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RUN FOR YOUR LIFE: Zombies walked Mill Avenue crawling and terrorizing pedestrians. Organizer Phil Alberton recruited zombies through Facebook for the third year to walk Mill Avenue Thursday night. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Living dead take over Mill Ave

People dressed as the living dead walked around downtown Tempe Thursday night in the Third Annual Tempe Zombie Walk.

By Monica Arevalo | October 28, 2010

Tempe bans fireworks after state legalizes sales

The Tempe City Council unanimously voted Thursday to ban the use of consumer fireworks within city limits.

By Allison Oswalt | October 26, 2010

Rowing, sailing clubs welcome lake reopening

The first watercrafts to sail Tempe Town Lake in months set off Tuesday morning as the newly-filled lake reopened after the broken dam was repaired.

By April Atwood | October 26, 2010

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

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

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

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

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

DEBATE FORUM: Three of the four candidates for governor spoke at a debate at ASU Wednesday. Gov. Jan Brewer was not in attendance. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Teachers college grant to help reform Ariz. education

The Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College now has an additional $43.4 million to devote to reforming the K-12 education system in Arizona, thanks to a grant from the U.S. Education Department.

By Cale Ottens | 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

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

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

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)

Competition high in wheelchair soccer club

ASU’s Power Soccer Club uses power wheel chairs to play a game similar to soccer.

By Mary Shinn | October 17, 2010

HEAL helps guide Guadalupe youth

HEAL International, an ASU community outreach corporation is helping at-risk youth in Arizona’s crime-ridden city of Guadalupe.

By Travis McKnight | October 17, 2010

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