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EDGE: Sun Devils the favorite behind offensive weapons

Despite two straight losses, ASU travels to Corvallis, Ore. to take on Oregon State as the favorite behind quarterback Steven Threet and a powerful running attack.

By Nick Ruland | September 29, 2010

Town Lake almost ready for water

After two months of construction, the Tempe Town Lake is almost ready to be refilled, a city official said Wednesday.

By Michael Reppenhagen | September 29, 2010

Parkour club gets students flying

A new club at ASU is teaching students the art of parkour.

By Mary Shinn | September 28, 2010

Students team up with Habitat for Humanity

Volunteers from Beta Alpha Psi and DISC met Saturday to collaborate with Habitat for Humanity, laying down the foundation for a new home and life for one Phoenix family.

By Allison Oswalt | September 26, 2010

Bike theft arrests increase

Undercover ASU police work and investigations have led to an increasing number of arrests for stealing bicycles.

By Matt Hendley | September 23, 2010

METRO MEETING: Jyme Sue McLaren (center) of the City of Tempe talks to a Tempe resident about the MAG Regional Transportation Plan which was part of the Tempe South High Capacity Transit Study. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Tempe transit has streetcar desire

Modern streetcars may be coming to Mill Avenue as early as 2016, according to recommendations made by Valley Metro.

By Samantha Valtierra Bush | September 23, 2010

TOUGH DECISIONS: ASU President Michael Crow expressed his opinion to the Board of Regents Thursday afternoon about their budget proposal. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Regents make cuts to AIMS scholarship

The Arizona Board of Regents voted Thursday to change the state’s AIMS scholarship program, reducing the amount of money awarded and increasing requirements to qualify.

By Cale Ottens | September 23, 2010

Senate fails to move DREAM Act forward

Despite ASU President Michael Crow’s support for the DREAM Act, the Senate failed to advance it through a procedural vote Tuesday afternoon.

By Uriel J. Garcia | September 21, 2010

GAME-WINNER: Wisconsin junior running back John Clay runs in a touchdown during Saturday's game in Madison. The touchdown proved to be the game-winner and Clay finished with 125 yards on 22 carries. (Photo Courtesy of Norm Ritland)

ASU falls to Wisconsin on missed opportunities

After a Cameron Marshall touchdown run late in the fourth quarter, ASU was just an extra point away from tying up No. 11 Wisconsin in front of a sell-out crowd at Camp Randall Stadium.

By Andrew Gruman | September 19, 2010

Officials want to ban legal drug

A local representative is looking to make Spice, a popular brand of the “herbal smoking blend,” illegal in Arizona like 11 other states.

By Kyle Patton | September 19, 2010

BURIED FUNDS: The Double Butte Cemetery in Tempe is asking the city of Tempe for help with their debt. A decrease in sales and residents exploring options other than burial has caused the cemetery to accumulate a debt of over a half a million dollars. (Photo by Annie Wechter)

Historical cemetery asks Tempe for debt help

Since June 30 this year, the city’s cemetery fund had an accumulated debt of $561,000.

By Allison Oswalt | September 16, 2010

Possible copycat in groping incidents

There have now been 14 reports of women being groped by an unknown bicyclist on the Tempe campus. A police spokesman said it’s possible a copycat groper could have contributed to this number.

By Matt Hendley | September 16, 2010

ASU senior wins ‘Big Brother’

Exercise and wellness senior Hayden Moss is now half a million dollars richer after taking home the title of Big Brother champion.

By Cale Ottens | September 16, 2010

NOWHERE TO RUN: ASU Junior defensive tackle Lawrence Guy (50) and redshirt senior defensive end Jamarr Robinson (55) take down Northern Arizona freshman running back Zach Bauman during last Saturday's 41-20 win. The Sun Devils' defense faces a much bigger challenge on the ground this week in Wisconsin junior running back John Clay, a Heisman Trophy hopeful and the reigning Big Ten Conference offensive player of the year. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Match-up with Wisconsin could define season

Ready or not, the matchup that the Sun Devils have been waiting for is finally here as they travel to Madison to take on the No. 11 Badgers.

By Andrew Gruman | September 16, 2010

SUMMER PROJECT: Sophomore Jason Mitrione sprays a new creation onto his larger-than-life graffiti mural, covering every wall of his garage from floor to ceiling. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

ASU Student turns graffiti into cash

ASU student Jason Mitrione created a graffiti art business and eventually plans on using the funds to create a film.

By Monica Arevalo | September 15, 2010

RAT INVASION: The demolition of the abandoned Ramada Inn on the downtown campus has spurred a number of rat sightings on the downtown campus. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Rats move to Downtown campus

Rats have moved onto ASU’s downtown Phoenix campus as a result of the demolition of the Ramada Inn on Taylor Street.

By Mary Shinn | September 15, 2010

SB 1070 PANEL: Daniel Ortega Jr. takes aim at the legal issues raised by SB 1070 during a discussion panel on the bill''s legal implications. Ortega was joined by Professor Cathy O'Grady and Dan Pochoda in the Sandra Day O'Conner School of Law. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Panel breaks down immigration lawsuits

Law experts discussed the legal challenges to Senate Bill 1070 during a panel Wednesday night and left out the politics.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | September 15, 2010

District 10 candidates stress economic recovery in West campus debate

Candidates for Arizona’s Legislative District 10 debated at the West campus Tuesday night on topics ranging from immigration to the economy.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | September 14, 2010

133 alcohol-related arrests made on Tempe campus

Statistics released by ASU Police Monday revealed that 140 arrests were made on the Tempe campus during the first two weekends of their alcohol enforcement projects.

By Matt Hendley | September 14, 2010

Library begins lending e-readers

Officials from ASU Libraries on the Tempe campus unveiled a brand new set of electronic versions of young adult novels at a ceremony Tuesday.

By Michael Reppenhagen | September 14, 2010

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