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Sorority ‘Bid day’ draws crowds

Potential ASU sorority members gathered at different locations around the Tempe campus Tuesday afternoon, anticipating final placement decisions.

By Michael Reppenhagen | September 7, 2010

Student sees sweet future for ‘Fro Yo’ shop

Business and political science sophomore Lonny Ruben heads the new management team at Fro Yo at the Vue on Apache and demonstrates the importance of young leadership in the business realm.

By Ashia Johnson | September 7, 2010

BMX rider drops in on ASU

Students at the Tempe campus stopped in their tracks Tuesday as world-class trial bike athlete Thomas Oehler performed an impromptu demo, jumping off brick walls and over women.

By Allison Oswalt | September 7, 2010

Police Beat: Sept. 8

The Memorial Union on the Tempe campus was evacuated around 6:50 p.m. Saturday due to smoke, police reported.

By Matt Hendley | September 7, 2010

NBA stars Bibby, House team up for local fundraiser

NBA players Mike Bibby and Eddie House joined forces on their first annual fundraiser at a local restaurant in the Valley. All proceeds went to Bibby's AAU youth basketball team.

By Heather Yako | September 6, 2010

Photo of the Day: Blue Skies

By State Press Photo Staff | September 6, 2010

ASU researchers first in ant genome research

ASU scientists are the first to sequence entire ant genomes, which can lead to future awareness of human behavior and aging.

By Kirsten Hillhouse | September 6, 2010

Study finds health benefits from strong mom-son relationships

A new study by an ASU professor indicates that relationships between mothers and sons could be beneficial to young boys’ health.

By Michael Reppenhagen | September 6, 2010

LOWER TUITION: A new exchange program has started at ASU West. Students from 14 select Western states will be able to pay 150 percent of what in-state students pay for tuition. (Photo by Jessica Weisel)

Tuition program helps West attract out-of-state students

An interstate tuition program at ASU’s West campus is trying to attract more out-of-state students than ever before to the New College since it started in fall 2009.

By Mary Shinn | September 6, 2010

ONE OF THE NINE: Mass communications senior Justine Garcia was arrested in April of this year with seven other ASU students for chaining themselves to the capitol building. (Photo by Aaron Lavinksy)

Student activist wants increased awareness in county attorney race

Interim County Attorney Rick Romley’s loss of the Republican nomination for the county attorney race has some opponents of SB 1070 worried.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | September 6, 2010

Business faculty, students mourn professor’s death

Barbara Keats, a long-time professor at the business school, passed away early Wednesday from a sudden bacterial infection.

By Cale Ottens | September 6, 2010

Devils After Dark provides secure Saturday night fever

SPTV checks out Devils after Dark, a program designed to keep students safe on Saturday nights.

By Blake Wilson | September 6, 2010

Iranian human rights supporters gather at Tempe campus

Around 100 people attended a campaign at ASU’s Tempe campus to help support the cause of an Iranian human rights activist who is currently in prison.

By Cale Ottens | September 6, 2010

Police Beat: Sept. 7

Around 2:10 a.m. Aug. 28, three male ASU students were arrested at Vista del Sol on East Apache Boulevard, according to a police report.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | September 6, 2010

QUICKER CHECKUPS: ASU plans to open part one of their new Health Services building in the Fall of 2011. The current plans include 5,000 square feet of space to increase privacy and improve efficiency. (Photo Courtesy of ASU)

New health building to help decrease wait times

The new health services building on the Tempe campus will be larger, modernized, efficient in handling patients and LEED certified.

By Connor Radnovich | September 6, 2010

State Press Weekly, Sept. 3

This week, we have an interview with former Phoenix Sun Neal Walk. Also: egg recall, and exclusive new music from Boys and Frogs.

By State Press Staff | September 3, 2010

SERIAL GROPER: A man has groped multiple women on campus. The man has groped some of the women near Gammage auditorium. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Police: Multiple women groped on Tempe campus

ASU Police are searching for a man who has groped women on the Tempe campus at least seven times since March.

By Matt Hendley | September 2, 2010

ASU student a top contestant on Big Brother

Hayden Moss, a small-town ASU student, currently has a one-in-four shot at winning half a million dollars on the reality TV show Big Brother.

By Cale Ottens | September 2, 2010

ASU creation helps medical diagnoses in poor nations

A new tool developed by an ASU professor and graduate student could make diagnosis in underdeveloped nations quick and easy.

By Michael Reppenhagen | September 2, 2010

Experts: Proposition would open health care reform to lawsuits

Arizona voters will be asked this November to approve a state law that contradicts federal health care reform.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | September 2, 2010

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