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Student protesters play dead to send message to ABOR

About a dozen students played dead at the Arizona Board of Regents meeting Thursday on the Tempe campus to protest what they are calling the death of public education and the student voice in Arizona.

By Katie Shoultz | February 17, 2011

University considers lower tuition for West, Poly

University administration is considering setting tuition 25 percent lower at the West campus and 10 percent lower at the Polytechnic campus.

By Adam Sneed | February 17, 2011

TOWERING OVER: Junior guard Kimberly Brandon drives to the hoop for two in the Devils win over the Huskies Tursday night. (Photo by Steve Rodriguez)

Tobin leads women’s hoops over UW

For the second straight game, seniors Becca Tobin and Dymond Simon led the ASU women’s basketball team in scoring as the Sun Devils rolled over Washington, 71-63.

By Elijah Grasser | February 17, 2011

Extended losing streak: ASU senior guard Jamelle McMillan guards Washington senior guard Venoy Overton during the Sun Devils’ 79-62 loss to the Huskies Thursday night. It was ASU’s 11th straight Pac-10 defeat. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Washington sends ASU to 11th straight Pac-10 loss

Washington sent ASU to its ninth straight loss and 11th straight Pac-10 defeat, running away with a 79-62 victory at Wells Fargo Arena Thursday night.

By Andrew Gruman | February 17, 2011

Exchange student finds beauty in desert life

Quingyu Zheng is part of Barrett, the Honors College’s first exchange program with another honors college.

By Tiana Chavez | February 17, 2011

Under the tag: ASU junior infielder Zach Wilson slides into second base during a game last season. The Sun Devils open their 2011 season against New Mexico on Friday in Tempe. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Baseball takes on strong UNM team in season opener

The Lobos stroll into Tempe on Friday for a four-game weekend set that will see a double-header played on Saturday.

By Tyler Emerick | February 17, 2011

Lincoln killed the United States

Abraham Lincoln's decisions led to the bloodiest war in American history, the complete shredding of our beloved Constitution and the utter destruction of what was meant to be the most beautiful republic to have ever existed.

By Brian Anderson | February 17, 2011

The deficit frenzy is misplaced

This deficit frenzy has overlooked one crucial piece of information — millions of Americans have no jobs.

By Tanner Greene | February 17, 2011

IT GETS BETTER: Dan Savage, a prominent activist for the LGBTQ community and co-founder of the “It Gets Better Project” for gay and transgender youth, speaks to a crowd of ASU students in the Memorial Union. Conceived and launched in September 2010 as a response to gay teen suicides, “It Gets Better” features user-submitted YouTube messages of hope for LGBTQ youth. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

‘It Gets Better’ founder calls for change

Society’s approach toward the gay community needs to change, especially in family dynamics, said Dan Savage, a gay author and advice columnist who spoke at ASU’s Tempe campus Wednesday.

By Kayla Frost | February 16, 2011

Editorial: Tax attacks

With a $1.2 billion deficit eroding our state’s structure — and its education systems — our legislators passed the largest tax cut in Arizona’s history. We’re not exactly accountants, but we’re pretty sure that when you’re strapped for cash, you shouldn’t turn away revenue.

By Editorial Board | February 16, 2011

University’s flu warning conflicts with some teachers’ absence policies

With the increase of flu cases, ASU officials have warned teachers that student absences could extend more than a week, a time frame that conflicts with some teacher’s classroom policies.

By Tessa Ferguson | February 16, 2011

ONESHOT: The winners of the ASU Innovation Challenge and creators of OneShot celebrate upon receiving a $10,000 grant. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

ASU students solve world problems through grant

Powering cell phones in Africa with leftover charcoal from a fire was just one of 16 creative grant proposals announced at ASU’s Innovation Challenge Wednesday.

By Mary Shinn | February 16, 2011

BIG TRUCKIN DEAL: ASU students gathered in front of Gammage Auditorium for over fours to appear on The Ellen Show, which filmed Tuesday in Tempe. Tempe was the first stop in Ellen Degeneres' "Big Truckin Deal" tour. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Ellen DeGeneres surprises ASU with on-campus giveaway

Comedian Ellen DeGeneres surprised the ASU community Tuesday when a crew from her talk show rolled into the Tempe campus to film a segment and hand out cash prizes.

By Tiffany Ngo | February 15, 2011

Late professor could have cave named after him

A former ASU geology professor could have a cave along the Colorado River named in his honor.

By Alexandra Irving | February 15, 2011

State Press Weekly: Ariz. balladeer sings for centennial

This episode of State Press Weekly features the Arizona balladeer who has been writing songs about the state for almost half of its existence.

By State Press Staff | February 15, 2011

VET NOMINEES: Pictured from left to right, Corey Harris, Chris Rauschenbach, Jason Smith and Art O'Hagan listen to nominations for board members in the new ASU Alumni Association Veterans Chapter on Tuesday in Tempe. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

ASU alumni form new veterans chapter

U.S. veterans created the first veterans alumni chapter in Arizona Tuesday, called the ASU Alumni Association - Veterans Chapter, which is open to veterans who attended ASU.

By Beth Easterbrook | February 15, 2011

University to cut 29 academic programs

Two undergraduate and 27 graduate programs are scheduled for termination as part of ASU’s academic strategic plan for the 2011-2012 school year.

By Katie Shoultz | February 15, 2011

Remaining Upbeat: ASU senior guard Ty Abbott tries to drive inside during the Sun Devils’ 67-52 loss to UA on Sunday. Despite the team’s poor Pac-10 record, Abbott has had a strong year on the defensive side of the ball. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Sendek remains positive despite struggles

One would imagine that it would be hard to stay positive as the season enters its final leg. However, the Sun Devils are staying positive, thanks to the approach of their head coach.

By Andrew Gruman | February 15, 2011

Stacked: ASU sophomore Deven Marrero makes a throw in the infield during a game last season. Despite losing several players to the majors during the offseason, the Sun Devils still have a loaded squad. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Departed talent not a problem for baseball

There are a whole lot of new faces in Sun Devil uniforms this season, but in Tempe, ASU baseball doesn’t rebuild, it reloads.

By Tyler Emerick | February 15, 2011

Campus concealed guns bill passes committee

A bill to allow concealed weapons on campus cleared another hurdle Monday as a state Senate committee approved the measure 5-3.

By Adam Sneed | February 14, 2011

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