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Tempe business hires ‘hunks’ to haul junk

College Hunks Hauling Junk is a full-service junk removal company that employs college-aged students.

By Samantha Valtierra Bush | September 12, 2010

Engineering classes help students reach out

Students are participating in Engineering Projects in Community Service, a program based around three classes that connects engineering students with domestic and international projects.

By Mary Shinn | September 12, 2010

Study: Americans would prefer to know about potential terrorist attacks

An ASU study shows that Americans are adamant about information released of a potential terrorist attack on an airplane.

By Michael Reppenhagen | September 12, 2010

Police Beat: Sept. 13

A 23-year-old Tempe woman was arrested around 10 p.m. Wednesday on suspicion of possession of a dangerous drug for sale and possession of drug paraphernalia, police reported.

By Matt Hendley | September 12, 2010

ASU works to familiarize students with education initiative

University officials are working to familiarize students with an initiative connected to a poll about K-12 education.

By Jaclyn Gettinger | September 12, 2010

ASU professors oppose ruling against federally funded stem cell research

Two ASU professors discuss why the ruling against federally funded stem cell research is misguided.

By April Atwood | September 12, 2010

Sea of flags fill Tempe's Healing Field

One hundred volunteers raised nearly 3,000 American flags at Tempe Town Lake as a tribute to 9/11 first responders in the annual Healing Field event.

By Arielle Hurst | September 11, 2010

ASU prevails over Northern Arizona despite mistakes

Despite 131 penalty yards, numerous drops, errant throws and mistakes on both sides of the ball, ASU beat FCS opponent Northern Arizona 41-20 Saturday night at Sun Devil Stadium.

By Nick Ruland | September 11, 2010

STUDENT VETERANS: Capt. Steven Borden, professor of Naval Science(left) and Lt. Col. Terence A. Plumb, professor of Aerospace Studies, were among other military officials gathered on the Tempe campus to recognize student veterans that have benefitted from the Post-9/11 GI Bill. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU celebrates first anniversary of GI Bill

U.S. Representative Harry Mitchell spoke at ASU to celebrate the number of veterans the Post-9/11 GI Bill has funded.

By Mary Shinn | September 9, 2010

Police Beat: Sept. 10

ASU Police reported the following incidents Thursday

By Matt Hendley | September 9, 2010

ASU sees record enrollment, retention numbers

ASU breaks previous enrollment records, according to the preliminary twenty-first day enrollment figure.

By Cale Ottens | September 9, 2010

PRESIDENTIAL GATHERING: USG Presidents (from left) Christian Vasquez (Downtown), Jacob Goulding (Tempe), Dominick Hernandez (Polytechnic), and Daniel Hatch (West) gather in front of the W.P. Carey school on the Tempe campus. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Student leaders unveil yearlong goals

Less than a month into the fall semester, ASU’s newly elected undergraduate student government presidents already have their hands full.

By Mary Shinn | September 9, 2010

ASU grad seeks state House seat

Michelle Ugenti, a 2004 ASU graduate, is running as a Republican for an open seat in the Arizona House of Representatives in the 8th Legislative District.

By Matt Hendley | September 9, 2010

DORM RENOVATIONS: Manzanita Hall has been used as a temporary residence for ASU students until spaces in other dormitories opened up. University housing is in the process of moving the students in Manzanita to other dorms due to plans to start renovations on the dorm this spring. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Manzanita residents begin moving out for renovations

More than a quarter of the 572 students currently living in Manzanita Hall have moved to other dorms as the building prepares for upcoming renovations.

By Connor Radnovich | September 9, 2010

Local businesses gather for social media tips

The third Social Media Arizona conference featured 17 local and national presenters who offered ideas to help businesses better utilize social networking to attract new customers.

By Michael Reppenhagen | September 9, 2010

MORNING WORKOUT: Long shadows stretch across the tennis court as the ASU Tennis team warms-up for practice Thursday morning. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Photo of the Day: Morning Practice

By Annie Wechter | September 9, 2010

Experts: State’s safe districts harm democracy

Arizona’s high number of uncompetitive districts doesn’t give voters enough choice on Election Day, which is unlikely to change as districts are redrawn, experts say.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | September 9, 2010

State Press Weekly, Sept. 9

This week, ever wonder about the tightrope walkers on Hayden Lawn? Plus: FOOTBALL, and interviews with Company of Thieves, the Love Me Nots, and Boys and Frogs.

By State Press Staff | September 9, 2010

State Press Weekly: Sept. 22

Natural disasters. Danny McBride. Roller Derby. We ramp up the intensity with this week's edition of Weekly.

By State Press Staff | September 9, 2010

ASU relocating Manzanita residents

Students living in ASU's Manzanita Hall are being relocated to other dorms across campus.

By sptved | September 9, 2010

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