Anxiety disorders, the new fad for college students
(08/22/16 4:55am)
As college students, we all worry. We have a plethora of tests and assignments in addition to an overwhelming number of new adult responsibilities.
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Flow arts: Dancing with elements
(04/29/16 12:02am)
If you asked me a couple of weeks ago what the flow arts were, I probably would have guessed that is was something involving the television show Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Resources for homeless population in ASU and Valley community
(04/28/16 12:33am)
Organizations at ASU and shelters throughout the Phoenix area are doing their part in assisting the homeless population.
Out of the Darkness Walk brings suicide awareness to light
(04/22/16 1:37am)
To remember, to heal, to find support; participants of the Out of the Darkness Walk attended for different reasons. But they all came together to walk in this annual event on April 9 at Arizona State University aimed to raise awareness and provide suicide prevention education.
How social media is actually compromising our sanity
(04/21/16 2:25am)
We all browse social media from time to time. Some of us browse incessantly, scrolling through Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat every half hour while some of us browse it once or twice a day. Additionally, some of us browse it more extensively than others, delving into the dangerous territory of social media “stalking.”
Continental Drift: Let's solidify our identity as first generation Americans
(04/20/16 2:09am)
“Where are you from?” is a dreaded question for many, especially children of immigrants. Due to my appearance, I expect the question to be about where my parents are from. Many times, answering “America,” although being born and raised here, does not seem to suffice. Somehow my parents’ home country overshadows my personal identity. I sometimes get a patronizing, “Wow, you speak English really well!” Even though my Urdu is choppy and I grew up learning and speaking English. This is not to say that where my parents are from does not play into my identity, but I have come to terms with the fact that being a child of an immigrant is an entirely different identity.
Physical education requirement in college more necessary than we think
(04/14/16 2:35am)
At the beginning of the school year, we all told ourselves we were going to get fit. After all, we have been educated on the importance of physical exercise in maintaining our health and balance in our lives. Plus, living in Arizona, we all want that beach body year-round. Unfortunately, as academics pick up and we become burnt-out from the work-load, we forget to work on our physical fitness.
5 ways to de-stress in downtown Phoenix
(04/12/16 11:58pm)
The end of the school year is right around the corner, which means we’ll be swamped with projects and studying for the next few weeks. It’s likely going to be really stressful, and as important as grades are, your mental health is important, too. I made a list of a few of my favorite ways to unwind when I’m drowning in work and need to take a break.
Polytechnic students, get to know your 2016-17 executives
(04/15/16 3:02am)
The Undergraduate Student Government Polytechnic campus executive ticket elect is a long time in the making.
ASU parties on: Twitter personas seek to resurrect the late-night scene
(04/20/16 2:18am)
The party school stigma that plagued ASU for years may have faded, but a ring of concert and event throwers who have established their names on Twitter are making sure students still have a place to rage on the weekends.
It's time for students to admit when we're not fine
(04/08/16 2:41am)
Nothing scares me more than my own vulnerability. It scares me not in the way that the snakes in the Life Science building or an episode of "American Horror Story" scare me, but in a more subtle and ultimately much more manipulating way.
ASU professor bridges a connection between undergraduate students and underprivileged middle schoolers
(04/08/16 1:15am)
The Bridges Program mixes psychology, research and parenting skills to help underprivileged families fill in what their student's educational lives lack.
Mental health awareness week challenges stigma on ASU campus
(04/06/16 3:50am)
There is a perception in our society that college students today are fragile, weak-minded and faint-of-heart.
Let's rethink the way we view prisoners and crime
(04/04/16 12:13am)
In the United States, crime and criminality is heavily sensationalized. With numerous television shows and movies that perpetuate the binaries of “them” vs. “us," “good” vs. “bad,” it’s difficult to have a balanced perspective on crime. If we further analyze, however, and examine our laws and regulations regarding incarceration, these philosophies engrained in our minds about the justice system are challenged.
My brush with anxiety helped me better understand student depression
(04/07/16 2:16am)
College students always talk about having mental breakdowns or being on the verge of having one, and with good reason. Juggling classes, internships and sometimes a job, students nowadays are asked to do so much that it sometimes becomes overwhelming and eventually a troubling reality.
ASU According To You: A music therapy student
(04/01/16 1:57am)
Each week reporter Noelle Lilley will tackle a different major, tour its school and talk to its students in the hopes of highlighting the uniqueness and diversity of our beloved university. This is "ASU According To You."
Tempe USG presidential candidates debate key issues as election day approaches
(03/24/16 5:25am)
The four candidates for president of Tempe Undergraduate Student Government and their respective vice presidents of policy and services appeared Wednesday night to debate some of the most pressing issues the University faces.
ASU alumni bring health and fitness to campus
(03/23/16 4:15am)
Two Arizona State alumni opened a new health, supplement store to Tempe Campus. Sean Peterson and John Vavara, co-owners of Club Nutrition, hope to enhance the community through fitness and a positive mental attitude.
ASU Alumni Bring Health and Fitness to Campus
(03/23/16 1:00am)
Two Arizona State Alumni open a new health, supplement store to Tempe Campus. Sean Peterson and John Vavara, co-owners of Club Nutrition, hope to enhance the community through fitness and "positive mental attitude".
Voting Guide: Tempe USG Presidential Elections
(03/21/16 4:17am)
Undergraduate Student Government election season is in full swing, and students on all campuses are on the campaign trail, vying for representation and control in student government.