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SUN SHADE: New Solar panels at the ASU West campus have been installed in the campus parking lots, adding to ASU's sustainability and providing shade as a bonus. (Photo by Chris Stark)

West campus solar project to finish in February

The West campus recently completed part of a program earlier in August that is slated to bring 17,000 solar panels to its south parking lots and surrounding areas.

By Michael Reppenhagen | August 29, 2010

ROCKIN' MILL: The Cherry lounge will soon be placed by a new vintage nightclub called School of Rock. The ASU alumni owners of the new nigh club hope to open doors this September. (Photo by Chris Stark)

Rock ‘n’ Roll themed nightclub to open on Mill

A new vintage inspired rock ‘n’ roll nightclub, complete with a mechanical motorcycle, will roll out onto Mill Avenue this September.

By Allison Oswalt | August 29, 2010

Redshirt freshman offensive lineman Evan Finkenberg and redshirt junior center Garth Gerhart wait between plays during Friday's mock game at Sun Devil Stadium. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Key defensive tackle ruled ineligible for 2010

With one week until the start of the 2010 season, two Sun Devil football players were ruled ineligible.

By Nick Ruland | August 29, 2010

Students protest Brewer at Sun Devil pep rally

Gov. Jan Brewer was met by student protesters Friday when she visited ASU to cheer on the Sun Devil football team.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | August 29, 2010

EMERGENCY EVACUATION: Students wait outside of the Stauffer Communication and Arts building after being evacuated Thursday afternoon because of smoke in the building. (Photo by Jessica Weisel)

Tempe campus: Students, faculty evacuate smoky building

Smoke inside the Stauffer Communication building on the Tempe campus forced an evacuation of students and faculty.

By Matt Hendley | August 26, 2010

AWAITING A WIN: Campaign members for David Schweikert anxiously crowd around the computer monitor as election poll results filter in Tuesday night. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

GOP winners gear up for November after tough primaries

Republican candidate David Schweikert for the U.S. Congressional District 5 celebrates primary results, along with other local Republicans.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | August 24, 2010

Cameron Alder, Brett Hileman and Blaine Coury work on their Redbull Flugtag craft "Unexpected Delivery" for the Flugtag competiton in Long Beach, Ca. this past Saturday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Daredevils try to keep the stork flying

A team of ASU students participated in Red Bull’s Flugtag flying contest in Long Beach, Calif.

By Allison Oswalt | August 22, 2010

ADDING CLASS: Canteen, a new Tequila bar, is planned to open this fall on Mill avenue. Owner of La Bocca and of Canteen, Julian Wright hopes that new bar adds a bit of class to Mill. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Tequila bar to continue upscale trend on Mill Ave.

Created by former ASU student Julian Wright, Canteen Modern Tequila Bar is expected to open Oct. 7 on the corner of Sixth Street and Mill Avenue.

By Danielle Legler | August 22, 2010

CAPTION CORRECTED: Proposition 203 would allow seriously or terminally ill patients in Arizona to obtain marijuana.

State’s marijuana initiative tougher than Calif. law

Arizona voters will decide on a ballot measure that would legalize the use of medicinal marijuana during this year’s midterm elections in November.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | August 19, 2010

ON TWO: The ASU offensive lineman work during practice. The group lost two potential starters this preseason when the two decided to end their football careers due to injuries. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Football ends two-a-day practices with energetic showing

The start of classes on Tuesday meant the end of two-a-day practices for the ASU football team.

By Andrew Gruman | August 19, 2010

A SAFER CAMPUS: Tempe police keep a watchful eye over ASU dormitories, strengthening their surveillance over the campus's North, Center, and South neighborhoods. (Photo by Andy Jeffreys)

ASU Police bring 24-hour patrols to Tempe dorms

The ASU Police Department has started a 24-hour watch of residence hall neighborhoods on the Tempe campus this semester.

By Matt Hendley | August 19, 2010

Redshirt freshman Finkenberg looking to stick at tackle

Redshirt freshman offensive lineman Evan Finkenberg discusses the changes and challenges to become an ASU starter.

By Tyler Emerick | August 19, 2010

Betting on a 4.0: a greater risk than payoff

Ultrinsic.com offers students a forum to bet on their final grades and GPA, but the payoff cheapens the nature of a good education.

By Abbey Murrell | August 19, 2010

Voters asked to end college affirmative action programs

If passed, Proposition 107 would end ‘preferential treatment’ practices in Arizona in regard to public employment, public education and public contracting.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | August 18, 2010

Wide receivers central to success of Sun Devils' new offense

Ask any of the men in charge of implementing the ASU football team’s new offense this season what position holds the key to success and they will probably offer a surprising answer.

By Andrew Gruman | August 18, 2010

Soccer starts season with depth, many new faces

Despite a departure of leadership and a multitude of new faces, the ASU women’s soccer team may be deeper this season than any recent squad.

By Elijah Grasser | August 18, 2010

Walk-on Kohl proves he belongs

This walk-on starting tight end for the ASU football team is receiving heavy praise from the top of the totem pole.

By Tyler Emerick | August 18, 2010

OPERATION DARK CARNIVAL: Tempe police Sergeant Steve Carbajal spoke at a conference on Wednesday, reviewing a seven month long heroin trafficking investigation. (Photo By Andy Jeffreys)

Police target underage drinking on campus

ASU Police and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office are teaming up to curb underage drinking on campus

By Matt Hendley | August 18, 2010

Scholarship to honor alumnus killed in mining accident

ASU alumnus Ravi DeFilippo was killed in a mining accident in Peru. His family is starting a geology scholarship in his memory to be given to an ASU student in 2011.

By Connor Radnovich | August 18, 2010

The Devil wears pride

As we rush headlong into the frenzy of a new academic year, it may be useful to dwell on the opportunity and pride in being a Sun Devil.

By Kartik Talamadupula | August 18, 2010

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