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Fish return to Tempe Town Lake

About 5,000 rainbow trout flip-flopped their way from the marina into Tempe Town Lake Tuesday for the first time since the dam burst over the summer.

By Mary Shinn | November 23, 2010

ASU senior elected to Valley school board

Political science senior Steven Chapman, 22, became the youngest member of the Tolleson Union High School District Governing Boar

By Ashia Johnson | November 23, 2010

Professors study repercussions of living longer

Several ASU professors are concerned with the social implications of people living longer lives.

By Alex Ferri | November 23, 2010

READY TO SCORE: Sophomore infielder Lexi Anderson gets a lead off third base during ASU’s 14-0 win over Rutgers Feb. 21 at Farrington Stadium. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Men’s basketball braves cold of Alaska for tournament

While other college basketball teams are off to places like the Bahamas, Puerto Rico and Orlando, ASU is venturing north to colder weather for the Great Alaska Shootout.

By Andrew Gruman | November 23, 2010

ADIÓS LOKO: Phusion Projects, LLC, the company that produces Four Loko, was recently forced to end distribution of the popular caffeinated malt beverage after FDA insistence. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Four Loko production halted

The alcoholic beverage company Phusion Projects announced Sunday it would cease production and shipment of its popular drink Four Loko.

By Cale Ottens | November 22, 2010

FIRE AWAY: Freshman midfielder Holland Crook kicks a pass downfield against USC. Crook is part of a young core on the ASU women's soccer team that coach Kevin Boyd believes can only get better after two straight NCAA Tournament appearances. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Young soccer team poised to build on strong 2010

Despite an up-and-down season, the ASU women’s soccer team accomplished its goal of making the NCAA Tournament for second straight year.

By Elijah Grasser | November 22, 2010

HELPING KIDS: A young girl enjoys a Thanksgiving dinner that a group of Mormon ASU students helped provide and serve at a local Boys and Girls Club for children and their families. They served over 200 meals. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

State unemployment rate decreases

The jobless rate in Arizona dropped for the first time since April, following increased local hiring in October.

By Michael Reppenhagen | November 22, 2010

Phoenix prescription drug discount cards to benefit public services

Phoenix announced a partnership with a private marketing company to provide cheaper prescription drugs to residents while boosting social services.

By Uriel J. Garcia | November 22, 2010

TWEET AWAY: A new study published by the “Journal of Computer Assisted Learning” mentioned that Twitter can be used for educational means and could help improve your GPA. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Study finds Twitter usage could boost GPA

According to a study published in the Journal of Computer Assisted Learning in November 2010, the social networking website Twitter can be used as an educational tool.

By Kortney Tenaglia | November 22, 2010

ASU chapter inducts honors society’s 2 millionth member

An international honors society chapter at ASU inducted its 2 millionth member Sunday at a new member recognition event on the Tempe campus.

By Mary Shinn | November 21, 2010

LONG-STANDING: The Graffiti Shop, located near Fifth Street and Mill Avenue, is one of the last original stores on the Mill Avenue Strip. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Original Mill Ave business still thriving after recession

One original Mill Avenue business, The Graffiti Shop, is still successful despite the rough economy.

By Michelle Berbling | November 21, 2010

REVOLUTION: Ron Paul speaks to students about his “Campaign for Liberty” on Hayden Mall on Friday. (Rosie Gochnour)

Ron Paul speaks at ASU

Rep. Ron Paul headlined an event to denounce intrusions in personal freedoms and poor federal economic policies at ASU’s Tempe campus Friday.

By Matt Hendley | November 21, 2010

NINJA MASTER: The Entrepreneurs@ASU student organization is sponsoring a Ninja Training Camp. Geordie Aitken, a world-renowned ninja trainer and business consultant, will explain how elements of ninjas can be applied to business practices and leadership. (Photo Courtesy of Michael Arellano)

Ninja teaches students art of business

Twenty students learned the ways of the ninja and how those teachings could make them more effective in the business world at an event that ended the Global Entrepreneurship Week at ASU.

By Michael Reppenhagen | November 21, 2010

CLUTCH: ASU senior guard Ty Abbot, who hobbled from a knee injury earlier in the game, goes up for the game winning 3-point shot with 2.2 seconds remaining in the Sun Devils' 69-66 victory over the UAB Blazers on Saturday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men's basketball sinks UAB on last-second three

After banging knees with an opponent, senior guard Ty Abbott left the game. It was his insistence that he return that gave the ASU men's basketball it's first win of the season over UAB on Saturday.

By Andrew Gruman | November 20, 2010

CELEBRATE DIVERSITY: Students gathered at Barrett, the Honors College Academic Complex, to dance for change Thursday night. The South Side Festival for World Change hosted 13 different diversity-related clubs, and was created to bring awareness and celebrate cultural diversity. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

World change festival encourages cultural tolerance

The South Side Festival for World Change, on Thursday night at Barrett, the Honors College Academic Complex, was held to celebrate and bring awareness to the cultural diversity at ASU.

By Danielle Legler | November 18, 2010

REMEMBERENCE: On Hayden lawn on Thursday, students participated in Transgender Day of Remembrance, with a cloth of black knots. Each knot in the long black cloth represents a death due to hate crimes against transgenders. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Groups recognize transgender remembrance day

Two campus gay rights groups teamed up Thursday to spread awareness about transgender issues as part of a national day of remembrance for the group.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | November 18, 2010

ROUGH ROAD: Freshman forward Kyle Cain dribbles into the lane as New Mexico senior guard Dairese Gary defends Tuesday night's Lobos win in Albuquerque. The Sun Devils open at home Saturday against Alabama-Birmingham, a team that has averaged 21.8 wins over the last seven seasons. (Photo Courtesy of the Daily Lobo)

Schedule stays tough for men’s hoops in home opener

Awaiting ASU on Saturday afternoon is an Alabama-Birmingham program that has averaged 21.8 wins in the past seven seasons and has been a top-50 RPI team in five of the past seven seasons.

By Andrew Gruman | November 18, 2010

SAVE THE TREES: A recent study from ASU and Canon discovered that if ASU prints double-sided, as opposed to single-sided, 3,500 trees could be saved each year. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Study reveals cost-effective printing options for ASU

ASU could save three million liters of water and 3,500 trees just by printing double-sided, according to a study conducted by Canon and ASU.

By Alex Ferri | November 18, 2010

State Press Weekly: Nov. 18 – On the Horizon

State Press Weekly Nov. 18 - A former Sun Devil starts on the road to the Big League, Arizona's new medical marijuana law, a chat with a DREAMer, and music from Courtney Marie Andrews.

By State Press Staff | November 17, 2010

Businesses react to nearby medical pot dispensary

With the passage of Proposition 203, the idea of medical marijuana dispensaries popping up around Arizona has created mixed feelings among business owners.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | November 17, 2010

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