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THE TALK: George Zerante and Annie Rix perform a sex education skit for a crowd of students Wednesday night. (Photo by Samuel Rosenbaum)

'Sex Signals' educates in consent

Date rape may not be a laughing matter, but Catharsis Productions’ Wednesday night improv show found a way to educate students about sexual consent through comedy.

By Thania A. Betancourt | September 21, 2011

The State Press

Loan default rate rises at ASU

The student loan default rate at ASU has risen .9 percent since 2008, with a total of 13.7 percent of 2009 graduates not repaying their loans.

By Newlin Tillotson | September 21, 2011

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Tempe named a top Bicycle-Friendly Community

Cyclist crash data and residential opinions about Tempe bicycling may not be too friendly, but officially, Tempe remains a Bicycle-Friendly Community.

By Sara Smith | September 21, 2011

The State Press

Police beat: Sept. 22

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Wednesday.

By Shawn Raymundo | September 21, 2011

ECONOMIC MINDS: The Economic Club of Phoenix kicked off its speaker series Tuesday night at the law offices of Snell and Wilmer in downtown Phoenix with Dan Harkins, the owner and CEO of Harkins Theatres. (Photo by Lillian Reid)

Economic Club of Phoenix speaker series kicks off

Successful entrepreneurs spoke to guests about the outlook of businesses in Arizona.

By Edward A. Lopez | September 20, 2011

ASK AND TELL: ASU LGBQTA Coalition community relations director Emily Johnson watches a live webcast of Obama's campaign manager Jim Messina to celebrate the repeal of “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” policy Tuesday afternoon in the Memorial Union. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Students discuss ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ repeal

Students discussed the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Tuesday on the Tempe campus.

By Brennan Smith | September 20, 2011

The State Press

Student group assists city councilman’s reelection efforts

The ASU chapter of the Young Democrats is working with Tempe Councilman Corey Woods, who is seeking reelection in 2012.

By Dan Oberhaus | September 20, 2011

SOLAR MEN: Speakers pose with Solar Man and Sparky by the solar field outside of the West Campus Tuesday morning, which just achieved 10 megawatts of solar-generated capacity. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

ASU 10 megawatts closer to carbon neutral

ASU expects to generate 40 percent of ASU’s peak energy requirements by 2014.

By Ryan McCullough | September 20, 2011

The State Press

Police beat: Sept. 21

Tempe and ASU police reported the following incidents Tuesday.

By Ryan McCullough | September 20, 2011

After 30 years, professor still motivating students

Professor of engineering Dieter Schroder teaches students about so much more than modern technology.

By Lisa Bartoli | September 19, 2011

REGENTS GATHERING: The Arizona Board of Regents meets on the Tempe campus March 8. ABOR is discussing making some new changes to scholarship requirements. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

ABOR to consider stricter scholarship requirements

The Arizona Board of Regents is organizing a task force to create new approaches toward awarding performance-based scholarships.

By Brennan Smith | September 19, 2011

LATE NIGHT JAM: The Jake Allen Band performs in front of the Memorial Union on the Tempe campus Monday night. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Concert starts MU activity expansion

The Jake Allen Band is a part of the “Best of What’s Around” series to utilize the MU during non-active hours.

By Caitlin Cruz | September 19, 2011

Valley business fosters collaborative thinking

Gangplank brings together different ways of thinking.

By Julia Shumway | September 19, 2011

Photo courtesy of NASA/Goddard/ASU

ASU scientists take high resolution photos of moon’s surface

A team of ASU scientists and students developed photos taken by an unmanned spacecraft 25 km from the moon’s surface.

By Michael Gordon | September 19, 2011

The State Press

Police Beat: Sept. 20

Tempe Police reported the following incidents Monday.

By Shawn Raymundo | September 19, 2011

The State Press

Design competition promotes sustainable living for the future

People travel from around the world to participate and attend the Arizona Challenge.

By Jasmine Barta | September 18, 2011

PAVING WEST: The ASU West campus in Phoenix sits deserted on a Sunday morning. The West campus will be undergoing changes such as new pavement and a student safety escort service. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

USG West plans for safety escort service, cooler pavement

West campus makes plans to ensure a safe and cool environment for students.

By Mary Shinn | September 18, 2011

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: After suddenly closing its doors with little explanation Climbmax Climbing Gym has reopened to the public last Friday. The gym was forced to close due to leasing problems which have been resolved. (Photo by Lillian Reid)

Climbmax Climbing Gym reopens its doors

Climbmax Climbing Gym in Tempe reopened Friday after a two-day close following lease negotiation complications.

By Caitlin Cruz | September 18, 2011

Video: Grading 'ratemyprofessor.com'

Video: Grading 'ratemyprofessor.com'

By Megan Thompson | September 18, 2011

CULTURE EXHIBITION: A couple views a mixed media piece at the opening of "Mixing It Up: Building an Identity" Saturday night at the Tempe Center for the Arts. The exhibition showcased how Mexican and American cultures have influenced artists. (Photo by Michaela Mader)

Mexican-American art investigates artists’ influences

Tempe Center for the Arts’ “Mixing It Up: Building an Identity” opened Saturday.

By Ryan McCullough | September 18, 2011