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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

FALSE ALARM: Tempe police watch oer the crowd gathered in front of the BAC building, during the lock-down of the W.P. Carey schools after a reported bomb threat. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Photo of the Day: False Alarm

By Michael Arellano | September 8, 2010

Bookstore launches in-store book printing service

Excerpt: ASU Bookstores recently teamed up with technology company Hewlett-Packard to participate in a pilot service that will bring cheaper textbooks to students.

By Cale Ottens | September 8, 2010

Police Beat: Sept. 9

ASU and Tempe Police reported the following incidents Wednesday:

By Yvonne Gonzalez | September 8, 2010

NEW OWNERS: The long-abandoned Centerpoint condominiums off Mill ave. have finally been purchased. The new owners plan to open the condos early next year. (Photo by Andy Jeffreys)

Centerpoint towers aim to attract ASU students

The Centerpoint Condominiums in downtown Tempe opening next year are intended to house college students and young professionals.

By Monica Arevalo | September 8, 2010

Police departments list top 10 apartments for alcohol, public order crimes

The Tempe and ASU police departments released on Wednesday a list of the 10 apartment complexes around campus that with the most alcohol and public order crimes.

By Matt Hendley | September 8, 2010

NEW OWNERS: This September, the Thursday Night Market will return to the Downtown Tempe Community. Locals will be able to purchase produce that is grown locally in the Tempe Urban Garden. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Mill Ave. market to reopen at Urban Garden

Tempe residents can experience fresh, locally grown food this September when Mill Avenue’s Thursday Night Market reopens at the Urban Garden.

By Allison Oswalt | September 8, 2010

Suspicious cans prompt evacuation in Tempe

Police closed off the Business Administration C building after receiving a report of a possible bomb. Police found no threat and expect the building to reopen shortly.

By Adam Sneed | September 8, 2010

Professor uses poetry to tell tales of Katrina

ASU English professor Cynthia Hogue presented excerpts of her book, a chronicle of the lives of Katrina evacuees that released last month, at a bookstore in Tempe Tuesday evening.

By Matt Hendley | September 7, 2010

West campus finalizing expansion plans

ASU officials are finalizing plans for a new dorm, dining hall and recreation facility on the West campus scheduled to open fall 2012.

By Mary Shinn | September 7, 2010

ASU student starts ‘Glee’-inspired high school club

GLEEders, a new group of ASU mentors, will be advising three show choir groups consisting of students from Corona Del Sol High School and middle school students from the Tempe area.

By Mary Shinn | September 7, 2010

Sorority ‘Bid day’ draws crowds

Potential ASU sorority members gathered at different locations around the Tempe campus Tuesday afternoon, anticipating final placement decisions.

By Michael Reppenhagen | September 7, 2010

Student sees sweet future for ‘Fro Yo’ shop

Business and political science sophomore Lonny Ruben heads the new management team at Fro Yo at the Vue on Apache and demonstrates the importance of young leadership in the business realm.

By Ashia Johnson | September 7, 2010

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