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ASU prevails over Northern Arizona despite mistakes

Despite 131 penalty yards, numerous drops, errant throws and mistakes on both sides of the ball, ASU beat FCS opponent Northern Arizona 41-20 Saturday night at Sun Devil Stadium.

By Nick Ruland | September 11, 2010

LONG RANGE: Senior kicker Thomas Weber drills a kick during last week's game against Portland State. Weber practiced "may day" field goals in Thursday's practice in preparation for Northern Arizona. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Football makes final preparations for NAU

As a showdown with Northern Arizona lurks, the Sun Devils left the comfort of the Verde Dickey Dome Thursday for a practice outdoors.

By Tyler Emerick | September 9, 2010

STUDENT VETERANS: Capt. Steven Borden, professor of Naval Science(left) and Lt. Col. Terence A. Plumb, professor of Aerospace Studies, were among other military officials gathered on the Tempe campus to recognize student veterans that have benefitted from the Post-9/11 GI Bill. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU celebrates first anniversary of GI Bill

U.S. Representative Harry Mitchell spoke at ASU to celebrate the number of veterans the Post-9/11 GI Bill has funded.

By Mary Shinn | September 9, 2010

PRESIDENTIAL GATHERING: USG Presidents (from left) Christian Vasquez (Downtown), Jacob Goulding (Tempe), Dominick Hernandez (Polytechnic), and Daniel Hatch (West) gather in front of the W.P. Carey school on the Tempe campus. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Student leaders unveil yearlong goals

Less than a month into the fall semester, ASU’s newly elected undergraduate student government presidents already have their hands full.

By Mary Shinn | September 9, 2010

DORM RENOVATIONS: Manzanita Hall has been used as a temporary residence for ASU students until spaces in other dormitories opened up. University housing is in the process of moving the students in Manzanita to other dorms due to plans to start renovations on the dorm this spring. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Manzanita residents begin moving out for renovations

More than a quarter of the 572 students currently living in Manzanita Hall have moved to other dorms as the building prepares for upcoming renovations.

By Connor Radnovich | September 9, 2010

State Press Weekly, Sept. 9

This week, ever wonder about the tightrope walkers on Hayden Lawn? Plus: FOOTBALL, and interviews with Company of Thieves, the Love Me Nots, and Boys and Frogs.

By State Press Staff | September 9, 2010

State Press Weekly: Sept. 22

Natural disasters. Danny McBride. Roller Derby. We ramp up the intensity with this week's edition of Weekly.

By State Press Staff | September 9, 2010

HOMECOMING: Northern Arizona freshman running back and Chandler Hamilton High School graduate Zach Bauman defenders in his college debut against Western New Mexico last week. (Photo Courtesy of NAU)

Valley product Bauman leads Lumberjacks to Tempe

When NAU freshman Zach Bauman took a handoff 70 yards for a touchdown Sept. 2 against Western New Mexico, he might as well have kept running to Tempe.

By Tyler Emerick | September 8, 2010

NEW OWNERS: The long-abandoned Centerpoint condominiums off Mill ave. have finally been purchased. The new owners plan to open the condos early next year. (Photo by Andy Jeffreys)

Centerpoint towers aim to attract ASU students

The Centerpoint Condominiums in downtown Tempe opening next year are intended to house college students and young professionals.

By Monica Arevalo | September 8, 2010

TESTINJG TOUGHNESS: Sophomore Nicole Smith gets her shoulder strength analyzed at Physiotherapy Associates in Scottsdale. (Photo by Nicole Klauss)

‘Prehab rehab’ giving women’s tennis an edge

“Prehab rehab” isn’t the latest celebrity trend. The high-tech process is actually an annual tradition for the ASU women’s tennis team.

By Nicole Klauss | September 8, 2010

Soccer sophomore beating endless injury

Just when redshirt sophomore forward Sierra Cook was ready to make an impact for the women’s soccer team, her endless injury saga began.

By Elijah Grasser | September 8, 2010

NEW OWNERS: This September, the Thursday Night Market will return to the Downtown Tempe Community. Locals will be able to purchase produce that is grown locally in the Tempe Urban Garden. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Mill Ave. market to reopen at Urban Garden

Tempe residents can experience fresh, locally grown food this September when Mill Avenue’s Thursday Night Market reopens at the Urban Garden.

By Allison Oswalt | September 8, 2010

Professor uses poetry to tell tales of Katrina

ASU English professor Cynthia Hogue presented excerpts of her book, a chronicle of the lives of Katrina evacuees that released last month, at a bookstore in Tempe Tuesday evening.

By Matt Hendley | September 7, 2010

Former Sun Devil Wallace finding place in majors

By normal baseball standards, Brett Wallace made a quick run through the minor leagues. How he got there is an entirely different story.

By Andrew Gruman | September 7, 2010

BMX rider drops in on ASU

Students at the Tempe campus stopped in their tracks Tuesday as world-class trial bike athlete Thomas Oehler performed an impromptu demo, jumping off brick walls and over women.

By Allison Oswalt | September 7, 2010

LOWER TUITION: A new exchange program has started at ASU West. Students from 14 select Western states will be able to pay 150 percent of what in-state students pay for tuition. (Photo by Jessica Weisel)

Tuition program helps West attract out-of-state students

An interstate tuition program at ASU’s West campus is trying to attract more out-of-state students than ever before to the New College since it started in fall 2009.

By Mary Shinn | September 6, 2010

ONE OF THE NINE: Mass communications senior Justine Garcia was arrested in April of this year with seven other ASU students for chaining themselves to the capitol building. (Photo by Aaron Lavinksy)

Student activist wants increased awareness in county attorney race

Interim County Attorney Rick Romley’s loss of the Republican nomination for the county attorney race has some opponents of SB 1070 worried.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | September 6, 2010

QUICKER CHECKUPS: ASU plans to open part one of their new Health Services building in the Fall of 2011. The current plans include 5,000 square feet of space to increase privacy and improve efficiency. (Photo Courtesy of ASU)

New health building to help decrease wait times

The new health services building on the Tempe campus will be larger, modernized, efficient in handling patients and LEED certified.

By Connor Radnovich | September 6, 2010

Offensive assault sinks Portland State

The ASU football team's new offense started shaky but quickly found its stride. Led by its running backs, ASU cruised to a 54-9 win over Portland State in the 2010 season opener.

By Andrew Gruman | September 5, 2010

State Press Weekly, Sept. 3

This week, we have an interview with former Phoenix Sun Neal Walk. Also: egg recall, and exclusive new music from Boys and Frogs.

By State Press Staff | September 3, 2010

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