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Protesters of the immigration bill SB1070 gather in downtown Phoenix Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Joe Schmidt)

Protesters demonstrate despite injunction against immigration law's key provisions; majority of law still takes effect

Protesters gathered at various places throughout Phoenix Thursday to express opposition to the implementation of Arizona’s new immigration law.

By Joseph Schmidt | July 30, 2010

Death at 3 Margarita's in Tempe

Tempe Police Department has confirmed they are investigating a death at 3 Margarita's in Tempe. More details emerge.

By Joseph Schmidt | July 26, 2010

Protesters gear up for SB 1070 enforcement

Some protesters of Senate Bill 1070 will gather at the state Capitol at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, the night before the bill goes into effect.

By Joseph Schmidt | July 25, 2010

UNDER FIRE: Officials from the International Association of Fire Fighters Union 493 believe Tempe's 5 percent salary decrease for all city employees to be a breach of the salary contract they originally signed with the city. (Photo by Serwaa Adu-Tutu)

Fire union calls Tempe's imposed pay reductions a breach of salary contracts

In the wake of all Tempe employees receiving a 5 percent pay reduction, the union for the city’s fire department is disputing a possible breach of contract.

By Joseph Schmidt | July 25, 2010

Police Beat: July 26

At the Veteran’s Way and College Avenue light rail station, a man was arrested July 16 on suspicion of drinking beer on the train, police reported.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 25, 2010

Governor's Race: Arizona's gubernatorial election, part IV

In our five-week series, The State Press will highlight the candidates and their platforms. The primary election will be held Aug. 24, and early voting begins July 29. This is part IV.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 25, 2010

Tempe Town Lake washes away, set to reopen in Nov.

A section of the west dam collapsed at Tempe Town Lake Tuesday night causing about three quarters of the lake to drain. The city is now working on restoring one of its main attractions.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 22, 2010

(Laura Palmisano| State Press contributor)

SB 1070 protesters arrested for blocking intersection

Protesters were arrested Thursday near the Sandra Day O'Connor Federal Courthouse in Phoenix during hearings on Arizona's new immigration law

By Laura Palmisano | July 22, 2010

State Press Weekly, issue 3

This week: Tempe Town Lake, award-winning prose of ASU Alumnus Caitlin Horrocks, and the Sun Devil football squad teams with the Boys and Girls Club. New music from Fiona Apple.

By State Press Staff | July 21, 2010

Meet the candidates: Arizona's gubernatorial election, part III

In our five-week series, The State Press will highlight the candidates and their platforms. The primary election will be held Aug. 24, and early voting begins July 29. This is part III.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 18, 2010

Police Beat: July 19

An unknown person or persons stole property from a storage locker at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Center near College Avenue and Sixth Street sometime between June 9 and July 2, police reported.

By Kyle Daly | July 18, 2010

IMAGINE THAT: ASU students David Hayden and Andrew Kelley receive an award during the Microsoft Imagine Cup for creating a device that helps those with low vision see a professor’s lecture more clearly. (Photo Courtesy of Microsoft)

Students create note-taking device for visually impaired

ASU students David Hayden and Andrew Kelley created a device that helps those with low vision see a professor’s lecture more clearly.

By Tabitha Peterson and Tom Ziegmann | July 18, 2010

SERWAA ADU-TUTU | THE STATE PRESS
UNDER CONSTRUCTION: The MU is currently under construction, adding new stores and remodeling old ones. The project in set to be finished in August.

Smoothie shop, renovated market to open in Memorial Union

There will be new changes coming to ASU’s Memorial Union this fall, including a renovated and renamed Devils’ Market and a new yogurt and smoothie shop.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 18, 2010

ABOR tables decision of AIMS Scholarship continuance

Potential changes to the AIMS program have been discussed in recent weeks as the state Legislature continues to cut education funds.

By Joseph Schmidt | July 18, 2010

SERWAA ADU-TUTU | THE STATE PRESS
LAW SUIT: Former student Anna Babler, filed a civil action lawsuit against the Arizona Board of Regents on June 21 arguing ASU violated sexual harrasment laws under Title IX.

Former student sues ABOR over sexual assault case

The lawsuit claims ASU failed to comply with its obligations under Title IX, which holds the University responsible for protecting students from sexual harassment and to take action when harassment occurs.

By Kyle Patton and Joseph Schmidt | July 18, 2010

Stolen driver's license linked to Kyleigh Sousa case

According to Tempe Police, an Arizona license linked to the 21-year-old’s death was found June 20 in a Phoenix mailbox.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 15, 2010

State Press Weekly, issue 2

On this week's edition of State Press Weekly, Crow appointed to new council, 62nd Emmy Award round-up, and Sun Devil Basketball Preview. (w/ music from the Pharcyde and Zach Evans)

By State Press Staff | July 14, 2010

SERWAA ADU-TUTU | THE STATE PRESS
ADVISORY BOARD: President Crow was appointed to the U.S Department of Commerce's new advisory council Teusday.

ASU President Michael Crow appointed to Obama's entrepreneurship advisory council

ASU President Michael Crow was named a member of the new National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship Tuesday, which is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce.

By State Press Staff | July 14, 2010

Meet the candidates: Arizona's gubernatorial election, part II

In our five-week series, The State Press will highlight the candidates and their platforms. The primary election will be held Aug. 24, and early voting begins July 29. This is part II.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 11, 2010

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SB1070: The U.S Department of Justice filed an injunction against Arizona on Tuesday, challenging the state's new immigration law.

DOJ files lawsuit against Arizona, challenging SB 1070

The U.S. Department of Justice filed an injunction against Arizona on Tuesday regarding the recently signed immigration bill and will take the issue to federal court.

By Joseph Schmidt | July 11, 2010

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