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Editorial: It's time to deliver

If there’s one thing everyone can agree on, it’s that after this season, ASU football will never be the same.

By Editorial Board | August 31, 2011

Faithful gather to reflect on month of fasting

Eid Celebration at Phoenix Convention Center on Tuesday brought out more than 4,000 people to reflect on lessons learned during Ramadan this year.

By Sade Hurst | August 30, 2011

COOLING OFF: Tempe residents kicked off their shoes in cooler February weather to enjoy a sunny day at Tempe Town Lake, with activities ranging from fishing to sailboating and enjoying picnics on the grass. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Year later: Tempe Town Lake still being restored

Temporary dam slowly brings water recreation back to life on the shores of Tempe Town Lake.

By Brennan Smith | August 30, 2011

MAKING THE ROUNDS: The Metro Light Rail picks up passengers at the stop on Mill Avenue and Third Street in Tempe on August 21. (Photo by Ben Jackson)

Metro optimistic for transit projects despite transportation cuts

Although cuts to federal transportation funds loom, Metro keeps a positive outlook on completing current projects

By Cassie Strauss | August 30, 2011

OPEN FIELD: ASU sophomore defender Kaitlyn Pavlovich (24) tracks the ball along with two South Carolina defenders during the Sun Devils’ close 1-0 win over the Gamecocks on Sunday. Pavlovich and the rest of the team travel to Virginia to take on the Cavaliers on Friday. (Photo by Michaela Mader)

Soccer’s Stone gets her groove back

Nikki Stone has battled knee injuries for most of her career as a Sun Devil, but now she is in full health.

By Justin Janssen | August 30, 2011

STILL INVOLVED: ASU redshirt freshman cornerback Devan Spann (left) chats with redshirt senior Omar Bolden off the field during practice. Both players had surgery before the start of the season and will likely miss this entire year. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Erickson placing his trust in Osweiler

Coach Dennis Erickson is confident in Osweiler’s abilities and cannot wait to see how they will translate on the field.

By William Boor | August 30, 2011

Editorial: A reform catalyst

Obama is caught in a pickle — does he deport his uncle or does he let him walk free? Either way, this could be the catalyst that sparks a legitimate discussion of comprehensive immigration reform.

By Editorial Board | August 30, 2011

Netflix to change plans, raise prices

Starting September 1, Netflix is separating unlimited streaming from their DVD plans. Receiving both services will now require a monthly fee of $15.98, nearly double the previous subscription cost.

By Brenna Grier | August 30, 2011

Student input driving force for construction of downtown SRC

The parking lot directly south of the YMCA near the Downtown campus will soon be converted to additional student recreation facilities to better serve ASU’s growing downtown community.

By Leandra Huffer | August 29, 2011

Redesigned license plate raises money for scholarship

The cost for one of these specialized license plates is $25, and the Medallion Scholarship fund receives $17 for every Sparky license plate sold.

By Phillip Guerrero | August 29, 2011

While the summer days filled with road trips to anywhere your heart desired may have been dashed by the start of the semester, The State Press has created a playlist to help you relive those magic moments.

By Trevor Paxton | August 29, 2011

TEAM HUDDLE: The cross country women's team ends practice last season on a positive note with a team cheer. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Women’s cross country looks to go great lengths

The Sun Devils are looking to not only climb their way back into the national picture, but also compete on a high level.

By Danny Shapiro | August 29, 2011

Knapp, Sun Devils match made in football heaven

The Sun Devils are still gearing up for the upcoming football season.

By Tyler Emerick | August 29, 2011

Editorial: Still Sun Devils

Sparky is still alive and kicking. He has not been abandoned, as some people like to believe.

By Editorial Board | August 29, 2011

Why the Republicans still might lose

Despite the president’s sagging poll numbers, the GOP is still not in a place to win the White House.

By Will Munsil | August 29, 2011

Exploring Tradition

As the sun beats down in Arizona and the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan comes to an end, it's a time for college-age students to delve into their faith — through affirmation or speculation.

By Tye Rabens | August 28, 2011

JOB SEARCH: Students fill out applications at the job fair on the downtown campus Friday afternoon. Each semester the job fair features booths from all different valley employers, from the Phoenix Zoo to 620 KTAR. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Student attendance drops at Tempe, West job fairs

Student attendance at campus job fairs declined at the Tempe and West campuses while attendance at the Downtown and Polytechnic campuses remained unchanged.

By Mary Shinn | August 28, 2011

Street ball competition takes over SRC courts

For 64 players on the Student Recreation Complex basketball courts Saturday evening, the Red Bull King of the Rock tournament was their shot at cementing their spot for a battle on Alcatraz Island.

By Brennan Smith | August 28, 2011

BROS & BALLOONS: Students gather in front of the Architecture building for its dedication ceremony in Oct. 1989. (Photo by Jack Beasley)

Photo from the Past: Aug. 29

By photoed | August 28, 2011

K-9 DETECTIVE: ASU's first police dog, Disney, poses with her handler Detective Parker Dunwoody. Disney is specially trained to smell explosives and firearms and will be used for on-campus security. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

ASU Police dog works to keep campus safe

Disney has been at numerous events on campus doing sweeps around Sun Devil Stadium and Wells Fargo Arena before football and basketball games.

By Shawn Raymundo | August 28, 2011

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