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ADDING CLASS: Canteen, a new Tequila bar, is planned to open this fall on Mill avenue. Owner of La Bocca and of Canteen, Julian Wright hopes that new bar adds a bit of class to Mill. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Tequila bar to continue upscale trend on Mill Ave.

Created by former ASU student Julian Wright, Canteen Modern Tequila Bar is expected to open Oct. 7 on the corner of Sixth Street and Mill Avenue.

By Danielle Legler | August 22, 2010

UP IN THE AIR: Junior setter Cat Highmark (7) sets up sophomore middle blocker Sonja Markanovich at a recent practice. The ASU volleyball team opens its season this weekend at the University of Dayton Invitational. (Photo by Andy Jeffreys)

Volleyball team sets its sights on NCAA tournament

As the ASU volleyball team competed in the annual Maroon vs. Gold scrimmage, ASU coach Jason Watson watched intently from the sideline as his team geared up for the 2010 season.

By Greg Dillard | August 22, 2010

Offense displays multiple threats in scrimmage

Coach Dennis Erickson did not name a starting quarterback after Saturday’s intra-squad scrimmage, nor did he acknowledge a decision had been made.

By Nick Ruland | August 22, 2010

CAPTION CORRECTED: Proposition 203 would allow seriously or terminally ill patients in Arizona to obtain marijuana.

State’s marijuana initiative tougher than Calif. law

Arizona voters will decide on a ballot measure that would legalize the use of medicinal marijuana during this year’s midterm elections in November.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | August 19, 2010

THE NEED FOR SPEED: At the Bondurant Racing School of High Performance Driving in Chandler, students get the chance to race high-speed karts. (Photo Courtesy of Bondurant School)

Kart races fulfill need for speed at local driving school

A Chandler driving instruction school founded by former Formula One driver Bob Bondurant launched a new program to give drivers of all skill levels access to its courses.

By Michael Reppenhagen | August 19, 2010

SHUT DOWN: For the second straight month, foreclosures around the Valley have increased. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Report: Valley foreclosures climb for second month

The Phoenix housing market saw an increased number of foreclosures in July, making up 43 percent of the houses sold on the market the highest percentage since January.

By Joseph Schmidt | August 19, 2010

A SAFER CAMPUS: Tempe police keep a watchful eye over ASU dormitories, strengthening their surveillance over the campus's North, Center, and South neighborhoods. (Photo by Andy Jeffreys)

ASU Police bring 24-hour patrols to Tempe dorms

The ASU Police Department has started a 24-hour watch of residence hall neighborhoods on the Tempe campus this semester.

By Matt Hendley | August 19, 2010

Student ambassadors lend a hand on light rail

A pilot program developed by Parking and Transit Services will help students find their way around the Metro Light Rail.

By Cale Ottens | August 19, 2010

ANOTHER DOOR OPENS: Though the Tempe Town Lake dam broke at the end of July, there may be some good that comes out of it. Plans for the first Pedestrian Bridge will begin this year, and the bridge is scheduled to open in May 2011. Photo by Annie Wechter)

With empty lake, ASU water sport clubs shift focus

The ASU Rowing Club, ASU Sailing Club, and rowing classes hosted by Tempe Parks and Recreation will have to find new practice locations due to Tempe Town Lake draining.

By April Atwood | August 18, 2010

ROCKIN' INTERNSHIP: A collection of artist's guitars on display at the Musical Instrument Museum in north Phoenix. This fall the MIM will be starting four new internships for students from different schools, including ASU. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Musical Instrument Museum launches internship program

Students can strike a chord in the professional world with new internship opportunities through Phoenix’s Musical Instrument Museum.

By Allison Oswalt | August 18, 2010

Scholarship to honor alumnus killed in mining accident

ASU alumnus Ravi DeFilippo was killed in a mining accident in Peru. His family is starting a geology scholarship in his memory to be given to an ASU student in 2011.

By Connor Radnovich | August 18, 2010

Mazzone injecting life into once-stagnant offense

The Devils ranked 90th in the country in yards per game last year. ASU was also last in Pac-10 attendance; its offense was most assuredly near the top of any list for boos received by fans.

By Nick Ruland | August 18, 2010

A TASTE OF HOME: Tim and Joan O'Connor's Honey Moon Sweets Bakery provides comfort for out-of-state students. The bakery, located near Southern Avenue and 7th Street in Tempe, sends care packages to students who are far from home. (Photo by Andy Jeffreys)

Tempe company sends comfort to homesick students

A Tempe catering company is creating care packages for parents to send to their college students who are living away from home.

By Ana Anguiano | August 18, 2010

State Press Weekly, issue 4

A special two-part episode, including interviews with Miss Arizona Kimberly Hoff, DREAMers Dulce Matuz and Erika Andiola, Sun Devil Basketball Coach Charli Turner Thorne!

By State Press Staff | August 5, 2010

FALL PRACTICE: Junior cornerback Omar Bolden and the ASU football team open up fall practice on Tuesday. (Photo by Nick Kosmider)

ASU football set to open camp

On Tuesday, the Sun Devils will put the pads back on as they officially begin fall practice, anxious to wipe the slate clean following two straight disappointing seasons.

By Nick Kosmider | July 30, 2010

Faculty, students: Not all 'gifted' students attend Barrett, not all Barrett students 'gifted'

The term “gifted student” can produce a variety of definitions from different people, but one current consensus is that not all gifted students are at Barrett, the Honors College.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 30, 2010

HARD WORK: Construction workers attend to the Western embankment of Tempe Town Lake on Friday morning. Restoration of the lake is set to be finished in November. (Photo by Serwaa Adu-Tutu)

Fall triathlons affected by Tempe Town Lake drainage; surrounding businesses don't feel negative economic effects

Triathlons scheduled at Tempe lake in upcoming months are seeing some changes; businesses surrounding the lake are not experiencing any major economic setbacks.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 30, 2010

Protesters of the immigration bill SB1070 gather in downtown Phoenix Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Joe Schmidt)

Protesters demonstrate despite injunction against immigration law's key provisions; majority of law still takes effect

Protesters gathered at various places throughout Phoenix Thursday to express opposition to the implementation of Arizona’s new immigration law.

By Joseph Schmidt | July 30, 2010

After a season away, Simon glad to be back on the court

A knee injury forced guard Dymond Simon to miss all of last season. Now the senior guard says she is ready to go out with a bang.

By Nick Kosmider | July 25, 2010

Goalkeeper hopes to draw on experience

ASU sophomore goalkeeper Alyssa Gillmore is hoping to draw on experience she gained when she was pressed into action as a freshman a season ago.

By Nick Kosmider | July 25, 2010

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