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Spring training is back in swing and the Tempe economy benefits from the increase in visitors. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Tempe economy expects boost from baseball presence

The Tempe economy is bracing for an increase in patrons as spring training opens for Anaheim Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium.

By Michael Gordon | March 4, 2012

After the passing of Proposition 203 in 2010, growers, caregivers and bakers have taken advantage of the opportunity that the legalization of medicinal marijuana has given them to start new businesses. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Medical marijuana farmers market connects vendors, patients

The passing of Proposition 203 in November 2010 allowed the opportunity for many entrepreneurs to create successful businesses by incorporating the use of medicinal marijuana.

By Kharli Mandeville | March 4, 2012

Editorial: The fringe in the American party system

The change needs to come from us — the collective we, the people.

By Editorial Board | March 4, 2012

Hillary Bach delivers a pitch in a game against McNeese State on Feb. 10. Bach pitched the sixth perfect game in ASU history Saturday against Wichita State. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Bach’s perfect game highlights Wilson/DeMarini Invitational

Three blowouts in five games this weekend for the No. 5 ASU softball team created an illusion that covered up a tournament wrought with drama.

By John McKelvey III | March 4, 2012

Hundreds of dogs and their owners participated in the first Walk.Run.Wag event on Sunday at the Tempe Arts Park. The event encouraged people and their four-legged friends to become more active together. (Photo by Danielle Grobmeier)

Dogs, owners participate in Petco, Purina run in Tempe

Dogs and their owners walked and ran a 5K Sunday at the Walk.Run.Wag event in Tempe.

By Danielle Grobmeier | March 4, 2012

Women’s basketball tops rival UA to end regular season

At the end of the second half, coach Joseph Anders raised his fists in victory. The Sun Devils beat the Wildcats on the road, 70–63.

By Edmund Hubbard | March 4, 2012

Christopher Speranza was promoted on Feb. 20 to commander for the Downtown campus. Speranza has worked in the ASU Police Department for 13 years and said he loves the new position. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

University Police select new Downtown campus commander

Former ASU Police Sgt. Chris Speranza was promoted to commander of the Downtown campus on Feb. 20. Speranza is a 13-year veteran for the department.

By Shawn Raymundo | March 1, 2012

Can’t decide 2012: Can TV influence your vote?

“The Daily Show” and “The Colbert Report” serve up policy in a comedic coating — which could have more of an influence on your vote than the political rhetoric of the candidates.

By Ashley Mentzer | March 1, 2012

Legislator withdraws controversial tuition bill

House Bill 2675, a bill that would have required many Arizona university undergraduate students to pay $2,000 out-of-pocket toward their tuition, is now dead.

By Kharli Mandeville | March 1, 2012

Joey DeMichele rounds first base in a game against UC Riverside on Feb. 26. DeMichele tied a career-high five RBI in Thursday’s victory over Saint Louis. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Rodgers, DeMichele lead Sun Devils to win in Coca-Cola Classic

Behind a four-hit complete game by Brady Rodgers, the Sun Devils cruised by Saint Louis 9–1 in the opening game of the Coca-Cola Classic at Surprise Stadium.

By Tyler Emerick | March 1, 2012

On the corner of Chicago Street and Delaware Street in Chandler is the location of the future ASU Chandler campus, which was approved for a 50-year lease and will host teaching and research programs from the College of Technology and Innovation. (Photo by Adrian Juarez)

ASU expands to downtown Chandler

The College of Technology and Innovation will be hosting part of the engineering program at a building to be constructed in downtown Chandler.

By Danielle Grobmeier | March 1, 2012

Justin Upton works on his swing at batting practice on Monday. Upton and the Diamondbacks are working hard during spring training in hopes of repeating the success the club had last season. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Diamondbacks ready to defend division title

Last year’s improbable pennant run was a blast for Diamondbacks’ faithful, but rest assured — Arizona fans haven't seen anything yet.

By Kyle Newman | March 1, 2012

Men’s rugby takes on No. 1 BYU in season opener

The Sun Devils will attempt to open the regular season with an upset win over No. 1 BYU.

By Troy Lopez | March 1, 2012

TEDxLive comes to downtown Phoenix campus

Barrett Downtown hosted its first TEDxLive event Wednesday that featured local speakers.

By Alyssa Lee | February 29, 2012

Guns on campus bill could cost Arizona universities $13.3 million

Arizona universities released a collaborative fiscal impact study of the economic effects Senate Bill 1474, which would allow concealed guns on campus, would have on the university system.

By Kharli Mandeville | February 29, 2012

Sexual assault reports increase with greater awareness

The number of sexual assaults reported by University Police has gradually increased in this past three years.

By Shawn Raymundo | February 29, 2012

Tempe Fire crews rushed to the Bateman Physical Sciences F-wing as smoke was spotted in the hallway of the basement on Wednesday evening. Officials said the smoke came from compressor leak in the equipment room which spat hot oil and supplies. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Tempe Fire responds to smoke in Bateman basement

A compressor sprung an oil leak in the George M. Bateman Physical Sciences Center, which then spilled on supplies in the equipment room of the basement and created a hazardous amount of heat and smoke.

By Shawn Raymundo | February 29, 2012

An open letter to Rep. John Kavanagh

Columnist Christine Truong writes an open letter to Rep. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, opposing House Bill 2675.

By Christine Truong | February 29, 2012

Max Rossiter defends the plate in a game against UC Riverside on Feb. 26. Rossiter said right-handed pitcher Brady Rodgers is the best pitcher he’s ever worked with. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Baseball ready for Coca-Cola Classic

ASU will take on Saint Louis on Thursday, Northern Illinois on Friday, Winthrop on Saturday and St. Mary’s on Sunday at the Coca-Cola Classic.

By Tyler Emerick | February 29, 2012

UA dominating Territorial Cup on, off the court

The Territorial Cup is becoming increasingly one-sided, and that’s not good news if you’re an ASU fan.

By Kyle Newman | February 29, 2012

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