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BIG CONTRIBUTOR: Sophomore infielder Riccio Torrez is part of a well-rounded ASU offense that has seen multiple players contribute to the Sun Devils’ 11-0 start. (Photo by Kyle Thompson)

Two ASU alumni mix poetry with coffee

Two ASU alumni read poems from their latest books Friday night at Urban Beans coffee shop near 7th Street and Osborn Road.

By Uriel J. Garcia | September 19, 2010

MAN OF THE YEAR: ASU head coach Herb Sendek directs the men's basketball team during its 73-69 win over UA last month. Sendek was named Pac-10 Coach of the Year on Monday. (Photo by Kyle Thompson)

Students improve Hebrew skills with new club

By Danielle Legler | September 19, 2010

Lego challenge teaches youth life skills

ASU’s engineering school kicked off a season of activities designed to help youths build teamwork and problem solving skills through the use of robotics.

By Michael Reppenhagen | September 19, 2010

Officials want to ban legal drug

A local representative is looking to make Spice, a popular brand of the “herbal smoking blend,” illegal in Arizona like 11 other states.

By Kyle Patton | September 19, 2010

Police Beat: Sept. 20

A 22-year-old Tempe man was arrested around 11 a.m. Wednesday on suspicion of possession of dangerous drugs for sale and being in possession of drug paraphernalia, police reported.

By Matt Hendley | September 19, 2010

BURIED FUNDS: The Double Butte Cemetery in Tempe is asking the city of Tempe for help with their debt. A decrease in sales and residents exploring options other than burial has caused the cemetery to accumulate a debt of over a half a million dollars. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Historical cemetery asks Tempe for debt help

Since June 30 this year, the city’s cemetery fund had an accumulated debt of $561,000.

By Allison Oswalt | September 16, 2010

Student Democrats, Republicans find agreement in Constitutional debate

In honor of Constitution Day, members of ASU’s Young Democrats and College Republicans participated in a debate Thursday evening on the Downtown campus.

By Connor Radnovich | September 16, 2010

Possible copycat in groping incidents

There have now been 14 reports of women being groped by an unknown bicyclist on the Tempe campus. A police spokesman said it’s possible a copycat groper could have contributed to this number.

By Matt Hendley | September 16, 2010

ASU senior wins ‘Big Brother’

Exercise and wellness senior Hayden Moss is now half a million dollars richer after taking home the title of Big Brother champion.

By Cale Ottens | September 16, 2010

Report emphasizes positives of Ariz. elderly population

Arizona’s elderly population has assets that the state is not taking into account, according to a report released this month.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | September 16, 2010

Police Beat: Sept. 17

ASU Police reported the following incidents Thursday.

By Matt Hendley | September 16, 2010

(Photos by Jake May | Andrew Jeffreys | Sam Valtierra Bush)

State Press Weekly: Sept. 16

This week, we have two features on alternative smoking methods, including e-cigarettes and 'legal marijuana,' a look at ASU's Women's Rugby club, and music from Big Rock Candy Mountain!

By State Press Staff | September 15, 2010

SUMMER PROJECT: Sophomore Jason Mitrione sprays a new creation onto his larger-than-life graffiti mural, covering every wall of his garage from floor to ceiling. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

ASU Student turns graffiti into cash

ASU student Jason Mitrione created a graffiti art business and eventually plans on using the funds to create a film.

By Monica Arevalo | September 15, 2010

ASU receives $2.5 mil grant for interactive research

ASU researchers were awarded a $2.5 million grant on Aug. 15 that will fund research for interactive learning in Arizona schools.

By April Atwood | September 15, 2010

Senate seats unfilled for four student governments

Almost a month into the semester, ASU’s five student governments still have unfilled positions for senators and other student representatives.

By Mary Shinn | September 15, 2010

RAT INVASION: The demolition of the abandoned Ramada Inn on the downtown campus has spurred a number of rat sightings on the downtown campus. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Rats move to Downtown campus

Rats have moved onto ASU’s downtown Phoenix campus as a result of the demolition of the Ramada Inn on Taylor Street.

By Mary Shinn | September 15, 2010

SB 1070 PANEL: Daniel Ortega Jr. takes aim at the legal issues raised by SB 1070 during a discussion panel on the bill''s legal implications. Ortega was joined by Professor Cathy O'Grady and Dan Pochoda in the Sandra Day O'Conner School of Law. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Panel breaks down immigration lawsuits

Law experts discussed the legal challenges to Senate Bill 1070 during a panel Wednesday night and left out the politics.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | September 15, 2010

Brewer signs common course-numbering bill at West campus

Gov. Jan Brewer arrived on the West campus Wednesday morning for a ceremonial signing of a student-drafted bill.

By Cale Ottens | September 15, 2010

Police Beat: Sept. 16

ASU Police reported the following incidents Wednesday

By Cale Ottens | September 15, 2010

Meghan McCain to sign 'Dirty Sexy Politics' in Tempe

Meghan McCain makes an appearance Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe

By Samantha Cary | September 14, 2010

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