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Candlelight vigil honors slain ASU student

Barrett, the Honors College hosted a candlelight vigil in honor of ASU student Zachary Marco on Wednesday, one month after he was shot and killed in Tempe.

By Cale Ottens | November 17, 2010

SELF EXPRESSION: Manger Chris Parrish, left, Jane Adler and owner Mark Walters of Living Canvas Tattoos proudly display their work in the Tempe City Council Chambers, after hosting a public forum on tattoo work on Wednesday. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Tempe tattoo artists discuss industry changes

Employees of a local tattoo shop, Living Canvas Tattoos, talked about the tattoo community in Tempe as part of a lecture series on cultural awareness.

By April Atwood | November 17, 2010

CREATING MUSIC: Sergio Castillo, a senior business communications major and graduate student of the Sequence music program, records a track in the studio. Sequence was founded by ASU alum (and current CEO) Brandon Weinberger, who graduated in 2009. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

ASU alum opens music production school

Brandon Weinberger, a 2009 ASU graduate in interdisciplinary studies, is teaching students how to create music with just software and a computer.

By Monica Arevalo | November 17, 2010

Father-son diving duo sharing collegiate experience

Many student-athlete’s get to share their experiences with parents in the stands, but few, like junior diver Cameron Bradshaw, get to do it with a parent as a coach.

By William Boor | November 17, 2010

INTERNATIONAL PLAY: Four students play four-sided chess Tuesday night at International Game Night at the Memorial Union. The event is part of International Education Week, taking part all over the U.S., informing students about the opportunities available in study abroad. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

ASU devotes week to international education

Through studying abroad, students every year visit different countries to learn about cultures around the world.

By Connor Radnovich | November 16, 2010

SHOW SUPPORT: Luis Osorio and his son Julian Osorio and many members of Puente, a local immigration rights organization, showed their support outside the Maricopa County Court House Tuesday for those that were arrested Jul. 29 for civil disobedience against SB 1070. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Supporters rally for students arrested at SB 1070 protest

Protesters chanting outside of a downtown Phoenix courthouse Tuesday afternoon backed protesters who were arrested over the summer for fighting against Arizona’s immigration law.

By Uriel J. Garcia | November 16, 2010

ASU student volunteers put together a food and clothing drive this week, collecting canned food and warm clothing for needy families in time for Thanksgiving. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Campus clothing drive helps homeless

ASU’s Community Service Coalition campaigned on Hayden Lawn Monday and Tuesday to promote a charity clothing drive to benefit the homeless in the greater Phoenix area.

By Ashia Johnson | November 16, 2010

HOLIDAY JOB: Urban Outfitters and many other retailers are hiring for increased holiday traffic. Holiday hiring has shown a drastic improvement in the states over recent years. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Seasonal jobs competitive despite hiring increase

Despite increases in holiday hiring numbers so far, experts predict the holidays might not be very merry for students looking for seasonal work.

By Michael Reppenhagen | November 16, 2010

NATIONAL EXPANSION: Sigma Phi Beta, the gay-stratight allied fraternity founded at ASU, will initiate new members at Indian University making it the first successful expansion for the fraternity. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

ASU gay fraternity expands to Indiana University

Sigma Phi Beta, a gay fraternity founded at ASU in 2003, is expanding past the University grounds.

By Kirsten Hillhouse | November 15, 2010

Roller hockey club seeks national title

The ASU roller hockey team aims to attain a national championship this year after a tough defeat last spring in the collegiate national championship.

By Ashia Johnson | November 15, 2010

REAL TALK: The Arizona Dream Act Coalition announced on Monday their new billboard near Tempe Market Place. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

DREAM Act supporters unveil Tempe billboard

College students stood in the parking lot of Tempe Marketplace Monday to announce a billboard advertising support of the DREAM Act.

By Uriel J. Garcia | November 15, 2010

PAINTING FOR HOPE: Avner Moriah, artist in residence at the Hillel Jewish Student Center in Tempe, is an Israeli painter that has delivered messages of hope through his paintings of scenes from the book of Genesis. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Artist’s paintings help teach biblical stories

Israeli painter Avner Moriah began painting Bible scenes in 2006 to keep himself safe and deliver a message of hope.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | November 15, 2010

RECYCLED MATERIALS: Upcycle Living in Phoenix takes old shipping containers and transforms them into green, affordable living quarters. The group is committed to providing simple, quality products through intelligent design. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Shipping containers used for affordable housing

Using recycled, retrofitted shipping containers, Upcycle Living, a Tempe architectural firm, has transformed modular home construction into a sustainable lifestyle.

By Allison Oswalt | November 15, 2010

FIRED UP: Senior guard Ty Abbott puts up a shot over an Oregon defender last season. After earning First Team All-Pac-10 honors last year, Abbott returns as the Sun Devils' primary leader. ASU men's basketball opens the season Tuesday night in Albuquerque, N.M., against UNM. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Sun Devils take on UNM to start new season

With the 2010-2011 season kicking off Tuesday night with the Sun Devils on the road, The State Press previews the ASU men’s basketball season.

By Andrew Gruman | November 15, 2010

EXCELLENCE: Diane Sawyer answers questions from Cronkite School seniors Siera Lambrecht (left) and Kylee Gauna during the ceremony for the 2010 Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism. Sawyer elected to have two Cronkite students interview her instead of giving a traditional speech. (Photo Courtesy of Molly Smith)

Diane Sawyer receives Cronkite journalism award

Diane Sawyer, the first female correspondent for CBS’s “60 Minutes” and the second woman to solo anchor an evening news broadcast, was honored Friday for her accomplishments.

By Uriel J. Garcia | November 14, 2010

GREENER LIVING: ASU's first No Impact Week kicked off on Sunday when the 110 students signed up to take part in the week were asked to refrain from buying anything new. No Impact Week is an initiative that encourages students on the Tempe campus to live greener. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

‘No Impact Week’ encourages students to live greener

ASU students celebrate “No Impact Week,” an eight-day initiative that encourages students on the Tempe campus to live greener.

By Mary Shinn | November 14, 2010

Police, protesters clash during neo-Nazi demonstration

A demonstration by the National Socialist Movement, a group that supports neo-Nazism, turned ugly Saturday afternoon as protesters against the march clashed with police.

By Connor Radnovich | November 14, 2010

LUCKY DAY: Junior defensive end James Brooks attempts to sack Stanford redshirt sophomore quarterback Andrew Luck during Saturday's 17-13 ASU loss. The Sun Devils defense did not allow Luck to throw a touchdown, something he hasn't done all season. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU football's bowl hopes dashed in 17-13 loss to Stanford

The outcome was the same; only the opponent and score had changed. In a game much like any other in the 2010 season, the ASU football team fell to No. 6 Stanford on Saturday night, 17-13.

By Andrew Gruman | November 13, 2010

State Press Weekly: Nov. 11 – Business as Usual

State Press Weekly Nov. 11 - An ASU Management class starts its own business, CityScape opens in downtown Phoenix, and music from Seashell Radio.

By State Press Staff | November 11, 2010

Tempe towers deal falls through

Acquisition of the vacant Centerpoint Towers in Tempe is up in the air once more, as bankruptcy and litigation problems have put the $30 million sale on hold.

By Allison Oswalt | November 9, 2010

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