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ASU football denied a bowl game following win over UA

ASU came out on top in a thrilling Territorial Cup matchup Thursday night, but the Sun Devils' bid to get bowl eligible with two FCS wins was denied Friday.

By Andrew Gruman | December 3, 2010

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

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

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

ASU research could defend soldiers from nerve gas attack

ASU professors and students are working to modify tobacco plants to produce proteins that combat nerve gases, phosphoric chemical agents that attack the brain.

By Alex Ferri | November 30, 2010

Students prepare for World AIDS Day

The Peer Educators for ASU Wellness held an informational event at the Tempe campus Tuesday to raise awareness of AIDS and provide students a free way to get tested for HIV.

By Connor Radnovich | November 30, 2010

ASU center bringing new life to Native languages

ASU linguists are currently working to save several endangered indigenous languages in Arizona, including the words of the Mojave tribe.

By Mary Shinn | November 29, 2010

Professor’s device keeps down acid reflux

An ASU engineering professor is collaborating with doctors and other researchers to create a device that will help people who suffer from acid reflux.

By Kirsten Hillhouse | November 29, 2010

BROCK SOLID: Sophomore quarterback Brock Osweiler fires a pass during Saturday's game against UCLA. In the 55-34 ASU win, Osweiler passed for 380 yards and four touchdowns while completing 27 of 36 passes in what was the best statistical performance by an ASU quarterback since Dennis Erickson took over as coach. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Osweiler’s UCLA performance reopens QB competition

Sophomore quarterback Brock Osweiler’s flashy performance against UCLA on Friday was the best statistical performance by a quarterback in the Dennis Erickson era.

By Nick Ruland | November 29, 2010

LIGHT SHOW PARADE: Mill Avenue closed off to traffic on Saturday night for an hour, as brightly lit Christmas floats cruised through the masses of Tempe. School groups and local businesses threw candy to onlookers and festive music blasted through speakers. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Tempe lights parade kicks off holiday season

Tempe Fantasy of Lights Parade celebrated its opening night Saturday for the third year in a row, kicking off the holiday season with bright lights and visits from both Santa Claus and Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

By Michelle Berbling | November 28, 2010

ASU Quidditch team flies to success

ASU Quidditch players have honed their skills to react to this familiar phrase at the drop of a hat — or quaffle — leading them to a win at the inaugural Occidental Quidditch Invitational.

By Allison Oswalt | November 28, 2010

ASU professors weigh in on synthetic biology concerns

Two ASU professors discuss concerns involving synthetic biology and current research at ASU.

By Alex Ferri | November 28, 2010

LEADING MAN: Sophomore guard Trent Lockett goes up for a dunk during last weekend's game against UAB. Lockett led ASU to two wins over the weekend in the Great Alaksa Shootout, scoring 24 points against Weber State and 18 against Houston Baptist. The Sun Devils fell Saturday to St. Johns in the tournament championship game with senior guard Ty Abbott leading the way with 22 points.

Men’s hoops falters in Great Alaska Shootout championship

St. John’s used a six-point possession to turn its deficit into a tie game, and the Red Storm’s pressure defense controlled the Sun Devils the rest of the way.

By Andrew Gruman | November 28, 2010

SIDELINE SPECIALIST: Senior wide receiver Kerry Taylor has had his best season as a Sun Devil in 2010, leading the team with 42 receptions for 519 yards and three touchdowns on top of countless crucial first downs. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Sun Devils looking for win as seniors play last in Tempe

With seniors playing their final game at Sun Devil Stadium, ASU needs a win over UCLA to keep its long shot bowl chances alive.

By Andrew Gruman | November 25, 2010

Fish return to Tempe Town Lake

About 5,000 rainbow trout flip-flopped their way from the marina into Tempe Town Lake Tuesday for the first time since the dam burst over the summer.

By Mary Shinn | November 23, 2010

READY TO SCORE: Sophomore infielder Lexi Anderson gets a lead off third base during ASU’s 14-0 win over Rutgers Feb. 21 at Farrington Stadium. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Men’s basketball braves cold of Alaska for tournament

While other college basketball teams are off to places like the Bahamas, Puerto Rico and Orlando, ASU is venturing north to colder weather for the Great Alaska Shootout.

By Andrew Gruman | November 23, 2010

HELPING KIDS: A young girl enjoys a Thanksgiving dinner that a group of Mormon ASU students helped provide and serve at a local Boys and Girls Club for children and their families. They served over 200 meals. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

State unemployment rate decreases

The jobless rate in Arizona dropped for the first time since April, following increased local hiring in October.

By Michael Reppenhagen | November 22, 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

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