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Culture Clash: A Profile of Hate

Last Saturday, neo-Nazi demonstrators and protestors clashed, leading Phoenix police officers to release tear gas and pepper spray on the crowd. As SPM walks you through the protest, meet a White supremacist who defines himself only as "normal" and a protestor who disagrees.

By Scarlett Jane Heydt | November 21, 2010

ASU chapter inducts honors society’s 2 millionth member

An international honors society chapter at ASU inducted its 2 millionth member Sunday at a new member recognition event on the Tempe campus.

By Mary Shinn | November 21, 2010

REVOLUTION: Ron Paul speaks to students about his “Campaign for Liberty” on Hayden Mall on Friday. (Rosie Gochnour)

Ron Paul speaks at ASU

Rep. Ron Paul headlined an event to denounce intrusions in personal freedoms and poor federal economic policies at ASU’s Tempe campus Friday.

By Matt Hendley | November 21, 2010

NO ACCESS: Tennessee redshirt junior center Kelley Cain keeps ASU sophomore guard Deja Mann from getting to the basket. The Lady Vols held the Sun Devils to 18 first half points. (Photo Courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Women’s basketball drops first of season to UT

The ASU women’s basketball team managed to grab a lead in the first half against No. 4 Tennessee, but mistakes and a stifling UT defense led to the Sun Devils’, first loss of the season Sunday, 80-64.

By Elijah Grasser | November 21, 2010

NINJA MASTER: The Entrepreneurs@ASU student organization is sponsoring a Ninja Training Camp. Geordie Aitken, a world-renowned ninja trainer and business consultant, will explain how elements of ninjas can be applied to business practices and leadership. (Photo Courtesy of Michael Arellano)

Ninja teaches students art of business

Twenty students learned the ways of the ninja and how those teachings could make them more effective in the business world at an event that ended the Global Entrepreneurship Week at ASU.

By Michael Reppenhagen | November 21, 2010

Tempe12 aims to boost school spirit

In an effort to magnify school spirit, college calendar company Tempe12 is teaming up with ASU’s athletic department to bring back a sense of Sun Devil tradition.

By Allison Oswalt | November 21, 2010

Professor: Science funding needs to be more focused

An ASU geology professor believes that science funding should be focused on areas with direct, short-term social outcomes, rather than funding general research.

By Alex Ferri | November 21, 2010

CLUTCH: ASU senior guard Ty Abbot, who hobbled from a knee injury earlier in the game, goes up for the game winning 3-point shot with 2.2 seconds remaining in the Sun Devils' 69-66 victory over the UAB Blazers on Saturday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Men's basketball sinks UAB on last-second three

After banging knees with an opponent, senior guard Ty Abbott left the game. It was his insistence that he return that gave the ASU men's basketball it's first win of the season over UAB on Saturday.

By Andrew Gruman | November 20, 2010

SOONER SLAUGHTER: Senior Anthony Robles tries to bring down Oklahoma sophomore Jarrod Patterson during a match Thursday night. Robles won the match 16-1, but the Sun Devils lost the dual to the No. 8 Sooners as only Robles and fellow senior Bubba Jenkins won their matches. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Robles, Jenkins win, but wrestling routed by Oklahoma

The No. 18 ASU wrestling team lost several close matches and was defeated by No. 8 Oklahoma 32-7 on Thursday night in Wells Fargo Arena.

By Kyle Newman | November 18, 2010

Student volunteering helps increasing homeless population

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week at ASU gave students an opportunity to donate food and clothes in order to meet the needs of a growing homeless population.

By Mary Shinn | November 18, 2010

CELEBRATE DIVERSITY: Students gathered at Barrett, the Honors College Academic Complex, to dance for change Thursday night. The South Side Festival for World Change hosted 13 different diversity-related clubs, and was created to bring awareness and celebrate cultural diversity. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

World change festival encourages cultural tolerance

The South Side Festival for World Change, on Thursday night at Barrett, the Honors College Academic Complex, was held to celebrate and bring awareness to the cultural diversity at ASU.

By Danielle Legler | November 18, 2010

Family plans statue memorial of slain student

Nearly six months after ASU student Kyleigh Sousa was killed just yards away from the Tempe campus, a New Jersey-based sculptor is preparing a timeless tribute to the student.

By Matt Hendley | November 18, 2010

ROUGH ROAD: Freshman forward Kyle Cain dribbles into the lane as New Mexico senior guard Dairese Gary defends Tuesday night's Lobos win in Albuquerque. The Sun Devils open at home Saturday against Alabama-Birmingham, a team that has averaged 21.8 wins over the last seven seasons. (Photo Courtesy of the Daily Lobo)

Schedule stays tough for men’s hoops in home opener

Awaiting ASU on Saturday afternoon is an Alabama-Birmingham program that has averaged 21.8 wins in the past seven seasons and has been a top-50 RPI team in five of the past seven seasons.

By Andrew Gruman | November 18, 2010

REBOUND HOUND: Sophomore forward/center Joy Burke pulls down a rebound against Fort Lewis in an exhibition game earlier this season. The ASU women's basketball team has put an increased focus on rebounding after two games. The Sun Devils take on No. 4 Tennessee in Knoxville on Sunday. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Women’s basketball faces tough test in Tennessee

The ASU women’s basketball team looks to prove itself when it takes on No. 4 Tennessee on Sunday in Knoxville.

By Elijah Grasser | November 18, 2010

Taking advantage of the ‘invisible curriculum’

A new column in The Chronicle of Higher Education emphasizes the importance of personalized teaching. Students rarely take advantage of these opportunities, and they need to meet teachers halfway.

By Daniel O'Connor | November 18, 2010

‘Deathly Hallows: Part 1’ is exceptional beginning of end

From story to effects, the second to last installment of the "Harry Potter" movie series does not fail to entertain.

By Nick Spake | November 18, 2010

State Press Weekly: Nov. 18 – On the Horizon

State Press Weekly Nov. 18 - A former Sun Devil starts on the road to the Big League, Arizona's new medical marijuana law, a chat with a DREAMer, and music from Courtney Marie Andrews.

By State Press Staff | November 17, 2010

Businesses react to nearby medical pot dispensary

With the passage of Proposition 203, the idea of medical marijuana dispensaries popping up around Arizona has created mixed feelings among business owners.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | November 17, 2010

Editorial: Security check

Recent scrutiny over body scanners and pat-downs is asking the wrong questions.

By Editorial Board | November 17, 2010

Candlelight vigil honors slain ASU student

Barrett, the Honors College hosted a candlelight vigil in honor of ASU student Zachary Marco on Wednesday, one month after he was shot and killed in Tempe.

By Cale Ottens | November 17, 2010

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