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Pei Wei brings space age soda machine to Valley

The new Coke Freestyle machines have just been added to six locations across the Phoenix Metro Valley. Pei Wei is the first to have them.

By Blake Wilson | November 29, 2010

ASU center bringing new life to Native languages

ASU linguists are currently working to save several endangered indigenous languages in Arizona, including the words of the Mojave tribe.

By Mary Shinn | November 29, 2010

DYING LANGUAGE: Elder and fluent Mojave speaker Delphina Yrigoyen (left) and Language Revitalization Expert Leanne Hinton look through a book at the "Inyech Makavch Ithuum," or "I am Mojave" event in September. The Indian Education Center at ASU is working to save the Mojave language. (Photo Courtesy of Natalie Diaz)

Students fast to pressure McCain for DREAM Act support

Hoping to pressure Sen. John McCain during Congress’ lame duck session, former and current undocumented ASU students have planned to partake in a hunger strike Tuesday.

By Uriel J. Garcia | November 29, 2010

HELP THE HUNGRY: ASU collected canned foods during the UCLA game to help feed people in need. ASU plans to continue their efforts Thursday at the UA/ASU game in Tucson. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Rivalry fuels food drive competition

ASU and UA are participating in the Food Fight, a food drive competition between the two schools that began this semester and will carry on during Thursday’s football game.

By Cale Ottens | November 29, 2010

RENOVATE: ASU and American Campus Communities have been on and off discussing plans for Manzanita Hall. Renovations for Manzanita Hall on the Tempe campus may begin as soon as early next semester. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Manzanita Hall construction expected to begin next semester

Renovations to Manzanita Hall on ASU’s Tempe campus could begin as early as next semester.

By Connor Radnovich | November 29, 2010

Professor discusses shift in African women’s roles in post-conflict countries

Post-conflict African countries have higher percentages of women elected officials, said a visiting professor.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | November 29, 2010

Professor’s device keeps down acid reflux

An ASU engineering professor is collaborating with doctors and other researchers to create a device that will help people who suffer from acid reflux.

By Kirsten Hillhouse | November 29, 2010

Students spend Thanksgiving at ASU

Some students stayed at the dorms for the Thanksgiving holiday.

By Kathryn Mykleseth and Ashton Buccola | November 29, 2010

State Press Weekly: Nov. 29 – All About the Music

Nov. 29 - Exclusive interviews with The Roots, Kenny G, and Brett Scallions of Fuel! Prescription drug abuse at ASU! Music by THE ROOTS!

By State Press Staff | November 28, 2010

LIGHT SHOW PARADE: Mill Avenue closed off to traffic on Saturday night for an hour, as brightly lit Christmas floats cruised through the masses of Tempe. School groups and local businesses threw candy to onlookers and festive music blasted through speakers. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Tempe lights parade kicks off holiday season

Tempe Fantasy of Lights Parade celebrated its opening night Saturday for the third year in a row, kicking off the holiday season with bright lights and visits from both Santa Claus and Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

By Michelle Berbling | November 28, 2010

NEW ELECTRIC CAR: In late 2011, the Ford Motor Company will premiere the Ford Focus Electric to Arizona. Phoenix and Tucson are among 19 U.S. cities that are part of the test market for the fully electric Focus Electric. These Arizona cities were chosen as part of the test market because of the trend of consumers purchasing hybrids, such as the Toyota Prius, in such high numbers. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Ford to test electric car in Ariz.

The Ford Motor Company announced this month that it will bring a new fully electric car to two Arizona cities as test markets.

By Michael Reppenhagen | November 28, 2010

ASU Quidditch team flies to success

ASU Quidditch players have honed their skills to react to this familiar phrase at the drop of a hat — or quaffle — leading them to a win at the inaugural Occidental Quidditch Invitational.

By Allison Oswalt | November 28, 2010

ASU professors weigh in on synthetic biology concerns

Two ASU professors discuss concerns involving synthetic biology and current research at ASU.

By Alex Ferri | November 28, 2010

LET IT SNOW: Snow blowers covered Tempe Marketplace in white on Wednesday night, kicking off the winter holiday season. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Photo of the Day: Let it Snow

By Annie Wechter | November 28, 2010

SPICE BAN: Spice, commonly known as "fake pot," is being temporarily banned by government administrative agencies because the five ingredients used to make Spice have been associated with side effects such as seizures, headaches and even death. (Photo by Jessica Weisel)

DEA sets ban on Spice

Local smoke shops will soon have to clear a popular item, Spice, off their shelves or face federal punishment because of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s recent decision.

By Danielle Legler | November 28, 2010