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Senior setter Shannan McCready sets the ball in a home game in the 2011 season. (Photo by Michaela Mader)

Volleyball freshmen already fast friends

Freshmen outside hitter Nora Tuioti-Mariner and setter Shannan McCready have formed a close bond on the ASU volleyball team

By Edmund Hubbard | October 19, 2011

(Photo courtesy of The Nest and photographer Mark Lipczynski)

Haunted houses hold ground in economic decline

Valley haunted houses remain strong throughout the season with largely self-supported budgets.

By Sara Smith | October 19, 2011

'Turmoil on the Rio Grande' gives insight about the American Southwest

In ASU graduate student William S. Kiser’s first book “Turmoil on the Rio Grande: The Territorial History of the Mesilla Valley, 1846-1865,” Kiser adeptly illustrates events and decisions that make the Mesilla Valley an important part of American history.

By Mary Richardson | October 19, 2011

TECHNICOLORS: Alisa Xayalith and Thom Powers of The Naked and Famous perform on Tuesday night at Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix. (Photo by Monica Arevalo)

The Naked and Famous dances its way to Crescent Ballroom

The Naked and Famous headlined a show with White Arrows and The Chain Gang of 1974 at the Crescent Ballroom on Tuesday night.

By Monica Arevalo | October 19, 2011

CHIMI VOTE: Macayo's and El Charro are teaming up for the Check Yes for Chimi campaign, which is collecting signatures to make the chimichanga Arizona's state food. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Campaign aims to make chimichanga Arizona's official state food

Two Mexican restaurants have started a campaign to make the chimichanga the official state food.

By Dan Oberhaus | October 18, 2011

Coachella status uncertain due to rise of environmental concerns

The status of the critically acclaimed Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was put into question last week, according to a report found on laweekly.com. The event, held in Indio, Calif., is widely considered the holy grail of music festivals for indie music lovers.

By Trevor Paxton | October 18, 2011

MONEY VOTE: Women voted with chips Tuesday afternoon at the Levi's Curve ID event at the Hassayampa Pavilion in Tempe whether they felt a $10,000 grant should go toward women's athletics, women's academics, or women's arts. (Photo by Michaela Mader)

Levi’s helps ASU women find the perfect fit

Sliding into fresh pairs of blue denim, lady Sun Devils participated in a college campus “fitting” tour presented by Levi’s Jeans.

By Brennan Smith | October 18, 2011

Tempe Town Lake pedestrian bridge opens to public

City residents walked beneath the white arches of the lake’s new pedestrian bridge Tuesday during its official opening.

By Ryan McCullough | October 18, 2011

Multi-talented artist St. Vincent graces Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix

With her third album being out for just over a month, St. Vincent is already out on her nationwide tour and is making a stop at the Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix.

By Kelli Stark | October 18, 2011

FUTURE PLANS: Easels are placed in the Tempe Center for the Arts Lakeside Room Monday night showcasing different dam structures that could be used to replace the current rubber dams on Tempe Town Lake. The city council held a public presentation of the options and opened the floor for questions about the proposed dam to be completed by 2015. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Tempe holds open house to discuss dam progress

The committee in charge of choosing a new design for the Tempe Town Lake’s west dam held an open house Monday to discuss their progress with citizens.

By Sarah Dinell | October 17, 2011

BEING A LEADER: Executive Vice President of ASU Morgan Olsen speaks at the ASU solar field at the West campus for the 10 Megawatts Celebration on Sept. 20. ASU has been ranked as one of the top 25 sustainable schools for its wide variety of sustainable programming. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

ASU achieves top ranks in collegiate sustainability indexes

Numerous national publications rank ASU as a competitively, sustainable university.

By Dan Oberhaus | October 17, 2011

BEFORE THE COURT: Bob Bartels, a law professor, is arguing his fifth case before the Supreme Court. The current case he is arguing deals with legal representation in criminal post-conviction proceedings. (Photo courtesy of Bob Bartels)

Law professor makes fifth appearance before U.S. Supreme Court

Bob Bartels, part of the ASU-based group the Arizona Justice Project, returned to the high court for the first time since 1984.

By Brennan Smith | October 17, 2011

DOWN BUT NOT OUT: Junior quarterback Brock Osweiler contemplates on the bench during Oregon’s 41-27 win over the Sun Devils on Saturday. ASU is on its first bye week of the season, and plays against Colorado on Oct. 29 for the Homecoming game. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Football regrouping after tough loss to Oregon

There’s no question the ASU football team has a bitter taste in its mouth after Saturday’s 41-27 loss to then-No. 9 Oregon.

By Tyler Emerick | October 17, 2011

'Batman: Arkham City' not just another comic book game

Video games based on already well-established franchises are often seen as cash grabs, but “Batman: Arkham City” is not one of these games. Not only is it one of the best games ever made based on a successful franchise, it is one of the best games released all year.

By Tom Kuipers | October 17, 2011