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Kali Bennett drives to the hoop against Colorado on Jan. 19. Bennett tied a school record for seven blocks in a game as ASU defeated Utah 59–51 on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Women’s basketball prevails against Utes

Despite ferocious attacks from Utah, the ASU women’s basketball team was able to hold onto its second half lead and come away with a 59–51 win on Saturday.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 22, 2012

Last week Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer retracted her lawsuit against the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, which will allow prospective medical marijuana dispensaries to apply for their licenses. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Arizona Medical Marijuana Act moves forward following recent court rulings

Within the last weeks, judges rule in favor of the continuing Proposition 203’s implementation in Arizona.

By Alyssa Lee | January 19, 2012

Tina Eaves, owner of the newly opened 1st Stitch downtown sewing lounge, teaches student Grace Williams how to make a headband Wednesday night. (Photo by Diana Lustig)

New downtown sewing lounge teaches to make, not buy

1st Stitch, a new sewing lounge that is walking distance from the Downtown campus, offers beginning sewing lessons.

By Kharli Mandeville | January 19, 2012

Chairman of radiology at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Dr. Randy Richardson holds a 3-D model of an infant's heart that was diagnosed with heart abnormalities. Richardson and ASU professor David Frakes founded the "Heart in Your Hand" project of making replicas of individual patient's hearts. (Photo by Thania A. Betancourt)

Physicians, ASU professor make first personalized heart models

Physician and ASU Biomedical Engineering Professor make first anatomical heart model to aid surgeons save individual patients’ lives.

By Thania A. Betancourt | January 19, 2012

ASURITE online services restored after being compromised

ASU restored services to its website Thursday night and ASURITE users were able to begin resetting their passwords.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | January 19, 2012

Carrick Felix drives to the hoop against Oregon State on Jan. 14. The Sun Devils were unable to snap Colorado’s home winning streak Thursday night, losing 69–54. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s basketball falters in high altitude

The ASU men’s basketball team struggled in 5,345 feet of Rocky Mountain altitude Thursday against Colorado. Coupled with the absence of junior wing Trent Lockett, the Sun Devils lost 69–54.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 19, 2012

Kimberly Brandon shoots against USC in a Jan. 5 game at Wells Fargo Arena. Brandon finished with 20 points as the Sun Devils beat Colorado at home. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Women’s basketball dominates in return home

The Sun Devils defeated Colorado 64–43 to return to .500 in Pac-12 play.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 19, 2012

ASU online services suspended after hack

All ASU online services will be suspended until Thursday afternoon as a precaution following a potential compromise of ASURITE passwords and usernames.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | January 19, 2012

Fear, greed and insider trading

Seven hedge fund traders were charged Tuesday with making a $62 million profit from insider information. What does this say about the behavior of human beings, let alone the moral climate of Wall Street?

By William Hamilton | January 18, 2012

ASU professor Charles St. Claire re-enacts Martin Luther King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech for more than 800 middle school students on ASU's West Campus Wednesday morning. (Photo by Shelby Bernstein)

West campus hosts 21st annual 'I Have A Dream' re-enactment

Theater professor Charles St. Clair delivered the 21st annual re-enactment of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech Wednesday morning.

By Danielle Grobmeier | January 18, 2012

Bill banning racial profiling makes headway

A ban to stop racial profiling by Arizona law enforcement is aimed at educating officers on how to ethically enforce the law.

By Shawn Raymundo | January 18, 2012

Professor of Theater and Film Carla Melo checks out some fresh vegetables provided by Taste of Paradise at the Farmers Market on the Tempe campus Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Comedic cooking act educates on nutrition at ASU Farmers Market

The Farmers Market at the ASU Tempe offered healthy dining possibilities and hosted a theater performance by a touring cooking show.

By Kharli Mandeville | January 17, 2012

Sen. David Schapira announced his candidacy to represent district 9 in Congress at the state capital Tuesday. (Photo by Thania A. Betancourt)

ASU professor announces his candidacy for Congress

David Schapira, an ASU faculty member and Arizona State Senate Democratic Leader, announced his candidacy Tuesday for Congress in Arizona’s newly created District 9.

By Thania A. Betancourt | January 17, 2012

Occupy protests spark debate over inequality

The Occupy protests draw attention to income inequality and high unemployment. What does this mean for policymakers?

By Savannah Thomas | January 17, 2012

Trent Lockett defends the ball against Oregon State Jan. 14 at Wells Fargo Arena. The Sun Devils will be without Lockett (ankle) for this week’s road trip. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Lockett likely to miss weekend games

Trent Lockett will travel with the Sun Devils to Colorado and Utah, but is unlikely to play in either game.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 17, 2012

ASU students take on 'Tough Mudder'

The Tough Mudder is an intense 10 to 12 mile obstacle course designed by the British Special Forces to test a participant's strength, stamina, mental tenacity and teamwork. The event, held at the Mesa Proving Grounds, drew thousands of competitors from across the state and raised money for the Wounded Warrior Project.

By Daryl Bjoraas | January 16, 2012

Senior forward Kali Bennett puts up a shot against Oregon on Saturday. Bennett finished with 14 points and 13 rebounds in a 53-49 victory over the Ducks. (Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

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