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ROCKIN' MILL: The Cherry lounge will soon be placed by a new vintage nightclub called School of Rock. The ASU alumni owners of the new nigh club hope to open doors this September. (Photo by Chris Stark)

Rock ‘n’ Roll themed nightclub to open on Mill

A new vintage inspired rock ‘n’ roll nightclub, complete with a mechanical motorcycle, will roll out onto Mill Avenue this September.

By Allison Oswalt | August 29, 2010

Journalism school creates online store

The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication opened an online store on Aug. 17 that contains merchandise designed specifically for students and alumni of the school.

By Michael Reppenhagen | August 29, 2010

Students protest Brewer at Sun Devil pep rally

Gov. Jan Brewer was met by student protesters Friday when she visited ASU to cheer on the Sun Devil football team.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | August 29, 2010

Police Beat: Aug. 30

Tempe Police acts against drug possession

By Matt Hendley | August 29, 2010

CityScape bowling alley Lucky Strike Lanes improves Phoenix's student appeal

Lucky Strike Lanes improves CityScape's student-friendly attractions as a downtown Phoenix bowling alley with a bar/nightclub twist.

By Arielle Hurst | August 27, 2010

ROUGH SKETCH: Commander Mike Thompson of the ASU Police Department explains the technique he uses to sketch composites of suspects and unidentified victims of violence. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Police commander draws criminals to justice

Cmdr. Mike Thompson is the ASU Police Department’s lone composite sketch artist, and his talent has not been wasted.

By Matt Hendley | August 26, 2010

HOT NEW DOWNTOWN: Thirty new businesses plan to open in downtown Phoenix's development CityScape. Most of the retail stores, entertainment venues and restaurants will be open in November. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Downtown students play big role in CityScape plans

New retail stores, entertainment venues and restaurants opening in the CityScape development are bringing true city life to downtown Phoenix.

By Mary Shinn | August 26, 2010

Tech research customizes TV users’ preferences

Research conducted by Intel Corp. uses algorithm that could lead to personalized TV experience

By Haylee Fogel | August 26, 2010

DECREASED WAIT TIME: An advanced electronic medical records system could decrease emergency wait times at hospitals. (Annie Wechter)

Professor finds big drops in hospital waits with electronic records

An advanced electronic medical records system could decrease patients’ waiting time in hospital emergency rooms by 22.4 percent, an ASU business professor reported in a study.

By Michael Reppenhagen | August 26, 2010

Police Beat: Aug. 27

Tempe and ASU Police reported the following incidents Thursday.

By Matt Hendley | August 26, 2010

SB 1070 led prospective students, faculty away from ASU

Arizona’s new immigration law has become a deciding factor for some prospective students this year.

By Yvonne Gonzalez and Connor Radnovich | August 26, 2010

SET ON PERFECTION: Sophomore middle blocker Erica Wilson prepares a spike after a set up from junior setter Cat Highmark at practice last week. The Sun Devils open their season Friday at the Dayton Flyer Classic. (Photo by Andy Jeffreys)

Traffic spike slows Blackboard

University officials are working to fix problems that have slowed Blackboard significantly so far this semester.

By Adam Sneed | August 26, 2010

EMERGENCY EVACUATION: Students wait outside of the Stauffer Communication and Arts building after being evacuated Thursday afternoon because of smoke in the building. (Photo by Jessica Weisel)

Tempe campus: Students, faculty evacuate smoky building

Smoke inside the Stauffer Communication building on the Tempe campus forced an evacuation of students and faculty.

By Matt Hendley | August 26, 2010

International students add foreign flair to Cronkite School

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program provides international students with the opportunity to learn about American journalism.

By Blake Wilson | August 26, 2010

State Press Weekly, Aug. 26

This week, we have an interview with Wendell Pierce of 'Treme' and 'The Wire.' Also: primary results, volleyball and soccer updates.

By State Press Staff | August 25, 2010

BLOWIN' SMOKE: The "Sub-Zero" hookah sits on display at Memo's Cafe, near the corner of McClintock Drive and Broadway Road. Memo's, open since 2008, is currently renovating the ventilation system, with estimated completion in early September. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Tempe commission allows hookah bar to continue operating

Memo’s Café, a Tempe hookah lounge, will continue to operate despite an improper ventilation system while the new system is installed.

By April Atwood and Yvonne Gonzalez | August 25, 2010

FOREIGN LANGUAGE: Prof. Kathleen Evans-Romaine directs the Critical Languages Institute at ASU. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Language institute builds program around U.S. involvement in Central Asia

War and counterterrorism efforts in Central Asia have caused ASU’s Critical Languages Institute to push for students to attain a level of language expertise and cultural understanding of the region.

By Jaclyn Gettinger | August 25, 2010

California overdue for high-magnitude quake, researchers say

ASU and University of California-Irvine researchers discovered evidence along the San Andreas Fault about 100 miles northwest of Los Angeles that shows a high-magnitude earthquake is overdue.

By Caroline Austerman | August 25, 2010

Cronkite school opens doors to foreign journalists

Journalists from around the world will spend the year studying at ASU as part of a program designed to advance their professional skills.

By Cale Ottens | August 25, 2010

Police beat: Aug. 26

Tempe and ASU Police reported the following incidents Wednesday.

By Michael Reppenhagen | August 25, 2010

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