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TERRITORIAL TRIUMPH: Freshman defensive end Junior Onyeali reacts to ASU's 30-29 Territorial Cup win over UA on Thursday night. The Sun Devils won the game in double overtime after a blocked extra point attempt. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Territorial Cup returns to Tempe as ASU tops UA

The ASU football team finally seemed to have luck on its side Thursday night in Tucson, as two extra point blocks led the Sun Devils to a 30-29 double-overtime victory over UA

By Andrew Gruman | December 2, 2010

UNDER PRESSURE: UA junior quarterback Nick Foles tries to stay on his feet as ASU defenders move in. The Wildcats had a chance to win late in the fourth quarter, but a blocked extra point sent the game to overtime, where the Sun Devils took a 30-29 victory. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Stoops regrets final decision in Wildcats’ loss

Sending kicker Alex Zendejas out for the final extra point will replay in UA coach Mike Stoops’ mind for years to come.

By Tyler Emerick | December 2, 2010

RISE UP: Senior guard Jamelle McMillan goes up for a layup against UAB during the Sun Devils home opener on Nov. 20. ASU fell to the undefeated No. 11 Baylor Bears 68-54 Thursday night. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Baylor drops men’s hoops for second straight year

Trying to avenge a close loss in Tempe last season, the ASU men’s basketball team was unable to stop senior guard LaceDarius Dunn and the Baylor defense, falling 68-54 on Thursday night.

By Tyler Lockman | December 2, 2010

Downtown students vote on student government constitution

Downtown campus students voted Thursday to ratify a new student government constitution.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | December 2, 2010

Students need to make their voices heard

Arizona college students need to get up and protest for their right to a fair price tag for education. The rest of the world is doing it.

By Athena Salman | December 2, 2010

DEFENSIVE STANCE: Junior guard Alex Earl gets in position to guard a Providence ballhandler during ASU's 63-56 victory over the Friars. The Sun Devils turned up the intensity in practice this week in preparation for the ASU Classic. (Photo Courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Women’s hoops turns up intensity for ASU Classic

The Sun Devils are playing at home for the first time since Nov. 12, a victory over NAU in their season opener, in the annual ASU classic.

By Elijah Grasser | December 2, 2010

UNEARTHING HISTORY: Associate Professor David Abbott of the school of Human Evolution and Social Change, received the Arizona Archaeological Council Award for his work researching ancient ceramics from the ancient Hohokam civilization that once lived in the Valley area. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Professor recognized for ceramics research

Professor David Abbott researches ancient ceramics that belonged to an civilization that lived in the Phoenix area.

By Alex Ferri | December 2, 2010

State Press Weekly: Dec. 2 – A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That

Dec. 2 - This week: controversial digital privacy laws, Mill Avenue street musicians, and a preview of holiday happenings around ASU. MUSIC BY OWL & PENNY.

By State Press Staff | December 2, 2010

LAST LEGS: Sophomore quarterback Brock Osweiler scrambles from UCLA defenders during last week’s 55-34 ASU win. This week, Osweiler is tasked with picking apart a UA defense that has faltered recently. The Sun Devils need a win to preserve their chance to receive an NCAA waiver for a bowl game. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Sun Devils hungry for a Territorial Cup win

Nobody has to tell ASU football coach Dennis Erickson how important the Territorial Cup rivalry game is to each university.

By Andrew Gruman | December 1, 2010

DETOUR SOON: Construction will begin by the end of the week on College Avenue, south of the ASU Tempe campus. The result of the construction will hopefully increase pedestrian safety and help beautify the street. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Tempe to begin street beautification construction

Construction should begin by the end of the week on Tempe’s College Avenue, through an approximately $2 million street improvement project to beautify the street and increase safety for pedestrians.

By Connor Radnovich | December 1, 2010

Students paint for peace, HIV awareness

ASU students illustrated the saying that a picture is worth a thousand words by painting HIV and AIDS memorials and visions of peace Wednesday.

By Travis McKnight | December 1, 2010

Editorial: Getting territorial

After all the ASU football team has been through this season, it seems hard to believe that it has yet to play its most important game of the season.

By Editorial Board | December 1, 2010

I WANT CANDY: Frank Ellis stands in front of his candy emporium, Candy Addict, on Mill Avenue. The interior is going through renovations, but Ellis is eager to open up shop in mid-December. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Candy Addict to satisfy sweet tooth on Mill

Sweet tooth cravings can be satisfied when a new store opens up on Mill Avenue this month.

By Monica Arevalo | December 1, 2010

FULL SPEED AHEAD: Senior guard Jamelle McMillan looks for an option during ASU’s recent game against UAB. Just days after falling in the championship game of the Great Alaska Shootout, the ASU men’s basketball team gets back to the grind against Baylor Thursday and Richmond Sunday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men’s hoops faces tough pair in Baylor, Richmond

After losing in the Great Alaska Shootout championship game last weekend, the Sun Devils only had a few days to rest, regroup and hit the road again against a talented Baylor team.

By Andrew Gruman | December 1, 2010

Wildcats look to shore up defense against ASU

In reality, not much is at stake for the No. 23 Wildcats Thursday night in Tucson against ASU, but don’t tell that to anybody on the team though.

By Tyler Emerick | December 1, 2010

Devil Dish: Dec. 2

Similar to the proverbial tree falling in a Rocky Mountain forest, does anything the Colorado Rockies do actually happen if people that matter aren’t paying attention?

By Nick Ruland | December 1, 2010

SPM Acoustics: Colour Revolt

Meet Colour Revolt, an indie rock band from Mississippi hitting the big time with the release of their second album, "The Cradle."

By SPM Acoustics | November 30, 2010

Campus-wide scream planned to relieve finals stress

ASU’s Undie Run club has a new plan for students to reduce anxiety this semester.

By Cale Ottens | November 30, 2010

Devil Dish: Dec. 1

Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose isn’t Michael Jordan and he doesn’t need to be.

By Tyler Lockman | November 30, 2010

Breakaway: ASU sophomore Cameron Marshall sprints away from the UCLA defenders during the teams 55-34 victory over the Bruins. Marshall finished with 148 yards in the game, including a 71-yard touchdown run. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

History favors Wildcats in Territorial Cup showdown

Take it with a grain of salt or completely buy into it, but only once since 1979 has the Territorial Cup gone to a team with a losing record when the other has a winning record.

By Andrew Gruman | November 30, 2010

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