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From law to laughs: Demetri Martin’s path to comedy

Goofy, guitar-toting Demetri Martin has amused audiences across America with his silly antics and various uses of props.

By Lana Rogoff | April 18, 2012

Members of the Gamma Rho Lambda sorority will host a fundraising drag show event at Sky Lounge at First and Washington streets Thursday to benefit homeless youth. (Photo courtesy of Gamma Rho Lambda)

Gamma Rho Lambda to host charity drag show

Gamma Rho Lambda, an all-inclusive sorority, will host a drag show to fundraise for disadvantaged homeless youth Thursday at Sky Lounge on First and Washington streets near the Downtown campus.

By Kharli Mandeville | April 18, 2012

Litefoot, a Native American rapper and actor, spoke about his career Wednesday afternoon at Neeb Hall on Tempe campus. (Photo by Cameron Tattle)

‘Indian in the Cupboard’ star visits ASU

Actor and rapper Gary Davis, better known by his stage name Litefoot, spoke on the Tempe campus Wednesday about his career and motivation to succeed.

By Gabrielle Olson | April 18, 2012

Participants of the 2010 Undie Run wait for the run to start. Despite funding issues, the Undie Run will be taking place Tuesday, April 24. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

ASU Undie Run moves locations, on schedule

The Undie Run has moved locations, but will go on as planned.

By Shawn Raymundo | April 18, 2012

Andrew Aplin hits a home run in the first inning of Tuesday’s game against UA. Aplin finished with three hits and two RBI in the Sun Devils’ 12–8 victory over the Wildcats. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Sun Devils surge late to topple Wildcats

In an ASU-UA rivalry that’s filled with tradition — not to mention animosity — the two schools added another exciting chapter to the series in the Sun Devils’ 12–8 victory Tuesday night.

By Kyle Newman | April 17, 2012

Meg Watkins, a representative for The Global Poverty Project, presents the 1.4 Billion Reasons multi-media presentation, which discusses problems, roadblocks and solutions for global poverty. Watkins is traveling with four other representatives across the nation to spread the message of this project and empower people to help in anyway they can. (Photo by Mackenzie McCreary)

Discussion explores solutions for extreme global poverty

The Global Poverty Project’s "1.4 Billion Reasons" multimedia presentation educates students about extreme poverty and what can be done to eradicate it.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | April 17, 2012

Blackboard and University Technology Office officials finalized plans early April for a Blackboard app to open for all smartphone users to access class announcements, grades and discussion boards. (Photo by Taylor Lineberger)

Blackboard releases free app for smartphone users

Blackboard opened a free app early April for all smartphone users to streamline mobile access to the online education platform.

By Thania A. Betancourt | April 17, 2012

A rendering shows what the future Tempe streetcar will look like running down Mill Avenue. (Photo courtesy of Valley Metro)

Potholes first sign of Tempe streetcar progress

Tempe streetcar designs are a little closer to finalization as Valley Metro maps out utilities beneath Tempe streets.

By Michelle Peirano | April 17, 2012

The ASU Travel Survey can be taken through MyASU and will be used to gauge the different ways students travel to and from campus. Students who participate in the survey are entered for a chance to win an Apple iPad. (Photo by Mackenzie McCreary)

Survey to help University predict traffic patterns

An ASU Travel Survey could bring future transportation improvements and transit investments that will have a direct impact on faculty and students.

By Alexa Haynes | April 17, 2012

Bailey Wigness steals second base in a game against UCLA on March 5. Wigness’ speed and smart decisions have led to her becoming one of the most dangerous Sun Devils on the base paths. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Wigness adapts to changes, excels for team

Sophomore Bailey Wigness’ speed presents a major problem for opponents, but it is her ability to adapt to the changes a fluid lineup throws at her that helps ASU the most.

By John McKelvey III | April 17, 2012

Professor resigns committee position, questions plagiarism decision

Following a University decision to drop allegations of plagiarism against history professor Matthew Whitaker, Monica Green, another history professor, resigned from her post as chair of the History Promotions and Tenure Committee.

By Kharli Mandeville | April 16, 2012

Police: Tempe crime decreased in last decade

Reported crime in Tempe, including homicide, rape and burglary, has decreased in the last decade, according to Tempe Police.

By Shawn Raymundo | April 16, 2012

Brady Rodgers throws a pitch in the blackout game against USC on April 13. Rodgers and the pitching staff are expected to have a big impact against the hot-hitting Wildcats on Tuesday. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Wildcats visit Sun Devils for non-conference battle

The match-up of the potent UA bats against the dominant ASU pitching staff sets the stage for a dogfight at Packard Stadium.

By Kyle Newman | April 16, 2012

The Unassimilables

The idea of the “unassimilable” culture has pervaded American history. It turns out, there is no such thing, Islam included

By John Gaylord | April 15, 2012

ABOR nominee receives mixed reactions

Two Arizona senators expressed their disappointment regarding Gov. Jan Brewer's nomination of former Republican Rep. Greg Patterson to the Arizona Board of Regents, while the ASU student regent supported the decision.

By Danielle Grobmeier | April 15, 2012

Trevor Williams prepares to deliver a pitch in a game against Oregon State on April 6. Williams pitched a four-hit, complete game shutout to help the Sun Devils sweep the Trojans last weekend. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Pitching leads baseball to sweep of Trojans

The No. 21 ASU baseball team held USC to two runs in three games this weekend at Packard Stadium as the Sun Devils swept the Trojans to continue their recent surge.

By Kyle Newman | April 15, 2012

Students wait for the light rail Wednesday evening in Tempe. The Arizona Public Interest Research Group found that Generation Y is choosing to drive less and use public transportation instead. (Photo by Cameron Tattle)

Study: Valley students live closer to school, work

Whether taking the bus or light rail, the Arizona Public Interest Research Group found Generation Y is driving less by taking public transportation and living closer to campus.

By Thania A. Betancourt | April 15, 2012

Derrick Loud cuts bamboo to make a bike for BooGood Bicycles, a start-up company founded by ASU students that donates a bike to a disabled individual in Africa for every bike they sell. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Students’ bamboo bike company benefits disabled in Africa

BooGood Bicycles, a student-run start-up company which uses bamboo to make bicycles and hand-cycles, is a semi-finalist in the 2012 Dell Social Innovation Challenge.

By Alyssa Lee | April 12, 2012

As caregiver clubs and vendors waited for state approval of dispensaries, they sampled their medical marijuana to patients at a medical marijuana farmer’s market on March 3. Arizona will soon see medical marijuana dispensaries open around state, as the Arizona Department of Health Services will begin accepting applications on May 14. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Medical marijuana dispensary rules get state approval

Prospective medical marijuana vendors seeking licensing can begin turning in applications to the Arizona Department of Health Services on May 14.

By Shawn Raymundo | April 12, 2012

Bill to ban abortion after 20 weeks passes legislature

Gov. Jan Brewer signed a bill that would prohibit expecting mothers from having an abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

By Danielle Grobmeier | April 12, 2012

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