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Life on the Light Rail: Too Cool for Campus

The light rail journey travels through the stops closest to ASU's Tempe campus to look at businesses creating a stress-free environment for students.

By Dylan Abrams | February 7, 2011

HAPPY HOUR: Devil's Advocate, just off of the Rural Road and University Drive metro stop, opened it's doors early on Saturday in preparation for the Super Bowl. The bar is a hotspot for Tempe residents and ASU students looking to blow off some steam. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Light rail cruises through Tempe bar life

Midterms are already around the corner, and with noses buried deep in books, it’s easy for students to miss the treasures nestled around campus.

By Kortney Tenaglia | February 7, 2011

Chowda! Season 2 Promo

Take a glance at the latest Chowda! news and preparation for the new season.

By Multimedia Arts and Entertainment Staff | February 7, 2011

FASHION PASSION: A drag performer with the stage name China Collins gets ready for her close-up at the annual Miss Gay Arizona US of A pageant in Tempe. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Drag queens compete for pageant crown in Tempe

Ten men dressed as women gathered at the Tempe Center for the Arts Sunday night to compete in a drag queen competition.

By Danielle Legler | February 6, 2011

DOG DECREE: Richard and Sally Andrade play with their five miniature poodles. The couple hopes to pass legislation this year that would hold owners of aggressive dogs responsible if their pet attacks another animal. (Photo by Yvonne Gonzalez)

Future bill to hold aggressive dog owners accountable

A Glendale couple that lost a poodle to a dog-on-dog attack is pushing for a bill to hold aggressive dog owners responsible.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | February 6, 2011

Poly community works to save campus cacti

Construction work at the Polytechnic campus has frustrated some commuters, but community members are addressing the needs of the construction victims without a voice — cacti.

By Harmony Huskinson | February 6, 2011

Professor talks about experiences in Cuba

A professor at the Downtown campus talks about his experience growing up in and leaving Cuba.

By Hannah Button and Kaitlyn Carl | February 4, 2011

Contraceptives, cosmetics, candy outlast recession

State Press digs into why contraceptive, cosmetic, and candy businesses have outlasted some of the worst recessions our country has ever seen.

By Blake Wilson | February 3, 2011

Men's hoops prepares for Bay-Area teams

ASU goes on the road to prepare for Cal and Stanford this weekend.

By Derek Trebesch | February 3, 2011

Medical marijuana university comes to Arizona

The first and only state-approved medical marijuana institution for higher education is coming to Arizona.

By Cassandra Starboard | February 2, 2011

Football signs 14 new players for 2011

On Wednesday, the ASU football team received 11 National Letters of Intent, not including two signees who enrolled in January and one 2009 signee.

By Tyler Emerick | February 2, 2011

Men look to begin turnaround against Cal

Forget about the injuries, the struggles and everything else that happened in the first half. They are ready to restart and show the rest of the Pac-10 that they are not a last place team.

By Andrew Gruman | February 2, 2011

Student Gourmet: Episode 3

Tune in to Student Gourmet Chef Liz as she prepares a tasty treat that is affordable and easy to make.

By Clayton Porter | January 31, 2011

Apartments near light rail see student influx

Two apartment complexes along Apache Boulevard, Apache Station at Price Road and La Paloma at Martin Lane, have attracted residents because of their convenient location.

By Kortney Tenaglia | January 31, 2011

Carillon valentine brings sweet notes to campus

The Symphonic Carillon brings sweet notes for Valentine's Day to ASU.

By Jessica Heigh | January 30, 2011

Body of missing man found in Tempe Town Lake

After two weeks of searching, the missing Willie Jigba was found dead in Tempe Town Lake on Friday.

By Blake Wilson | January 30, 2011

ASU comeback falls short against UCLA

Asu drops its fifth-striaght, losing in overtime to UCLA 73-73

By Andrew Boven | January 29, 2011

ASU rallies, but falls in overtime to UCLA

For 20 minutes on Saturday afternoon, the ASU men’s basketball team played good offensive basketball. It was the first 20 minutes of the game that was the problem.

By Andrew Gruman | January 29, 2011

ASU drops its fourth-straight, loses to USC

ASU lost 63-61 to USC Thursday night. Rihards Kuksiks led the Sun Devils in scoring with 22 points.

By Derek Trebesch | January 28, 2011

ASU student makes streets safer

ASU Freshman Zac Ziebarth leads the national charge against texting and driving.

By Shayne Dwyer and Blake Wilson | January 27, 2011

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