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Seeing it through

Thirteen blind climbers hiked the Grand Canyon rim to rim to raise funds and awareness for the blind, possibly setting a world record as the largest blind group to accomplish the feat.

By Kyle Daly | October 17, 2010

ASU student killed in Tempe shooting

An ASU student involved in a shooting incident Sunday evening died from injuries at a local hospital, Tempe police reported Monday.

By Kyle Daly | October 17, 2010

NO ASSIST NEEDED: German graduate student Tony Jackson (right) part of the Sun Devil Power Soccer Club, works on getting the ball from a member of an opponent in Friday night's 5-0 win against AZ Heat. (Photo by Aaron Lavinksy)

Competition high in wheelchair soccer club

ASU’s Power Soccer Club uses power wheel chairs to play a game similar to soccer.

By Mary Shinn | October 17, 2010

SCREEN VISION: Campus takes on a new dimension through the metal screens of the bus stop near the Student Services building. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Photo of the Day: Screen-o-vision

By Annie Wechter | October 17, 2010

West campus African Festival encourages awareness

Food, entertainment and craft vendors were all present at this year’s African Festival at ASU’s West campus.

By Kirsten Hillhouse | October 17, 2010

HEAL helps guide Guadalupe youth

HEAL International, an ASU community outreach corporation is helping at-risk youth in Arizona’s crime-ridden city of Guadalupe.

By Travis McKnight | October 17, 2010

New Mill bar offers tequila variety

Canteen Tequila Bar opened on the corner of Sixth Street and Mill Avenue Friday, bringing a menu of more than 120 brands of tequila and a menu featuring regional Mexican cuisine.

By Michael Reppenhagen | October 17, 2010

Police Beat: Oct. 18

Police reported the following incidents Sunday

By Matt Hendley | October 17, 2010

SHOW YOUR SPIRIT: Students at a pep rally on the Tempe campus show their spirit for Sun Devils football. ASU’s Game Day Initiative has proven to be affective, with more fans crowding the stands on game day. (Photo by Aaron Lavinksy)

Initiative increases football game attendance

ASU’s Game Day Initiative, a pilot program designed to increase tradition and spirit on every campus, has been a success so far, according to various people involved in the program.

By Cale Ottens | October 14, 2010

QUAYLE MAN: District three Republican congressional candidate Ben Qualye spoke Thursday night at Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium. Hosted by the College Republicans, Quayle spoke about the nation's economy and answered audience questions. (Photo by Aaron Lavinksy)

Quayle addresses College Republicans

Republican candidate Ben Quayle spoke to ASU’s College Republicans Thursday night at the Tempe campus.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | October 14, 2010

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Freshman Tom MacLean (left) and Chelsea Moreno (right), members of Secular Freethought Society, discuss parts of the Bible at their Thursday night meeting. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Free-Thought club focuses on positive discussion

ASU’s Secular Free-Thought Society club has a more positive, community-based focus than in previous semesters.

By Chad Hays | October 14, 2010

Members of the ROTC color guard take down the American flag in front of the Social Sciences building in Tempe, Arizona on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010.

Photo of the Day: Lowering the Flag

By Scott Stuk | October 14, 2010

EXECUTIVE EVENING EVENT: Southwest Region President of Verizon Wireless Brian Danfield (left) spoke with students and faculty members Thursday afternoon about sales and sustainability within the company. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Verizon rep discusses company’s future, success

A Verizon Wireless representative gave a presentation on the Tempe campus about Verizon’s sales, network, sustainability and the future of “test man.”

By Matt Hendley | October 14, 2010

ASU researchers confirm brain’s decision-making function

ASU Associate business professor Pierre Balthazard and independent scientist Kathy Kolbe hope to apply data from a new scientific study on the third faculty of the brain, “conation,” to learn what drives people.

By Alex Ferri | October 14, 2010

Man suspected of forging drug prescriptions

Tempe police arrested a 33-year-old Mesa man Monday on suspicion of fraudulently obtaining narcotic drugs.

By Matt Hendley | October 14, 2010

Police Beat: Oct. 15

Police reported the following incidents.

By Matt Hendley | October 14, 2010

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

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