Spotlight

ASU graduate student studies 'work identities' of Border Patrol agents

The Arizona-Mexico border has been under scrutiny with the state’s new immigration law and President Barack Obama’s decision to provide additional troops and funding for border patrol.

By Rheyanne Weaver | June 14, 2010

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Maggi's home run sends ASU to College World Series

With one swing, Drew Maggi erased a postseason full of frustration and sent his team to the College World Series.

By Nick Kosmider | June 13, 2010

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Marrero’s walk-off lifts ASU in Super Regional opener

Deven Marrero sat behind a table during the post-game conference wearing an ear-to-ear grin and a Superman wristband.

By Nick Kosmider | June 12, 2010

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The Remix: Q&A with Michael Franti

SP columnist Lenni Rosenblum caught up with Michael Franti for a phone interview before the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.

By Lenni Rosenblum | June 12, 2010

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Bonnaroo bands create celestial atmosphere

There may very well be no place on earth that’s more heavenly for a music and pop culture junky than the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.

By Lenni Rosenblum | June 12, 2010

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ASU can draw on past 'Super' disappointment

The heartbreaking lost against Fresno State in 2008 cemented the idea that nothing comes easy on the journey to Omaha.

By Nick Kosmider | June 12, 2010

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Colorado accepts invitation to join Pac-10 conference

Colorado President Bruce D. Benson said the Pac-10 is a perfect match for the university, both academically and athletically, and looks forward to a productive relationship.

By Nick Kosmider | June 10, 2010

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Police release sketch of murder suspect in Kyleigh Sousa case

Tempe police have released a composite sketch of the suspect involved in a purse-snatching incident that resulted in the death of 21-year-old ASU student Kyleigh Sousa.

By Kyle Daly | June 8, 2010

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Blair, ASU recruit Lindsey selected in MLB draft

ASU junior pitcher Seth Blair was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals with the 46th selection (first-round compensation pick) in Monday's Major League Baseball draft.

By Nick Kosmider | June 7, 2010

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ASU tops Hawaii to advance to Super Regionals

Tested for the first time this postseason, the Sun Devils responded, riding a pair of home runs and a clutch two-run double by sophomore Drew Maggi to top Hawaii 8-4.

By Nick Kosmider | June 6, 2010

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Season sets for Softball, but optimism remains

For the Sun Devils, who finished their season with a record of 44-17, plenty of reason for optimism remains.

By Nick Kosmider | June 6, 2010

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Do ask, do tell: the time for repeal is now

Repealing a discriminative ban is in the best interest of the military.

By Andrew Hedlund | June 6, 2010

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Baseball's running game wreaking havoc

There is no track and field meet taking place at Sun Angel Stadium this weekend, but that doesn't mean there hasn't been plenty of running going on in Tempe.

By Nick Kosmider | June 6, 2010

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Despite departures, starting rotation excelling for ASU

The starting rotation has been one of the biggest factors for the success of ASU and its record fourth-straight Pac-10 title.

By Nick Kosmider | June 5, 2010

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Blair, hot offense leads baseball in rout of Hawaii

While junior pitcher Seth Blair may not have treated his start in ASU's NCAA Regional game against Hawaii on Saturday night as a pro audition, those making the front office decisions were likely taking notice.

By Nick Kosmider | June 5, 2010

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Cronkite School's Innovation Lab creates new iPhone app

For the past two semesters, ASU students in the Cronkite School’s New Media Innovation Lab were building an iPhone application to provide Arizona users with information about elected officials.

By Tabitha Peterson | June 5, 2010

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ASU to acquire $3.7 million research instrument

There are only seven NanoSIMS 50 instruments in the United States. ASU received a grant from the National Science Foundation to purchase one of them.

By Rheyanne Weaver | June 5, 2010

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'Distant Relatives' draws listeners closer

Considering that Nas and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley have collaborated onstage for a while, it’s about time they lay down some tracks.

By Lenni Rosenblum | June 5, 2010

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Wall Street welfare, part I

The new financial regulation reform bill is the federal government’s new attempt at ending too-big-to-fail banks, but it will lead to endless bailouts paid for by the American taxpayer.

By Brian Anderson | June 5, 2010

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Apatow delivers again with 'Get Him to the Greek'

A Judd Apatow film’s key to success is that regardless how childish or complex the characters might be, every one is lovable in his or her zany way.

By Nick Spake | June 5, 2010

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