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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

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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

New website promotes sustainable businesses

A new website started by a professor in the School of Social Transformation aims to help students and community members start socially responsible businesses.

By Julia Shumway | October 6, 2011

POSITIVE EFFECT: Although the nation is in a recession, stores such as Gracie's Thrift Store and Goodwill have seen an increase in business. (Photo by Samuel Rosenbaum)

Tempe thrift store prices cater to students in tough economy

Students recognize the value in thrift shopping during the beginning to the semester and around the Halloween holiday season.

By Brennan Smith | October 6, 2011

Police seek help in capturing iPhone robbers

ASU Police are asking the public’s help in catching a group of robbers that stole iPhones from a man and woman on the Tempe campus.

By Shawn Raymundo | October 6, 2011

PRICE OF WATER: A leaky faucet drips in the Interdisciplinary building Wednesday afternoon. Tempe City Council is in the midst of a resolution to raise water utilities. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Tempe water rates rise again

The utility bill for median single-family residences will increase 8.7 percent, or $3.72, because of the increased water and wastewater usage rates.

By Sara Smith | October 6, 2011

Science students host World Space Week on campus

The first week of October marks the start of World Space Week, a nationwide event ASU students are celebrating by educating others about the final frontier.

By Michael Gordon | October 5, 2011

PROBLEM SOVING: The School of Sustainability team takes on the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering team in the first round of the Academic Bowl on Monday night. The Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering has moved on to the semi-finals and will face the next round on Thursday night. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Teams prepare for ASU Academic Bowl finals

The four remaining academic bowl teams will compete Thursday evening at the Downtown campus’ KAET- Channel 8 Studios.

By Newlin Tillotson | October 5, 2011

Q&A: Phoenix mayoral candidate Wes Gullet

The State Press asked Wes Gullet, Phoenix mayoral runoff candidate, four critical questions about the important date in November.

By Dan Oberhaus | October 5, 2011

Q&A: Phoenix mayoral candidate Greg Stanton

The State Press talked with Greg Stanton, Phoenix mayoral runoff candidate about why he chose to run and how he plans to help expand the Downtown campus as well as downtown Phoenix.

By Dan Oberhaus | October 5, 2011

MAN'S BEST FRIEND: Bill Weigt smiles alongside his 3-year-old service dog Zeus. Weigt was paralyzed from the chest down during a shooting while on duty in 2005. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Officer rebounds from traumatic injury with service dog at his side

Officer Bill Weigt was paralyzed from his waist down after being shot on the job, but a service dog trained by an ASU student has become a helping hand and a best friend.

By Brennan Smith | October 5, 2011

Police Beat: Oct. 6

Tempe Police reported the following incidents on Wednesday.

By Shawn Raymundo | October 5, 2011

Muslim faith quickly alters student’s life

Searching for a faith to believe in ASU student turns to the Muslim faith and finds herself getting married to a man of the same faith over the internet.

By Brittany Morris | October 4, 2011

GLOBE TROTTERS: Caleb Barclay, left, and Bill Taggart, middle, set up for an interview with a Palestine News Network executive on Sept. 11. Barclay and Taggart are the Founder and Vice President respectively of a non-profit, grass-roots organization called Peace Frame. (Photo courtesy of Caleb Barclay)

Nonprofit group’s film project to give voice to Middle East cultures

The Peace Frame was created through a hope to dismiss misunderstandings of world cultures by educating people through film.

By Sade Hurst | October 4, 2011

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