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Mint chocolate chip ice cream is squeezed between two soft, homemade double chocolate cookies at the new, family-owned ice cream sandwich shop, Slickables, on Mill Avenue in Tempe. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

New Mill Avenue sweet shop caters to ASU students

Slickables, a new ice cream shop on Mill Avenue, opened just in time to greet ASU students for the Spring semester.

By Michael Gordon | January 16, 2012

Venture capitalists: 2 legit 2 quit

The ironically popular hipster subculture is becoming more mainstream, thanks to venture capitalists.

By William Hamilton | January 16, 2012

The City of Tempe received a $1.1 million federal transportation grant to make the stretch of road on University Drive between Priest Drive and the Pacific Union railroad tracks more bike and pedestrian friendly. JENN ALLEN | THE STATE PRESS The City of Tempe received a $1.1 million federal transportation grant to make the stretch of road on University Drive between Priest Drive and the Pacific Union railroad tracks more bike and pedestrian friendly. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Tempe creating plans to modify University Drive

Tempe is planning a $1.1 million construction project for University Drive to add amenities that would benefit pedestrians and bicyclists.

By Michelle Peirano | January 16, 2012

Robbing students of an education

On Jan. 10, the Tucson Unified School District voted to terminate its ethnics studies program, facing penalties from the Arizona Department of Education.

By Emilie Eaton | January 16, 2012

Emeritus professor Carleton Moore has been teaching at ASU since 1961 and has significantly influenced meteorite studies on the Tempe campus. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Carleton Moore serves as ASU’s meteorite studies founding father

Since 1961, Carleton Moore has dedicated his life to the Center of Meteorite Studies at ASU.

By Thania A. Betancourt | January 12, 2012

ASU’s Saguaro 2 Supercomputer, located in the Barry M. Goldwater Center for Science and Engineering, contains about 5,000 processor cores and computes research data 24/7. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

High-tech supercomputer soon to be history

ASU Advanced Computing Center officials worry Saguaro 2 Supercomputer will become outdated.

By Thania A. Betancourt | January 12, 2012

Tentative Final Congressional Map (Image courtesy of the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission)

Redistricting means new GOP congressional candidates

Republican congressional candidates announce their campaigns within weeks of the New Year.

By Alyssa Lee | January 12, 2012

Gerell Robinson breaks a tackle during the Territorial Cup on Nov. 19. Robinson accepted an invitation to play in the East-West Shrine Game in St. Petersburg, Fla. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Robinson, Parker accept all-star invitations

Gerell Robinson has accepted an invitation to participate in the East-West Shrine Game, while Colin Parker accepted an invite to play in the Casino Del Sol College All-Star Game.

By William Boor and Tyler Emerick | January 12, 2012

Omar Barghouti, human rights activist and a founding member of the Palestine Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel, spoke on the Tempe campus Wednesday night about the Israeli occupation of Palestine. (Photo by Mackenzie McCreary)

Human rights activist lectures on Palestinian occupation

Omar Barghouti spoke Wednesday on the Tempe campus to an audience of about 75 concerning the injustices occurring in Palestine and offered solutions to the occupation.

By Danielle Grobmeier | January 11, 2012

The Tempe History Museum is celebrating Arizona's centennial with the Statehood Centennial photo exhibit. Over 50 photos are on display, archiving the City of Tempe's history from the late 1800s to the present. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Museum photo exhibit showcases 100 years of Tempe

The Tempe History Museum’s exhibit, “Statehood Centennial,” features archival photographs of Tempe and the East Valley to celebrate Arizona’s centennial.

By Gabrielle Olson | January 11, 2012

The Walk Your Wheels campaign is heating up this spring with an increase in signage around the Tempe campus, and is recruiting volunteers for a student committee aimed at increasing education about pedestrian safety. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

USG makes final push for Walk Your Wheels campaign

The Walk Your Wheels program has approximately one year to prove itself successful before the University looks into other options regarding pedestrian safety.

By Shawn Raymundo | January 11, 2012

Garth Gerhart selected to Senior Bowl

The ASU football team’s captain Garth Gerhart accepted an invitation Wednesday to play in the 2012 Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala., in preparation for the NFL draft.

By Tyler Emerick | January 11, 2012

Olivia Major protects the ball in a game against USC Jan. 5. The Sun Devils are looking for Major to contribute offensively in their upcoming games against Oregon and Oregon State. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Women’s hoops to try new offensive schemes

The ASU women’s basketball team prepares to face Oregon State and Oregon on the road.

By Edmund Hubbard | January 11, 2012

Chris Colvin splits two defenders for a layup against Nevada Dec. 7. Colvin and the Sun Devils look to repeat last season’s sweep of Oregon. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Men’s basketball faces stiff Ducks defense

ASU’s offense against Oregon on Thursday will look very different than it did on Dec. 21 against Fresno State.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 11, 2012

A misguided attempt at improving air quality

More than being just ineffective, no-burn days miss the real source of air pollution entirely

By Daniel Mills | January 11, 2012

After deliberating for several months, the Tempe City Council decided Thursday to construct a steel-hinged crested gate dam at the west end of Tempe Town Lake. The new dam is scheduled to be completed by December 2015. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

New lake dam to be made of steel

As the first step in a plan to permanently replace Tempe Town Lake’s rubber dam, Tempe City Council agreed on a steel dam as the most reliable and cost-effective option.

By Michelle Peirano | January 10, 2012

David Yermack speaks on the Tempe campus Tuesday about Michelle Obama's clothing choices and how they can affect the fashion market. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

NYU professor speaks on the finance of the first lady’s fashion

NYU professor David Yermack visited ASU to discuss the unexpected impact of first lady Michelle Obama’s fashion choices on elements of the economy.

By Michael Gordon | January 10, 2012

Chris Colvin drives in the lane in a Dec. 7 game against Nevada. After serving a two-game suspension, Colvin has rejoined the Sun Devils. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

New dean strives to maximize College of Nursing and Health Innovation

Teri Britt Pipe was named dean of the College of Nursing and Health Innovation Friday after serving as interim dean since June.

By Alexa Haynes | January 10, 2012

Wiser than their years, students make a difference

Young and upcoming political minds gather to discuss ways to better our national political debates. How and what can we learn from them?

By Savannah Thomas | January 10, 2012

Q&A: Mike Norvell

The State Press had a chance to sit down with Mike Norvell and discuss his decision to join the ASU coaching staff as well as his plans for the Sun Devil offense.

By William Boor | January 10, 2012

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