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Gracie’s director defends thrift store’s redevelopment

Gracie’s Village will replace Gracie’s Thrift Store with a five-story building despite recent protests from the local community.

By Ryan McCullough | October 11, 2011

DANCING WITH MACHETES: Cell genetics and developmental biology senior Diana Alarcon practices stepping with machetes. It is a tradition for the members of the Lambda Theta Nu sorority to learn stepping with machetes. (Photo by Lillian Reid)

Sorority empowered through stepping with machetes

It is rare to see the women of Lambda Theta Nu performing their step routine on the Tempe campus because they utilize weapons – machetes.

By Sade Hurst | October 11, 2011

Crow anticipates no additional cuts to state funding, minimal tuition increase

ASU President Michael Crow said the University expects no additional cuts to state funding next fiscal year and school officials are working toward a 0 percent increase in tuition.

By Kyle Daly | October 11, 2011

Police Beat: Oct. 12

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Tuesday.

By Dan Oberhaus | October 11, 2011

Residents oppose local thrift store’s redevelopment

The redevelopment of Gracie’s thrift store in Tempe into a five-story low-income housing complex is causing unrest in nearby local communities.

By Ryan McCullough | October 10, 2011

STUDENT SPOT: The Open Source Project Cafe on University Drive and Dorsey Lane is a new alternative coffee house full of art, game systems and a ping pong table catering to ASU students. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Open Source Project redefines the traditional coffee shop

Since it opened in May, the Open Source Project has been attracting customers for its coffee but keeping them around for its relaxed atmosphere.

By Brennan Smith | October 10, 2011

Faculty startup brings video games to the classroom

A faculty startup, SMALLab, bring Kinect for Xbox 360 skeletal tracking cameras into classrooms to change the way schools are teaching.

By Julia Shumway | October 10, 2011

SHOWING SUPPORT: Formerly prostituted women and their families and supporters marched in Phoenix Saturday near 28th Avenue and Indian School to commemorate those who lost their lives and bring awareness to domestic sex trafficking. (Photo by Leandra Huffer)

ASU collaboration provides alternatives for prostitutes

Instead of being transported to jail, arrested prostitutes were taken to Bethany Bible Church, given a hot meal, hygiene kits, clothing and information about how to find support services in the future.

By Leandra Huffer | October 10, 2011

ASU iPhone robbers strike again

Two men ASU Police believe to be responsible for stealing iPhones out of students’ hands last week got away with another one Friday on the Tempe campus.

By Shawn Raymundo | October 10, 2011

Police Beat: Oct. 11

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Monday.

By Shawn Raymundo | October 10, 2011

GETTING A MAKEOVER: The Rio Salado Foundation will begin renovations on the Hayden Flour Mill this fall. The Mill Project will be a “gateway” into the Tempe and the Mill Avenue District. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Redevelopment plans turn Hayden Mill into city ‘gateway’

Tempe with help from the Rio Salado Foundation will be renovating the Hayden Flour Mill into a historical site.

By Shawn Raymundo | October 9, 2011

NOW OPEN: Tom's Tavern is reopening to the public on Oct. 13 after being renovated. The restaurant hosted an event last Thursday to benefit the Beyond the Flames foundation. (Photo by Sarah Dinell)

Restaurant holds fundraiser to benefit former police officer’s foundation

As part of re-opening celebrations, Tom’s Tavern & 1929 Grill on Washington Street and Central Avenue held an open house fundraiser for the Beyond the Flames Foundation.

By Sarah Dinell | October 9, 2011

HOGWARTS COMMUNITY: Pottermore online is J.K. Rowling's newest creation for Harry Potter fans now that the seven books and eight movies have come to an end. The website allows more exploration of the Harry Potter series and social networking between fans. (Photo by Lillian Reid)

New Harry Potter website will open wizarding world to all

Pottermore, an interactive website for fans to experience the books in a whole new way, launched July 31 to a limited number of users and will open to everyone at the end of October.

By Jasmine Barta | October 9, 2011

Police Beat: Oct. 10

Tempe Police reported the following incidents on Friday.

By Shawn Raymundo | October 9, 2011

Amphibians are declining around the globe — ASU students find out why

Amphibians declining around world; ASU students finding out why from The State Press on Vimeo.

By Daryl Bjoraas | October 9, 2011

Demonstrators show support at recall debate

Mesa Chamber of Commerce allowed for a debate to be held between Russell Pearce and Jerry Lewis to discuss a variety for issues concerning Arizona residents.

By Dan Oberhaus | October 6, 2011

GAME DAY: Students in the students section cheer on ASU against Oregon State last Saturday. Attendance numbers show that the new Game Day initiative is working as more students are attending games. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Game Day Initiative records large increases in student attendance

ASU’s Game Day initiative has seen an increase in student ticket sales and crowd attendance, and will be stretching out to all other ASU sports. | Slideshow inside |

By Christina Tetreault | October 6, 2011

BALANCING ACT: Nancy Bui checks her ASU email at her Avondale home while her 4-month-old son Tristin looks on. Bui is a senior electrical engineering student balancing school, work, a husband and two children. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Student parents multitask with school and family

ASU facilities make it a little easier for student parents to balance their hectic schedules.

By Thania A. Betancourt | October 6, 2011

SUNFLOWER FIELDS: Kenny Barrett and students from the Phoenix Union Bioscience High School planted a plethora of sunflower seeds at the vacant lot in downtown Phoenix for the Valley of the Sunflowers organization on Tuesday. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Sunflower project brings community together

Valley of the Sunflowers will harvest and donate sunflower seed oil to aid Phoenix Union Bioscience High School in their car designed to run on biodiesel fuel.

By Kharli Mandeville | October 6, 2011

Police Beat: Oct. 7

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Thursday.

By Caitlin Cruz | October 6, 2011

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