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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

Tempe considers closing schools

Tempe Elementary School District considers closing McKemy Middle School due to a tightening budget.

By Sam Cary and Cale Ottens | January 26, 2011

Churches merge, attract ASU students

East Valley Bible Church and Praxis Church have merged to become Redemption Church.

By Samantha Cary | January 25, 2011

ASU Prepares for Gymnastics Home Opener

Coming off a loss to in-state rival Arizona, Coach Spini and the Sun Devils gymnastics team tries to bounce back against Brown.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 25, 2011

Commuters find corner pocket in Mesa billiards hall

The Light Rail journey begins at Sycamore and Main Street, where a popular pool club has been serving valley residents for almost two decades.

By Dylan Abrams | January 24, 2011

Math scores could determine graduation date

A new interactive math instructional program is being developed for students by Knewton and Arizona State University. Research shows that students are more likely to graduate if they do well in their math classes.

By Jessica Heigh | January 24, 2011

ABOR to consider increase of out-of-state students

The Arizona Board of Regents will vote in February on whether or not to raise the percentage cap on out of state students from 30 to 40 percent.

By Haley Buntrock | January 23, 2011

Jeremy’s Story

ASU senior Jeremy Lappitt explains his unique perspective of the Tucson shootings on Jan. 8 as a family friend of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and former classmate of shooting suspect Jared Loughner.

By Haley Madden | January 23, 2011

Body Worlds comes to Phoenix

The newly updated Body Worlds exhibit comes to the Arizona Science Center to showcase its never-before-seen specimens from the United States.

By Samantha Cary | January 23, 2011

Tucson tragedy highlights importance of mental health

A look at the ASU mental health resources following the Tucson tragedy.

By John Genovese | January 20, 2011

Before the journey begins

Each Tuesday, The State Press and statepress.com will hop off at a different stop along the Metro Light Rail to tell the stories of the people and places near the line.

By Kortney Tenaglia | January 19, 2011

‘I Have A Dream’ march hosted on West campus

Actor Charles St. Clair does a reenactment of MLK Jr.'s 'I Have A Dream' speech in front of a West campus crowd of hundreds.

By Kelly Byerley and Jordy Pena | January 19, 2011

Fire crews respond to smoke at Downtown campus

Phoenix fire crews responded to the Downtown campus Tuesday evening after a cleaning crew discovered smoke inside the Nursing and Health Innovation building.

By State Press Staff | January 18, 2011

ASU Men's Basketball Prepares For Washington Schools

ASU hopes to turn things around when they face Washington State and the University of Washington this week. Senior guard Jamelle McMillan believes it is imperative they play well in Washington.

By sptvweb | January 18, 2011

Budget cuts affect Arizona’s charter schools

Arizona's fiscal crisis affects local charter school systems.

By Samantha Cary | January 18, 2011

Citizens hold candle vigil for Tucson tragedy

The night of a mass shooting at a Safeway in Tucson that severely injured Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and killed a US Federal Judge, a candlelight vigil at the Capitol brought together a distraught group of Arizona citizens.

By Blake Wilson | January 12, 2011

On The Verge: Jared and Mike

Jaime Bolker sits down with musicians Jared Kolesar and Michael Carter to discuss their music and their future. Check out the season finale of On The Verge.

By Jaime Bolker | December 21, 2010

Defense key to victory against Gardner-Webb

ASU's defense helped the Sun Devils improve to 4-4 on Saturday, as they defeated the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs 71-48.

By Derek Trebesch | December 13, 2010

Basketball improves to 4-4 with win against Gardner-Webb

ASU improved to 4-4 on the season with their win against the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs.

By Noah Findling | December 13, 2010

On The Verge presents Kid Sampson

Jaime Bolker talks to the members of Kid Sampson before a show.

By Jaime Bolker | December 10, 2010

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