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LEGAL ART: Businesses around downtown Phoenix are allowing graffiti artists to spray paint buildings and walls to express artistic talent in a legal way. (Photo Courtesy of Meghann McKendry)

Graffiti brightens Phoenix residents’ spirits, walls

While most people associate graffiti with vandalism, many businesses have allowed graffiti artists to showcase their work on businesses’ walls in support of the urban art form.

By Meghann McKendry | October 27, 2011

NOT HAPPY: Neighbors of Gracie’s thrift store express their opposition to the proposed building plans with scattered yard signs. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Thrift store redevelopment moves forward, residents remain opposed

The redevelopment of a Tempe thrift store into low-income housing — a plan that has caused unrest among local residents — is one step closer to being realized.

By Ryan McCullough | October 27, 2011

TAKING IT HOME: Junior wide receiver Jamal Miles looks to evade Oregon State junior safety Anthony Watkins during the Sun Devils’ 35-20 win over the Beavers on Oct. 1. A win over Colorado on Saturday will ensure ASU bowl eligibility for the first time since 2007. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Football favored at homecoming

The ASU football team is saying all the right things. Colorado isn’t a team to look past. The team will take one game at a time. Nobody is looking ahead to the Pac-12 title game.

By Tyler Emerick | October 27, 2011

Get your spook on at several Valley haunted houses

Imagine voluntarily walking through a maze of fear, your heart pounding, your skin crawling, your faith in humanity dwindling — it must be Halloween time.

By Megan Mattox | October 27, 2011

CRIME SUMMARY: Tempe Police arrest male subjects after a fight broke out on the Mill Avenue District last November. The 2011 Back to School Summary was recently released by City of Tempe and Tempe Police, which detailed the enforcement increase during the beginning of this school year. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Back to School initiative records more than 500 arrests

Tempe Police made 507 arrests at the start of the semester during the Back to School initiative, a three-week enforcement operation to combat the seasonal increase of alcohol-related activity.

By Shawn Raymundo | October 26, 2011

THE OTHER SUNS: Dustin Ferreira dribbles the ball away from the defense during a practice on Tuesday. Ferreira is a member of the Banner Wheelchair Suns of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association, a league that allows handicapped athletes to play the sport they love. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Wheelchair basketball more competitive than you’d think

Allow me to introduce you to the Banner Wheelchair Suns

By Kyle Newman | October 26, 2011

HELPING HAITI: Professors Thomas Puleo in hat and Markus Cruse recently returned from a trip to Haiti. In spite of the earthquake, Cruse says Haitians remain warm, resilient and welcoming. Both plan to return to Haiti, and stay involved in the Haitian recovery. They're also planning activities focused on Haiti for ASU. (Photo by Christopher Leone)

Professors explore quake recovery process in Haiti

Inspired by a trip to Haiti one year after the Jan. 12, 2010 earthquake, two ASU professors examine the role art can play in recovery.

By Newlin Tillotson | October 26, 2011

Stoner movies ignite mixed opinions with ASU students

In preparation for the Christmas season, the creators of the “Harold & Kumar” films are releasing a 3D Christmas movie starring the stoner duo. In celebration of the film’s release and the stars visiting the Tempe campus earlier this week, The State Press talked to some ASU students to find out how these pothead-starring movies are received in the public eye.

By Kelli Stark | October 26, 2011

FALLING APART: The Tempe City Council leaders are discussing the possibility of renovating and revamping storefronts around Apache Blvd. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

New plan could revamp Tempe storefronts

Tempe’s Community Development Department presented a plan to help owners revitalize their business’ appearances along the Apache Boulevard redevelopment area.

By Sara Smith | October 26, 2011

BEEN THERE: ASU redshirt senior linebacker Colin Parker helps out on a tackle during the Sun Devils’ win over Oregon State. Parker tore his ACL in high school and knows what Omar Bolden, who has the same injury, is going through. (10.27) FBnote

Football’s Parker understands Bolden’s recovery

There are a lot of people in Omar Bolden’s ear this week.

By Tyler Emerick | October 26, 2011

‘Anonymous’ questions the veracity of Shakespeare’s work

William Shakespeare is the world’s greatest playwright. He wrote almost 40 plays and 150 sonnets, he was a master of nearly every genre and he changed the way the world saw the arts. However, what if it's not true? What if Shakespeare never wrote a word?

By Tom Kuipers | October 26, 2011

Phoenix mayoral candidates square off in sustainability debate

Phoenix Mayoral candidates, Wes Gullett and Greg Stanton debate their stance on sustainability issues in their second to last debate before Election Day.

By Dan Oberhaus | October 25, 2011

GIVING BACK: ASU's wellness department and police department were at Tuesday's Farmer's Market on the Tempe campus to collect and dispose of old medication safely. (Photo by Lillian Reid)

ASU community joins in on Medication Take Back Day

ASU’s Farmers Market was the site of a Medicine Take Back event where students could go to get rid of expired prescription drugs.

By Sade Hurst | October 25, 2011

Secondary crucial to football’s success

Multitude in the secondary has certainly paid dividends so far.

By Greg Dillard | October 25, 2011

Top 10 zombie flicks that will make your skin crawl

Looking for the perfect zombie flick to watch on your Halloween night? Want to scare the living daylights out of your friends before your Halloween party marathon? Look no further. The State Press has compiled a list of hair raising zombie flicks that will make your skin crawl.

By Lauren Jordan | October 25, 2011