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State Press Weekly: Nov. 11 – Business as Usual

State Press Weekly Nov. 11 - An ASU Management class starts its own business, CityScape opens in downtown Phoenix, and music from Seashell Radio.

By State Press Staff | November 11, 2010

HONORING VETERANS: Hundreds of American flags line the walkways on campus in remembrance of Veteran's Day today. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Photo of the Day: Veteran's Day

By Annie Wechter | November 10, 2010

’80s-themed ACLU party raises privacy law awareness

The ACLU is questioning how laws that were created during the time of floppy disks and cassette tapes can still be used to protect people in the age of iPhones and Facebook.

By Danielle Legler | November 10, 2010

Unprotected first sex more likely among females, student finds

Doctoral student Nicole Weller’s research goal was to draw possible parallels between sex education and contraception use.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | November 10, 2010

GOOD OLD DAYS: A new study shows, that people searching for a sense of belonging, are more likely to choose foods and television shows from their childhood. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Study: Nostalgic products increase sense of belonging

A new study from ASU’s business school reveals that when reaching for the Fruity Pebbles or turning on a "Full Housez' rerun, people may be expressing a need to belong.

By Michael Reppenhagen | November 10, 2010

Election recap highlights effects on higher education

ASU’s graduate student government teamed up with the ASA to host a debriefing of the state election results.

By Cale Ottens | November 9, 2010

Dixie Gammage hall (i think) is pictured on the Tempe campus in Tempe, Arizona.

Photo of the Day: West Hall

By Annie Wechter | November 9, 2010

Tempe towers deal falls through

Acquisition of the vacant Centerpoint Towers in Tempe is up in the air once more, as bankruptcy and litigation problems have put the $30 million sale on hold.

By Allison Oswalt | November 9, 2010

LOSING A LITTLE BROTHER: Tyler Miesch spoke, Tuesday night, at a discussion on the Tempe campus trying to prevent deaths related to the misuse of prescription drugs. Miesch was the fraternity brother of Joey Rovero who died in 2009 from misuse of perscription drugs. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Groups work to curb prescription drug abuse at ASU

The NCAPDA and ASU Wellness banded together to try to prevent more deaths related to misuse and abuse of prescription drugs among college students.

By Matt Hendley | November 9, 2010

Students finish strong at national science competition

The Chem-E-Car competition required teams to create a chemically powered, shoebox-sized car.

By Alex Ferri | November 9, 2010

BLAM!: Anthony Kneale, a senior theater major, gets into character to explain his comic book art during Amazing Ink, an art show for comic book artists on the Tempe campus. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Students conquer social issues in comic exhibit

“Amazing Ink” is a new student art show featuring comic book covers relating to social issues organized by an ASU student that opened at the Step Gallery located on Mill Avenue on Monday.

By Mary Shinn | November 9, 2010

Police Beat: Nov. 10

ASU Police reported the following incidents Tuesday.

By Matt Hendley | November 9, 2010

AROUND THE WORLD: Kari Bynum, an ASU Global Studies junior, hopes to be one of the students selected to study abroad in Tanzania over the summer of 2011 with ASU professor Eric Hartman. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Students to travel to Tanzania for study, activism

An ASU professor is organizing a study abroad program to Tanzania for the first time at ASU.

By Kortney Tenaglia | November 8, 2010

COLORS OF THE WIND: Junior painting major Marissa Wolfosn is getting real life inspiration for her artwork on the ASU campus. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Photo of the Day: Drawing Class

By Rosie Gouchner | November 8, 2010

Group protests attacks on Christian church in Iraq

Rallies took place around the world and in downtown Phoenix Monday afternoon in response to last week’s deadly terrorist attack on a Christian church in Baghdad.

By Connor Radnovich and Heather Yako | November 8, 2010

ASU student designs for Scottsdale Fashion Week

ASU student designs a garment for Scottsdale Fashion Week's Community Night. The event's theme was "wearable art."

By Haley Buntrock | November 8, 2010

MUST SEE MONDAY: Pulitzer prize-winnig and Washington Post photographer Michel du Cille spoke about the power of photojournalism at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication on the downtown campus Monday night. (Photo by Aaron Lavinksy)

Pulitzer winning photographer discusses new age of journalism

Pulitzer-prize winning photographer Michel duCille talked to students and professionals about the importance of photojournalism and the changing nature of a reporter’s job.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | November 8, 2010

ADOPT A FAMILY: Students on the West campus are participating in the adopt a family program. This year, they hope to help ten West campus families that are experiencing difficult financial times. (Photo by Jessica Weisel)

Student leaders adopt families for the holidays

ASU’s student government members are looking for a way to spread holiday cheer for fellow students and the community this season with the Adopt an ASU Family program.

By Kirsten Hillhouse | November 8, 2010

Police Beat: Nov. 9

Police reported the following incidents Monday.

By Alex Ferri | November 8, 2010

TRIKING FOR A CAUSE: Hannah Grivna, a junior communication and event planning major and member of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, races for Trike-la-tron 2010, a Greek Life cancer fundraiser. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Photo of the Day: Ridin' the Trike

By Aaron Lavinsky | November 7, 2010

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