Arizona State University

ASU's New, New Sparky Looks a Lot More Like Old Sparky, a Lot Less Like a Child Predator

Arizona State University announced the new, new costume design for Sparky the Sun Devil that was voted on by fans, and the one that looks the least like a child predator is the costume they're rolling with.Not surprisingly, fans picked the design that looks very similar to the one used in recent yea ... More >>

ASU Opens Voting for Sparky Design to Replace the Child-Predator Costume

Arizona State University has opened the voting process to replace the recently designed costume for Sparky the Sun Devil, and the four options for the new, new Sparky look far less likely to be behind the wheel of a windowless white van, telling children that they have candy and puppies in the back. ... More >>

Walmart on the Arizona State University Campus: Yay or Nay?

Arizona State University is gettin' a Walmart.Walmart is apparently becoming a part of the American higher-education experience, as ASU is the third university to get a smaller Walmart store plopped right on its campus.See also:-Walmart on Campus Coming Soon to Arizona State University

Tomorrowland

Rising Sun Devil

Three Suspects Arrested in Murder of ASU Running Back's Brother

If you're a fan of the football program at Arizona State University, you may have heard during the television broadcast of ASU's bowl victory this weekend over the Naval Academy that ASU running back Marion Grice's brother had been murdered over a pair of sneakers a week before the game.According to ... More >>

Sun Devils and Wildcats: Get Your Bike and Booze On For The Annual SanTan Brewery Rivalry Ride

College football rivalries don't get much more heated than the one between Arizona State University and their cross-state frenemy, University of Arizona. Every year the two teams clash in a game that usually ends with one team (cough, cough ASU) embarrassing itself with some sort of stupid blunder - ... More >>

Attention ASU President Michael Crow: Get a Load of This Picture of Vernon Parker

Attention Arizona State University President Michael Crow: You may have gotten a letter from Republican Congressional Candidate Vernon Parker, bashing his opponent Kyrsten Sinema for calling ASU a "party school."Did Parker write that letter in his University of Southern California shirt?See also:-Ve ... More >>

Vernon Parker Tattles on Kyrsten Sinema to ASU President for "Party School" Reference

Republican Congressional candidate Vernon Parker claims he actually sent a letter to Arizona State University President Michael Crow to tattle on his opponent, Kyrsten Sinema, for calling ASU a "party school."Parker also tells Crow that Sinema must think the students are "stupid" in the most uninten ... More >>

Club Candids: Firehouse Tempe

Something unusual has been happening recently inside the establishment on the northeast corner of Mill Avenue and University Drive in Tempe: People are having a blast after dark. Lots of people. Such a thing is commonplace along party-hearty Mill Avenue, given its proximity to Arizona State Univers ... More >>

Was ASU Ever a Party School? (President Michael Crow Thinks Not)

With the death of Arizona State University's party-school reputation, someone had to check in with the administration for a reaction.That ended up being Mac and Gaydos from KTAR who had the school's president Michael Crow on the show yesterday afternoon, and apparently, the ASU prez isn't convinced ... More >>

RIP, Arizona State University's Party-School Reputation (1987-2012)

With the release of Playboy magazine's latest issue, we are able to confirm earlier reports that Arizona State University's party-school reputation has died at age 25.The autopsy's not in, but the cause of death appears to be a combination of alcohol withdrawal and apathy.See also:-Arizona State Uni ... More >>

Arizona State University's Party-School Reputation Apparently Dead at Age 25

After a 25-year run as one of the nation's top party schools, Arizona State University's party-school reputation is likely dead in the eyes of national party-analysts.Just a week after Newsweek gave ASU one of the school's lowest party rankings of all-time at 24th in the nation, the just-released Pr ... More >>

ASU Continues Depressing Showings in Party School Rankings: Newsweek Says 24th

In 2002, Arizona State University was named Playboy's top party school in the nation, dethroning Chico State -- which held the top spot in the nation for 15 years after becoming the first party school crowned by Playboy.ASU's reign among the party schools ended in 2006, when it dropped to third in P ... More >>

Rocks of Ages

Rocks of Ages

New Documentary Bigger Than Sound Tracks the Career of Local Promoter Charlie Levy

As a recent graduate from Arizona State University, I can attest to the student showcases the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication regularly hosts. The second floor of the school's downtown building houses the First Amendment Forum, where CNN constantly airs. The public space ... More >>

Someone Was Touching Butts Again at Arizona State University

​It's probably safe to say plenty of butts are touched just about every night at Arizona State University, but cops say someone was doing it illegally on Wednesday.This isn't the first booty problem at the University, as ASU police had to deal with a serial booby- and booty-gripper starting in Aug ... More >>

ASU Men's Basketball In Guaranteed `Ugly' Game Vs USC Tonight

Time was, the annual trek to So-Cal by Arizona State and Arizona's men's basketball teams was something to fear. Actually, that would have been just a few years ago, when UCLA was oh-so-close to winning a national championship or two.But that (as the cliche goes) was then and this is now. Both ... More >>

Paul Davies and Robert Wagner of ASU Say Photos of Earth's Moon Could Reveal Signs of Extraterrestrials

Image: ASUPaul Davies​ Arizona State University scientist Paul Davies and research technician Robert Wagner propose a sort of "why not" project in search of proof for extraterrestrial civilizations: In Acta Astronautica, an online scientific journal, they suggest inspecting new, close-up ... More >>

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Getting your iPhone stolen? Yeah, There's an App for That -- Just Hang Out in Tempe

www.designtaxi.com​Over the past several weeks, the Tempe Police Department says at least two groups of thieves have stolen iPhones and other electronic devices from at least eight Arizona State University students on or near the university's Tempe campus.The most recent heist happened Monday nigh ... More >>

GLOWfest brings Avicii, Chiddy Bang, Silver Medallion, and More to Mesa Amphitheatre Thursday

Avicii​Come this Thursday, Arizona State University will become the third U.S. campus to get a taste of GLOWfest, the college-based hip-hop and dance festival that has already hit Boulder and Indiana Universities. But, uh, not really. Technically the festival, including headliners Avicii and Chid ... More >>

Dog Day Afternoon

"Super" Chickens Bring Hope to Struggling Rural Uganda Villagers, ASU Researchers Report

www.agriculturesnetwork.org​For Ugandan women, backyard chicken farming is more then just a cute hobby -- it's a way of life. At least, they would like it to be. And with help from a new breed of highly productive chickens -- documented by researchers at Arizona State University -- ... More >>

ASU Climbs Back to the Bottom, Ranks 17th in Princeton Reviews' Top 20 Party Schools

graphicshunt.com​It appears that Arizona State University students are just drunk enough to somewhat impress the folks at the Princeton Review.ASU ranked number 17 this year in the publication's list of top party schools in the nation, which is an improvement from last year's ranking of... oh wait ... More >>

Arizona State University and University of Phoenix are Full of Douchebags, According to GQ

www.bestweekever.comIf you got to Arizona State University or University of Phoenix, you probably are, according to GQ.​According to GQ, two of the nation's "douchiest colleges" are right here in the Valley.The magazine recently released its first-ever, "heavily researched, possibly stereotypey" g ... More >>

ASU Police: Man Breaks Into Dorm, Lies About Being Cop, Asks About Drugs, Then Leaves

​There's a new addition to Arizona State University's growing list of campus creepsters.The ASU Police Department warns students who live on campus about a man who -- while wearing shorts and a T-shirt -- claimed he was a police officer and entered the dorm of a female student.He didn't take a ... More >>

If You Were Sucker Punched by an ASU Wrestler, University Police Would Like to Have a Chat

If you're this guy, ASU police want to talk to you.​Authorities say the most serious offense with which they can charge two members of the Arizona State University wrestling team, seen attacking a man during the school's annual "undie run," is disorderly conduct. The problem: they can't find ... More >>

Tempe Police Make 119 Alcohol-Related Arrests During ASU's Graduation Weekend

www.mywebsitelayouts.com​The results of a campaign to curb underage drinking and drunk driving during Arizona State University's commencement weekend are in and the Tempe Police Department is reporting a total of 141 arrests over the course of the campaign.Of the 141 arrests, 119 were alcohol rela ... More >>

ASU Undie Run Assault, Compliments of the ASU Wrestling Program *VIDEO*

This is why undie runs at Arizona State University aren't a great idea.​Arizona State University's annual "Undie Run" is all fun and games -- until a guy gets knocked out by a couple of college wrestlers and somebody has the bright idea to post video of the assault on Yotube.The video has be ... More >>

ASU Police "Looking Into" Possible Criminal Charges Against Wrestlers for Undie Run Attack

www.thesundevils.com​Following our earlier post about a video making its rounds on the Interwebs this week, in which two Arizona State University wrestlers are seen attacking another student during the school's annual "Undie Run," the ASU police department got back to us and says it was just ... More >>

ASU's Undie Runners "Cause a Ruckus." Police Forced to Shut Down Student Union; 12 Arrested

A scene from last night's "undie run" through ASU's Memorial Union. Their parents must be so proud. ​With thousands of Arizona State University students -- many of whom have no doubt consumed an alcoholic beverage, or two (or 20) -- running through the university's Tempe campus in nothing bu ... More >>

Arizona State University's 'Undie Run' Trying to Break World Record for Most Drunk and Naked College Students...Or Something Like That

facebook.comUndie Run 2010.​If you've attended Arizona State University since 2008, then you know that the last day of spring classes is dedicated to taking a drunken jog around campus in your underwear -- so why not make a world record out of it? The fourth annual ASU "Undie Run" takes place ton ... More >>

Student Bodies

Remember "Like a G6?" Arizona State Kids Use it to Make a Parody Video that Shows Exactly Why Everyone Hates Arizona State

Remember "Like a G6," Far East Movement's bangin' club anthem about getting slizzard in a blizzard with a mizzard and a tizzard? It was a pretty cool song, I guess. Last year, I mean.Arizona State University students are apparently still listening to the song. Also, uploading parody videos using th ... More >>

April 21 In Blogs: David Irving, Canteen Tequila Bar, Ear Candy, Tom Horne, and Peggy Neely

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

ASU Climbs Back Into the Upper Echelon of Playboy's Top Party School Ranking

demotivationalpics.com ​After a four-year hiatus from the top five of Playboy's annual party school ranking, Arizona State University is back in its old form for 2011. ASU placed third in the magazine's annual list of party schools for 2011, improving in rank from number 6 in 2010 and 15th ... More >>

Morning Poll: How Do You Feel About ASU Replacing "Sparky" With a Fork?

ASU's over-hyped new logo.​The Arizona State University athletic department unveiled its new threads at a press conference -- complete with fog machines and a laser show -- at the university yesterday afternoon, and they were met with mixed reviews.When we see fog machines, we expect to have our m ... More >>

Rebelution @ Marquee Theatre

ASU Wants to Know What Grade School Kids Would Say to Aliens (of the Space Variety)

www.channelfrederator.com​Arizona State University, in collaboration with the daughter of world-renowned theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, wants to know what Valley youths would say to space aliens "when" they contact earthlings.As part of the university's Origins Project, ASU is holding a co ... More >>

Jury Instruction

Art faculty show their artistic faculties

ASU, With Ex-Pentagon Scientist, Announces Aerospace and Military Initiative

asu.edu If only ASU football players could learn defense. Or offense, for that matter.​Arizona State University announced the formation of a new initiative to develop aerospace and military applications to build the military-industrial complex "partnership between higher education and indus ... More >>

T-Pain @ Marquee Theatre

Pieces of Works

Master students showcase creations

Arizona State University Refuses to Allow PETA-Backed Student Group to Run Grotesque Video in Student Union -- and We Can't Really Blame 'Em

​The folks at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals are in a huff because officials at Arizona State University refused to allow a student organization associated with the group to run a grotesque 20-second ad on televisions in the school's Memorial Union -- where many students eat.We can't ... More >>

ASU Student Shot Near Campus Sunday Dies

​An Arizona State University student was shot last night and has since died from his injuries. Police haven't identified a suspect in the case and are asking the public's help in tracking down the person, or persons, responsible.Tempe police aren't releasing too many details about the shooting, an ... More >>

The Mighty Ducks

ASU looks to end its five-year drought against UO

Let the Games Begin

ASU leaves Cupcake City for the first time

Let the Games Begin

ASU leaves Cupcake City for the first time