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State Press Weekly: Nov. 18 – On the Horizon

State Press Weekly Nov. 18 - A former Sun Devil starts on the road to the Big League, Arizona's new medical marijuana law, a chat with a DREAMer, and music from Courtney Marie Andrews.

By State Press Staff | November 17, 2010

ABOR looks for next ASU student regent

The governing body of the state’s three public universities is currently accepting applications for ASU’s next student regent.

By Cale Ottens | November 17, 2010

PERFECT HARMONY: Music students of the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts perform in a choral ensemble Wednesday night. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Photo of the Day: Perfect Harmony

By Annie Wechter | November 17, 2010

Businesses react to nearby medical pot dispensary

With the passage of Proposition 203, the idea of medical marijuana dispensaries popping up around Arizona has created mixed feelings among business owners.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | November 17, 2010

Candlelight vigil honors slain ASU student

Barrett, the Honors College hosted a candlelight vigil in honor of ASU student Zachary Marco on Wednesday, one month after he was shot and killed in Tempe.

By Cale Ottens | November 17, 2010

SELF EXPRESSION: Manger Chris Parrish, left, Jane Adler and owner Mark Walters of Living Canvas Tattoos proudly display their work in the Tempe City Council Chambers, after hosting a public forum on tattoo work on Wednesday. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Tempe tattoo artists discuss industry changes

Employees of a local tattoo shop, Living Canvas Tattoos, talked about the tattoo community in Tempe as part of a lecture series on cultural awareness.

By April Atwood | November 17, 2010

CREATING MUSIC: Sergio Castillo, a senior business communications major and graduate student of the Sequence music program, records a track in the studio. Sequence was founded by ASU alum (and current CEO) Brandon Weinberger, who graduated in 2009. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

ASU alum opens music production school

Brandon Weinberger, a 2009 ASU graduate in interdisciplinary studies, is teaching students how to create music with just software and a computer.

By Monica Arevalo | November 17, 2010

Professor addresses airport security health concerns

The Transportation Security Administration currently employs 206 body-scanning machines at 38 different airports that could be harmful to passengers, according to an ASU professor.

By Alex Ferri | November 17, 2010

Police Beat: Nov. 18

Police reported the following incidents Wednesday.

By Mary Shinn | November 17, 2010

INTERNATIONAL PLAY: Four students play four-sided chess Tuesday night at International Game Night at the Memorial Union. The event is part of International Education Week, taking part all over the U.S., informing students about the opportunities available in study abroad. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

ASU devotes week to international education

Through studying abroad, students every year visit different countries to learn about cultures around the world.

By Connor Radnovich | November 16, 2010

SHOW SUPPORT: Luis Osorio and his son Julian Osorio and many members of Puente, a local immigration rights organization, showed their support outside the Maricopa County Court House Tuesday for those that were arrested Jul. 29 for civil disobedience against SB 1070. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Supporters rally for students arrested at SB 1070 protest

Protesters chanting outside of a downtown Phoenix courthouse Tuesday afternoon backed protesters who were arrested over the summer for fighting against Arizona’s immigration law.

By Uriel J. Garcia | November 16, 2010

ASU student volunteers put together a food and clothing drive this week, collecting canned food and warm clothing for needy families in time for Thanksgiving. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Campus clothing drive helps homeless

ASU’s Community Service Coalition campaigned on Hayden Lawn Monday and Tuesday to promote a charity clothing drive to benefit the homeless in the greater Phoenix area.

By Ashia Johnson | November 16, 2010

Student coalition fights back against education cuts

ASU students are organizing to limit tuition increases and the damage to school services that state budget cuts could have on the University.

By Mary Shinn | November 16, 2010

HOLIDAY JOB: Urban Outfitters and many other retailers are hiring for increased holiday traffic. Holiday hiring has shown a drastic improvement in the states over recent years. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Seasonal jobs competitive despite hiring increase

Despite increases in holiday hiring numbers so far, experts predict the holidays might not be very merry for students looking for seasonal work.

By Michael Reppenhagen | November 16, 2010

Photo of the Day: Hello Kitty

By Annie Wechter | November 16, 2010

Louis Harper and Marion Patterson were arrested in connection to the Oct. 17 murder of 21-year-old Louis Eugene Harper.

Three arrests made in ASU student homicide

Tempe Police made three arrests in connection with the killing of ASU student Zachary Marco.

By Matt Hendley | November 16, 2010

Police Beat: Nov. 17

A daily blotter of incidents reported by the Tempe and ASU police departments.

By Matt Hendley | November 16, 2010

NATIONAL EXPANSION: Sigma Phi Beta, the gay-stratight allied fraternity founded at ASU, will initiate new members at Indian University making it the first successful expansion for the fraternity. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

ASU gay fraternity expands to Indiana University

Sigma Phi Beta, a gay fraternity founded at ASU in 2003, is expanding past the University grounds.

By Kirsten Hillhouse | November 15, 2010

New ASU institute to research security, terrorism

Terrorism and national security are two issues that will be researched through a new initiative at ASU.

By Cale Ottens | November 15, 2010

Roller hockey club seeks national title

The ASU roller hockey team aims to attain a national championship this year after a tough defeat last spring in the collegiate national championship.

By Ashia Johnson | November 15, 2010

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