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ASU football cautious of improved, upset-minded WSU

Coming off a lackluster performance against California last Saturday, ASU can’t overlook a hungry Cougars team if they don’t want to fall victim to an upset on Homecoming in Tempe.

By Andrew Gruman | October 28, 2010

AN INSIDE LOOK: Former president and chief executive officer of Henkel Consumer Goods, Inc. Brad Casper offered a behind-the-scenes look at the consumer products industry Thursday at the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale. (Photo by Jessica Weisel)

Economics club kicks off forum series

An economics club with strong ASU connections kicked off its yearly speaker series with a former executive’s first speaking appearance since leaving his position.

By Michael Reppenhagen | October 28, 2010

State Press Weekly: Oct. 28 – Halloween special

State Press Weekly Oct. 28 - Aliens, ghouls and tales of the unexplainable will haunt you in the latest episode of the State Press podcast.

By State Press Staff | October 27, 2010

HIGH-DEMAND REAL ESTATE: ASU groups have witnessed other students ripping down posters and signs from the kiosks around campus. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Groups find competition in disappearing political signs

Officials from ASU’s College Republicans, Young Democrats and volunteers from Organizing for America said signage vandalism is an ongoing issue.

By Yvonne Gonzalez and Mary Shinn | October 27, 2010

ORCHID BEE RESEARCH: A helicopter flies over Panama to track radio-tagged Orchid Bees. A partnership between ASU's School of Life Sciences and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute allows virtual interaction between ASU students and scientists in Panama. (Photo Courtesy of Roland Kays)

Program allows students to virtually interact with Panama researchers

A new partnership between ASU’s School of Life Sciences and Smithsonian programs allows some students to experience Panama through an advanced telecommunication program.

By Travis McKnight | October 27, 2010

RISING STAR: Sophomore quarterback Jeff Tuel pulls back to pass against Southern California earlier this season. Tuel has passed for over 2,000 yards this season and tallied 14 touchdowns. (Photo Courtesy of The Daily Evergreen)

Mistake-prone WSU looking for first Pac-10 win against ASU

With two of the most turnover prone teams in the country matching up, Saturday’s game might be decided on mistakes, rather than positive plays.

By Tyler Emerick | October 27, 2010

Gaming certificate could expand

An ASU professor hopes to develop a computer gaming degree program out of a current certificate program.

By Michael Reppenhagen | October 27, 2010

Tempe bans fireworks after state legalizes sales

The Tempe City Council unanimously voted Thursday to ban the use of consumer fireworks within city limits.

By Allison Oswalt | October 26, 2010

Rowing, sailing clubs welcome lake reopening

The first watercrafts to sail Tempe Town Lake in months set off Tuesday morning as the newly-filled lake reopened after the broken dam was repaired.

By April Atwood | October 26, 2010

Intimidating Pac-10 teams await ASU runners

A tough group awaits the ASU cross country team at the Pac-10 Championships this weekend. State Press reporter Kyle Newman previews the field.

By Kyle Newman | October 26, 2010

FREE DEBATE: Candidates from district ten gathered in the La Sala Ballroom on the West campus for a debate Monday night. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

West campus hosts candidate debates

Candidates for Congressional District 2 and Legislative District 10 discussed education, immigration and health care at a debate on the West campus Monday night.

By Mary Shinn | October 25, 2010

Study: Fish-eating fish don’t recover after droughts

An ASU professor’s river research has global implications about the changes in the food chains in rivers around the world.

By Mary Shinn | October 25, 2010

Students work on low-cost electricity for Africa

A group of ASU seniors are working to bring electricity to rural villages in Africa with their low-cost, low-maintenance, homemade wind turbines.

By Samantha Valtierra Bush | October 25, 2010

GO VOTE: Marilyn Kinnier (left) and political science senior Sabrina Garibovic, who are volunteers of Organizing for America, hang posters around the Tempe campus Sunday to encourage students to vote.

Campus polling location draws large turnout

The Undergraduate Student Government reports the on-campus early voting location is seeing a very high turnout for the midterm elections.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | October 25, 2010

UPHILL CLIMB: Junior receiver Mike Willie raises his arms in frustration Oct. 9 against Washington. To get eligible for a bowl game, Willie and the Sun Devils will have to win four of their last five games, three of which come against ranked opponents. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Getting bowl eligible a steep uphill battle for ASU football

The ASU football team was beaten in every aspect of the game on Saturday and for the first time in 2010, was never in a football game.

By Andrew Gruman | October 25, 2010

HEADLESS BODIES: At the Arizona State Capitol Saturday afternoon, people dressed as zombies and headless dolls were lying on the ground to mock Gov. Jan Brewer's comments about the headless bodies at the US-Mexico border. (Photo by Anthony Sandoval)

Demonstrators incorporate Brewer’s headless statements in Halloween-themed protest

A Halloween-themed event was organized at the State Capitol Saturday to send a message about Republican Gov. Jan Brewer.

By Uriel J. Garcia | October 24, 2010

WATER WASTE: ASU engineering students are working to solve the massive trash problem in the Rio Salado Habitat in Phoenix. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Engineering students plan fixes to Salt River habitat

ASU students are re-engineering the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area drainage system, which might save the city of Phoenix hundreds of thousands of dollars a year in maintenance costs.

By Mary Shinn | October 24, 2010

SYNERGY ON MILL: Stan's Metro Deli reopened on Mill Avenue in September after being closed since 1998. The businesses on Mill Avenue are teaming up to create a stronger presence on Mill, rather than competing against each other. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Mill Ave businesses promote ‘synergy’

With more than a dozen new businesses opening on Mill Avenue this year, several new and old executives are looking to team up to establish a stronger presence on the street.

By Michael Reppenhagen | October 24, 2010

MILITARY AIRCRAFT:A group of engineer seniors on the Polytechnic campus are working on creating an unmanned, video-equipped aircraft vehicle. (Image Courtesy of Neil Koelle)

Poly group’s class project takes off

In hopes of turning a class project into a cash prize, a group of seven Polytechnic students is working together to design and build an unmanned aircraft vehicle.

By Danielle Legler | October 24, 2010

Students lend a hand for national service day

Bags of leaves, trash and debris filled three industrial-sized Dumpsters Saturday as 132 ASU student volunteers pitched in at Tempe’s LoPiano Bosque Habitat as part of national Make a Difference Day.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | October 24, 2010

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