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ON MILL: 'Chicago' stands outside Starbucks on Mill Avenue and bears the heat as he jokes with shoppers and welcomes them to Tempe. Tempe's Homeless Outreach Program Effort estimates the number of homeless people in Tempe to be between three and five hundred depending on the day. (Photo by Samuel Rosenbaum)

Homelessness remains ongoing problem in Tempe

A city official said there’s been an increase in the number of homeless people living on Tempe streets since the economic downturn.

By Sara Smith | September 28, 2011

OLD FRIENDS: ASU senior wide receiver Gerell Robinson makes a leaping catch during the Sun Devils’ victory over Missouri on Sept. 9. Robinson, a Chandler Hamilton product, will be reunited with former Hamilton teammate Reuben Robinson when ASU plays Oregon State on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Willie underrated as a run blocker

For Willie, blocking is a way for him to return some of the hits. | Slideshow inside |

By Tyler Emerick | September 28, 2011

TRANSITION: Members of the ASU women’s golf team pause for a photo in the Karsten clubhouse during practice on Wednesday. The team’s nutritionist plays a large role in helping the international players eat healthy food around campus. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Adjusting to food tough for international players

Beth Gevirtz is determined to help women’s golf stay as nutritionally balanced as possible.

By John McKelvey III | September 28, 2011

DOWNTOWN DEMONSTRATION: Lori Usky, a post office clerk from Tolleson, Ariz., stands with her family at a protest near the Downtown campus in support of HR 1351. (Photo by Tiana Chavez)

Downtown rally spreads awareness of Postal crisis

The Post Office building on the Downtown campus Tuesday was one site of a nationwide rally meant to raise public support for a federal bill that could avert a financial crisis for the U.S. Postal Service.

By Kharli Mandeville and Michelle Tabatabai Shahab | September 27, 2011

ALL FOR ONE: ASU senior wide receiver Mike Willie breaks a tackle while running up field after a catch during the Sun Devils’ victory over USC on Saturday. Junior quarterback Brock Osweiler has made good use of all his receivers so far this season. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Football wary of repeat scenario

Dennis Erickson does not believe history will repeat itself when winless Oregon State comes to town. | Slideshow inside |

By William Boor | September 27, 2011

ANOTHER BLOW: ASU freshman forward Alexandra Doller looks upfield with the ball during the Sun Devils’ loss to Missouri on Sept. 11. Doller is likely out for the season after suffering an ACL tear last week. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Soccer loses Doller to ACL injury

Considering that the regular season ends in 38 days, Alexandra Doller will more than likely not return to the field.

By Justin Janssen | September 27, 2011

RACE TO THE TOP: Candidates are running to occupy the City of Tempe Town Hall mayoral seat. The election will be held in March 2012. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Two new hopefuls announce bid for Tempe mayor

A former city councilwoman and a prominent restaurateur have announced their intent to join next year’s Tempe mayor’s race.

By Brennan Smith | September 27, 2011

NEW EXPERIENCES: Creator of PHXexposed Kevin Mulvin poses at Royal Coffee Bar in the Phoenix Public Market on Thursday morning. PHXexposed links the community with local businesses through drawings that give the winner a chance to try new places. (Photo by Lillian Reid)

Alumnus connects Phoenix community with culture

PHXexposed, an organization that connects community to culture, is ASU alumnus Keith Mulvin’s attempt at unearthing downtown Phoenix’s assets.

By Leandra Huffer | September 26, 2011

HONORED: Senior linebacker Shelly Lyons trots back to the Pat Tillman Tunnel after the first half of the Sun Devils’ 43-22 victory over USC. Lyons was named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week for his performance on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Lyons earns Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week

Shelly Lyons was rewarded Monday by being named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week.

By Tyler Emerick | September 26, 2011

A PIECE OF HISTORY: The Packard Stadium on ASU's Tempe campus has hosted baseball since 1974. Recently, the team has considered practicing and playing at other venues such as the Tempe Diablo Stadium and Hohokam Park. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

ASU, Chicago Cubs to share baseball stadium

The Arizona Board of Regents recently gave ASU the green light to enter into an agreement with the Chicago Cubs to share a state-of-the-art baseball facility.

By Brennan Smith | September 26, 2011

ALMOST THERE: Sophomore Justine Lee attempts a putt during the PING/ASU Invitational at the ASU Karsten Golf Course last April. Lee tied for eighth place in the NCAA Fall Preview over the weekend. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Women’s golf third at Fall Preview

The first major hurdle is behind the ASU women’s golf team.

By John McKelvey III | September 26, 2011

CENTER STAGE: Isadore Triankle and Michelle Kesler play "K'vakarat," a composition written by Osvaldo Golijoy during the Celebration of Women in Music at ASU's Katzin Concert Hall on Friday. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Concert celebrates women composers

A Celebration of Women in Music featured performances by ASU’s Music Ensemble and the Feminist College Ensemble.

By Jasmine Barta | September 25, 2011

DREAM GREEN: ASU Lodestar Center and the City of Phoenix joined at the new sustainable "Garden of Dreams", in Encanto Park, for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday morning. (Photo by Lillian Reid)

Garden of Dreams fosters community involvement

Sustainable desert garden created by ASU program training students to work for non-profit organizations.

By Ryan McCullough | September 25, 2011

GLOW SHOW: Avicii performs for thousands at GLOWfest on Thursday at the Mesa Amphitheatre. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

GLOWfest electrifies students

Thursday night’s GLOWfest started earlier than most shows but continued well into the night where the extreme light show lit up the darkness. | Slideshow inside |

By Kelli Stark | September 25, 2011

BLUE SHOWER: ASU junior linebacker Vontaze Burfict (left) and redshirt senior cornerback Omar Bolden dump the ceremonial Powerade on coach Dennis Erickson in the 4th quarter of the Sun Devils’ 43-22 upset over USC. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Football finally vanquishes USC

The win snapped an 11 game losing streak to the No. 23 Trojans | Slideshow inside |

By Tyler Emerick | September 25, 2011

VANTAGE POINT: Senior finance major J.J. Tang and senior mechanical engineering major Gordon Freirich have received funding from EDSON to put their ergonomically improved wheelchairs on the market, hopefully within the next several months. (Photo by Lillian Reid)

New student startup finds solution for wheelchair users

With funding from Edson Student Entrepreneur, Vantage Realized can further develop their business.

By Sade Hurst | September 22, 2011

FRIEND TURNED FOE: Redshirt freshman backup quarterback Mike Bercovici receives the snap during the fourth quarter of the Sun Devils’ 48-14 win over UC Davis on Sept. 1. Bercovici will be reunited with his high school teammate, USC redshirt freshman D.J. Morgan, when ASU faces off against the Trojans on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Bercovici reunited with former teammate on USC

The USC game itself will be a little odd for Mike Bercovici, who grew up as a Trojans supporter.

By Tyler Emerick and Greg Dillard | September 22, 2011

CROSSING OVER: Construction workers assemble the new pedestrian bridge crossing Tempe Town Lake on Aug. 19. The bridge is estimated to be completed later this fall. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Tempe Town Lake pedestrian bridge nears completion

The Tempe Town Lake pedestrian bridge is expected to open in October.

By Ashley McCulley and Caitlin Cruz | September 22, 2011

COLLISION COURSE: Sophomore defender Jasmine Roth reaches for a header against Missouri senior midfielder Kelsey Blincow in the Sun Devils’ meeting against the Tigers on Sept. 11. The ASU soccer team heads to Berkeley, Calif. to face the Cal Golden Bears on Friday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Soccer faces Cal in tough conference opener

On Friday, ASU takes on No. 17 California in Berkeley, Calif. to open up its Pac-12 season.

By Justin Janssen | September 22, 2011

FREE SPEECH ART: Nathan Rios gets a tattoo done across his chest by Living Canvas Tattoo artist, Chris Parrish. The issue of whether tattoos are protected under the First Amendment right of freedom of speech has long been debated by Constitutional experts. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Tattoo parlor case draws First Amendment debate

An ongoing legal challenge involving a French couple’s attempt to open a tattoo parlor in Mesa has sparked a debate concerning freedom of expression.

By Shawn Raymundo | September 21, 2011

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