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Arrests made in Sept. 28 killing of transient man

Tempe police arrested a man and a teenaged boy Thursday in connection with the Sept. 28 murder of 48-year-old Casey Blackwood.

By Matt Hendley | October 21, 2010

Police Beat: Oct. 22

ASU Police reported the following incidents Thursday.

By Matt Hendley | October 21, 2010

GO PINK: The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has come to ASU for Breast Cancer Awareness Month to educate students on the foundation, how to help and how to protect against breast cancer. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Photo of the Day: Seeing Pink

By Annie Wechter | October 21, 2010

CAUSES OF OBESITY: Alexandra Brewis Slade, executive director of the School of Human Evolution and Social Change, challenged misconceptions about the causes of obesity at an event she held Thursday at the West campus. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Lecture points to obesity misconceptions

A lecture on the West campus challenged several misconceptions about obesity in an effort to better educate ASU students on the issue.

By Alex Ferri | October 21, 2010

ESCAPE ARTIST: Senior midfielder/forward Jill Shoquist battles out of the grasp of a UA defender during last week’s 2-1 win. The ASU women’s soccer team takes on No. 1 Stanford on Friday and Cal on Sunday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

‘Ask A Biologist’ site thrives as student resource

Among numbers of frustrating learning methods, one scientific website offers a unique, effective, and user-friendly alternative.

By Alex Ferri | October 21, 2010

State Press Weekly: Oct. 21

This week, we highlight two propositions that citizens will vote on this November: Mesa's Prop 420 and Arizona's Prop 203. Plus, a short story from ASU alumni Caitlin Horrocks.

By State Press Staff | October 20, 2010

Brewer absent in Tempe debate

Arizona gubernatorial candidates, minus Gov. Jan Brewer, talked about education funding and other issues at ASU’s Tempe campus Wednesday night.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | October 20, 2010

HIGH CRIME: Tempe’s homicide rate for 2010 is the highest it’s been in a decade. There have been 12 reported murders so far this year. (Photo by Taylor Lineberger)

Tempe murder rate highest since 2000

Tempe’s homicide rate this year — 12 murders — is the worst it’s been since 2000, when 13 were reported.

By Matt Hendley | October 20, 2010

DEBATE FORUM: Three of the four candidates for governor spoke at a debate at ASU Wednesday. Gov. Jan Brewer was not in attendance. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Teachers college grant to help reform Ariz. education

The Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College now has an additional $43.4 million to devote to reforming the K-12 education system in Arizona, thanks to a grant from the U.S. Education Department.

By Cale Ottens | October 20, 2010

CALM NIGHT: As the sun sets, the ground is lit up at an outdoor retreat area outside the main Tempe Police station Wednesday night. (Photo by Taylor Lineberger)

Photo of the Day: Calm Night

By Taylor Lineberger | October 20, 2010

Police Beat: Oct. 21

ASU and Tempe Police reported the following incidents Wednesday.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | October 20, 2010

Officials discuss new Tempe transit proposal

A neighborhood off Mill Avenue called together City of Tempe officials to discuss the plans for the Tempe South Project, a public transport project on Mill.

By Samantha Cary | October 20, 2010

Bollywood dance group to compete in New York

Less than a month after coming together, a student Bollywood dance group has been selected to participate in a national competition in New York City.

By Ashia Johnson | October 19, 2010

Students take on textbook prices

The fight against growing textbook prices continues this week as students across the country prepare for a nationwide event Thursday.

By Cale Ottens | October 19, 2010

Alumni’s site lets gamers face off for cash

A new gaming website founded by ASU alumni launches this week, allowing people across the country to compete with each other in video games for cash prizes.

By Michael Reppenhagen | October 19, 2010

Second neighborhood crime squad boosts police action

Tempe Police formed a second neighborhood-oriented crime-fighting squad in August to tackle crimes like vehicle thefts, robberies and precious-metal thefts.

By Matt Hendley | October 19, 2010