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Hundreds gathered to march through Phoenix to bring awareness to the on going issues of immigrants on October, 5, 2013. The "March for dignity and respect" featured speeches by organizers, faith-leaders, politicians and community members. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

Thousands march through Phoenix for dignity, respect

Thousands of people marched through downtown Phoenix for dignity and respect on The National Day of Action held Saturday.

By Joey Hancock | October 6, 2013

Alumna, four others dub Star Wars film into Navajo language

An ASU alumna was part of a team of translators and voice actors that dubbed Star Wars into Navajo as a way to preserve an ancient and fading language.

By Kelcie Grega | October 3, 2013

VIDEO: ASU Well Devils

Well Devils are a student ran initiative at ASU focusing on mind, body, and community. Being more than just fitness, the Well Devils also provide activities and demonstrations that help students and faculty learn how to live a healthy lifestyle with nutrition.

By Kyley Jameison | October 1, 2013

SP Weekly: Y-Race Fitness Fest

The 45th-annual Phoenix Y Race takes place October 20 in Phoenix. To celebrate, a free new community health event and expo, the Y Race Fitness Fest will be held on October 18 at Civic Space Park in downtown Phoenix. The Fitness Fest will showcase the new downtown Sun Devil Fitness Complex, which has been a hit since opening it’s doors in August.

By Courtland Jeffrey | September 30, 2013

Video: Addressing Urban Heat

Researchers from ASU and UCLA work together to address the effects of urban heat and how it influences various vulnerable populations.

By Kaard Bombe | September 29, 2013

Senior Safety Alden Darby catches an interception against Illinois.

Darby's career game spurs ASU football to first conference victory

Alden Darby's career game and pick six helped the Sun Devils beat USC for only the second time since the turn of the century.

By Danny Shapiro | September 29, 2013

O-line leads way for ASU football's 62-41 shootout win over USC

The offensive line received a ton of credit from both the quarterback and head coach as ASU defeated USC 62-41.

By Josh Nacion | September 28, 2013

Turnovers plague Trojans in loss to Sun Devils

The USC Trojans could not rebound from committing four turnovers in their 62-41 loss in Tempe Saturday night.

| September 28, 2013

Fraternities focus on community, safety

After a year of high-profile incidents, ASU and Tempe seek to bolster fraternities through community initiatives.

| September 26, 2013

SP Weekly: Safe and Sober

SP Weekly sits down with Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio to discuss recent alcohol-driven incidents surrounding the Tempe campus, Operation Safe and Sober and underage students who are caught drinking.

By Courtland Jeffrey | September 26, 2013

ASU alumnus and poet Myrlin Hepworth performs at the Vigil for All the Oppressed Countries in the World. The event was sponsored by Under Somali Skies United. (Photo by Diana Lustig)

Student organization holds candlelight vigil for oppressed nations

Students from several nationalities gathered on the mall in front of Old Main on Sunday evening to discuss issues and take a moment to reflect on people living in oppressed countries around the world.

By Joey Hancock | September 22, 2013

Video: ASU Professor pioneers backyard solar power in Arizona

Arizona State University electrical engineering professor Joseph Hui wants to put solar energy into your backyard and wants to do it for only one dollar a day.

By Dominick DiFurio | September 20, 2013

SP Weekly: ASU researchers pioneer new MRSA test

ASU researcher Dr. Todd Sandrin and his colleagues are researching a new diagnosing test for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, also known as MRSA.

By Courtland Jeffrey | September 17, 2013

An ASU cadet looks on as he stands in formation before a marching exercise. ASU's lab practicals begin every Wednesday morning at the SRC fields on the Tempe campus (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Students take responsibility for national safety

ASU students are preparing to protect the U.S. by participating in ROTC and serving in the National Guard. But first, they have to train with rubber ducks.

By Amy Medeiros | September 12, 2013

Video: Syria protesters take to Mill Avenue

For the second week in a row, protesters come together on Saturday September 7th. They walk around Mill Avenue in Tempe to express their views and say no to U.S. intervention in Syria.

By Vianka Villa | September 11, 2013

SP Conversations: Downtown or Tempe

State Press Conversations reporter Melissa Brennan, speaks with ASU Senior Jillian Idle. Idle moved back to Downtown Phoenix for her last year at ASU. Hear about her ups and downs while juggling her life between the Tempe and Phoenix campuses.

By Melissa Brennan | September 10, 2013

SP Weekly: The Voice of Sun Devil Football

SP Weekly sits down with the voice of Sun Devil football, public address announcer Jeff Scott, as he calls Arizona State's first game against the Sacramento State Hornets.

By Erin Patrick O'Connor | September 8, 2013

Sun Devils crush Sacramento State behind Kelly's 5 TDs

Taylor Kelly was 23-for-31 and threw five touchdowns en route to ASU's season opening win at home.

By Josh Nacion | September 5, 2013

Video: Colorado River Re-Storied

The Colorado River Re-Storied is a project headed by ASU professors that seeks to "re-story" the Colorado River Basin, from the headwaters in Colorado to the dry river delta in Mexico.

By Kaard Bombe | September 5, 2013

Video: Walk-only zones

ASU is experimenting with a walk-only zone on the Tempe campus, mandating that all wheel bound pedestrians resort to more conventional forms of bipedal locomotion, walking.

By Dominick DiFurio | September 4, 2013

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