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Rosh Hashanah: the Jewish New Year

Rosh Hashanah is a time of judgement and new beginnings for those of the Jewish faith.

By Azzam Almouai | September 13, 2017

ASU Devilpalooza opener Color 8 growing in the Phoenix music scene

A local band heavily involved in the ASU and Phoenix music scenes plans on using its diverse music to reach a wider audience.

By Maya Foxall | September 12, 2017

Stories of ASU Tempe's public art go untold

Students on ASU's Tempe campus may walk past more than a dozen pieces of public art without noticing.

By Alexis Potter | September 11, 2017

ASU MBA student writes book inspired by his time in the military

Phillip Murrell, an ASU MBA student, combined his military background with his cultural experience at ASU to start on a book series.

By Cody Begaye | September 11, 2017

A behind-the-scenes shot of Susan Kee who appears in "The Korean War: A Forgotten Victory" by Olivia Riçhard. The piece is nominated for a 2017 Rocky Mountain Student Production Award for Arts and Entertainment/Cultural Affairs. Photo courtesy of Olivia Riçhard.

Cronkite students nominated for Rocky Mountain Emmy Student Production Awards

Students at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication have received the most nominations at the 2017 Rocky Mountain Student Production Awards.

By Alexis Potter | September 11, 2017

"Home Again" is a cute bundle of tired themes

"Home Again" features newly single mom Alice Kinney (Reece Witherspoon) navigating through life, love and laughter.

By Owen Baldner | September 7, 2017

ASU alumna brings her glowing artwork to Polytechnic Library

ASU alumna's vibrant art decorates the Polytechnic library until Jan. 1.

By Stefany Marquez | September 6, 2017

Ceramic arts group works with Franco brothers for ASU show

A collaborative effort between Mission Clay, ASU, and the Franco brothers brought "Pipe Brothers" to life

By Stefany Marquez | August 31, 2017

Estrella Payton (left) and Gabriel Rico (right) talk about their experiences with the Residencias Artistícas Artist exchange program at the ASU Art Museum Project Space in Phoenix, Arizona on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017.

Guadalajara-Phoenix artist exchange program promotes Latinx arts

New artist exchange program aims to develop a cultural dialogue between Phoenix and Guadalajara, Mexico.

By Maya Foxall | August 31, 2017

Range of alternative faiths find community under pagan umbrella

Pagan religions represent a diverse group of people and even more diverse beliefs.

By Andrew McKenney | August 30, 2017

Rooney Mara and Casey Affleck in "A Ghost Story," directed by David Lowery.

“A Ghost Story” is an exhausting look at beautiful ideas

"A Ghost Story" while in many ways stunning and bold, is in other ways long and over-worked.

By Owen Baldner | July 18, 2017

The Evelyn Smith Music Theatre is home to many musical ensembles, including the ASU Philharmonia.

All students should consider taking a fine arts class

Participating in a fine arts class or club at ASU is a valuable experience for students and something all should consider.

By Gabriela Martinez | June 26, 2017

Jamone Wright poses for a portrait at Tattooed Planet in Tempe on June 13, 2017.

Tattoos provide students with a creative outlet

Tattoos provide artistic benefits to students looking for a way to express themselves.

By Dominique Ziegler | June 20, 2017

Gene Gillette, left, and Adam Langdon play Ed and Christopher Boone, respectively, in "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time." The play is coming to ASU Gammage on Tuesday.

ASU Gammage hides books around town to promote Broadway show

Residents in Tempe or Phoenix may stumble upon a surprise present as they go out and about during their summer days.

By Libby Allnatt | June 19, 2017

Tom Franco and Firehouse Art Collective Members working on the pipes for the "Pipe Brothers" exhibition at Mission Clay. Photo by Alex Diana

Franco brothers and Mission Clay create ASU’s latest exhibition

"Pipe Brothers" is a new exhibition coming to the ASU Art Museum Ceramics Research Center bringing together brothers Tom and James Franco, Mission Clay Arts and Industry and ASU in a collaboration of grand proportions.

By Owen Baldner | June 15, 2017

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

Students get tattoos in college for a variety of reasons, but a large portion of them will grow to regret their ink within a decade of getting it.

By Chris McCrory | April 27, 2017

Artists perform during the event at the Biodesign Institute in Tempe, Arizona on Wednesday, April 26, 2017.

Left brain meets right brain at Science Exposed

Science Exposed, an collaborative event by the Herberger and Biodesign Institutes, showcased art and science in a night of multidisciplinary exploration.

By Stefany Marquez | April 27, 2017

Gallery visitors admire artwork at the gallery opening for "It's Personal" on Tuesday, April 25, 2017.

ASU students display artwork in 'It's Personal' gallery

Eight BFA students put their work on display in "It's Personal" gallery on Tempe Campus.

By Andrew McKenney | April 27, 2017

Inflatable dome art installations at the Phoenix Lights Festival in April 2017.

Tucson artists feature extraterrestrial-themed work at Phoenix festival

Sculptor and glassblower team Gregory Coye and Lindsay LeBlanc specialize in "ultra-terrestrial" art and shows series of illustrations, sculptures and a large scale installation.

By Maddie Johnson | April 19, 2017

Aliento founder and ASU alumna Reyna Montoya speaks in favor of protecting DACA students at a rally.

To overcome dehumanization, allies must embrace hope

Two-dimensional victim narratives are just as bad as dehumanization.

By Benjamin Steele | April 11, 2017

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