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What: Cal vs. Arizona State
Where: Memorial Stadium
When: Saturday, October 23, 2010

Golden Bears rout Sun Devils in Berkeley 50-17

The rain falling steadily in Berkeley on Saturday was symbolic of what the day’s game did to the ASU football team’s momentum.

By Nick Ruland | October 23, 2010

GLOBAL LOANS: A young boy waits for customers in front of his carpet stall at an outdoor bazaar in Selcuk, Turkey. Microloan organizations such as Kiva target similar individuals and small businesses to offer small-scale loans to. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

ASU group combats world poverty through microfinance

An ASU group will address global poverty through the use of low-interest banks at an upcoming lecture.

By Travis McKnight | October 21, 2010

ESCAPE ARTIST: Senior midfielder/forward Jill Shoquist battles out of the grasp of a UA defender during last week’s 2-1 win. The ASU women’s soccer team takes on No. 1 Stanford on Friday and Cal on Sunday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

‘Ask A Biologist’ site thrives as student resource

Among numbers of frustrating learning methods, one scientific website offers a unique, effective, and user-friendly alternative.

By Alex Ferri | October 21, 2010

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 21, 2010: Michael Crow, President of Arizona State University and Chairman of the Pac-10 CEO Group announces details about the future of the Pac-12 Conference including revenue sharing, football divisions, and Pac-10 football championship during a press conference at The San Francisco Fairmont. (Photo by Pac-10 Conference)

Pac-12 Conference plans revealed

Pac-10 commissioner Larry Scott detailed the future of the Pac-12 Conference on Thursday including football divisions, a championship game and revenue sharing.

By Andrew Gruman | October 21, 2010

State Press Weekly: Oct. 21

This week, we highlight two propositions that citizens will vote on this November: Mesa's Prop 420 and Arizona's Prop 203. Plus, a short story from ASU alumni Caitlin Horrocks.

By State Press Staff | October 20, 2010

Brewer absent in Tempe debate

Arizona gubernatorial candidates, minus Gov. Jan Brewer, talked about education funding and other issues at ASU’s Tempe campus Wednesday night.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | October 20, 2010

HIGH CRIME: Tempe’s homicide rate for 2010 is the highest it’s been in a decade. There have been 12 reported murders so far this year. (Photo by Taylor Lineberger)

Tempe murder rate highest since 2000

Tempe’s homicide rate this year — 12 murders — is the worst it’s been since 2000, when 13 were reported.

By Matt Hendley | October 20, 2010

DEBATE FORUM: Three of the four candidates for governor spoke at a debate at ASU Wednesday. Gov. Jan Brewer was not in attendance. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Teachers college grant to help reform Ariz. education

The Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College now has an additional $43.4 million to devote to reforming the K-12 education system in Arizona, thanks to a grant from the U.S. Education Department.

By Cale Ottens | October 20, 2010

ASU soccer junior sacrificing social life for goals

Between soccer and classes, ASU soccer junior Kari Shane is already pretty busy. The defender is not, however, letting that stop her from doing even more.

By Elijah Grasser | October 20, 2010

Bollywood dance group to compete in New York

Less than a month after coming together, a student Bollywood dance group has been selected to participate in a national competition in New York City.

By Ashia Johnson | October 19, 2010

Students take on textbook prices

The fight against growing textbook prices continues this week as students across the country prepare for a nationwide event Thursday.

By Cale Ottens | October 19, 2010

Alumni’s site lets gamers face off for cash

A new gaming website founded by ASU alumni launches this week, allowing people across the country to compete with each other in video games for cash prizes.

By Michael Reppenhagen | October 19, 2010

Potent ASU offense could flourish against Cal

Take away the turnovers that have hindered its ability to score points and the ASU football team’s turnaround is stunning.

By Nick Ruland | October 19, 2010

POLICE CRACKDOWN: Lieutenant Vince Boerbon of the Tempe Police Department talks to reporters Monday afternoon at Tempe Villas Apartments on University Drive following the murder of an ASU student there Sunday night. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Police search for suspects in student’s death

Less than 24 hours after the shooting death of 21-year-old ASU student Zachary Marco, Tempe police were on the streets looking for possible leads.

By Matt Hendley | October 18, 2010

A PLACE TO CALL HOME: Near Apache Boulevard and Price Road, the Southwest's first development targeted towards hearing impaired seniors is being built. The housing community, Apache ASL Trails, is set to be finished in June 2011 and will contain 75 residential units. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Deaf housing community coming to Tempe

After more than a decade of discussion within Tempe’s deaf community, a residence specifically tailored toward the hearing impaired is well underway.

By Allison Oswalt | October 18, 2010

GREEN HOUSE: ASU grad Tim Russell owns the Phoenix-based company ASUL. Russell's company designs modern and eco-friendly prefabricated homes that are completely customizable. (Photo Courtesy of ASUL)

Alum finds new model for sustainable homes

ASU graduate Tim Russell’s company, ASUL, is in the business of designing customizable, modern, eco-friendly prefab homes at an affordable price.

By Alex Ferri | October 18, 2010

Seeing it through

Thirteen blind climbers hiked the Grand Canyon rim to rim to raise funds and awareness for the blind, possibly setting a world record as the largest blind group to accomplish the feat.

By Kyle Daly | October 17, 2010

NO ASSIST NEEDED: German graduate student Tony Jackson (right) part of the Sun Devil Power Soccer Club, works on getting the ball from a member of an opponent in Friday night's 5-0 win against AZ Heat. (Photo by Aaron Lavinksy)

Competition high in wheelchair soccer club

ASU’s Power Soccer Club uses power wheel chairs to play a game similar to soccer.

By Mary Shinn | October 17, 2010

HEAL helps guide Guadalupe youth

HEAL International, an ASU community outreach corporation is helping at-risk youth in Arizona’s crime-ridden city of Guadalupe.

By Travis McKnight | October 17, 2010

STUNNING SWEEP: Sophomore outside hitter Malia Marquardt attempts to block a return against No. 10 UCLA during ASU's 3-1 win Saturday. The Sun Devils also beat No. 5 USC on Friday, giving them their first sweep of the two schools in 15 years. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU volleyball shocks USC, UCLA in sweep

The Sun Devils stunned No. 5 Southern California and No. 10 UCLA to sweep the southern California teams in the same weekend, something ASU hadn’t accomplished in 15 years.

By Greg Dillard | October 17, 2010

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