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E-REFORM: Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer speaks to her constituency at a post-election victory party in November. Brewer recently launched arizonaschoolchoice.com, a website that is meant to help parents navigate the state's education system. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Brewer pushes education reform in 2011 agenda

Gov. Jan Brewer’s policy agenda for the year labels education as one of the four cornerstones for a prosperous Arizona.

By Katie Shoultz | January 24, 2011

Commuters find corner pocket in Mesa

Main Street Billiards, near Sycamore and Main streets stop in Mesa, is a regular pool-table sanctuary for some Valley residents, and a place where some go to escape the rough ride of life.

By Kortney Tenaglia | January 24, 2011

Q&A: ‘Muktuk’ thrives in warm temperatures

Jordan Clarke has had more than his fair share of freezing temperatures growing up in Alaska, so he took his talents to the desert and the ASU track and field team.

By Zach Cavanagh | January 24, 2011

Wager for the afterlife

Pascal or the fundamentalist campus preachers — who would you follow?

By Sohail Bayot | January 24, 2011

ASU’s Smith shines in All-Star game

The game provided one last chance for athletes from all six major conferences to make a lasting impression on pro teams. Brandon Smith took advantage and more.

By Tyler Emerick | January 24, 2011

GOING STRONG: Rebecca Rice, an employee at Zia Records, sorts through CD's received in the store's used music collection.Opened in 1981, Zia Records continues to enjoy strong sales well into the digital-music age of the 21st century. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Local record shops surviving in digital download age

The age of digital downloading has caused CD sales to sink, but despite the hardship, some local vinyl record and CD enthusiasts are keeping music appreciation afloat.

By Kortney Tenaglia | January 23, 2011

ANATOMICALLY CORRECT: Body Worlds, a traveling exhibit running at the Arizona Science Center, uses a process called plastination to stop the decomposition of human organs. Because of this process, scientists can preserve bodies after death to educate the public and medical professionals. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Body Worlds brings brains to Phoenix

The famous Body Worlds exhibit is back at the Arizona Science Center, this time showcasing the brain and the effects that it has on the body.

By Mia Parrett | January 23, 2011

Failed Upset: ASU sophomore guard Trent Lockett attempts to drive past Washington redshirt freshman guard C.J. Wilcox during the Huskies’ 88-75 victory over the Sun Devils on Saturday. (Photo Courtesy of Luke Springer | The Daily of the University of Washington)

No upset for ASU men’s hoops at Washington

The Sun Devils had a chance with three minutes left in the game, but Washington pulled away late and placed ASU in the basement of the Pac-10.

By Andrew Gruman | January 23, 2011

IN MEMORIUM: Co-workers and students held a memorial service for professor Don Miller, who often brought bowls of oranges from his garden to share with his classes. (Photo by Harmony Huskinson)

Students, faculty remember late professor

Students, faculty and friends gathered to honor the life of associate computer science professor Donald Miller at a remembrance service in downtown Tempe.

By Harmony Huskinson | January 23, 2011

Grinding it out: ASU senior guard Tenaya Watson drives down the court during the Sun Devils’ 52-49 win over visiting Washington on Saturday. Solid defense carried the game for ASU, as the offense shot just 33.3 percent from the field. (photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Women’s basketball grinds out win over UW

With just a two-point lead with two minutes left, the Sun Devils (12-5, 4-3 Pac-10) managed to hold on for a 52-49 win over Washington.

By Elijah Grasser | January 23, 2011

MOVE IT: ASU School of Dance instructor Claudia Murphey leads a class of seniors suffering from Parkinson's disease in a motion and movement class on Wednesday morning at the ASU SkySong Center. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

ASU professor uses dance to aid Parkinson’s patients

An ASU professor holds classes, called “Movement and Motion,” for Parkinson’s patients every Wednesday morning at ASU SkySong in Scottsdale.

By Tiana Chavez | January 23, 2011

Editorial: Rival review

If we are to believe in ominous signs and a sports fan’s superstition, then ASU fans could be facing a troublesome road.

By Editorial Board | January 23, 2011

Healthcare in the Wild West: ‘Medicrazy’

Arizona is the first state to formally seek a two- year reprieve from federal Medicare reform requirements.

By Ben Karris | January 23, 2011

Our minds are elsewhere: Internet in the classroom

In-class Internet access is detrimental to the learning environment. Teachers need to be cognizant of this distraction, and students should find a way to be more self-disciplined.

By Julianna Roberts | January 23, 2011

Police Beat: Jan. 24

Police reported the following incidents Sunday.

By Christa Ward | January 23, 2011

HOPING FOR THE BEST: Emmanuel Jigba, father of missing 24-year-old Willie Jigba, speaks to media reporters in front of the Tempe police station Thursday afternoon in hopes of receiving answers from the community.(Photo by Scott Stuk)

Father of missing Tempe man seeks help from public

The father of a 24-year-old missing Tempe man held a press conference Thursday to raise awareness about his missing son.

By Danielle Legler | January 20, 2011

Editorial: Boos and Bravos: Jan. 21

Bravo to Gabrielle Giffords’ progress, scholarships in honor of Gabe Zimmerman and pushback against the governments. Boo to the flu and Arizona’s failings.

By Editorial Board | January 20, 2011

Hoops’ upset: ASU senior forward Becca Tobin goes up against WSU redshirt freshman guard Ireti Amojo during the Sun Devils’ 70-65 loss on Thursday. Mistakes ultimately doomed the Sun Devils, who trailed for the vast majority of the game. (Photo courtesy of Beth Easterbrook)

Women’s hoops upset by WSU

For the second straight year the ASU women’s basketball team was upset by Washington State at home, this time by a score of 70-65.

By Elijah Grasser | January 20, 2011

Obey the hyprocisy

After nearly two years in court Shepard Fairey and the Associated Press have reached a financial settlement, though Fairey’s ethical misconduct remains.

By David Sydiongco | January 20, 2011

Top 10 Worst Movies of 2010

Another year has come and gone. For every great movie of 2010, there was an equally excruciating one.

By Nick Spake | January 20, 2011

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