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IPAD ACADEMICS: A student navigates the Blackboard application on an Apple iPad, one of the many educational tools available for mobile learning. The Downtown ASU Spanish Department has begun integrating the new technology into its classrooms, a move that is being met with mixed feelings. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Spanish department integrates iPads into Downtown courses

Some ASU students have the opportunity to use iPads in class on the Downtown Phoenix campus, but not all are seeing the immediate benefits.

By Christina Tetreault | February 3, 2011

Valley Metro kicks off carpool campaign

Calling February “Rideshare Month,” Valley Metro is telling commuters to “Try 1 in 5,” or pick one workday each week to carpool with others.

By Cassandra Starboard | February 3, 2011

The Round Up: Week of Jan. 31

It's the end of the week, so that means news time. Here's your weekly speed read of all the news around ASU, Arizona and the country.

By Andrew Hedlund | February 3, 2011

Boos & Bravos: Feb. 4

Bravo for the evacuation of two ASU students from Egypt. Boo to yet another attempt by the Arizona Legislature to overstep its bounds.

By Editorial Board | February 3, 2011

Superman welcomes the British invasion

British actor Henry Cavill will be playing the next Superman. Though Superman is an American hero, there is the chance that a Brit will portray him well.

By David Sydiongco | February 3, 2011

Education for the country

In the State of the Union address, education and respect for teachers were among the plans to boost our nation’s stance in this competitive era. Maybe more respect means a bigger paycheck.

By Kailin Biggerstaff | February 3, 2011

Police seize more than 2,000 fake IDs in 2010

Tempe Police seized more than 2,000 false identification cards last year in the Mill Avenue District, police reported Monday.

By Danielle Legler | February 2, 2011

Editorial: A Nobel leak?

The Nobel Peace Prize should go to someone who actively works to make the world a more peaceful place.

By Editorial Board | February 2, 2011

SERVICE WAIVER: Arizona State Senator Kyrsten Sinema, joined by Representative Ruben Gallego, announces the introduction of a bill that would provide a full tuition waiver to honorably discharged members of the armed services at any of Arizona’s three state universities. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Bill would grant in-state tuition to veterans

House Bill 2410 would grant in-state tuition to honorably discharged veterans at Arizona universities.

By Katie Shoultz | February 2, 2011

The dangers behind emotional abuse

Emotional abuse can cause severe health problems. How do you know when you are being psychologically abused?

By Lindsey Kupfer | February 2, 2011

Football signs 14 new players for 2011

On Wednesday, the ASU football team received 11 National Letters of Intent, not including two signees who enrolled in January and one 2009 signee.

By Tyler Emerick | February 2, 2011

Men look to begin turnaround against Cal

Forget about the injuries, the struggles and everything else that happened in the first half. They are ready to restart and show the rest of the Pac-10 that they are not a last place team.

By Andrew Gruman | February 2, 2011

Professor’s fitness program takes hold in Ariz. schools

ASU Professor Emeritus Chuck Corbin launched his national childhood “Fitness for Life” program to prevent obesity in schools last March.

By Mary Shinn | February 2, 2011

Herb Yazzie, chief justice of the Navajo Nation Supreme Court, gave a great speech last week at ASU. More than anything, it was a reminder that Native Americans are still finding their place in America.

By John Gaylord | February 2, 2011

State Press Weekly: Egypt protest and marijuana university

This episode of State Press Weekly discusses the protests in Egypt and throughout the Middle East as well as Greenway University, which will bring medical marijuana education to the Valley.

By State Press Staff | February 2, 2011

Facebook aids search for missing persons

National organizations that specialize in searching for missing persons are now jumping on the Facebook bandwagon.

By Danielle Legler | February 1, 2011

HOPE FOR SUDAN: Kuol Awan, executive director of the AZ Lost Boys Center in Phoenix, hopes to one day temporarily return to Sudan to help foster stability and peace. Awan left Sudan in 1987 after territorial violence began, and is now working on earning his MA in social justice and human rights from ASU. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Local Sudanese community reacts to referendum results

Many people in the Sudanese community in Arizona support the independence of Southern Sudan and participated in the voting process.

By Nesima Aberra | February 1, 2011

Bill takes aim at lax gun show laws

Arizona Sen. Steve Gallardo, D-Phoenix, has introduced a bill that would require background checks on people purchasing firearms at gun shows.

By Beth Easterbrook | February 1, 2011

Editorial: USG's moment

Just because none of us hold a seat in the Legislature doesn’t mean we are powerless. If we present a unified front, it will be hard to ignore the students in this state.

By Editorial Board | February 1, 2011

Dangerous Squad: Then-sophomore shortstop Katelyn Boyd makes a throw to first during a game last season. This year the All-American junior leads a deep and skilled Sun Devil squad. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Softball has depth, talent across the field

Whether it’s in the infield, outfielder or behind the plate at catcher, the ASU softball team possesses a roster loaded with talent heading into the 2011 season.

By Greg Dillard | February 1, 2011

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