Tattoo artist Mark Walters works on a full sleeve tattoo at his tattoo shop, Living Canvas, on Mill Ave. on April 27, 2017.

Inked up: Students face the reality of returning home with tattoos

Many students get tattoos during the school year, either because the designs are deeply personal or simply because the ink compliments their aesthetic. As summer approaches, those same students face a stark reality: returning home to their families who are less than accepting of their new body art.

Refugees and Refugee Alliance club members sell a variety of Syrian pastries to students on the Hayden Lawn at ASU's Tempe campus on April 18, 2017 as part of their continual outreach to the refugee community. 

Students gather near Hayden Lawn on ASU's Tempe campus blocking the sidewalk with a human wall "against hate” on Thursday, April 13, 2017.

Students gather near Hayden Lawn on ASU's Tempe Campus in protest of Trump administration policies on Thursday, April 13, 2017.

Students form human wall near Hayden Lawn in protest of Trump administration

Students gathered on Hayden Lawn Thursday morning to protest a series of policies by the Trump administration, blocking the sidewalk with a human wall "against hate.”

#Fight4Her campaign event sends petition to state lawmaker

Students assembled on the north stage of the ASU Memorial Union on Wednesday to collect signatures for a petition targeting Arizona Senator Jeff Flake. The petition gave students a platform to voice their opinions about the recent “global gag rule” executive order, which defunded international organizations that offered abortion information.

Crepes on campus: The Crepe Club provides new food options on Tempe campus

Tucked away across from the engineering center on the eastern end of campus is a hidden gem of ASU Tempe: the Crepe Club.

The Crepe Club is relatively unknown, with only small lines on even busy days, such as this on the afternoon of Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017.

Students enjoy breakfast for dinner as part of the finals dinner hosted at the Taylor Place dining hall on Nov. 30.

ASU seeks to provide help for students experiencing extra stress during finals week

ASU students are feeling the pressures of finals week taking a toll on their mental health.

Tensions are high for minority students post-election

In the wake of a controversial presidential election, tensions among some minority student groups are high, with several students reporting threats on campus since Donald Trump became president-elect.

Comic book artist Marieke Davis poses for a photo with her art on Thursday, Nov. 10. 

ASU student shows off superpower: Creating comic books

Despite partial blindness in both eyes, Marieke Davis has finished a long-time aspiration during her final year at ASU: drawing and producing her own comic book, as well as an audio version for other visually impaired readers.

ASU Police investigating racially-charged graffiti found in University dorm building

Editor's Note: This article contains reporting on racially-charged language.

Arizona Center to undergo $25 million renovation, ASU classrooms to be unaffected

The Arizona Center, the outdoor mall frequented by ASU students and staff alike, will be undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation for the first time in nearly 30 years in early 2017, bringing changes to the complex to keep up with the revitalization of downtown Phoenix, according to the center's new owners. 

Folklórico dancers perform for the "A Day in Mexico" celebration on Nov. 1, 2016.

Día de los Muertos event brings the Mexican celebration to ASU

The Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a tradition about honoring and remembering the dead, but for many at ASU, it is a chance to reconnect with their heritage or feel close to family celebrating the holiday elsewhere.

Disabled ASU: how the University creates a level playing field

There are more than 4,000 students with disabilities studying at ASU, but for most, these disabilities are invisible to the naked eye, providing a set of unique challenges to their lives.

Barrett censors nude artwork from student publication

Zachariah Webb, Normal Noise’s former editor-in-chief, is perplexed.