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LIFE ON MARS: Jim Crowell, co-founder and president of Students for the Exploration and Development of Space, stands atop a ridge in Utah during a trip meant to simulate the harsh environment found on Mars. (Photo courtesy of Jim Crowell)

Student helps pave way for life on Mars

In 1969, man walked on the moon for the first time. ASU earth and space exploration junior Jim Crowell, who spent winter break researching in a Mars simulation, hopes to help people set foot on Mars.

By Kayla Frost | February 7, 2011

ASU football recruiting part 1: the basics

With jargon that can only be acceptable in recruiting news circles, the Sun Devils got “poached.”

By Nick Ruland | February 7, 2011

Track again returns from New Mexico with personal bests

It was déjà vu all over again for the ASU track and field team over the weekend.

By Zach Cavanagh | February 7, 2011

Student project spotlights lives of Valley bus passengers

Maria Teresa Miró created a fanzine last year to capture the faces and tell the stories of Valley bus takers.

By Christina Silvestri | February 7, 2011

Gay rights groups should engage, not boycott

Activists should spend their energy changing minds, not attacking minutia.

By Alex Gregory | February 7, 2011

SHUT DOWN: Junior Jake Meredith works over Cal Poly junior Kelan Bragg during the Sun Devils’ 40-11 loss on Jan. 30. ASU dropped another two matches against No. 14 Nebraska and No. 15 Iowa State over the weekend. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Robles remains perfect, wrestling loses twice

Top-ranked senior Anthony Robles ran his undefeated mark to 26-0 with two victories by technical fall this past weekend in what was a tough road trip overall for the ASU wrestling team.

By Kyle Newman | February 7, 2011

The next Reagan

Reagan’s 100th birthday occurred on Sunday. Our veneration of him should not lead to nostalgia. Rather it should cause us to look toward the future.

By Will Munsil | February 7, 2011

ASU assistant coach Kari Ward gives instructions during Sunday’s loss to No. 7 Oregon State. Her ability to relate to the gymnasts has made her popular on a team where the other coaches are men. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Experience allows Ward to relate

Perfect 10s and All-Academic selections, acting and coaching — there doesn’t seem to be much that ASU’s assistant coach Kari Ward can’t do.

By Kyle Newman | February 7, 2011

FASHION PASSION: A drag performer with the stage name China Collins gets ready for her close-up at the annual Miss Gay Arizona US of A pageant in Tempe. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Drag queens compete for pageant crown in Tempe

Ten men dressed as women gathered at the Tempe Center for the Arts Sunday night to compete in a drag queen competition.

By Danielle Legler | February 6, 2011

CREATIVE PASSION: Local artist Joseph "Sentrock" Perez gets choked up while speaking to students from South Mountain High School about his family history and the inspiration for his art. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Local artist finds voice through paintings

Artist Joseph Perez is known for his b-boy dancing and paintings that have been featured at various events in Phoenix.

By Sade Hurst | February 6, 2011

Editorial: The mourning after

Super Bowl Sunday usually has something for everyone, but if you were looking forward to the musical talent side of it, you’re probably feeling pretty left out.

By Editorial Board | February 6, 2011

Point: Legislation doesn’t change rape definition

The pro-choice movement should also respect the decisions of people who do not want their tax money being used to pay for procedures they find immoral.

By Brian Anderson | February 6, 2011

Counterpoint: Redefining rape sets dangerous precedent

The debate over the definition of rape in the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act sets a dangerous precedent.

By Oonagh McQuarrie | February 6, 2011

DOG DECREE: Richard and Sally Andrade play with their five miniature poodles. The couple hopes to pass legislation this year that would hold owners of aggressive dogs responsible if their pet attacks another animal. (Photo by Yvonne Gonzalez)

Future bill to hold aggressive dog owners accountable

A Glendale couple that lost a poodle to a dog-on-dog attack is pushing for a bill to hold aggressive dog owners responsible.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | February 6, 2011

The Stanford Cardinal Men's Basketball team defeat the Arizona State WIldcats by 83-75 in Stanford, California on February 5th, 2011 (Simon Warby/The Stanford Daily)

Men’s basketball drops 9th straight Pac-10 game

The Sun Devils’ only conference win came on New Year’s Day. The team hasn’t won a game since defeating Tulsa on Jan. 12.

By Andrew Gruman | February 6, 2011

Buzzer-beater wins it for women's hoops

The ASU women’s basketball team pulled off an incredible last-second comeback with a 45-44 victory over Cal in Tempe.

By Elijah Grasser | February 6, 2011

3 divers compete on national stages

Three Sun Devil divers competed in national championships this weekend, and although none were able to come away with a victory, there were some impressive results.

By William Boor | February 6, 2011

Stalled offense dooms ASU against Cal

Going the final 7:25 without a field goal, ASU dropped its eighth straight conference game, falling 66-62 to California at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley Thursday night.

By Andrew Gruman | February 3, 2011

SOLAR SCHOLARSHIP: Steven Limpert, an electrical engineering major, spends about 10 hours a week in the lab. He received the Circumnavigators Club Foundation travel-study grant to travel to six countries this summer and learn about other cultures' solar energy public policy and subsidy programs. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Student’s solar research goes global

Electrical engineering junior Steven Limpert was chosen to receive the highly competitive Circumnavigators Club Foundation grant worth $9,000.

By Kortney Tenaglia | February 3, 2011

Physical play: ASU senior guard Tenaya Watson has her layup contested by a pair of Stanford guards, senior Jeanette Pohlen and redshirt senior Melanie Murphy. A dominant second half by the Cardinal resulted in a 72-54 victory over the Sun Devils. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Women’s strong first half not enough to beat Stanford

It was a game of two halves for the ASU women’s basketball team, and in the end No. 4 Stanford dominated the last 10 minutes to post a 72-54 win on Thursday night in Tempe.

By Elijah Grasser | February 3, 2011

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