for March 22nd, 2000

 

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Life on Campus Martha Strachan of the State Press Time for Spring Jennifer Nava takes a break from selling cell phones on Cady Mall, Tuesday, to enjoy the first day of spring. A nearby flowerbed became a playground for her two dogs that came to work with her.

Last year ASASU president-elect Jenny Holstrom and the other newly elected ASASU officials waged war on student apathy. more --> New cyber cafe rocks asu Tempe houses numerous coffee-junkie retreats, such as Starbucks, Coffee Plantation, Jitters, Higher Ground, Einstein's and Dunkin's Donuts to name just a few. more--> Women's History Month Its Women's History Month. Candace Hughes of Web Devil looks back at the changing scenario and related events at ASU this week. more --> Eddie House underrated? Is ASU basketball champion Eddie House a  highly underrated player?  Web Devil's Chris Gabel  agrees and thinks House  is a strong contender for  the Player of the year  award. more -->

Grad locale angers some at ASU East Graduating seniors at ASU East have mixed feelings about the location of their graduation convocation ceremony: a tented area in a parking lot. The ceremony will be held in a parking lot because ASU East lacks a facility that can hold the expected 700 people, according to Vinette Williams, an academic programs director.

University presidents ask ABOR for $100 tuition hike The presidents of Arizona's three public universities have proposed a $100 in-state tuition increase and a $300-$400 increase for out-of-state tuition.

MAG set to vote on proposed US 60 expansion in Tempe The debate over US 60 expansion in Tempe is expected to reach its pinnacle today when the Maricopa Association of Governments will vote on the issue. MAG, composed of Maricopa County mayors, will vote on the 2001-2005 Transportation Improvement Plan. The plan, if approved, will create a carpool lane along the stretch of highway in Tempe.

FDA will not regulate tobacco as addictive drug The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the Food and Drug Administration cannot regulate tobacco as an addictive drug. Mary Rimza, director of ASU Student Health, fears that taking jurisdiction of tobacco away from the FDA will pull the issue out of the health arena where it belongs placing it solely in the hands of Congress, where it will be handled as a political issue.

Tempe accepting applications for leadership program Applications for the intensive nine-month Tempe Leadership class program, modeled after Valley Leadership and exposing students to issues affecting the community, are due March 31. In the past, 20 applicants have been selected each year to learn about the city's government, business and culture.

 

 

POLICE BEAT Excerpts from ASU and Tempe police reports from the past couple days TODAY Events @ ASU today

 

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State Press Magazine for March 9th, 2000 Make your own Mountain Dew Commercial with these mountain biking spots, look at the art of stealing (literally!), and forget spring break to get back to nature.

House's brick at buzzer ends Sun Devils' season, career Just like Eddie House wanted it, the season came down to this: the clock melting away and the ball in his hands with a chance to tie NC State.

House only option in Sun Devils' offense Practically all night in Tuesday's 60-57 ASU loss to NC State, Eddie House was the only Sun Devil option on offense. In their lowest scoring output since the 82-55 UA loss on Jan. 26, the Sun Devils shot 37 percent minus House.

Enthusiastic Yarno captures line's attention at spring practice George Yarno was ready for spring to begin. "God dang, it's finally time for some football!" ASU's new offensive line coach bellowed as he walked onto the practice field yesterday for the first day of spring practice. The question was, were the Sun Devil linemen ready for Yarno? The colorful, boisterous coach, who replaced Dan Cozzetto in the offseason, jumped on his players from the start of strecthes, usually jokingly but at times quite seriously.

Duncan rewarded for stellar performance with Player of the Week honor The ASU baseball team had its second National Player of the Week of the season named Tuesday. Jeff Duncan earned the honor with a .650 batting average (13-for-20) in five games last week with nine RBI and nine runs scored.

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Editorial: Asphalt ceremony not enough for East grads After four years of hard work, dedication, 7:40 a.m. classes, all-nighters and other typical college student tribulations, a graduating senior might expect a great job, a car or maybe even a big wad of cash.

Tales about Jerome hotel's 'friendly' ghosts haunt visitors Is Casper really a friendly ghost? Spring Break may have held a lot of questions for all of you -- which beach to lay on, which drink had the highest proof, which casino could get the highest winnings, which ghosts were the friendliest ...

Calif. copy replaces old Mill Avenue I have a question for you. Take the self-centered, self-righteous overall mentality of the city of Scottsdale. Mix it with the crass commercialism of Las Vegas, the egotistical nature of Melrose Place, the back-stabbing ideals of Hollywood, a high credit limit, silicone, MTV, a violent urge for as much money as possible and a total disrespect for the small businessman.

'Smart homeless guy' could use ASU as tool for success "I'd be the smart homeless guy ..." Everyone thinks they could do that. They could be one of the clever homeless guys. They'd be the MacGyver of the homeless kingdom who would make his way on the streets with only a stick of gum and some duck tape.