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MUST SEE MONDAY: Pulitzer prize-winnig and Washington Post photographer Michel du Cille spoke about the power of photojournalism at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication on the downtown campus Monday night. (Photo by Aaron Lavinksy)

Pulitzer winning photographer discusses new age of journalism

Pulitzer-prize winning photographer Michel duCille talked to students and professionals about the importance of photojournalism and the changing nature of a reporter’s job.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | November 8, 2010

ADOPT A FAMILY: Students on the West campus are participating in the adopt a family program. This year, they hope to help ten West campus families that are experiencing difficult financial times. (Photo by Jessica Weisel)

Student leaders adopt families for the holidays

ASU’s student government members are looking for a way to spread holiday cheer for fellow students and the community this season with the Adopt an ASU Family program.

By Kirsten Hillhouse | November 8, 2010

Police Beat: Nov. 9

Police reported the following incidents Monday.

By Alex Ferri | November 8, 2010

TRIKING FOR A CAUSE: Hannah Grivna, a junior communication and event planning major and member of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, races for Trike-la-tron 2010, a Greek Life cancer fundraiser. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Photo of the Day: Ridin' the Trike

By Aaron Lavinsky | November 7, 2010

DAY OF PRESENTATIONS: TEDx event organizer, Tomas Carillo, introduces the presentations for the day. TEDx was held at the downtown campus and was a series of presentations, held all day, that covered technology, education and design. (Photo Courtesy of Chris Beverly)

TEDx speaker discusses challenges facing Navajo culture

Community leaders who believe in the preservation of the Navajo culture in an urban setting spoke at an event in on the ASU Downtown campus.

By Mary Shinn | November 7, 2010

'NATURE'S CANDY': The Inaugural Date Festival was held Saturday by The Arboretum at ASU on the Polytechnic campus. At the festival, people were able to taste and purchase over 20 different varieties of dates. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Date grove has rich history at ASU

ASU’s Polytechnic campus held a date festival in honor of the fruit on Saturday. A date grove has been at the campus since 2003.

By Allison Oswalt | November 7, 2010

Cityscape hopes to create vibrant downtown

Local and national businesses in Cityscape could make Downtown Phoenix an exciting after hours destination.

By Blake Wilson | November 7, 2010

ASU web masters research spider silk

ASU researchers unravel the science behind of spider silk and its structure, which has potential applications in society.

By Jessica Heigh | November 7, 2010

THE GREAT DEBATE: Lawrence Krauss, a physicist and director of ASU's Origins Project, discusses science's contribution to values of right and wrong during The Great Debate, held Saturday night in Gammage Auditorium. A panel of philosophers and ethicists gathered to debate the role of science in ethical judgments. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Thinkers debate science, morality at ASU

Notable philosophers and scientists came together Saturday night at Gammage Auditorium to determine whether science can provide answers to ethical questions.

By Michael Reppenhagen | November 7, 2010

ONE UGLY BUG: The assassin bug is one of ten bugs that is in the running for the third annual Ugly Bug Contest. The assassin bug, which injects its deadly saliva into the bodies of other bugs, is currently in the lead at 27.5%. (Photo Courtesy of ASU Life Sciences)

‘Ugly Bug’ contest showcases hideous insects

Ask A Biologist is continuing its tradition and hosting its third annual Ugly Bug Contest, where visitors to the site can make one insect’s dreams come true by electing it the Ugliest Bug of 2010.

By Alex Ferri | November 7, 2010

Police Beat: Nov. 8

Police reported the following incidents Sunday.

By Matt Hendley | November 7, 2010

Board denies Phoenix dog park

Downtown Phoenix dog owners are further away from getting a dog park after the Phoenix Board of Adjustment struck down an appeal to build a park near the Phoenix campus.

By Connor Radnovich | November 4, 2010

PALOOZA: Students at the Hassayampa Academic Village participate in a Safe-Sex-Palooza outside the dorms. Students received free condoms and popcorn while learning about the dangers of sexually transmitted infections. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Photo of the Day: Palooza

By Rosie Gouchner | November 4, 2010

State Press Weekly: Nov. 4 – Back to Basics

State Press Weekly Nov. 4 - An interview with basketball hall of famer Ann Meyers Drysdale, issues with the Phoenix Mormon Temple, and music from the Field Auxiliary.

By State Press Staff | November 4, 2010

Tempe robbery suspect could be linked to student homicide

A robbery suspect wanted for questioning in connection to the Oct. 17 shooting death of ASU student Zachary Marco was arrested in Nevada on Tuesday.

By Matt Hendley | November 4, 2010

RENT A U-HAUL:A new survey shows that job relocation numbers are at record lows. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Low job relocation numbers suggest advantage for youth

Record lows in job relocation numbers that are a bad sign for older members of the job market may give students a reason to be optimistic when looking for jobs.

By Michael Reppenhagen | November 4, 2010

Hazy future for medicinal marijuana dispensary

The future of medicinal marijuana is uncertain in Arizona with preliminary results of Prop 203 showing a less than 1 percent margin separating the measure from defeat or passage.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | November 4, 2010

Police Beat: Nov. 5

ASU Police reported the following incidents Thursday.

By Matt Hendley | November 4, 2010

SECOND LIFE RECYCLABLES: ASU student designers were part of Scottsdale Fashion Week Thursday night, where this year’s theme challenged designers to create clothing out of recyclable materials such as newspapers and plastic bottles. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Students wear recyclables in the name of fashion

ASU student fashion designers showcased their designs at the first Community Night during Scottsdale Fashion Week.

By Mary Shinn | November 4, 2010

GREEN FOR ALL: Human rights and clean-energy economy pioneer Van Jones spoke about sustainability and going green in a lecture held on the Tempe campus Thursday evening. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Green jobs leader speaks to students

Students and Arizona citizens gathered at ASU to hear from a pioneer in clean-energy economy, Van Jones, speak about the importance of sustainability.

By Kortney Tenaglia | November 4, 2010

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