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TEARING IT DOWN: Participants from the West German side break through the Berlin Wall to bring flowers to the East Germans on the other side. This interactive presentation commemorated the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. (Photo by Jessica Weisel)

Students replicate Berlin Wall experience

A representation of the Berlin Wall was placed in the Memorial Union on the Tempe campus in remembrance of the Berlin Wall and the 20th anniversary of its falling on Oct. 3.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | October 3, 2010

STEADY SCORER: Freshman running back Deantre Lewis rushes into the end zone against Oregon State on Sunday. Lewis finished with 104 yards and a touchdown, making it his third straight game over 100 yards. (Photo Courtesy of the Daily Barometer)

Beavers edge Sun Devils as Threet throws three interceptions

Looking to eliminate mistakes and end a losing streak, the Sun Devils went into Corvallis confident they could beat Oregon State.

By Andrew Gruman | October 2, 2010

ASU receives grant for new algae research center

Gov. Jan Brewer announced Tuesday that ASU will receive a $2 million grant to fund a project called the Arizona Center for Algae Technology and Innovation, known as AzCATI.

By Michael Reppenhagen | September 30, 2010

AND THE WINNER IS: The Bicycle Cellar, located in the Tempe Transportation Center, was last year's winner of the annual Bike Hero Award, which is given to a resident or organization that continually use a bicycle as a means of transportation. This year's nomination process is currently underway. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Tempe looks for next Bike Hero

Tempe is currently conducting its nomination process for the annual Bike Hero Award.

By April Atwood | September 30, 2010

W.P Carey MBA program ranked among top 25

A W. P. Carey School of Business program was ranked thirteenth among the top 25 executive MBA programs in the country by The Wall Street Journal Thursday.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | September 30, 2010

HARD HITTER: Sophomore middle blocker Erica Wilson jumps to spike a ball against California last weekend. After losing two games to start Pac-10 play last weekend, ASU travels to Tucson to take on UA. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU volleyball team kicks off Territorial Cup season

The ASU volleyball team continues Pac-10 play this weekend, looking to get its first conference win. But, playing in Tucson, this game means a little more.

By Greg Dillard | September 30, 2010

Evidence bags lie on the ground while officers look for more evidence in an alley near 10th and Ash where the body of a man was discovered earlier today. (Photo by Jessica Weisel)

Body found near ASU Jewish center

Tempe police spokesman Sgt. Steve Carbajal said police received a call around 7:30 a.m. about a body found near the Rohr Chabad House Jewish Student Center.

By Andrew Hedlund | September 30, 2010

State Press Weekly: Sept. 30

This week, we take a look at Proposition 203, Arizona's medicinal marijuana initiative. Plus, Isaiah Mustafa talks about his experiences after ASU, and a spotlight on water polo.

By State Press Staff | September 29, 2010

Oktoberfest celebration could draw 200,000

Crowds reaching numbers between 150,000 and 200,000 could come out to this weekend’s 38th annual Oktoberfest in Tempe, according to an event official.

By Monica Arevalo | September 29, 2010

Town Lake almost ready for water

After two months of construction, the Tempe Town Lake is almost ready to be refilled, a city official said Wednesday.

By Michael Reppenhagen | September 29, 2010

KNOWS THE PROS: Freshman Jacqueline Cako joined the ASU tennis team this season after taking a year off to play professional tennis with amateur status. In the year off, Cako played in tournaments in Canada and Sweden as well as all across the U.S. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Tennis freshman Cako transitions from pros

After graduating high school, most students with college aspirations go straight to higher education. ASU tennis freshman Jacqueline Cako did something different.

By Nicole Klauss | September 29, 2010

Expansions planned for ASU Online

The Arizona Board of Regents put an emphasis on the state universities’ online programs and set a goal for ASU’s online program to reach 30,000 students by the year 2020.

By Cale Ottens | September 28, 2010

Students discuss gay terminology at dialogue series

Students gathered Tuesday on the Tempe campus to discuss the terms used to describe the gay community and whether they are preferred by those they label.

By Ashia Johnson | September 28, 2010

Parkour club gets students flying

A new club at ASU is teaching students the art of parkour.

By Mary Shinn | September 28, 2010

Book author says ASU is worth students’ investment

A new book by Claudia Dreifus criticizes how both private and public institutes throughout the nation are not worth the money students invest.

By Cale Ottens | September 28, 2010

QUICK STRIKE: Senior Kelcy McKenna wasted no time at the start of the 2010 tournament season, taking home the ITA Gold singles championship title over the weekend at the Cal Nike Invitational. (Photo by Molly Smith)

Tennis senior McKenna wins Cal Nike Invitational

The ASU women’s tennis team opened its season over the weekend as senior Kelcy McKenna won the ITA Gold singles championship title at the Cal Nike Invitational.

By Nicole Klauss | September 27, 2010

Organization keeps campus green, clean during Family Weekend

Efforts by ASU’s Green Team over Family Weekend resulted in an ASU first — 98 percent of waste was kept away from a city landfill.

By Connor Radnovich | September 27, 2010

DREAM ACTIVIST: Mohammad Abdollahi, an Iranian born undocumented student from Michigan, has been helping at the DREAM camp outside of Sen. John McCain's office. (Photo by Anthony Sandoval)

Undocumented Iranian student camps out for McCain’s support of DREAM Act

Undocumented Iranian student Mohammad Abdollahi plans to camp outside John McCain’s Phoenix until the senator changes his stance on the DREAM Act.

By Uriel J. Garcia | September 27, 2010

MEDICAL RESERACH: A new partnership between the ASU Center for Health Innovation and Clinical Trials and Quintiles will help researchers improve medicine and allow Arizonans to participate in medical research. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Partnership helps bring community into research

Fast development of new, safe and effective medicine for patients in the U.S. and other parts of the world is not far off with a new partnership at ASU.

By Kirsten Hillhouse | September 27, 2010

A CALL FOR TEACHERS: ASU students gathered in the Cronkite building Monday morning to hear U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan address college students around the nation in a live broadcast urging them to pursue teaching professions. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Education secretary urges students to pursue teaching

Students gathered at the Downtown campus Monday to hear U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan address college students across the nation in a broadcast from New York.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | September 27, 2010

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