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EMERBERANCE: People from across the country gather at a makeshift memorial outside the University Medical Center in Tucson, Ariz., to pay their respects to those killed and injured during the Jan. 8 shooting. Photo by Aaron Lavinsky

Father, professor remember Tucson shooting victim

Gabriel Zimmerman, an ASU graduate and aide to Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, was laid to rest Monday after being killed in the Jan. 8 shooting in Tucson.

By Kortney Tenaglia | January 17, 2011

Professors hold class in ‘World of Warcraft’

A new class is focusing on virtual worlds, allowing students to communicate through “World of Warcraft” and “Second Life.”

By Harmony Huskinson | January 17, 2011

Editorial: Remaining civil

While we would like to see things change as a result of this period of relative unity, the bitter divisions over these and other issues will likely return. As we tackle these tough issues, we must remember to always remain civil.

By Editorial Board | January 17, 2011

Teaching time: ASU coach Shawn Charles talks strategy with junior Jake Meredith during a dual earlier this season. The wrestling team competed in four matches on Saturday, losing three of them. Photo by Aaron Lavinsky.

Wrestling drops 3 of 4 duals in Texas

The Sun Devils struggled after winning their first dual on Saturday, losing three straight matches, two by three points or less.

By Kyle Newman | January 17, 2011

Politics and consequences of American rhetoric

American political rhetoric is about speaking half-truths rather than precision and engaging the other side.

By Will Munsil | January 17, 2011

ABOR’s strategic decision, the student fallout

Common course numbering is the most recent example of how the Arizona Board of Regents distracts student leaders in the midst of more pressing issues.

By Athena Salman | January 17, 2011

Women’s hoops dominates UA behind strong defense

On paper, the two teams appeared to be pretty even. But that wasn’t the case on Sunday, as the ASU women’s basketball team used stifling defense to key a 75-43 victory over UA at home

By Elijah Grasser | January 16, 2011

Tempe expects tough year with state funding changes

Tempe is currently slated to receive $42 million from the state next year, but city officials believe this could get cut to help balance the state’s budget.

By Allison Oswalt | December 6, 2010

Boos & Bravos: Dec. 7

Bravo to STD testing, the end of the semester, and The Stale Mess. Boo to the Sun Devils missing the postseason and looming budget problems.

By Editorial Board | December 6, 2010

Ariz. cities create medical marijuana laws

At least four Arizona cities have passed ordinances regulating the zoning requirements of medical marijuana dispensaries, with other cities following suit.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | December 6, 2010

Qatar has questions to answer for 2022 World Cup

According to the rest of the world, I shouldn’t care about soccer. But unfortunately I do, and losing the 2022 FIFA World Cup to Qatar was a tough defeat to handle.

By Nathan Meacham | December 6, 2010

DOWN AND OUT: Junior defensive end Jamaar Jarrett tackles UA senior running back Nic Grigsby during last week's Territorial Cup game. The game, an ASU win, marked the end of ASU's 2010 season, one that the team hopes will be a stepping stone to a successful 2011 campaign. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

After down year, ASU football poised for big 2011

With ASU football season officially over, State Press football reporter Andrew Gruman looks back at the season and forward to next year.

By Andrew Gruman | December 6, 2010

Underground Foundation fights to bring music community to ASU

The Underground Foundation at ASU is a new organization dedicated to solidifying an independent music scene, culture and social network to ASU students.

By Dane Jarvie | December 6, 2010

GOLDEN DRAGON: The dragon boat community gathered Saturday at Tempe Town Lake to educate others and recruit new members. People were allowed to get onboard a dragon boat and try paddling it. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Dragon boat teams row out to recruit members

The Arizona Dragon Boat Association, which has a registered ASU team, was joined by Na Leo 'O Ke Kai, an outrigger canoe club, to recruit new members.

By Mary Shinn | December 5, 2010

Editorial: Looking back

Excerpt: If the semester seems uneventful looking back, take a look at some of the biggest stories we’ve seen this fall

By Editorial Board | December 5, 2010

UNIQUE ART: A glass chandelier with many different colored glasses hangs for sale at one of the 400 vendors at Tempe’s 42nd Annual Fall Art Festival. The Tempe Festival of the Arts ranks among the Top 20 art festivals in the nation. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Large turnout for Tempe arts festival

The 42nd Fall Tempe Festival of the Arts shut down four blocks of Mill Avenue this weekend as around 250,000 people visited the downtown district over three days.

By Mary Shinn | December 5, 2010

An open letter to finals week

The Final Open Letter: An open letter to finals.

By Ben Karris | December 5, 2010

TOURNAMENT TRIUMPH: Redshirt junior forward/center Kali Bennett dribbles past Cal Poly redshirt senior guard Tamara Wells during ASU’s 69-58 victory on Friday. The Sun Devils also beat New Mexico on Saturday 55-40 to earn a sweep of the ASU Classic. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Women’s hoops sweeps weekend to win ASU Classic

Victories over Cal Poly (2-4) on Friday and New Mexico on Saturday (5-3) helped the Sun Devils improve to 5-2 on the season.

By Elijah Grasser | December 5, 2010

IN NEED OF CHANGE: Sophomore guard Trent Lockett tallied a double-double Sunday against Richmond, notching 12 points and 10 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough and the ASU men’s basketball team lost it’s third straight game, 67-61. ASU also lost to UR exactly 23 years earlier in the only other meeting between the two teams. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

ASU men’s hoops falls to Richmond for third straight loss

Playing at home for jus the second time this season, the ASU men’s basketball team fell to Richmond Sunday afternoon 67-61, the team’s third straight loss.

By Tyler Lockman | December 5, 2010

ASU football denied a bowl game following win over UA

ASU came out on top in a thrilling Territorial Cup matchup Thursday night, but the Sun Devils' bid to get bowl eligible with two FCS wins was denied Friday.

By Andrew Gruman | December 3, 2010

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