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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

‘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

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

CREATING MUSIC: Sergio Castillo, a senior business communications major and graduate student of the Sequence music program, records a track in the studio. Sequence was founded by ASU alum (and current CEO) Brandon Weinberger, who graduated in 2009. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

ASU alum opens music production school

Brandon Weinberger, a 2009 ASU graduate in interdisciplinary studies, is teaching students how to create music with just software and a computer.

By Monica Arevalo | November 17, 2010

FALLING SHORT: ASU sophomore center Ruslan Pateev and New Mexico freshman center Alex Kirk battle for a rebound during Tuesday night's game in Albuquerque. The Lobos topped the Sun Devils 76-62 behind a crucial 20-0 run in the first half. (Photo Courtesy of Vanessa Sanchez)

Men’s basketball drops season opener to Lobos

The Sun Devils appeared poised and ready to compete in one of the toughest road venues in the nation, but then one stretch changed the tone for the rest of the game.

By Andrew Gruman | November 16, 2010

SHOW SUPPORT: Luis Osorio and his son Julian Osorio and many members of Puente, a local immigration rights organization, showed their support outside the Maricopa County Court House Tuesday for those that were arrested Jul. 29 for civil disobedience against SB 1070. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Supporters rally for students arrested at SB 1070 protest

Protesters chanting outside of a downtown Phoenix courthouse Tuesday afternoon backed protesters who were arrested over the summer for fighting against Arizona’s immigration law.

By Uriel J. Garcia | November 16, 2010

Winning out, petition could get ASU into bowl game

ASU has only one way to make it to a bowl game in 2010, and that includes winning their final two games and getting a petition from the Pac-10.

By Nick Ruland | November 16, 2010

ASU student volunteers put together a food and clothing drive this week, collecting canned food and warm clothing for needy families in time for Thanksgiving. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Campus clothing drive helps homeless

ASU’s Community Service Coalition campaigned on Hayden Lawn Monday and Tuesday to promote a charity clothing drive to benefit the homeless in the greater Phoenix area.

By Ashia Johnson | November 16, 2010

Louis Harper and Marion Patterson were arrested in connection to the Oct. 17 murder of 21-year-old Louis Eugene Harper.

Three arrests made in ASU student homicide

Tempe Police made three arrests in connection with the killing of ASU student Zachary Marco.

By Matt Hendley | November 16, 2010

New ASU institute to research security, terrorism

Terrorism and national security are two issues that will be researched through a new initiative at ASU.

By Cale Ottens | November 15, 2010

REAL TALK: The Arizona Dream Act Coalition announced on Monday their new billboard near Tempe Market Place. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

DREAM Act supporters unveil Tempe billboard

College students stood in the parking lot of Tempe Marketplace Monday to announce a billboard advertising support of the DREAM Act.

By Uriel J. Garcia | November 15, 2010

RECYCLED MATERIALS: Upcycle Living in Phoenix takes old shipping containers and transforms them into green, affordable living quarters. The group is committed to providing simple, quality products through intelligent design. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Shipping containers used for affordable housing

Using recycled, retrofitted shipping containers, Upcycle Living, a Tempe architectural firm, has transformed modular home construction into a sustainable lifestyle.

By Allison Oswalt | November 15, 2010

FIRED UP: Senior guard Ty Abbott puts up a shot over an Oregon defender last season. After earning First Team All-Pac-10 honors last year, Abbott returns as the Sun Devils' primary leader. ASU men's basketball opens the season Tuesday night in Albuquerque, N.M., against UNM. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Sun Devils take on UNM to start new season

With the 2010-2011 season kicking off Tuesday night with the Sun Devils on the road, The State Press previews the ASU men’s basketball season.

By Andrew Gruman | November 15, 2010

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