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BOOK SHIPPING: Students descend the main staircase to Hayden Library on the Tempe campus. The ASU library system is now allowing students outside the Phoenix area to ship return books at no cost. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Library begins free book delivery

ASU Libraries has a new book shipment service that sends books out from the main locations to students’ homes at no cost.

By Alex Ferri | October 14, 2010

State Press Weekly: Oct. 14

On the latest episode: two ASU students visit the White House, an interview with former NFL running back David Kopay, and a preview of the State Press in the Grand Canyon.

By State Press Staff | October 14, 2010

Student leaves impression on White House

ASU student Albert Ojeda, a political science senior, spoke at the White House’s first-ever community college summit.

By Uriel J. Garcia | October 13, 2010

Club raises awareness of local prostitution

An ASU club raised awareness about local human trafficking and child prostitution Wednesday by showing a screening of the documentary “Branded.”

By Danielle Legler | October 13, 2010

University research geared toward American Indian health disparities

Over the next five years, University researchers will team up with community partners to combat health disparities prevalent in urban American Indian populations.

By Kyle Patton | October 13, 2010

Police Beat: Oct. 14

ASU and Tempe Police reported the following incidents Wednesday.

By Michael Reppenhagen | October 13, 2010

Student-taught music program weathers cuts

ASU’s String Project opened its doors for another year of private lessons Saturday, but this year, the student teachers will be getting paid less and doing more work.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | October 13, 2010

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: The city of Tempe will showcase seven of the newest businesses on Mill Avenue Thursday afternoon on Mill Avenue and Sixth Street from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Businesses bring ‘new era’ for Mill Ave.

Downtown Tempe Community and the city of Tempe will showcase seven of the 14 new businesses from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at Mill Avenue and Sixth Street.

By Monica Arevalo | October 13, 2010

Boat rentals to return to Tempe Town Lake

After losing a boating company and then the water for the boats, Tempe residents will again have a way to float on Town Lake after it reopens.

By Allison Oswalt | October 12, 2010

Mitchell, Schweikert spar in Tempe debate

Republican David Schweikert and Libertarian Nick Coons joined incumbent Democrat Harry Mitchell in a debate for Arizona’s 5th Congressional District.

By Matt Hendley | October 12, 2010

Photo of the Day: Give me the Green Light

By Jessica Weisel | October 12, 2010

Norman Finkelstein spoke Tuesday evening at Coor Hall about his book and experience working to bring peace to Palestine. The talk was sponsored by Students for Justice in Palestine. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Police Beat: Oct. 13

ASU Police reported the following incidents Tuesday.

By Matt Hendley | October 12, 2010

‘Real World’ star celebrates Coming Out Day at ASU

ASU celebrated National Coming Out Day Tuesday by welcoming a former reality TV show star who shared his experience of being “out” on national television.

By Michael Reppenhagen | October 12, 2010

GOING NATIVE: Dancers perform at the Native American Festival on Hayden Lawn Monday afternoon. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Native American Day celebrations cut short

Organizers of a Native American Day celebration on the Tempe campus Monday were asked to unplug their sound system after unknowingly violating school noise policy.

By Mary Shinn | October 11, 2010

High school senior leads ASU students in teaching program

ASU students and a high school senior are teaching English language skills to Sudanese refugees at the AZ Lost Boys Center in Phoenix.

By Mary Shinn | October 11, 2010

Actors inform students about sexual consent

Students talked about gender stereotypes and sexual consent Monday night at a Tempe campus interactive event called “Sex Signals.”

By Yvonne Gonzalez | October 11, 2010

Law school plans shift to private funding

Officials are considering running ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law on private funds and expanding the size of the school, which may raise tuition for law students.

By Cale Ottens | October 11, 2010

Photo of the Day: Going to Class

By Scott Stuk | October 11, 2010

Poll shows closing gap between Brewer, Goddard

Gov. Jan Brewer’s lead among registered voters in Arizona’s gubernatorial race has dropped by 7 points since July, according to a poll released Monday.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | October 11, 2010

Police Beat: Oct. 12

Police reported the following incidents Monday.

By Michael Reppenhagen | October 11, 2010

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