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Levi Cooper takes down an opponent Nov. 15, 2011, in a match against Grand Canyon University. Cooper set his sights on winning a national championship after finishing eighth last season. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Wrestling snaps losing streak, Cooper eyes national title

The ASU wrestling team posted a 1–1 record on its road trip this weekend with Sunday’s victory against Cal State Bakersfield snapping an eight-match losing streak for the Sun Devils.

By Kyle Newman | January 30, 2012

A warning to critical thinkers

We tend to write about the same topic and theme in one way or another.

By Alesha Rimmelin | January 30, 2012

Tissint meteorite found in southeast Morocco was obtained for research by the ASU Center for Meteorite Studies and is the fifth observed fresh fall meteorite in the last 50 years. (Photo courtesy of Laurence Garvie)

Rare Martian meteorite comes to ASU from Morocco

A new Martian meteorite is the latest addition to ASU’s Center for Meteorite Studies collection.

By Thania A. Betancourt | January 29, 2012

Lecturer Yinong Chen explains the construction and idea of a previously constructed robot similar to the one three ASU students will build in a competition in China this summer. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

ASU technology team prepares for Shanghai

Lecturer Yinong Chen will be leading a group comprised of three ASU students to Shanghai, China for a technology competition.

By Michael Gordon | January 29, 2012

Let’s colonize the moon

The Republican debate on space is a collective failure of imagination.

By John Gaylord | January 29, 2012

Former ASU baseball player Andre Ethier talks to children at the Chandler/Gilbert Family YMCA Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Diana Lustig)

Andre Ethier talks goals, following dreams with local youth

Miles from where he grew up and blocks from where he now calls home, Andre Ethier spent his Saturday answering questions from a gymnasium full of children at the Chandler/Gilbert Family YMCA.

By Tyler Emerick | January 29, 2012

Carrick Felix drives against Oregon State on Jan. 14. Felix led the team in scoring as the Sun Devils snapped their three-game losing streak Saturday against Washington State. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Colvin, Felix lead Sun Devils to win over Cougars

The ASU men’s basketball team won their first game without junior guard Trent Lockett when they beat Washington State 71–67.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 29, 2012

Proposed House Bill 2675 could cost some students $2,000 annually

A new Arizona House Bill proposed Wednesday would require all students at public Arizona universities to contribute $2,000 of their annual tuition out of pocket — without the assistance or “source of public or private funding.”

By Kharli Mandeville | January 26, 2012

Manuel Medina, chairman of Pennies for Prevention, proposed an initiative that would increase the state tax on alcohol. The money raised by the tax would be allocated among community programs focused on preventing underage drinking. (Photo illustration by Jenn Allen, Lisa Bartoli, and Taylor Lineberger)

State initiative proposes new alcohol tax

Voters have the chance to increase the alcohol tax to help fight underage drinking.

By Alyssa Lee | January 26, 2012

Theoretical physicist Paul Davies received a grant from ASU to study his theory that time travel can help cure cancer. (Photo by Samantha Valtierra Bush)

ASU theoretical physicist argues time travel is the key to origins of cancer

Paul Davies, an ASU theoretical physicist, discusses the connection between time travel and cancer.

By Thania A. Betancourt | January 26, 2012

Jonathan Gilling calls out a play in a game against Washington Jan. 26. Gilling finished with 20 points in the Sun Devils’ loss to the Huskies. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Men’s basketball unable to overcome Huskies’ strong second half

Lockett, out with a sprained right ankle for a third straight game, sat on the sidelines as the ASU men’s basketball team added one more loss to its losing streak.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 26, 2012

Kevin Radford takes down an opponent in a meet against Oregon State on Jan. 8. The Sun Devils look to snap a seven-match losing streak when they visit Cal Poly. (Photo courtesy of Tom Story)

Wrestling looks to break seven-match losing streak

After last week’s drubbings at both No. 1 Oklahoma State and No. 11 Oklahoma, ASU has a more realistic shot to snap its seven-match skid against Cal Poly on Friday night or Cal State Bakersfield on Sunday afternoon.

By Kyle Newman | January 26, 2012

Founder of Benson Backpacks Matthew Clough (right) and an employee work together at the Cut & Sew Shop in Los Angeles, where the backpacks are produced. (Photo courtesy of Sequoia Ziff)

Alumnus reaches out to Tanzanian children through backpack business

ASU alumnus Matthew Clough began a business centered on raising funds for Tanzanian children’s educations by making and selling canvas backpacks.

By Danielle Grobmeier | January 26, 2012

Hip-hop holds the key for biofuels

Hip-hop artists can help promote a biofuel-friendly industry.

By Daniel Mills | January 26, 2012

ASU University Technology Office has been working non-stop to prevent future security breaches and phishing attacks. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Following hack, ASURITE accounts are target of phishing attacks

After a Jan. 18 breach in the ASURITE system, students, staff and faculty members are receiving phishing links requesting a password change.

By Kharli Mandeville | January 25, 2012

An opportunity to make headway

Debate over the economic and environmental costs and benefits of the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline reveal that a major shift toward sustainability is in the best interest for the country’s long-term goals of stability and prosperity.

By Jennifer Gunther | January 25, 2012

Obama campaign initiative works to inform students of upcoming presidential election

In a conference call with University media outlets Wednesday, Obama for America’s Greater Together Initiative discussed aspects of Obama’s 2012 campaign and how students can get involved.

By Danielle Grobmeier | January 25, 2012

The proposed Solid Waste Alley Ordinance hopes to go into effect within the next two months. The ordinance will provide Tempe Police officers the ability to kick out transients, unwanted riffraff and illicit activity. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Tempe ordinance aims to clean up alleyways

The proposed Solid Waste Alley Ordinance will provide Tempe Police the ability to kick out transients and other riffraff from all alleyways in Tempe.

By Shawn Raymundo | January 25, 2012

Jonathan Gilling looks at the scoreboard during a game against UA on Dec. 31, 2011. In his freshman season, Gilling averages 5.1 points per game. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Q&A: Jonathan Gilling on team’s bright future, Sendek

The State Press caught up with Jonathan Gilling to discuss a range of topics, from his relationship with coach Herb Sendek to why he feels optimistic about the team’s future.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 25, 2012

Katelyn Boyd rounds second base against North Dakota State during the NCAA Regionals on May 20, 2011. Boyd is one of four returning starters as ASU looks to defend its national title. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Softball season preview

Four starters from 2011 have moved on, and a lot must be done for ASU softball to win its third championship in five years. Here is a projection of what the positions look like heading into the 2012 season.

By John McKelvey III | January 25, 2012

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