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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

Tempe police: Man tries to evade police by running up 'A' Mountain

A group of men followed a man and woman to their car and then threw a rock at the window, after the man and woman told the group they didn't have money.

By Corina Vanek | November 6, 2014

Life Sciences majors, juniors, (left) Tom Bullock and Shelby Verhyen take advantage of Havasu's phenomenal cool weather by socializing in-between classes with, organization leadership major, Kennan Espy (right), on the student center's patio. (Photo by Rachel Nemeh)

ASU Colleges at Lake Havasu City gain on-campus housing

ASU's newest campus has officially signed a letter of intent to establish an on-campus dormitory.

By Jessica Suerth | November 6, 2014

Sustainability junior Chris Moorman, theatre freshman Imran Malik and business sophomore John Tarbox are all participated in No Shave November. The idea of not having to get up every morning and shave really appealed to these young students. (Photo by Hector Salas Almeida)

November brings cool air and hairier faces

Students embrace a lack of shaving for good causes in November.

By Corina Vanek | November 6, 2014

ASU limits travel to West Africa in response to national Ebola attention

Due to concerns following the national Ebola coverage, ASU is limiting travel to West African countries for faculty, staff and students.

By Ryan Davis | November 6, 2014

Midterm Elections

Highlights of the Arizona Democratic and Republican viewing parties on election night. Arizona voters shared the importance of voting and participating in the election.

By Vianka Villa | November 5, 2014

(Photo Courtesy of ASU News/Photo by Courtney Pedroza)

ASU announces Michael Thompson as new police chief

New Chief Michael Thompson is optimistic in a crucial time for ASU police.

By Corina Vanek | November 5, 2014

A police car is seen outside the Tempe Police Department headquarters in Tempe, Oct. 16, 2014. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

Sexual assault: Stopping a Tempe trend

Tempe Police Department makes an extra effort to inform the residents of Tempe and ASU students about how to avoid becoming a victim of sexual assault.

By Samantha Rodriguez | November 5, 2014

Tempe police: Woman caught driving stolen car

A Tempe woman told officers she borrowed the car she was driving from her friend, but records show the car was actually stolen.

By Corina Vanek | November 5, 2014

ASU researchers Dan Buttry (right) and coworkers Helme Castro (left) and Poonam Singh work in the lab.
(Photo Courtesy of ASU News/Photo by Mary Zhu)

ASU scientists develop carbon capture technology

A team of scientists at ASU are working to improve carbon capture technology after receiving funding from the U.S. Department of Energy.

By Megann Phillips | November 5, 2014

Slideshow: Republican election night party

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By State Press Photo Staff | November 4, 2014

Slideshow: Democratic election night party

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By State Press Photo Staff | November 4, 2014

Election Day pickup lines will cast your ballot

#ElectionDayPickupLines were the real winner Tuesday night. Whether your favorite candidates won or not, these tweets will pick you back up.

By State Press Staff | November 4, 2014

Students played "red light, green light" at DPC Aware's "Hashing Out the Gray" at the Downtown Phoenix Campus on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014. Students stepped forward if they agreed with the statement read aloud about relationships. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

ASU organization hosts interactive event to explore 'gray areas' of relationships

Downtown Phoenix Campus Aware puts on "Hashing Out the Gray" event to discuss healthy relationships.

By Savannah Harrelson | November 4, 2014

Tempe Police: Man sleeps at Tempe McDonald's

A Tempe man refused to leave a McDonald's despite employees' repeated requests for him to leave the business.

By Corina Vanek | November 4, 2014

How ASU students voted in Arizona's gubernatorial race

ASU students spoke to State Press reporters about whether they voted for Cold Stone Creamery founder and Republican Doug Ducey or former president of the Arizona Board of Regents candidate and Democrat Fred DuVal in the gubernatorial race.

By State Press Staff | November 4, 2014

ASU alumni Ed Ableser, Andrew Sherwood and Juan Mendez speak about ASU at a meet-and-greet in Daley Park on Sept. 9, 2012. (Photo by Taylor Peterson)

Democrat Ed Ableser defeats Independent Dale Eames in race for 26th Legislative District state senate seat

Independent Dale Eames defeated incumbent Democrat Ed Ableser in the race to represent Tempe, Mesa and south Scottsdale in the Arizona State Senate Tuesday.

By State Press Staff | November 4, 2014

Democrat incumbents defeat Republican candidate in race for 26th Legislative District Arizona house positions

Democrats Juan Mendez and Andrew Sherwood defeated Republican James Roy in the race for the two open positions in the Arizona State House of Representatives from the 26th Legislative District.

By State Press Staff | November 4, 2014

Republican Doug Ducey defeats Democrat Fred DuVal to become next Arizona governor

Cold Stone Creamer founder Doug Ducey defeats private lobbyist Fred DuVal and libertarian Barry Hess in the race for the Arizona governor position.

By State Press Staff | November 4, 2014

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