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STUNNING SWEEP: Sophomore outside hitter Malia Marquardt attempts to block a return against No. 10 UCLA during ASU's 3-1 win Saturday. The Sun Devils also beat No. 5 USC on Friday, giving them their first sweep of the two schools in 15 years. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU volleyball shocks USC, UCLA in sweep

The Sun Devils stunned No. 5 Southern California and No. 10 UCLA to sweep the southern California teams in the same weekend, something ASU hadn’t accomplished in 15 years.

By Greg Dillard | October 17, 2010

HEAD ON: Senior midfielder Alexandra Elston collides in mid air with a UA defender during ASU's 2-1 win Saturday. Elston scored both of ASU's goals en route to the rivalry win, notching the fourth two-game goal of her career. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Soccer takes Territorial Cup win over UA

Senior midfielder Alexandra Elston scored both goals as the ASU women’s soccer team earned a hard-fought 2-1 win over Arizona in front of a record crowd Friday night.

By Elijah Grasser | October 17, 2010

Student leaves impression on White House

ASU student Albert Ojeda, a political science senior, spoke at the White House’s first-ever community college summit.

By Uriel J. Garcia | October 13, 2010

Boat rentals to return to Tempe Town Lake

After losing a boating company and then the water for the boats, Tempe residents will again have a way to float on Town Lake after it reopens.

By Allison Oswalt | October 12, 2010

‘Real World’ star celebrates Coming Out Day at ASU

ASU celebrated National Coming Out Day Tuesday by welcoming a former reality TV show star who shared his experience of being “out” on national television.

By Michael Reppenhagen | October 12, 2010

Actors inform students about sexual consent

Students talked about gender stereotypes and sexual consent Monday night at a Tempe campus interactive event called “Sex Signals.”

By Yvonne Gonzalez | October 11, 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

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

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

EDGE: Locker leads favored Huskies against reeling ASU

With a three-game losing streak heading into Seattle, the Sun Devils look to avoid a calendar year without a win over an FBS opponent, but UW appears to be the favorite.

By Nick Ruland | October 6, 2010

Crow: History of ASU football not good enough

The ASU football program is in the midst of an extended rough patch, but ASU President Michael Crow still has high expectations for the near future. It just might take time.

By Tyler Lockman | October 6, 2010

DROPPING PRICES: For the first time since March, prices for homes in the Phoenix area have dropped. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Valley home prices see first drop in months

Phoenix-area home prices fell for the first time since March, according to a W. P. Carey School of Business report released Wednesday.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | October 6, 2010

THREE-PEAT CHAMPS: ASU's fifth annual academic bowl is underway. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the champions three years running, go up against competitors Cronkite Gold and W.P. Carey Thursday night in the semi-finals. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

CLAS to defend its Academic Bowl champion title

Thirteen ASU colleges are being put to the test in the Fifth Annual Academic Bowl.

By Monica Arevalo | October 6, 2010

Student bets on success with poker site

ASU student Chandler Bator is developing an online gambling website called Your College Poker Club.

By Ashia Johnson | October 5, 2010

CELEBRATE DIVERSITY: Thousands of people turned out for the 8th annual Rainbows Festival in downtown Phoenix Saturday and Sunday. The Rainbows Festival and Street Fair is Arizona's largest celebration of the diversity of the LGBTQ community. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU participates in gay awareness, AIDS fundraising

ASU students participated in the AIDS Walk on Sunday and the Rainbows Festival on Saturday and Sunday.

By Travis McKnight | October 3, 2010

TEARING IT DOWN: Participants from the West German side break through the Berlin Wall to bring flowers to the East Germans on the other side. This interactive presentation commemorated the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. (Photo by Jessica Weisel)

Students replicate Berlin Wall experience

A representation of the Berlin Wall was placed in the Memorial Union on the Tempe campus in remembrance of the Berlin Wall and the 20th anniversary of its falling on Oct. 3.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | October 3, 2010

Cuts to education anticipated despite Prop 100 passage

Despite the passage of a special election ballot measure meant to financially revive the state’s education system, some legislative officials still predict large budget cuts to education.

By Cale Ottens | September 30, 2010

Seated fencers takes a stab at competition

Arizona’s first seated fencing team, created a year and a half ago, came to ASU at the beginning of this semester to join the current fencing team Salle Diablo.

By Mary Shinn | September 30, 2010

State Press Weekly: Sept. 30

This week, we take a look at Proposition 203, Arizona's medicinal marijuana initiative. Plus, Isaiah Mustafa talks about his experiences after ASU, and a spotlight on water polo.

By State Press Staff | September 29, 2010

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