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Building a robotic tomorrow

Thomas Sugar develops human-technology integration. His innovations will help people who have had amputations by giving them robotics limbs. Now he is working on a special project called the "Four Minute Mile."

Five Research Developments at ASU

Not Just a Cowboy Thing

ASU student Lucas Casterton hopes to continue doing what he loves most and also stir up interest in a rodeo club.

Strike one: Remembering how baseball united the nation

In remembrance of the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, SPM contributor Stefan Modrich reflects on a time that galvanized American patriotism.

Concert series bridges work and performance for music faculty

The night’s recital was a part of the School of Music’s ongoing Faculty Concert series. The School of Music Director Heather Landes says that the recitals are supposed to be informative and very relatable for the audience.

ASU club sheds light on prison education issues through writing

Four years ago, the Prison Education Awareness Club (PEAC) was created at Arizona State University. The club branched off of the Pen Project internship (ENG 484) where students critique writing submissions from prison inmates.

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10 Things You Wish You Would've Known as a Freshman

Freshman year is tough as it is. There are plenty of things that students would have liked to have had prior knowledge of. But in school, as with life, you learn as you go.

How to: Be a D-bag in the Walk-Only Zones

It started with a few yellow-shirted ASU employees telling you to walk those wheels. Now the pseudo-fascist walk-only zones tell students how they should move from point A to point B. They are spreading even more around campus like fascism in the ‘30s.

Coffee Conversations: Espresso Yourself

This week marks the final week of classes for the spring 2014 semester. As some Sun Devils look forward to their summer vacations, others look toward graduation.

'Proud of my B.S.' and 5 other ways to decorate a grad cap

If there’s one thing that seniors can do for themselves, it’s to make sure their grad cap is personalized to make the ceremony just a little more tailored to you and your personality.

Unheard voices of Phoenix's homeless youth

When the economy collapsed in 2008, the number of homeless youth doubled and never recovered. With insight from Jon Linton of the “I Have a Name Project” and Kenneth McKinley, the vice president of Programs at Tumbleweed Youth Center for Development, Selena Palmerin-Chastain shares her story, introducing a new series for SPM.

Five tips for surviving finals week

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Professor by day, fire dancer by night

When ASU professor Patrick Young picked up fire dancing, he found a new way to express himself.

Caffeine Fix: The Roosevelt Row coffee crawl

Need an extra kick to spice up your First Friday? Caffeinate your night with the Roosevelt Row Coffee Crawl. Sample beverages from five delicious, downtown coffeehouses and eat as many pastries as you like. The only rule is you have to purchase a beverage from each location. Are you up for the challenge?

Is this college?: Top 5 disappointments about ASU

With graduation right around the corner, it’s been surreal to look back on the great experiences college has given me. But along with those great memories come the expectations that weren’t quite met during my time at ASU.

The top 10 overlooked places around the Valley

Phoenix is well-known for the Desert Botanical Gardens, the Arizona Science Center and the Phoenix Art Museum, however there are a slew of places that one may visit in the Valley that are often overlooked.

Food for the desert soul

What exactly is soul food? A cultural importance? Or simply downright comfort or traditional food? I was pondering this and found a savory gem of "soul food" in Arizona. Lo-Lo's, a soul food/Southern joint that specializes in its famous chicken and waffles, provides a hybrid of dinner and breakfast.

A ride-sharing tale

New methods of community taxi services and strides in technology, available in Phoenix and throughout the country, are redefining the typical taxi experience

The 2014 Best of ASU Winners

After gathering reader input and our writer’s knowledge, we compiled this list of the Best of ASU.