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Breast cancer race raises over $2 million

The 18th annual Susan G. Komen Phoenix Race for the Cure was held Sunday to raise awareness for breast cancer and over $2 million in funding.

By Connor Radnovich | October 10, 2010

Science center exhibit explores race

A new exhibit covering race and racial differences opened Sunday at the Arizona Science Center.

By Connor Radnovich | October 10, 2010

Immigration conference attracts diverse experts

Experts from across the country met at ASU’s law school to discuss what factors contribute to the immigration crisis.

By Samantha Valtierra Bush | October 10, 2010

Haunted house’s chills go to charity

USG on the Tempe campus is promoting a haunted house in Phoenix, with 30 percent of its proceeds going to four local charities.

By Mary Shinn | October 10, 2010

Race lecture connects hair portrayals to self-image

ASU English professor and dean of humanities for CLAS Neal Lester talked about hair and how it relates to race in a lecture at the Arizona Science Center Sunday.

By Danielle Legler | October 10, 2010

HIGH QUALITY H2O: Water from Roosevelt dam rushes into the Tempe Town Lake early Friday morning. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Town Lake gets water; new events scheduled

Tempe Town Lake started its refilling process Friday morning, and new water events will be scheduled at the lake to make up for cancellations and loss of revenue.

By April Atwood | October 10, 2010

Police Beat: Oct. 11

Tempe police reported the following incidents Sunday.

By Matt Hendley | October 10, 2010

ASU recognizes Mars exploration scientist

Scientist Steve Squyres was awarded the Shoemaker Award by BEYOND, the Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science at ASU.

By Alex Ferri | October 7, 2010

Father, son install breathalyzers in bars to save lives

The owners of a Scottsdale-based company called Blo-Safe install wall-mounted breathalyzer machines in local bars, clubs and restaurants for patrons to monitor their blood-alcohol content before driving.

By Matt Hendley | October 7, 2010

Police Beat: Oct. 8

ASU Police reported the following incidents Thursday.

By Matt Hendley | October 7, 2010

New clothing exchange shop has ASU appeal

A new Plato’s Closet clothing exchange shop that opened in Scottsdale Thursday is attracting many ASU customers.

By Mary Shinn | October 7, 2010

LOOKING FOR A LINK: Maurice Stevens, author of “Troubled Beginnings,” speaks at the New College Trauma Conference, held Oct. 7-9 at ASU's West campus. The conference looks to build on the recent work in trauma while also looking to link the theory and practice of trauma together. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

West campus trauma conference promotes collaboration

ASU's New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences kicked off its New Approaches to Trauma conference Thursday at the West campus, outlining mental health studies related to trauma.

By Michael Reppenhagen | October 7, 2010

GO SUN DEVILS: Sparky made an appearance at the West campus on Thursday to get students pumped up for this weekend's sports events. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Photo of the Day: Gettin' Pumped Up

By Annie Wechter | October 7, 2010

State Press Weekly: Oct. 7

We take a continued look at Arizona's medical marijuana initiative this week. Plus, a preview of the Nest, a a haunted house, and ASU vs. Washington. Music by the Pharcyde.

By State Press Staff | October 7, 2010

DROPPING PRICES: For the first time since March, prices for homes in the Phoenix area have dropped. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Valley home prices see first drop in months

Phoenix-area home prices fell for the first time since March, according to a W. P. Carey School of Business report released Wednesday.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | October 6, 2010

LEARNING IN CHINA: ASU President Michael Crow spoke at a reception Wednesday, celebrating the launch of the University's Chinese Language Flagship Program. This program allows ASU students to take courses while also preparing them for the professional work force of China. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU celebrates Chinese immersion program

The University’s Chinese Language Flagship Program celebrated a continuation of its relationship with the National Security Education Program.

By Michael Reppenhagen | October 6, 2010

THREE-PEAT CHAMPS: ASU's fifth annual academic bowl is underway. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the champions three years running, go up against competitors Cronkite Gold and W.P. Carey Thursday night in the semi-finals. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

CLAS to defend its Academic Bowl champion title

Thirteen ASU colleges are being put to the test in the Fifth Annual Academic Bowl.

By Monica Arevalo | October 6, 2010

Police Beat: Oct. 7

ASU and Tempe police reported the following incidents Wednesday.

By Alex Ferri | October 6, 2010

Campuses show mixed results in voter registration drive

Working with the Arizona Student Vote Coalition, ASU’s student governments held events and went dorm-to-dorm to register students to vote before Monday's registration deadline.

By Connor Radnovich | October 5, 2010

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