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Students protest Brewer at Sun Devil pep rally

Gov. Jan Brewer was met by student protesters Friday when she visited ASU to cheer on the Sun Devil football team.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | August 29, 2010

ROUGH SKETCH: Commander Mike Thompson of the ASU Police Department explains the technique he uses to sketch composites of suspects and unidentified victims of violence. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Police commander draws criminals to justice

Cmdr. Mike Thompson is the ASU Police Department’s lone composite sketch artist, and his talent has not been wasted.

By Matt Hendley | August 26, 2010

HOT NEW DOWNTOWN: Thirty new businesses plan to open in downtown Phoenix's development CityScape. Most of the retail stores, entertainment venues and restaurants will be open in November. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Downtown students play big role in CityScape plans

New retail stores, entertainment venues and restaurants opening in the CityScape development are bringing true city life to downtown Phoenix.

By Mary Shinn | August 26, 2010

Redshirt sophomore wide receiver A.J. Pickens waits for a call from quarterbacks freshman Taylor Kelly and sophomore Brock Osweiler. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Football team anxious to get season started

With just eight days left until Portland State rolls into Tempe, the ASU football team is getting anxious.

By Tyler Emerick | August 26, 2010

DECREASED WAIT TIME: An advanced electronic medical records system could decrease emergency wait times at hospitals. (Annie Wechter)

Professor finds big drops in hospital waits with electronic records

An advanced electronic medical records system could decrease patients’ waiting time in hospital emergency rooms by 22.4 percent, an ASU business professor reported in a study.

By Michael Reppenhagen | August 26, 2010

State Press Weekly, Aug. 26

This week, we have an interview with Wendell Pierce of 'Treme' and 'The Wire.' Also: primary results, volleyball and soccer updates.

By State Press Staff | August 25, 2010

BLOWIN' SMOKE: The "Sub-Zero" hookah sits on display at Memo's Cafe, near the corner of McClintock Drive and Broadway Road. Memo's, open since 2008, is currently renovating the ventilation system, with estimated completion in early September. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Tempe commission allows hookah bar to continue operating

Memo’s Café, a Tempe hookah lounge, will continue to operate despite an improper ventilation system while the new system is installed.

By April Atwood and Yvonne Gonzalez | August 25, 2010

CAPTAIN COMEBACK: Though he is likely to miss significant time this season with a torn ACL, fifth-year offensive lineman Jon Hargis (59) was voted one of four captains by his teammates. Hargis hopes to return midway through the fall. (Photo by Kyle Thompson)

Hargis’ hard work rewarded with captain nod

Just four months ago, ASU fifth-year offensive lineman Jon Hargis went down with a torn ACL in his left knee. It seemed his career could be over.

By Tyler Emerick | August 25, 2010

FOREIGN LANGUAGE: Prof. Kathleen Evans-Romaine directs the Critical Languages Institute at ASU. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Language institute builds program around U.S. involvement in Central Asia

War and counterterrorism efforts in Central Asia have caused ASU’s Critical Languages Institute to push for students to attain a level of language expertise and cultural understanding of the region.

By Jaclyn Gettinger | August 25, 2010

FIXING THE DAM: Construction on repairing the Tempe dam began on Wednesday. The dam is expected to be completed, and the lake to be back to normal by November. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Installation of rubber bladders begins at Town Lake dam

Major reconstruction of Tempe Town Lake’s dam officially began Wednesday with the placement of the first bladder.

By Cale Ottens | August 25, 2010

AWAITING A WIN: Campaign members for David Schweikert anxiously crowd around the computer monitor as election poll results filter in Tuesday night. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

GOP winners gear up for November after tough primaries

Republican candidate David Schweikert for the U.S. Congressional District 5 celebrates primary results, along with other local Republicans.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | August 24, 2010

WATCH WHERE YOU CROSS: Fairly soon, people may be ticketed for jaywalking. Starting Aug. 30, ASU police will be ticketing jaywalkers around campus. (Photo by Andy Jeffreys)

Jaywalkers, bicyclists to see increased enforcement for violations

ASU Police will be increasing the enforcement of pedestrian and cyclist traffic laws in Tempe next Monday by cracking down on violators.

By Travis McKnight | August 24, 2010

AWAITING RESULTS: Campaign volunteers for Harry Mitchell set up outside Dave's Brewing Pub on Tuesday in anticipation of the Congressman's appearance at the viewing party for nationwide Congressional primary results. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Democrats hope to boost student engagement in midterm elections

Tempe Democrats want to get students more involved in the midterm elections.

By Monica Arevalo | August 24, 2010

BREAKING AWAY: Redshirt sophomore running back James Morrison evades a defender during Saturday's scrimmage. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Stormy day reflects battle at quarterback

ASU football’s starting quarterback battle remains close with less than a week until coach Dennis Erickson names the lead passer

By Nick Ruland | August 24, 2010

Pressure, perfection motivate senior golfer

A par from ASU senior Scott Pinckney on the 18th and final hole would send ASU into a playoff; a birdie would send them to the NCAA tournament.

By Greg Dillard | August 24, 2010

KEEPING IT GREEN: A recent rating from The Princeton Review rated ASU among the top 18 colleges on their Green College Honor Roll for 2011. ASU has been ranked on the Green College Honor Roll for the third straight year. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Reports name ASU among the best in several areas

U.S. News and World Report and The Princeton Review named ASU in the top schools for different programs this month, though the University’s overall ranking declined

By Caroline Austerman | August 23, 2010

HOUSE OF WORSHIP: There are plans to build an Islamic Center, like this one in Tempe, two blocks from the ground zero in New York City. (Photo by Andy Jeffreys)

Local religion experts evaluate freedoms involved in N.Y. Islamic center

Local religious leaders and an ASU professor give their takes on on plans to build an Islamic community center near ground zero

By Caroline Austerman | August 23, 2010

AZ FACT CHECK: The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication has recently teamed up with the Arizona Republic and 12 News to create AZ Fact Check, which helps check facts about Arizona government candidates. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Journalism students help Arizona Republic keep candidates honest

AZ Fact Check, a service that verifies statements made by Arizona candidates, is the product of a partnership among The Arizona Republic, 12 News and ASU’s journalism school.

By Uriel J. Garcia | August 23, 2010

Cornerback Carr quietly making impact

If the old adage for cover corners is true, that utterance of name is evidence of error, it could be a while before redshirt sophomore cornerback Deveron Carr gets his due.

By Nick Ruland | August 23, 2010

Cameron Alder, Brett Hileman and Blaine Coury work on their Redbull Flugtag craft "Unexpected Delivery" for the Flugtag competiton in Long Beach, Ca. this past Saturday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Daredevils try to keep the stork flying

A team of ASU students participated in Red Bull’s Flugtag flying contest in Long Beach, Calif.

By Allison Oswalt | August 22, 2010

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