Wisconsin in the Desert
On an overcast Saturday in Phoenix, scores of people in red gathered at the Arizona State Capitol, waving their signs and standing in solidarity with protesters in Wisconsin.
Dumbledore’s Army Invades ASU
The Harry Potter franchise, though complete in print and nearly finished making movies, still manages to bring students together, building friendships and inspiring them to fight the world's real-life dark arts.
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Re-defining the Homeless
Homeless shelters across the Valley are seeing more families and working poor as the economy continues to rebuild itself. But due to a lack of resources across the board, many people are being turned away.
Ancient Ink: Henna Swirls Up Alternative to Tattoos
In downtown Phoenix, a local art collective offers henna, an Eastern skin art that offers a rich history and a popular, whimsical alternative to permanent ink.
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Residence on the Rail
Every student needs a place to live — and come spring, moving out and moving in is on everyone's mind. Here’s a look at some popular apartment complexes on the Metro Light Rail line near two ASU campuses.
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Flying High
Step into the ASU Polytechnic altitude chamber — an air travel simulator that will soon be used to train civilians who wish to travel to space with local business RocketShip Tours.
Home is Where the Hula is
The Hawai'i and Pacific Islander Club at ASU is a home away from home for many students, who express their cultural traditions through Hula and Tahitian dance performances throughout the school year.
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Culture Clash: A Profile of Hate
Last Saturday, neo-Nazi demonstrators and protestors clashed, leading Phoenix police officers to release tear gas and pepper spray on the crowd. As SPM walks you through the protest, meet a White supremacist who defines himself only as "normal" and a protestor who disagrees.
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