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Ilinois' Nathan Scheelhaase (2) runs past South Dakota State's Anthony Wise (22) at the game at Memorial Stadium. In this Saturday, September 10, 2011 game, the Illini won 56-3.

Illini coach Zook taking ASU seriously

Despite the Sun Devils’ struggles against Missouri last week, Illinois head coach Ron Zook is impressed with the ASU defense. | Slideshow inside |

By William Boor | September 14, 2011

FOREIGN ADVENTURES: While visiting Dhaka, Bangladesh, Steven Limpert stood atop an apartment building covered in solar energy panels. (Photo courtesy of Holly Battelle)

Research project takes student around the world

Electrical engineering senior Steven Limpert circled the globe last summer to study solar energy technologies in First and Third World countries.

By Newlin Tillotson | September 14, 2011

CLOSED UP: Apologetic closure notices greet eager climbers on Wednesday after Climbmax Climbing Gym permanently closed its doors. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Climbmax Climbing Gym closes its doors

Climbmax Climbing Gym closed its doors Wednesday after five years of operation. Reasons for the closing are not clear.

By Caitlin Cruz | September 14, 2011

HAPPY TRAILS: Volunteers pose before leaving The Clothing Silo in Phoenix Tuesday afternoon. The volunteers sorted clothing as part of The Do Good Bus with Foster the People, who played in Scottsdale Tuesday night. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Foster the People sets up mystery community service

Fans of Foster the People rode the Do Good Bus to World Hunger Education, Advocacy and Training, an Arizona-based charity dedicated to addressing the causes of hunger and poverty.

By Brennan Smith | September 13, 2011

AWAITING DEPARTURE: New Valley Metro buses sit at the depot in Tempe Tuesday afternoon waiting to be inspected before being put into circulation. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Hybrid-electric buses hit Tempe streets

Tempe pushes forward with sustainability efforts by adding 17 hybrid busses to its fleet.

By Ryan McCullough | September 13, 2011

BUILDING BLOCKS: ASU senior middle blocker Sonja Markanovich and redshirt sophomore outside hitter Ashley Kastl raise up to block a shot in the Alumnae Match last August. The team centers on their unofficial motto, “One and Done,” to encourage themselves during games. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Volleyball embraces new motivational slogan

“One and Done,” means a lot to the Sun Devils volleyball team, and the players want to keep the slogan as a tradition in the future.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 13, 2011

ON THE MOVE: The ASU football team departs from the buses and head towards Sun Devil Stadium during Friday’s traditional pregame “Devil Walk”. The Sun Devils will travel to Champagne, Ill. to face the Fighting Illini of Illinois on Saturday. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook).

Football makes transition to Illini matchup

After back-to-back victories at Sun Devil Stadium to kick off the new season, ASU faces its first road test of the 2011 campaign.

By Greg Dillard | September 13, 2011

PASSING ON: ASU women’s golf coach Melissa Luellen gives tips to sophomore Laura Blanco during the Ping/ASU Invitation at Karsten Golf Club last April. The Sun Devils are currently competing in the Dale McNamara Invitational, which is named after Luellen’s mother. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Women’s golf takes commanding lead

The first round of the year for the ASU women’s golf team couldn’t have gone any better.

By John McKelvey III | September 12, 2011

GETTING CONNECTED: Stage 32 is a new social media site created by ASU alumnus Curt Blakeney that links film students with professionals. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Fade in at Stage 32

Stage 32 is a social networking site co-founded by an ASU alumnus to link professionals in the entertainment industry.

By Leandra Huffer | September 12, 2011

IT PAYS OFF: Senior wide Receiver Aaron Pflugrad heads for the end zone during the Sun Devils’ win over Mizzou on Friday. Pflugrad’s success this season is attributed to the hard work the senior put in over the summer. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Osweiler credits O-line for successful night

Osweiler gave the pitchfork for the traditional Pitchfork Stab to the front five that made his stellar night possible.

By Tyler Emerick | September 12, 2011

MEMOIRS OF 9/11: On the 10th anniversary of her husband's death, Donna Killoughey-Bird signs copies of her new book at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe on Sunday afternoon. (Photo by Lillian Reid)

9/11 widow recounts husband’s death decade later

Donna Killoughey Bird recently released a book about how her family has coped with the death of her husband Gary, the only Arizonan to die in the World Trade Center attacks.

By Leandra Huffer | September 11, 2011

HONORING THE FALLEN: The Healing Field in Tempe Beach Park features a flag for each casualty of 9/11. The flags were put up early Friday morning, and remained through the weekend. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Survivor, local residents remember Sept. 11

Local residents came to Tempe Beach Park on Sunday to pay their respects to the victims of Sept. 11. | Slideshow of the memorial inside |

By Ryan McCullough | September 11, 2011

BREAKING FREE: ASU senior wide receiver Aaron Pflugrad carries the ball for a touchdown while Missouri redshirt junior defensive back Kip Edwards gives chase during Friday’s 37-30 overtime win over the Tigers. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Pflugrad comes through in clutch on Friday

While the ASU offense combined for 388 receiving yards to go with 104 yards on the ground, it was Pflugrad who stole the show. | Slideshow of the game inside |

By Greg Dillard | September 11, 2011

REACHING FOR IT: ASU junior wide reciever Jamal Miles stretches across the goal line for the game-winning touchdown in overtime against Mizzou. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Football tops Missouri in overtime thriller

Osweiler finished his night 24-for-32 for 353 yards, three passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown. | Slideshow of the game inside |

By Tyler Emerick | September 9, 2011

HELPING HAND: Biochemistry junior Chris Gisriel created an ASU club called Students for Substance Abuse Outreach that offers education and support for students trying to recover from substance abuse. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Club leads campus in substance abuse recovery efforts

ASU club Students for Substance Abuse Outreach works to educate others looking for support about the existing recovery community in the Phoenix area.

By Leandra Huffer | September 8, 2011

HEADING OUT: The ASU women’s volleyball team puts the ball into play during the Alumnae Match in August. The Sun Devils face their final non-conference opponents this weekend at the Carolina Challenge. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Three tough foes ahead for volleyball in N.C. tourney

The ASU volleyball team faces more challenges this weekend, as they travel to Chapel Hill, N.C. to compete in the Carolina Challenge.

By Edmund Hubbard | September 8, 2011

ON SPRINGS: ASU junior running back Cameron Marshall leaps over a pair of UC Davis defenders during the Sun Devils’ victory on Sept. 1. ASU is aiming to increase their tempo on offense against Mizzou. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Football expected to increase offensive tempo

For the first game of the season, offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone was pleased with his offense’s overall effort.

By Greg Dillard | September 8, 2011

GETTING PUMPED: Journalism freshmen and spirit captains, Taylor McCulley, Nicole Barrett, Patrick Wagner, Court Jeffrey, and Alex Gaskin (from left to right) hang decorations in the Taylor Place dining hall Wednesday night in anticipation for the Friday blackout game. (Photo by Lillian Reid)

Spirit Captains extend to Downtown campus

The Downtown campus launched a new chapter of the Spirit Captains to bring Sparky’s spirit to more than Tempe.

By Ashley McCulley | September 7, 2011

ACCEPTED: The NextCare Urgent Care on Scottsdale and Curry Roads is now accepting Sun Dollars in an effort to make the payment process easier and more convenient for students. (Photo by Lillian Reid)

NextCare now takes Sun Dollars for health care

NextCare is now accepting Sun Dollars as payments for ASU students looking to medical problems.

By Sara Smith | September 7, 2011

QUALITY H2O: Redshirt freshman Garrett Baker-Slama hydrates while recovering under the bleachers at Sun Angel Stadium. Baker-Slama has emerged as a top-three runner for the ASU men’s cross-country team. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook).

Baker-Slama a lucky find for cross-country

Three years ago, Garrett Baker-Slama was playing high school soccer; cross-country was just an afterthought.

By Danny Shapiro | September 7, 2011

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