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Student science fiction film wins MovieFest

Two students demonstrated their passion for film and cinematography by producing and directing a short film titled “Breakout,” which won best picture Monday at ASU Campus MovieFest.

By Ashia Johnson | October 26, 2010

ASU football moves past lopsided loss, tweaks practice

After dropping a 50-17 decision to California on Saturday, the Sun Devils returned to the practice field with one thing in mind: moving on.

By Andrew Gruman | October 26, 2010

Students work on low-cost electricity for Africa

A group of ASU seniors are working to bring electricity to rural villages in Africa with their low-cost, low-maintenance, homemade wind turbines.

By Samantha Valtierra Bush | October 25, 2010

GO VOTE: Marilyn Kinnier (left) and political science senior Sabrina Garibovic, who are volunteers of Organizing for America, hang posters around the Tempe campus Sunday to encourage students to vote.

Campus polling location draws large turnout

The Undergraduate Student Government reports the on-campus early voting location is seeing a very high turnout for the midterm elections.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | October 25, 2010

UPHILL CLIMB: Junior receiver Mike Willie raises his arms in frustration Oct. 9 against Washington. To get eligible for a bowl game, Willie and the Sun Devils will have to win four of their last five games, three of which come against ranked opponents. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Getting bowl eligible a steep uphill battle for ASU football

The ASU football team was beaten in every aspect of the game on Saturday and for the first time in 2010, was never in a football game.

By Andrew Gruman | October 25, 2010

STILL CLIMBING: Senior outside hitter Sarah Reaves crouches low for a bump during a match earlier this season. Over the weekend, Reaves moved into third place on the ASU career kills list, surpassing former volleyball standout Amanda Burbridge. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Volleyball excited for Pac-10 expansion

The 2011 season will mark the beginning of a new era for the ASU volleyball team. The Sun Devils (9-12, 4-5 Pac-10) will transition into the newly formed Pac-12 conference.

By Greg Dillard | October 25, 2010

The Treasures of Melrose

On the curve of Seventh Avenue lies central Phoenix's hidden treasure. Clothing, furniture, one-of-a-kind art and antiques from all over the country fill the Melrose District, a small city stretch lined with vintage troves.

By Ana Anguiano | October 24, 2010

WATER WASTE: ASU engineering students are working to solve the massive trash problem in the Rio Salado Habitat in Phoenix. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Engineering students plan fixes to Salt River habitat

ASU students are re-engineering the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area drainage system, which might save the city of Phoenix hundreds of thousands of dollars a year in maintenance costs.

By Mary Shinn | October 24, 2010

ASU alumnus Velasquez wins UFC title

Former ASU wrestler Cain Velasquez claimed the UFC heavyweight title with a first round TKO of Brock Lesnar on Saturday night.

By Nathan Meacham | October 24, 2010

TIED UP: Senior midfielder Alexandra Elston tries to dribble past Cal junior defender Danielle Brunache during Sunday's game. The game ended in a 1-1 draw, and ASU finished the weekend without a win, having also lost to No, 1 Stanford on Friday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Soccer falls to top ranked Stanford, draws with Cal

Stanford showed why it is the No. 1 team in the country and defeated ASU women’s soccer 3-0 on Friday.

By Elijah Grasser | October 24, 2010

Students lend a hand for national service day

Bags of leaves, trash and debris filled three industrial-sized Dumpsters Saturday as 132 ASU student volunteers pitched in at Tempe’s LoPiano Bosque Habitat as part of national Make a Difference Day.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | October 24, 2010

What: Cal vs. Arizona State
Where: Memorial Stadium
When: Saturday, October 23, 2010

Golden Bears rout Sun Devils in Berkeley 50-17

The rain falling steadily in Berkeley on Saturday was symbolic of what the day’s game did to the ASU football team’s momentum.

By Nick Ruland | October 23, 2010

GLOBAL LOANS: A young boy waits for customers in front of his carpet stall at an outdoor bazaar in Selcuk, Turkey. Microloan organizations such as Kiva target similar individuals and small businesses to offer small-scale loans to. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

ASU group combats world poverty through microfinance

An ASU group will address global poverty through the use of low-interest banks at an upcoming lecture.

By Travis McKnight | October 21, 2010

Arrests made in Sept. 28 killing of transient man

Tempe police arrested a man and a teenaged boy Thursday in connection with the Sept. 28 murder of 48-year-old Casey Blackwood.

By Matt Hendley | October 21, 2010

Boos & Bravos: Oct. 22

Bravo to the 70s (the weather, that is). Not only does it feel great to not see the mercury maxing out on our thermometers, but it also makes everyone just a little less on-edge.

By Editorial Board | October 21, 2010

ESCAPE ARTIST: Senior midfielder/forward Jill Shoquist battles out of the grasp of a UA defender during last week’s 2-1 win. The ASU women’s soccer team takes on No. 1 Stanford on Friday and Cal on Sunday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

‘Ask A Biologist’ site thrives as student resource

Among numbers of frustrating learning methods, one scientific website offers a unique, effective, and user-friendly alternative.

By Alex Ferri | October 21, 2010

Stakes high for both teams as ASU football takes on Cal

With ASU and California both sitting at 3-3, Saturday’s matchup in Berkeley has huge implications for both teams.

By Andrew Gruman | October 21, 2010

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 21, 2010: Michael Crow, President of Arizona State University and Chairman of the Pac-10 CEO Group announces details about the future of the Pac-12 Conference including revenue sharing, football divisions, and Pac-10 football championship during a press conference at The San Francisco Fairmont. (Photo by Pac-10 Conference)

Pac-12 Conference plans revealed

Pac-10 commissioner Larry Scott detailed the future of the Pac-12 Conference on Thursday including football divisions, a championship game and revenue sharing.

By Andrew Gruman | October 21, 2010

State Press Weekly: Oct. 21

This week, we highlight two propositions that citizens will vote on this November: Mesa's Prop 420 and Arizona's Prop 203. Plus, a short story from ASU alumni Caitlin Horrocks.

By State Press Staff | October 20, 2010

Brewer absent in Tempe debate

Arizona gubernatorial candidates, minus Gov. Jan Brewer, talked about education funding and other issues at ASU’s Tempe campus Wednesday night.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | October 20, 2010

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