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Women's basketball begins season with strong win against NAU

Women's basketball started off the regular season strong with an 81-46 trampling of in-state rival Northern Arizona.

By Rashad Abdullah | November 15, 2010

Tear gas and pepper spray keep protestors at bay

Members of the National Socialist Movement, a neo-nazi group from Detroit, Michigan, protested illegal immigration in downtown Phoenix on Saturday.

By Mauro Whiteman | November 15, 2010

A day in the life of a Downtown ambassador

Silvia Hayes, a downtown Phoenix ambassador, helps people make their way around America's fifth largest city.

By Kristin Weisell | November 15, 2010

Diane Sawyer visits Cronkite School

Diane Sawyer is this year's recipient of the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism. Before accepting her award, Sawyer spoke to students about the significance of journalism inside the school's First Amendment Forum. State Press has the story.

By Hannah Button | November 15, 2010

EXCELLENCE: Diane Sawyer answers questions from Cronkite School seniors Siera Lambrecht (left) and Kylee Gauna during the ceremony for the 2010 Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism. Sawyer elected to have two Cronkite students interview her instead of giving a traditional speech. (Photo Courtesy of Molly Smith)

Diane Sawyer receives Cronkite journalism award

Diane Sawyer, the first female correspondent for CBS’s “60 Minutes” and the second woman to solo anchor an evening news broadcast, was honored Friday for her accomplishments.

By Uriel J. Garcia | November 14, 2010

FULL SPEED AHEAD: Sophomore guard Deja Mann brings the ball up court on a breakaway play during ASU's exhibition match with Fort Lewis last weekend. The ASU women's basketball team opened its season over the weekend with wins over NAU and UC Riverside. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Guard Simon leads women’s basketball to two wins

The ASU women’s basketball team opened its season with a weekend sweep, beating NAU 81-46 on Friday at home, and UC Riverside 58-47 away on Sunday.

By Elijah Grasser | November 14, 2010

FALLING OUT: Freshman forward Devin Marshall looks to control a ball in the air Friday night against UC Irvine. Marshall scored the Sun Devils only goal in the game, and the ASU women's soccer team was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament. (Photo Courtesy of Steve Rodriguez)

Soccer knocked out of tournament by UC Irvine

The ASU women’s soccer team took a one-goal lead in the first half but weren’t able to hold on, falling 2-1 to No. 16 UC Irvine in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday.

By Elijah Grasser | November 14, 2010

Cardinal’s smart play, late heroics knock off ASU

Facing what would be a crushing upset in Tempe, Stanford made smart plays late in the game to escape with a 17-13 win and keep its Rose Bowl hopes alive.

By Tyler Emerick | November 14, 2010

TASER presents Summit on Tempe campus

Summit educates students about distracted driving.

By Heather Yako | November 13, 2010

Chowda! Episode 7: Week of Nov. 13, 2010

Take in a hearty scoop of Chowda! It goes down easy, just like the real thing!

By Clayton Porter | November 13, 2010

END OF THE ROAD: Freshman forward Janae Fulcher attempts a shot in ASU’s season-ending 61-53 loss to BYU on Tuesday. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Freshman golfer preparing for spring season

Nicole Jones is one of three players currently on the women's golf team at Arizona State.

By Amy Ostroff | November 13, 2010

SPTV breaks down USC and Stanford games

SPTV breaks down last weeks game against USC and this week's match-up against No. 6 Stanford.

By Master Tesfatsion and Andrew Boven | November 13, 2010

Filling the hungry's "Empty Bowls"

Combating hunger and raising awareness about those in need is the aim of the "Empty Bowls" project.

By Jessica Heigh | November 13, 2010

Campus Review: 'Conviction'

Shannon awaits the final verdict of her sentence when Karl visits her and discusses the movie 'Conviction'.

By Austin Moede | November 12, 2010

Lyric, Opera, Theater program opens doors for students

After winning gold at an international choir competition with the Scottsdale Chorus, freshman Katie Frederick continues pursuing her dreams of Broadway fame here at ASU.

By Arielle Hurst | November 11, 2010

Entrepreneurial class takes learning outside the classroom

Management 394 gives 50 students the opportunity to cultivate their own business idea.

By Blake Wilson | November 11, 2010

Centerpoint Towers deal with Zaremba crumbles

Due to debt and other issues, the Zaremba Group will no longer purchase the Centerpoint Towers in Tempe.

By Blake Wilson | November 9, 2010

Violence against Christians in Iraq draws protests

After a terrorist attack on Christians in Iraq, Assyrian and Chaldean communities here in the valley joined forces to protest against the violence.

By Heather Yako | November 9, 2010

Tempe towers deal falls through

Acquisition of the vacant Centerpoint Towers in Tempe is up in the air once more, as bankruptcy and litigation problems have put the $30 million sale on hold.

By Allison Oswalt | November 9, 2010

Sports club puts new spin on soccer

The power soccer club at ASU has become a great new outlet for students with disabilities to ignite their competitive spirit.

By Arielle Hurst | November 9, 2010

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