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Pro UFC fighter Ryan Bader embraces ASU roots

On the heels of starting the 2013-14 season, the ASU wrestling program is benefiting from the support of pro UFC fighters and a coach with a plan.

| November 14, 2013

SP Weekly: InnovationSpace entrepreneurial lab

InnovationSpace is an entrepreneurial lab that brings together students from the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering and the W. P. Carey School of Business.

By Courtland Jeffrey | November 13, 2013

A queer visual culture class created Queer Up ASU as a response to Man Up ASU. The group is hosting an event on campus Wednesday in hopes to challenge the idea of male privilege and start dialogue about respect for women and gender non-binary people. (Photo by Diana Lustig)

Students, faculty create Queer Up in response to Man Up ASU

Students and faculty have organized to create Queer Up ASU as a response to Man Up ASU.

By Catherine Calderon | November 12, 2013

Video: West Campus holds powwow, honors veterans

Saturday November 9th the 13th annual Veterans Day Powwow was held at Arizona State University's West Campus.

By Dominick DiFurio | November 10, 2013

Devil's Chowda 7.4

Noah drops in to host with Dan this week! We discuss a ban on soy, how to cook bacon, Justin Bieber's brothel trip and more!

By Dan Miller | November 7, 2013

Video: Student inspires community with poetry

Sophomore Tomas Stanton infuses his passion for urban culture into a new ASU major and a youth outreach program throughout the valley

By Sydnie Storer | November 5, 2013

SP Weekly: Behind the scenes of Lion King

Disney's The Lion King had its opening night October 22 and will be featured at ASU's Gammage Theater until November 17. The musical is based on the 1994 Disney animated film and debuted in July of 1997. The Tony Award winning show, directed by Julie Taymor, features dazzling costumes such as the beautiful grass skirts, music played on authentic African instruments, African animals like the tall giraffes and big elephants walking down the aisles.

By Courtland Jeffrey | November 5, 2013

Devil's Chowda 7.3

A father ran back into a burning house, a groom is going to jail, and Dan's not shaving for a while. Find out why in this week's Devil's Chowda!

By Dan Miller | October 30, 2013

Video: Downtown community reacts to ASU expansion

ASU's continued expansion into the downtown area is met with varied responses from community leaders

By Gabriel Sandler | October 28, 2013

Devil's Chowda: 7.2

In this edition of Devil's Chowda, we look into Halloween costumes, similarities between Jolly Ranchers and crystal meth, Travis Keeps Up With The Kardashians and more!

By Dan Miller | October 24, 2013

Skate After School helps elementary school kids grow, stay active

After-school program offers children a way to stay active through skateboarding

By Sean Logan | October 23, 2013

Film and Media studies junior Trevor Pacelli prepares for his class on the Tempe campus. Pacelli has autism and has written a book on his experiences as well as advice for parents who have a child growing up with Autism. the book is titled, "Six-Word Lessons on Growing Up Autistic." (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Student's book on autism allows him to share experiences, inspire others

About a year and a half ago, ASU film and media junior Trevor Pacelli wrote "Six-Word Lessons on Growing Up Autistic," which has allowed him to inspire families with autistic children.

| October 23, 2013

SP Weekly: Concussion detection study with ASU football

Some of ASU's football players are being utilized as part of a scientific study looking to find better ways to detect and treat concussions.

By Courtland Jeffrey | October 21, 2013

Longbird performs one of their songs from their new EP "Pioneer Cemetery" on the Tempe campus at ASU. While the consistent members of the band hail from Yuma, Ariz., they base their operation out of Tempe. (Photo by Diana Lustig)

Siblings Mariah and Bobby Brown bring familial folk to tempe with acoustic project

In their band Longbird, brother and sister musicians Bobby and Mariah Brown inject folk with a heavy dose of nostalgia.

By Adrianna Ovnicek | October 16, 2013

VIDEO: Volleyball service success

Sophomore setter Bianca Arellano explains her unique approach to serving

By Ben Margiott | October 15, 2013

SP Weekly: Retiring teachers create opportunity for ASU students

With many baby boomers reaching retirement age, experts anticipate a strong demand for school teachers. The ASU secondary teaching certificate makes it possible for more college students to fill these roles.

By Courtland Jeffrey | October 15, 2013

VIDEO: Calle 16 Mural Project

The Calle 16 Mural Project is based off the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. On September 30th through October 3rd students at ASU West campus are involved in painting a mural with the help of local artist Hugo Medina.

By Vianka Villa | October 15, 2013

Devil's Chowda: 7.1

It's October and the Devil's Chowda gang is (finally) ready to get going! Join us as we explore a new Peruvian sport, Kim Jong Un's attempts to get a ski lift AND MORE!

By Dan Miller | October 10, 2013

Business junior William Mawwin poses for the camera. Mawwin was born in war-torn Sudan and was brought into slavery when he was 6 years old. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

Sudanese student survives childhood slavery, becomes advocate

Agribusiness junior William Mawwin, who was born in South Sudan, survived six years of childhood slavery and, after escaping, arrived in the U.S. as a refugee.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | October 9, 2013

SP Weekly: ASU Tree Mapping

ASU seeks to map every tree on the Tempe campus, using advanced mapping technology.

By Courtland Jeffrey | October 8, 2013

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