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Tempe Town Lake washes away, set to reopen in Nov.

A section of the west dam collapsed at Tempe Town Lake Tuesday night causing about three quarters of the lake to drain. The city is now working on restoring one of its main attractions.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 22, 2010

State Press Weekly, issue 3

This week: Tempe Town Lake, award-winning prose of ASU Alumnus Caitlin Horrocks, and the Sun Devil football squad teams with the Boys and Girls Club. New music from Fiona Apple.

By State Press Staff | July 21, 2010

Junior offensive lineman Dan Knapp demonstrates proper blocking technique to campers at San Carlos High School. (Photo by Nick Kosmider)

Szakacsy, teammates bring football and inspiration to grateful community

On a scorching July afternoon, Samson Szakacsy and 14 ASU teammates brought a football camp to the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation. But the day was about more than football.

By Nick Kosmider | July 18, 2010

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION: The MU is currently under construction, adding new stores and remodeling old ones. The project in set to be finished in August.

Smoothie shop, renovated market to open in Memorial Union

There will be new changes coming to ASU’s Memorial Union this fall, including a renovated and renamed Devils’ Market and a new yogurt and smoothie shop.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 18, 2010

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LAW SUIT: Former student Anna Babler, filed a civil action lawsuit against the Arizona Board of Regents on June 21 arguing ASU violated sexual harrasment laws under Title IX.

Former student sues ABOR over sexual assault case

The lawsuit claims ASU failed to comply with its obligations under Title IX, which holds the University responsible for protecting students from sexual harassment and to take action when harassment occurs.

By Kyle Patton and Joseph Schmidt | July 18, 2010

PHOTO COURTESY OF STEVE RODRIGUEZ
BOX OUT :ASU senior point guard Jamelle McMillan will be relied on heavily for on- and off-the-court leadership this season.

McMillan spills on defense, full-court press, Sendek

Senior point guard Jamelle McMillan answers questions about the upcoming season.

By Nick Kosmider | July 18, 2010

State Press Weekly, issue 2

On this week's edition of State Press Weekly, Crow appointed to new council, 62nd Emmy Award round-up, and Sun Devil Basketball Preview. (w/ music from the Pharcyde and Zach Evans)

By State Press Staff | July 14, 2010

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ADVISORY BOARD: President Crow was appointed to the U.S Department of Commerce's new advisory council Teusday.

ASU President Michael Crow appointed to Obama's entrepreneurship advisory council

ASU President Michael Crow was named a member of the new National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship Tuesday, which is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce.

By State Press Staff | July 14, 2010

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SB1070: The U.S Department of Justice filed an injunction against Arizona on Tuesday, challenging the state's new immigration law.

DOJ files lawsuit against Arizona, challenging SB 1070

The U.S. Department of Justice filed an injunction against Arizona on Tuesday regarding the recently signed immigration bill and will take the issue to federal court.

By Joseph Schmidt | July 11, 2010

The Arizona Department of Safety plans to renew Tempe's photo enforcement program starting July 18th. The completion of the program is estimated to take about a year. (Photo by Amy Dickson)

DPS drops photo enforcement, Tempe renews contract

Tempe officials plan to renew the city’s photo enforcement program for one year, starting July 18, while the Arizona Department of Public Safety’s program ends July 15.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 11, 2010

THE FALL: Tempe Hooter's sign shines from the second story balcony where Canadian citizen Tabitha Farmer plummeted 20 feet on April 7th. (Photo by Serwaa Adu-Tutu)

Woman who fell from Hooters balcony recovers, police say

Tabitha Farmer, a 26-year-old Canadian who fell from the second-floor balcony of a Hooters restaurant in Tempe April 7, is out of the hospital and recovering, police reported.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 11, 2010

ASU coach Shawn Charles directs his team during the 2010 NCAA Championships. (Photo Courtesy of ASU Media Relations)

Wrestling coach Shawn Charles anxious for second season

With a season under his belt, ASU wrestling coach Shawn Charles is looking forward to the Sun Devils' fall campaign.

By Nick Kosmider | July 11, 2010

ASU women's soccer coach Kevin Boyd instructs his team during a 7-on-7 tournament in March. Boyd, in his fourth season as the Sun Devils' coach, is hoping to guide his team to a second straight NCAA Tournament appearance for just the second time in school history. (Photo Courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Women's soccer hopes to build on postseason run

The women's soccer team is preparing for the fall season with its sights set on earning back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances for just the second time in school history.

By Nick Kosmider | July 11, 2010

A dog running for office? It might sound like a plot from a Disney film, but the BentleyforAZ campaign is one tail, oops... we mean, tale, you'll want to hear.

State Press Weekly, issue 1

The first edition of The State Press' new weekly audio program.

By State Press Staff | July 7, 2010

Transfer hopes to aid resurgence on the mat

A transfer from Penn State, Bubba Jenkins, runner-up at the 2008 NCAA Championships, will spend his final collegiate season wrestling for ASU.

By Nick Kosmider | July 5, 2010

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Biochemistry alumnus Xiao Ping Li, right, makes her oath of allegiance during the 22nd Annual Independence Day Naturalization ceremony Friday at South Mountain Community College.

ASU students take part in 4th of July weekend naturalization ceremony

One hundred and ninety new citizens waved miniature American flags, celebrating their new status during the 22nd Annual Fiesta of Independence naturalization ceremony.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 5, 2010

SERWAA ADU-TUTU | THE STATE PRESSMORE BUSINESS: The Gateway building located on Mill Ave. and 3rd Street was purchased fro $35 million by Seattle based company Vulcan Real Estate.

Tempe Gateway building purchase shows sign of economic turnaround

A Seattle-based company owned by the co-founder of Microsoft purchased Tempe Gateway in June, an eight-story building with commercial and retail space on Mill Avenue.

By Joseph Schmidt | July 5, 2010

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SAFETY FIRST: ASU recently collaborated with Tempe Fire and Police departments for scenes in a new safety training video filmed on campus.

Tempe fire, ASU police collaborate with EHS in lab safety video

ASU recently collaborated with Tempe Fire and ASU Police departments for scenes in a new lab safety training video filmed on campus.

By Joseph Schmidt | July 5, 2010

ALL ABOARD: Hundreds of passengers board the lightrail after the Independence Day celebration at Tempe Beach Park Sunday night.(Photo by Serwaa Adu-Tutu)

Public transportation changes could affect ASU community

Changes will include an upfront U-Pass payment and new METRO light rail schedules.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 5, 2010

ASU makes administrative changes for coming school year

According to University officials, creating new positions and hiring new administrators are part of improving ASU’s programs and quality of education.

By Rheyanne Weaver | June 27, 2010

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