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Defensive player Kari Shane fights for the ball against a South

Soccer hangs on against South Carolina

If the match between ASU and South Carolina were just a couple seconds longer, the Gamecocks would have scored and sent the game to overtime.

By Justin Janssen | August 28, 2011

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‘Tha Carter IV’ may be Lil Wayne’s last stand

While rap sensation Lil Wayne might be on top of the rap world, “Tha Carter IV” may be his final album. The rapper revealed in a recent interview his plans – legitimate or not – to retire after this album’s release.

By Carole Murphy | August 28, 2011

‘Paws up’ for Gaga’s Power

Forbes recently ranked Lady Gaga as the 11th on the list of “The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women” for good reason: she’s much more than just an artist.

By Ashley Haines | August 28, 2011

Bercovici named backup QB

Dennis Erickson gave the nod, for the time being, to Mike Bercovici.

By William Boor | August 28, 2011

COMICS CRUMBLED: After serving Arizona comic book fans for 25 years, Atomic Comics is closing its doors. The store declared bankruptcy after being hit hard by the economic recession and leaves a void in the Valley’s comics community. (Photo by Taylor Lineberger)

Atomic Comics closes after 25 years

The store declared bankruptcy after being hit hard by the economic recession and leaves a void in the Valley’s comics community.

By Edward A. Lopez | August 25, 2011

EMPTY NEST: The entrance to the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity house bears a "No Trespassing" sign as the fraternity is currently in the process of being reinstated at ASU. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Students, faculty react to West rec center plans

The Recreation Steering Committee unveiled plans for the new recreation center at West campus Thursday afternoon.

By Sade Hurst | August 25, 2011

WATER TALK: NBC News' Anne Thompson moderates a discussion Thursday night at the Discovery Town Hall event at the Galvin Playhouse between (from left to right) Sustainability Scholar, Grady Gammage Junior, General Manager of Nevada Water Authority, Patricia Mulroy, Director of Communications for Climate Central, Dr. Heidi M. Cullen, and former Governor of New Mexico Bill Richardson as they examine how shifting climate patterns are stressing our freshwater resources and how we can develop better, more sustainable water practices. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

‘Changing Planet’ panel discusses water scarcity

A four-person panel met on the Tempe campus Thursday to address what changes in climate, population and technology mean for water use and conservation.

By Ryan McCullough | August 25, 2011

Three members of Pi Kappa Phi pedal across the country for a cause

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By Tiana Chavez | August 25, 2011

SING IT OUT: Students in the Barrett Honors College choir rehearsed for the first time Monday evening in the Gammage Auditorium, led by David Schildkret. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Barrett forms new choir

The Barrett Choir, formed in partnership between Barrett, the Honors College and the Herberger Institute’s School of Music, provides a vocal performance group to non-honors and honor students.

By Ashley McCulley | August 25, 2011

POSITION BATTLE: Freshman backup quarterback Mike Bercovici hands off the ball to redshirt freshman running back Marcus Washington during Saturday’s scrimmage. Head coach Dennis Erickson has yet to decide whether Bercovici or redshirt freshman Taylor Kelly will be the no. 2 quarterback. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Preparations for UC Davis under way

With the season opener just six days away, ASU is well underway with game preparation.

By Greg Dillard | August 25, 2011

A bad DREAM?

Obama’s immigration policy sends the wrong message.

By David Colthart | August 25, 2011

LITTLE BROADWAY: Gammage was named a top three national venue for touring Broadway shows. (Photo by Lillian Reid)

ASU Gammage as great as Broadway

Many people might think that the only place to see quality theater shows is at a Broadway theater in New York City, but that isn’t the case at all. Arizonans are lucky to have top-notch productions at ASU Gammage.

By Megan Mattox | August 25, 2011

Students fill West Sixth tower

College students make up almost 80 percent of the first tenants living in the West Sixth high-rise apartments in downtown Tempe.

By Sara Smith | August 24, 2011

CRACKING DOWN: Tempe and ASU Police in partnership with the East Valley DUI Task Force are trying to educate students about irresponsible drinking habits. Over the past weekend both departments, including the DUI Task Force, reported 63 driving under the influence arrests. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Police report increase in arrests following extra enforcement

In total, ASU Police responded to 298 calls for loud parties and stops for DUI’s in the first weekend following classes, while Tempe Police responded to 394 calls and vehicle stops.

By Shawn Raymundo | August 24, 2011

Pew study shows greater dependence on cell phones

A recent study by The Pew Research Center found that many Americans have become dependent of their cell phone and use it to avoid some social situations.

By Ryan McCullough | August 24, 2011