lost 62–49 to the No. 4 Cardinal. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Bennett sets record, injured in loss to Stanford

Stanford was able to pull away in the second half to win 62-49 led by their post players.

By Edmund Hubbard | February 2, 2012

Tempe-based company Insight Enterprises has dropped its sponsorship of the Insight Bowl, held every year at the Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Insight Bowl loses Tempe sponsor

The Insight Bowl is losing its sponsor this year, forcing the Fiesta Bowl to find a new company to fund its precursor.

By Michelle Peirano | February 2, 2012

ASU blocks petition website on campus network

ASU censorship creates controversy among students when discoveries are made regarding the blocking of Change.org website.

By Kharli Mandeville | February 2, 2012

State Press Weekly: Feb. 3

This week your host, State Press Weekly brings you a story about lab rats at ASU.

By Samantha Valtierra Bush | February 2, 2012

Sun Devil baseball looks to woo recruiters

Despite not being eligible for post-season play, MLB recruitment expectations remain high for the 2012 Sun Devil baseball team.

By Tiana Chavez | February 2, 2012

Multiple candidates announce bid for Giffords’ vacated seat

Brewer’s announcement of two special elections has candidates flocking to claim Giffords’ still-warm seat

By Alyssa Lee | February 2, 2012

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio campaigning for re-election in November of 2012 when he ran against two former Valley police officers.

Sheriff candidates hope to end Arpaio era

The ballot for the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is getting bigger with two former Valley police officers seeking election.

By Shawn Raymundo | February 2, 2012

Obama administration announces college affordability proposals

Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan hosted a national conference call for student media Thursday to outline the their plan for more affordable higher education.

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 2, 2012

The ASU men’s rugby team looks to upset No. 1 Cal on Feb. 5. After narrowly missing the playoffs last season, the team has its sights set on a national championship. (Photo courtesy of Nathan Chapman)

Rugby team opens season against No. 1 Cal

With defending national champion No. 1 Cal in town, the ASU men's rugby team looks to open the season with a major upset.

By Troy Lopez | February 2, 2012

Parking meter hours in downtown Phoenix will be switching from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The city also plans to update meters from the current ‘30s technology, which could include paying with credit or debit cards. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Parking meter modifications coming to downtown Phoenix

The Phoenix City Council approved a measure Wednesday evening to change downtown Phoenix meter enforcement to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. as well as to upgrade the dated meter structures.

By Kharli Mandeville | February 1, 2012

Charlie Maxwell, owner of Devil’s Den on Mill Avenue and University Street, wants his new bar and grill to be a hangout spot for ASU students. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

New sports bar to open on Mill Avenue

Devil’s Den, a new sports bar and grill geared towards ASU fans, is opening on Mill Avenue and University Drive, on Super Bowl Sunday.

By Gabrielle Olson | February 1, 2012

Todd Graham announces the 2012 recruiting class for the ASU football program Wednesday. Two local products, running back D.J. Foster and defensive lineman Jaxon Hood, headline the class. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Todd Graham announces first recruiting class

The ASU football program announced the recruiting class of 2012 on Wednesday, which included 23 signees.

By Master Tesfatsion | February 1, 2012

ASU President Michael Crow speaks at the Tempe Center for the Arts Tuesday evening about the future advancement of ASU. (Photo by Marissa Krings)

Crow encourages continued innovation at annual President’s conversation

Crow plans to remodel the structure of ASU to achieve a higher functioning university.

By Alexa Haynes | January 31, 2012

Director of Cronkite Global Initiatives Professor Bill Silcock discusses the United States 27-spot slide on the Reporters Without Borders Press Freedom Index. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

US drops 27 places in international press freedom index

The 2011-2012 World Press Freedom Index published Wednesday showed press freedom in the U.S. has significantly declined.

By Danielle Grobmeier | January 31, 2012

Promise Amukamara performs a layup in a game against Washington State on Jan. 26. Amukamara will be cheering for her brother Prince, cornerback for the New York Giants, in Super Bowl XLVI. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Promise, Prince Amukamara set sights on championships

Promise Amukamara’s older brother Prince plays cornerback for the Giants and is competing in Super Bowl XLVI during his rookie season.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 31, 2012

Internet companies: Time is money

Facebook’s astonishing valuation indicates the sad profitability of the Internet.

By William Hamilton | January 31, 2012

Herberger receives grant for public practice program

The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts received an NEA grant to fund At Home in the Desert: Youth Engagement and Place.

By Danielle Grobmeier | January 30, 2012

New secondhand bookstore wants to connect to Arizona history, future

Aaron Johnson, owner of a new secondhand bookstore called Lawn Gnome, hopes to connect students with Downtown Phoenix culture.

By Kharli Mandeville | January 30, 2012

Despite prescriptions, medical marijuana remains barred from dorms

ASU students living in campus housing with a valid medical marijuana card are not permitted to smoke inside of the dorms, despite medical needs.

By Shawn Raymundo | January 30, 2012

Tempe Police make arrest in Hayden Lane homicide

Tempe Police arrested 20-year-old Blaine Christopher Griffin Jr. in connection with the murder of Allen Cropper.

By Shawn Raymundo | January 30, 2012

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