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HIGH CRIME: Tempe’s homicide rate for 2010 is the highest it’s been in a decade. There have been 12 reported murders so far this year. (Photo by Taylor Lineberger)

Tempe murder rate highest since 2000

Tempe’s homicide rate this year — 12 murders — is the worst it’s been since 2000, when 13 were reported.

By Matt Hendley | October 20, 2010

ASU women’s tennis prepped for strong field at regionals

After three long weeks of practice, the ASU women’s tennis team will finally see some top NCAA competition at the ITA Regional Championships in San Diego.

By Nicole Klauss | October 20, 2010

Cal a narrow favorite in nearly-even matchup with ASU football

A matchup of two nearly even teams leaves the game to either team, but Cal appears to have a slight edge over the Sun Devils.

By Nick Ruland | October 20, 2010

ASU soccer junior sacrificing social life for goals

Between soccer and classes, ASU soccer junior Kari Shane is already pretty busy. The defender is not, however, letting that stop her from doing even more.

By Elijah Grasser | October 20, 2010

Bollywood dance group to compete in New York

Less than a month after coming together, a student Bollywood dance group has been selected to participate in a national competition in New York City.

By Ashia Johnson | October 19, 2010

Potent ASU offense could flourish against Cal

Take away the turnovers that have hindered its ability to score points and the ASU football team’s turnaround is stunning.

By Nick Ruland | October 19, 2010

Going the ideological distance

Israeli and Palestinian communities that are geographically near but ideologically distant are a more effective way to promote peace at the citizen-level of conflict resolution.

By Benjamin Negley | October 19, 2010

Second neighborhood crime squad boosts police action

Tempe Police formed a second neighborhood-oriented crime-fighting squad in August to tackle crimes like vehicle thefts, robberies and precious-metal thefts.

By Matt Hendley | October 19, 2010

Lee’s dominance leads to a predictable offseason

Cliff Lee struck out 13 and gave up two hits over eight innings, and as beautiful as it was, I couldn’t help but wonder where he will end up next season.

By Nathan Meacham | October 19, 2010

EARLY IMPACT: Freshman libero Jenny Teslevich graduated from Xavier Preparatory in Phoenix with no intentions of continuing her volleyball career but ended up walking on for ASU and has already seen significant playing time. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Q&A: Volleyball walk-on freshman Jenny Teslevich

When she’s not playing volleyball for the Sun Devils, freshman Jenny Teslevich is busy watching The Office and rooting for the Valley’s professional teams.

By Greg Dillard | October 19, 2010

Two football players suspended indefinitely

Two ASU football freshmen were suspended indefinitely after both were arrested on suspicion of second-degree burglary after an incident on Oct. 8 in the San Pablo dormitory.

By Nathan Meacham | October 19, 2010

POLICE CRACKDOWN: Lieutenant Vince Boerbon of the Tempe Police Department talks to reporters Monday afternoon at Tempe Villas Apartments on University Drive following the murder of an ASU student there Sunday night. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Police search for suspects in student’s death

Less than 24 hours after the shooting death of 21-year-old ASU student Zachary Marco, Tempe police were on the streets looking for possible leads.

By Matt Hendley | October 18, 2010

A PLACE TO CALL HOME: Near Apache Boulevard and Price Road, the Southwest's first development targeted towards hearing impaired seniors is being built. The housing community, Apache ASL Trails, is set to be finished in June 2011 and will contain 75 residential units. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Deaf housing community coming to Tempe

After more than a decade of discussion within Tempe’s deaf community, a residence specifically tailored toward the hearing impaired is well underway.

By Allison Oswalt | October 18, 2010

POOL PROWESS: Freshman swimmer Tristin Baxter works out in the pool during a practice earlier this season. Baxter and the ASU women's swim team topped Kansas and UNLV in Tucson over the weekend to open the season. (Photo by Andy Jeffreys)

Women’s swimming strong in season opener

The season’s first dual meet for ASU swimming showcased the team’s potential, especially on the women’s side.

By William Boor | October 18, 2010

DELAYED DEBUT: After missing the start of the season out sick, freshman Jacqueline Cako will make her ASU tennis debut this weekend as the team competes in the ITA Regional Championships in San Diego. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Freshman Cako to make ASU tennis debut

The ASU women’s tennis team recently welcomed freshman Jacqueline Cako to the court after she missed time sick. She’ll make her ASU debut this week.

By Nicole Klauss | October 18, 2010

Seeing it through

Thirteen blind climbers hiked the Grand Canyon rim to rim to raise funds and awareness for the blind, possibly setting a world record as the largest blind group to accomplish the feat.

By Kyle Daly | October 17, 2010

Big Star: ASU Heavyweight Makes the Big Time

As a Sun Devil, Cain Velasquez was a two-time All-American wrestler, two-time Pac 10 champion and 2005 Pac 10 Wrestler of the Year. Now as a professional, Velasquez is the fastest rising mixed martial artists in the Ultimate Fighting Championship stable.

By Anthony Sandoval | October 17, 2010

NO ASSIST NEEDED: German graduate student Tony Jackson (right) part of the Sun Devil Power Soccer Club, works on getting the ball from a member of an opponent in Friday night's 5-0 win against AZ Heat. (Photo by Aaron Lavinksy)

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