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, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

Full Coverage of No. 6 ASU vs. Oregon State

Don't miss our coverage of ASU's game against the Beavers.

By State Press Sports Staff | November 14, 2014

Veteran Karen Pittenger of the U.S. Army tells her story to the panel and guests inside the Lyceum Theatre in Tempe on Nov. 13, 2014. Pittenger went into what it was like to be a woman in the Army. (Photo by Jonathan Williams)

The Veterans Project allows veterans to share their stories about military life

The Veterans Project, which was held at the Lyceum Theatre on Thursday, provided an inside look at stories from the men and women who served in the military.

By Jonathan Williams | November 13, 2014

Wednesday, Nov. 12 - Nathan Francois (cq), a freshman studying biomedical engineering at Arizona State University, signs a pledge to conserve water as part of a larger campaign to restore 140 million gallons of water to the Colorado River. Photo by Ethan Fichtner.

ASU students strive to save water

Barrett, the Honors College is conducting a drive for student pledges to save water leading up to a Tuesday speech from Sandra Postel, a National Geographic Society Freshwater Fellow and founder of the Global Water Policy Project.

By Ethan Fichtner | November 13, 2014

Public service and public policy freshman Thomas Prior and public service and public policy junior Eduardo Alonso work during their office hours as interns for the USGD in the Downtown campus's Post Office. (Photo by Tynin Fries)

Undergraduate Student Government Downtown helps students learn new skills through internship program

Executive board members adopt interns to help with tasks and allow students to grow in different areas.

By Savannah Harrelson | November 13, 2014

(Left to right) Don Fowler, Betsy Rice, Glen Rice and Catherine Fowler pose after Glen Rice receives the award at the Great Basin Anthropological Conference. (Photo by Reba Rauch/Courtesy of Glen Rice)

ASU archaeologist writes book about ancient Hohokam culture

ASU archaeology professor Glen Rice will publish “Sending the Spirits Home: The Archaeology of Hohokam Mortuary Practices" in 2016.

By Megann Phillips | November 13, 2014

Retired Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O’Connor speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Arizona Center for Law and Society, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014 in Phoenix. The facility, scheduled to be completed and opened by fall 2016, will host several law-related institutions, including ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.

ASU, Phoenix break ground for new law school, promote innovative approach

Retired Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O'Connor, Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton and ASU President Michael Crow spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new ASU law school in downtown Phoenix on Thursday.

By Jacqueline Soto | November 13, 2014

Tempe Police: Woman sits on meth, hides it in bra

A 22-year-old Sacaton woman was stopped as the passenger in a car, where police found meth and marijuana.

By Jessica Suerth | November 13, 2014

Guide to the news: How Tempe USG works

Tempe USG has been receiving a great deal of attention both within and without the ASU community for its impeached senator. But in order to understand the news surrounding it, one must understand how the organization works.

| November 12, 2014

New logo unveiled at State of Downtown Tempe address

Organizers hope a new logo and an influx of new businesses will attract a diverse crowd to downtown Tempe.

By Corina Vanek | November 12, 2014

Tempe earns a perfect score in Human Rights Campaign's Municipal Equality Index

Tempe earned a perfect 100 score on the Municipal Equality Index for demonstrating LGBT inclusiveness and equality.

By Ksenia Maryasova | November 12, 2014

Tempe Police: Man shoplifts movies from local Wal-Mart, hides heroin in anus

A man removed movies from Wal-Mart and attempted to leave the store without paying.

By Jessica Suerth | November 12, 2014

ASU police investigating suspicious note left on student's car

An ASU student was concerned when she found a suspicious note left on her car.

By Kelcie Grega | November 12, 2014

The Graduate Hotel on Apache and College avenues opened in the beginning of November 2014. In addition to the Normal Diner, the hotel will soon open a new restaurant later this year. (Photo by Jonathan Williams)

Graduate Hotel opens near ASU, replaces Twin Palms Hotel

The Graduate leaves remnants of the Twin Palms and adds a new modern twist after renovation.

By Jonathan Williams | November 10, 2014

Tempe Police: Man punches security guard at bar

A 23-year-old Laveen man punched a security guard at the School of Rock bar on Mill Avenue.

By Jessica Suerth | November 10, 2014

ASU receives letter from Dalai Lama

Project Humanities reached out to the Dalai Lama and he responded to them with a letter.

By William Parker | November 10, 2014

A spectator holds a "Thank you Veterans" sign as the junior RTC of Marcos De Niza High School marches down Mill Avenue during the Tempe Veterans Day parade, Monday morning. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

ASU honors Veterans Day with parades, memorials, celebrations

At ASU and throughout the Valley, Veterans Day offers opportunities to celebrate those who have served in the armed forces.

By Corina Vanek | November 10, 2014

Community group leaders involved in the Bridges to High School program prepare to work with middle schoolers and their families. (Photo Courtesy of Nancy Gonzales)

ASU research program Bridges to High School promotes 'positive life trajectories'

Hispanic students are more likely than students of any other ethnic group to drop out of high school early, but a group of ASU professors hope to change this.

By Megann Phillips | November 9, 2014

With the implementation of ergonomics and biomechanics the ergonomic shovel is designed to help the user complete their task while minimizing injury and muscle irritation. Courtesy of Bosse Tools

ASU startup reinvents shovel, digs up funds for venture

An ASU SkySong-based startup, Bosse Tools, is reinventing one of the oldest tools in history: the shovel.

By Andrew Nicla | November 9, 2014

Polly and Kailey Grapes are among a pack of Wonder Women at the Singleton Moms Superhero Bolt 5k on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014. The 5k run was to raise money and awareness for single parents with cancer. (Photo by Sawyer Hardebeck)

Superheroes join forces to support single parents with cancer

Several hundred superheroes joined forces in Tempe Saturday. Although there was no enemy in sight, they came to support single parents with cancer.

By Jessica Suerth | November 8, 2014

Dozens of fans of Aaron McGruder and the "Boondocks" receive their tickets for the annual Visionary Lecture Series at the Tempe Center for the Arts on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014. The lecture featured talks on race and democracy. (Photo by Jonathan Williams)

Aaron McGruder talks race and democracy in annual lecture series

"The Boondocks" creator Aaron McGruder spoke on race and democracy at the Visionary Lecture Series at the Tempe Center for the Arts.

By Jonathan Williams | November 6, 2014

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