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BELOW THE SURFACE: The Tempe Fire Department deployed divers on Thursday to comb the bottom of Tempe Town Lake looking for clues to Willie Jigba’s disappearance. Jigba, 24, has been missing since Jan. 15. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Divers search Town Lake for clues of missing man

The search for missing 24-year-old Willie Jigba continued this week as a fire department dive team probed the Tempe Town Lake for possible clues.

By Katie Shoultz | January 27, 2011

Organ donation: Opt-in system should become opt-out

The state of Colorado proposes SB 11-042 to make organ donation an opt-out system instead of the current opt-in system to increase number of donors.

By Jessica Hyduke | January 27, 2011

X-COUNTRY: George Stahle and Luis Aguilera, both juniors at ASU in the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, are pedaling from Seattle, WA to Washington, D.C. The 4,100-mile-long bike ride, an annual charity ride for the fraternity, takes place in June and will raise money and awareness for people with disabilities. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Frat plans 4,000-mile charity bike ride

This June, four ASU fraternity members will embark on a 70-day bike ride from Seattle to Washington, D.C., to raise money for nonprofits that help people with disabilities.

By Tiana Chavez | January 26, 2011

JAZZ IT UP: Trumpet player Terell Stanford offers his expertise to Dobson High School students during a Jazz Clinic on Wednesday night. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

ASU gets students jazzed about history

ASU instructor Marcie Hutchinson’s program brings prominent jazz musicians into Mesa classrooms to teach the cultural side of American history.

By Mary Shinn | January 26, 2011

Tempe campus to receive new advanced microscopes

New electron microscopes that push the barriers of science and technology are being installed on ASU’s Tempe campus.

By Jose Lago | January 26, 2011

NORTHERN DOMINANCE: Members of the ASU water polo team look on during their 12-5 scrimmage loss against the Canadian National Team. The Sun Devils played well, but were no match for Team Canada, dropping all three games.(Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Water polo can’t hold off Team Canada

Despite holding leads in all three scrimmages against the Canadian National Team, the ASU water polo team couldn’t find a way to win.

By William Boor | January 26, 2011

MATH WIZ: Professor Fabio Milner, director of mathematics for STEM education at ASU, has been personally involved in the Knewton Math Pilot and believes that if it's successful, the adaptive learning technology could be integrated into other math courses. (Photo by Christopher Leone)

New learning technology to help students with basic math courses

ASU will launch a noncredit refresher course in August that uses “adaptive learning technology” to help incoming freshmen with low math placement exam scores.

By Christopher Leone | January 26, 2011

Arm Strength: ASU junior pitcher Hillary Bach works from the mound during a game last season. Bach has 56 career wins and is the most experienced pitcher on the Sun Devils’ roster this year. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Trio of pitchers to lead softball

Under the direction of new ASU pitching coach Chuck D’Arcy, junior Hillary Bach is joined by freshmen Dallas Escobedo and Mackenzie Popescue to form a formidable rotation this season.

By Greg Dillard | January 26, 2011

AZUN program to be terminated in July

The Arizona Universities Network online degree program connecting ASU, NAU and UA will no longer be available for students after July 1.

By Christina Silvestri | January 25, 2011

Obama addresses importance of education

In his second State of the Union address, President Barack Obama said the nation’s future depends on improving America’s education system.

By Tiffany Ngo | January 25, 2011

Downtown club raises disability awareness

An ASU student started a new club called Ability Counts Downtown in order to bring together people with and without disabilities to create an environment of inclusion and acceptance.

By Nesima Aberra | January 25, 2011

State Press Weekly: Guns on campus

Our weekly podcast is back for a new semester. On this episode, State Press Weekly examines an Arizona bill that would allow students to carry weapons on campus.

By State Press Staff | January 25, 2011

A fire sparked a revolution

The Tunisian revolution has become a prime example of fast- paced societal change. Will gaining freedoms in such a short time period work in Tunisia’s benefit or bring about its demise?

By Brittany Morris | January 25, 2011

Lawmaker proposes Ariz. take money collected by federal agencies

House Bill 2077 would require federal agencies to turn over all monies collected through fines, fees or penalties to the state’s general fund.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | January 25, 2011

Staying put the right choice for Ruane

Nolan Ruane not only remained a Sun Devil through coaching changes, but also when the swim team was cut altogether.

By William Boor | January 25, 2011

César E. Chávez Day would educate Arizonans

Senate Bill 1108 pushes for César E. Chávez day to be observed in Arizona. It is important that this holiday is recognized to remember the oppression that hindered civil rights and workers’ rights, which Chávez fought against in the Southwest.

By Justine Garcia | January 25, 2011

Tempe expedites City Hall security upgrades

Following the Jan. 8 Tucson shooting, the city of Tempe has sped up the installation of X-ray machines and metal detectors at the Tempe City Council chambers.

By Katie Shoultz | January 25, 2011

TEACHING LESSON: ASU coach John Spini talks to his team during a practice on Thursday. The Sun Devils have high goals for 2011, including returning to the NCAA Championships. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Gymnastics aims for nationals

The ASU gymnastics squad heads into the 2011 season with more energy, depth and talent than last year, with the goal of making it back to the national meet.

By Kyle Newman | January 25, 2011

Editorial: The way forward

The politics of “triangulation” were clearly at play in Tuesday’s State of the Union address.

By Editorial Board | January 25, 2011

Editorial: Planning what's planned

Gov. Jan Brewer’s plans for education in Arizona are neither original nor believable.

By Editorial Board | January 24, 2011

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