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HIGH QUALITY H2O: Water from Roosevelt dam rushes into the Tempe Town Lake early Friday morning. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Town Lake gets water; new events scheduled

Tempe Town Lake started its refilling process Friday morning, and new water events will be scheduled at the lake to make up for cancellations and loss of revenue.

By April Atwood | October 10, 2010

STREAK OVER: ASU Freshman running back Deantre Lewis sprints away from Washington defenders during Saturday's game in Seattle. The Sun Devils won the game 24-14, successfully avoiding a calendar year without a win over an FBS opponent and ending an eight-game Pac-10 losing streak. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Win over Washington keeps ASU’s bowl hopes alive

On a gloomy, rainy Saturday night in Seattle, the Sun Devils ended a nine-game FBS losing streak and kept their bowl hopes alive with a 24-14 victory over Washington.

By Andrew Gruman | October 10, 2010

Father, son install breathalyzers in bars to save lives

The owners of a Scottsdale-based company called Blo-Safe install wall-mounted breathalyzer machines in local bars, clubs and restaurants for patrons to monitor their blood-alcohol content before driving.

By Matt Hendley | October 7, 2010

LOOKING FOR A LINK: Maurice Stevens, author of “Troubled Beginnings,” speaks at the New College Trauma Conference, held Oct. 7-9 at ASU's West campus. The conference looks to build on the recent work in trauma while also looking to link the theory and practice of trauma together. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

West campus trauma conference promotes collaboration

ASU's New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences kicked off its New Approaches to Trauma conference Thursday at the West campus, outlining mental health studies related to trauma.

By Michael Reppenhagen | October 7, 2010

GAME CHANGER: Junior wide receiver Mike Willie looks for a route after catching a pass against Oregon earlier this season. ASU topped Washington with a last-second touchdown last year, but travel to Seattle on Saturday to take on the Huskies. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Sun Devils trying for seventh straight win over Huskies

The Washington Huskies are motivated after a last second loss to the Sun Devils last season, especially coming off a last-second victory over USC a week ago.

By Andrew Gruman | October 7, 2010

State Press Weekly: Oct. 7

We take a continued look at Arizona's medical marijuana initiative this week. Plus, a preview of the Nest, a a haunted house, and ASU vs. Washington. Music by the Pharcyde.

By State Press Staff | October 7, 2010

DROPPING PRICES: For the first time since March, prices for homes in the Phoenix area have dropped. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Valley home prices see first drop in months

Phoenix-area home prices fell for the first time since March, according to a W. P. Carey School of Business report released Wednesday.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | October 6, 2010

OFFENSIVE SPARK: Senior outside hitter Sarah Reaves returns a volley during a recent match as senior libero Sarah Johnson looks on. Reaves leads ASU's offensive attack, which the team is trying to improve. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU volleyball searching for balanced offense

On the volleyball court offense is crucial. Without a strong offensive attack, teams rarely thrive. A well-built offense can make a world of a difference.

By Greg Dillard | October 6, 2010

LEARNING IN CHINA: ASU President Michael Crow spoke at a reception Wednesday, celebrating the launch of the University's Chinese Language Flagship Program. This program allows ASU students to take courses while also preparing them for the professional work force of China. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU celebrates Chinese immersion program

The University’s Chinese Language Flagship Program celebrated a continuation of its relationship with the National Security Education Program.

By Michael Reppenhagen | October 6, 2010

THREE-PEAT CHAMPS: ASU's fifth annual academic bowl is underway. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the champions three years running, go up against competitors Cronkite Gold and W.P. Carey Thursday night in the semi-finals. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

CLAS to defend its Academic Bowl champion title

Thirteen ASU colleges are being put to the test in the Fifth Annual Academic Bowl.

By Monica Arevalo | October 6, 2010

Student bets on success with poker site

ASU student Chandler Bator is developing an online gambling website called Your College Poker Club.

By Ashia Johnson | October 5, 2010

Ducks lead Pac-10 rankings with Stanford win

Oregon’s domination of Stanford keeps it atop the Pac-10 power rankings.

By Andrew Gruman | October 5, 2010

ASU professor joins presidential committee

The White House announced math and science research professor Carlos Castillo-Chavez has been named to serve on the President’s Committee on the National Medal of Science.

By Alex Ferri | October 5, 2010

FIND A NEW ROUTE: Downtown campus commuters could soon be affected by a Phoenix bus strike. Many employee transit unions may conduct a labor strike if a negation is not reached. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Bus strike could affect Phoenix students

Several employee transit unions may soon conduct a labor strike as ongoing contract negotiations with Veolia Transportation Services continue without progress.

By Travis McKnight | October 4, 2010

FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE: Barry, who did not want to give his last name, attended Tempe's coalition to reduce underage drinking and drug use Monday night and spoke of his son, who died from alcohol poisoning, and the dangers of underage drinking. (Photo by Aaron Lavinksy)

Tempe talks underage drinking

Tempe officials on Tuesday night encouraged students and parents to communicate in order to prevent underage drinking.

By April Atwood | October 4, 2010

Tempe Town Lake to receive water Friday

Tempe Town Lake will begin to be refilled Friday and is expected to be completed by Oct. 25 instead of the initial Nov. 1 estimate.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | October 4, 2010

BACK IN THE POOL: Freshman Tristin Baxter won the open-water 10K event at the Junior Pan Pacific Championships over the summer but returns to the pool for ASU when the season gets underway in mid-October. (Photo by Andy Jeffreys)

Expectations high for freshman swimmer Baxter

The entire collegiate swimming season takes place in a pool, but one ASU swimmer took her talents to the open waters of Maui, Hawaii over the summer.

By William Boor | October 4, 2010

Uncertainty surrounds Tempe redevelopment plans

The recent recession caused a major decline in the number of downtown development projects in Tempe, and for many of those projects, the future remains uncertain.

By Allison Oswalt | October 3, 2010

THE ROOTS OF SB170: Cornell West and other leading race relations leaders of America spoke at North High School in Phoenix on Saturday, on topics relating to SB1070 and other immigration legislation. (Photo by Andy Jeffreys)

White supremacy led to SB 1070 formation, activist says

A Princeton professor spoke about the roots of Senate Bill 1070 and other Arizona immigration laws with other professors and activists at a local high school Saturday afternoon.

By Uriel J. Garcia | October 3, 2010

CELEBRATE DIVERSITY: Thousands of people turned out for the 8th annual Rainbows Festival in downtown Phoenix Saturday and Sunday. The Rainbows Festival and Street Fair is Arizona's largest celebration of the diversity of the LGBTQ community. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU participates in gay awareness, AIDS fundraising

ASU students participated in the AIDS Walk on Sunday and the Rainbows Festival on Saturday and Sunday.

By Travis McKnight | October 3, 2010

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