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Mitchell, Schweikert spar in Tempe debate

Republican David Schweikert and Libertarian Nick Coons joined incumbent Democrat Harry Mitchell in a debate for Arizona’s 5th Congressional District.

By Matt Hendley | October 12, 2010

Paying America’s dues

Last week the nation saw a preview of life in America as envisioned and legislated by ultra-right tea party types — a country where everything will be “privatized.”

By Ben Karris | October 12, 2010

Onyeali stands out on defensive front

ASU freshman defensive end Junior Onyeali gave the ASU football team its first visible threat to get pressure on the quarterback.

By Nick Ruland | October 12, 2010

GOING NATIVE: Dancers perform at the Native American Festival on Hayden Lawn Monday afternoon. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Native American Day celebrations cut short

Organizers of a Native American Day celebration on the Tempe campus Monday were asked to unplug their sound system after unknowingly violating school noise policy.

By Mary Shinn | October 11, 2010

High school senior leads ASU students in teaching program

ASU students and a high school senior are teaching English language skills to Sudanese refugees at the AZ Lost Boys Center in Phoenix.

By Mary Shinn | October 11, 2010

Law school plans shift to private funding

Officials are considering running ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law on private funds and expanding the size of the school, which may raise tuition for law students.

By Cale Ottens | October 11, 2010

Lucy Hawking to lead writing workshop at ASU

Author Lucy Hawking will be teaching about fantasy fiction writing for young adults at her upcoming writers workshop at ASU Nov. 13.

By Alex Ferri | October 11, 2010

POINT TAKEN: ASU Coach Dennis Erickson managed to reduce the mistakes made by the Sun Devils in a 24-14 win over Washington on Saturday. ASU's penalties and turnovers combined for a total of five, the team's third-lowest total in the Dennis Erickson era. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU football reduces miscues in snapping streak

In breaking a nine-game FBS losing streak Saturday that could perhaps be best defined by self-inflicted mistakes, the Sun Devils committed just four penalties and turned the ball over only once.

By Nick Ruland | October 11, 2010

Removed from his past, TO back to playing good football

Terrell Owens is back, but this time, without all the drama and negativity that has plagued him in the past.

By Nathan Meacham | October 11, 2010

Karl Urban discusses 'RED,' career

Karl Urban’s resume includes films such as “The Lord of the Rings,” “Star Trek” and “The Bourne Supremacy.” If you haven’t heard of him yet, that is about to change. Urban recently sat down with The State Press to discuss his career.

By Preston Carter Melbourne-Weaver | October 11, 2010

The team puts high concentration into freestyle hip-hop. Screenshot by Andy Jeffreys.

The Art of Freestyle

A rainbow of sneakers — high tops, low tops, metallic swishes, neon laces — bounce, tap and glide on the wooden floor. Dancers move freely in cut-off tanks and sweatpants with hand-sewn pockets; loose jeans and boom-box t-shirts; high socks and big hoop earrings.

By Melody Parker | October 10, 2010

Immigration conference attracts diverse experts

Experts from across the country met at ASU’s law school to discuss what factors contribute to the immigration crisis.

By Samantha Valtierra Bush | October 10, 2010

Haunted house’s chills go to charity

USG on the Tempe campus is promoting a haunted house in Phoenix, with 30 percent of its proceeds going to four local charities.

By Mary Shinn | October 10, 2010

Female football coach misses progressive mark

When it comes to viewing women and men equally, or at least treating them as such, America still has a long way to go.

By Jessica Stone | October 10, 2010

Race lecture connects hair portrayals to self-image

ASU English professor and dean of humanities for CLAS Neal Lester talked about hair and how it relates to race in a lecture at the Arizona Science Center Sunday.

By Danielle Legler | October 10, 2010

STREAK OVER: ASU Freshman running back Deantre Lewis sprints away from Washington defenders during Saturday's game in Seattle. The Sun Devils won the game 24-14, successfully avoiding a calendar year without a win over an FBS opponent and ending an eight-game Pac-10 losing streak. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Win over Washington keeps ASU’s bowl hopes alive

On a gloomy, rainy Saturday night in Seattle, the Sun Devils ended a nine-game FBS losing streak and kept their bowl hopes alive with a 24-14 victory over Washington.

By Andrew Gruman | October 10, 2010

ASU recognizes Mars exploration scientist

Scientist Steve Squyres was awarded the Shoemaker Award by BEYOND, the Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science at ASU.

By Alex Ferri | October 7, 2010

Heigl, Duhamel strike gold in ‘Life as We Know It’

Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel blend light-hearted comedy with real-life pressures in “Life as We Know It,” and come out on top.

By Jonathan Fortner | October 7, 2010

Young designer makes splash in fashion industry

Local fashion designer Tiffe Fermaint has many accomplishments after ten years in the fashion industry.

By Alicia Diaz | October 7, 2010

Father, son install breathalyzers in bars to save lives

The owners of a Scottsdale-based company called Blo-Safe install wall-mounted breathalyzer machines in local bars, clubs and restaurants for patrons to monitor their blood-alcohol content before driving.

By Matt Hendley | October 7, 2010

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