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CREATING MUSIC: Sergio Castillo, a senior business communications major and graduate student of the Sequence music program, records a track in the studio. Sequence was founded by ASU alum (and current CEO) Brandon Weinberger, who graduated in 2009. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

ASU alum opens music production school

Brandon Weinberger, a 2009 ASU graduate in interdisciplinary studies, is teaching students how to create music with just software and a computer.

By Monica Arevalo | November 17, 2010

Mesa recruit Carson breaking trend with ASU commitment

It would have made sense for Mesa High school guard Jahii Carson to commit to play for UA, but Carson wanted to do things differently.

By Andrew Gruman | November 17, 2010

BRIEF BREATHER: Redshirt senior Bubba Jenkins waits for a match during the Sun Devils Wrestle Offs Oct. 29. Jenkins and the Sun Devils host No. 8 Oklahoma on Thursday night before traveling to Fullerton, Calif., for a Saturday tournament. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Wrestling hosts Oklahoma in home opener

The ASU wrestling team has a busy weekend ahead, as they take on No. 8 Oklahoma at home on Thursday night before traveling to Fullerton, Calif., for a tournament Saturday.

By Kyle Newman | November 17, 2010

Father-son diving duo sharing collegiate experience

Many student-athlete’s get to share their experiences with parents in the stands, but few, like junior diver Cameron Bradshaw, get to do it with a parent as a coach.

By William Boor | November 17, 2010

ASU needs to be socially embedded

It is time for ASU to catch up with UA and other universities by creating a committee committed to socially responsible investment.

By Athena Salman | November 17, 2010

Custom essay-writing company rewrites integrity

Students are turning to unethical extremes out of fear of their academic ability. This should be a wake-up call for universities everywhere to increase focus on teaching instead of research.

By Benjamin Negley | November 17, 2010

Straight or gay, good parents are out there

Studies show that there is less abuse and more active parenting in gay households.

By Abbey Murrell | November 17, 2010

WHO’S WHO: Stefan Karl and Seth Bazacas star as the Grinch and his dog, Young Max, in “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical.” The show will play at ASU Gammage through Nov. 21. (Photo Courtesy of ASU Gammage)

Q&A with Seth Bazacas from ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’

“Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical” is coming to ASU Gammage.

By Megan Mattox | November 17, 2010

FALLING SHORT: ASU sophomore center Ruslan Pateev and New Mexico freshman center Alex Kirk battle for a rebound during Tuesday night's game in Albuquerque. The Lobos topped the Sun Devils 76-62 behind a crucial 20-0 run in the first half. (Photo Courtesy of Vanessa Sanchez)

Men’s basketball drops season opener to Lobos

The Sun Devils appeared poised and ready to compete in one of the toughest road venues in the nation, but then one stretch changed the tone for the rest of the game.

By Andrew Gruman | November 16, 2010

SHOW SUPPORT: Luis Osorio and his son Julian Osorio and many members of Puente, a local immigration rights organization, showed their support outside the Maricopa County Court House Tuesday for those that were arrested Jul. 29 for civil disobedience against SB 1070. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Supporters rally for students arrested at SB 1070 protest

Protesters chanting outside of a downtown Phoenix courthouse Tuesday afternoon backed protesters who were arrested over the summer for fighting against Arizona’s immigration law.

By Uriel J. Garcia | November 16, 2010

Winning out, petition could get ASU into bowl game

ASU has only one way to make it to a bowl game in 2010, and that includes winning their final two games and getting a petition from the Pac-10.

By Nick Ruland | November 16, 2010

ASU student volunteers put together a food and clothing drive this week, collecting canned food and warm clothing for needy families in time for Thanksgiving. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Campus clothing drive helps homeless

ASU’s Community Service Coalition campaigned on Hayden Lawn Monday and Tuesday to promote a charity clothing drive to benefit the homeless in the greater Phoenix area.

By Ashia Johnson | November 16, 2010

HOLIDAY JOB: Urban Outfitters and many other retailers are hiring for increased holiday traffic. Holiday hiring has shown a drastic improvement in the states over recent years. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Seasonal jobs competitive despite hiring increase

Despite increases in holiday hiring numbers so far, experts predict the holidays might not be very merry for students looking for seasonal work.

By Michael Reppenhagen | November 16, 2010

Controversial e-book is pro-pedophilia

Written and self-published by Phillip R. Greaves, “The Pedophile’s Guide to Love and Pleasure: A Child-Lovers Code of Conduct” is a book written for the pedophile, by a pedophile.

By Jessica Stone | November 16, 2010

Louis Harper and Marion Patterson were arrested in connection to the Oct. 17 murder of 21-year-old Louis Eugene Harper.

Three arrests made in ASU student homicide

Tempe Police made three arrests in connection with the killing of ASU student Zachary Marco.

By Matt Hendley | November 16, 2010

New ASU institute to research security, terrorism

Terrorism and national security are two issues that will be researched through a new initiative at ASU.

By Cale Ottens | November 15, 2010

NATIONAL EXPANSION: Sigma Phi Beta, the gay-stratight allied fraternity founded at ASU, will initiate new members at Indian University making it the first successful expansion for the fraternity. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Roller hockey club seeks national title

The ASU roller hockey team aims to attain a national championship this year after a tough defeat last spring in the collegiate national championship.

By Ashia Johnson | November 15, 2010

Editorial: Securing progress

The recent hiring of Werner Dahm as a mechanical and aerospace engineering professor has New American University written all over it.

By Editorial Board | November 15, 2010

REAL TALK: The Arizona Dream Act Coalition announced on Monday their new billboard near Tempe Market Place. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

DREAM Act supporters unveil Tempe billboard

College students stood in the parking lot of Tempe Marketplace Monday to announce a billboard advertising support of the DREAM Act.

By Uriel J. Garcia | November 15, 2010

PAINTING FOR HOPE: Avner Moriah, artist in residence at the Hillel Jewish Student Center in Tempe, is an Israeli painter that has delivered messages of hope through his paintings of scenes from the book of Genesis. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Artist’s paintings help teach biblical stories

Israeli painter Avner Moriah began painting Bible scenes in 2006 to keep himself safe and deliver a message of hope.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | November 15, 2010

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