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Victor Vargas, left, Colton Tricic, center, and Janett Salas at the home of Robert DeProspero in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Top secret: ASU students make documentary about former Secret Service agent

A group of ASU film students and graduates have created a documentary about Ronald Reagan's head of security, Robert DeProspero.

By Jillian Haynie | September 21, 2016

Trunk Space will be a nomad no more

The Trunk Space has continued to thrive as a traveling pop-up venue, but it is about to announce its new permanent location.

By Ian Dickinson | September 19, 2016

Professor Souad T. Ali, Director of Arabic Studies poses for a picture of ASU Senior Ben Stelle, President of the Arabic Language and Culture Club on Monday, Sept. 12, 2016.

Arts of the East: Exploring Arabic culture through film and poetry

The Council of Arabic and Islamic Studies aims to fight stigmas about Arabic culture through a free film and poetry series showcasing the influence of Islamic art.

By Kiya Gaskin | September 15, 2016

ASU public service major Jordyn Kush reads a brief history of "Frankenstein" in the exhibit at Hayden Library on Sept. 14. The exhibit runs through December 2016.

Bringing the library back to life: Frankenstein at 200 exhibit explores creation in modern context

Hayden Library is coming back to life with the interdisciplinary exhibit Frankenstein at 200, running through December 2016.

By Alexandra Myers | September 14, 2016

"American Dad!" Co-Creator Mike Barker (left) and Adam Collis (right) answer questions from a Q&A session with ASU Students at the Marston Theater on Wednesday, Sept. 13.

From cancellation to crowning achievement: American Dad! co-creator spoke with ASU students about his Hollywood success

American Dad! Co-Creator Mike Barker gave a talk at ASU about his journey from a sitcom writer to creating a hit television show.

By Jillian Haynie | September 14, 2016

The band 76th Street is made up of junior Haley Gold, left, a communication and film major, on piano and vocals, and junior Spencer Bryant, a business communications major, on guitar and vocals. The Express Yourself performance series is held every Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Memorial Union North Stage in Tempe. The series invites Arizona State University students to showcase their talents through various art forms.

Ready to Express Yourself? ASU students showcase talent at new cultural performance series

Express Yourself at the MU showcases students' passions for the arts through weekly performances at the MU North Stage every Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

By Hayley Brand | September 12, 2016

Theater classic with modern relevance, 'Cabaret' comes to Gammage

Gammage will host eight shows of "Cabaret" this September in a classic performance that holds modern relevance.

By Emi Kamezaki | September 12, 2016

American Dad! creator to talk to ASU students about making it in Hollywood

American Dad! Creator Mike Barker will visit ASU Sept. 13 to hold a Q&A session with students sponsored by Hollywood Invades Tempe

By Jillian Haynie | September 11, 2016

ASU professor John Ericson performing a song on the french horn in Spring 2016.

Classical music in the modern world: ASU music professors to recreate Beethoven, Mozart and more

John Ericson, faculty members and ASU students pair together to play Beethoven and other famous pieces.

By Alexandra Myers | September 11, 2016

Pop star Kesha performs during ASU's Inferno Fest in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Friday, Sept. 9, 2016.

Kesha bursts into Sun Devil territory as InfernoFest 2016 headliner

ASU students flocked to the Wells Fargo arena Saturday night for InfernoFest 2016, a high-energy concert featuring Kesha with an opening performance from ASU alum DJ Munition.

By Skylar Mason | September 9, 2016

Nick Davis, a recent graduate from ASU, studies for his boards test at Desoto Central Market on Aug. 31, 2016.

5 downtown study spots for trendy coffee-lovers and hotdog enthusiasts alike

With the new school year in full swing, here are five places to grab a bite and hit the books near ASU's downtown campus.

By Alexandra Myers | September 8, 2016

ASU professors Katherine McLin and Andrew Campbell will perform at the Katzin Concert Hall on Sept. 8 alongside visiting UNC professor Lauren Jacobson.

United in music, ASU husband-wife duo collaborate with visiting professor in upcoming performance

ASU Faculty artists Katherine McLin and Andrew Campbell will play alongside visiting UNC professor Lauren Jacobson as the trio performs at Katzin Concert Hall on Thursday, Sept. 8.

By Hayley Brand | September 7, 2016

The Theater Works production of "Les Miserables" will run Sept. 9 - 25 at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. The show includes ASU freshman Julian Mendoza in the lead role of Jean Valjean.

Do you hear the people sing? Theater Works production of 'Les Miserables' opens Friday in Peoria

The youth show, opening on Sept. 9, has close ties with the original Broadway production.

By Grant Roberts | September 7, 2016

Music group 20 Ft Neon Jesus performs at Lawn Gnome Publishing on Sept. 2. The group is almost never seen without its namesake, a long and brightly-lit neon cross that fires "communion" wafers into the audience.

Christ-themed gangsta rap duo 20 Ft Neon Jesus combine hip-hop and religious satire

Consisting of two guys in priestly robes, the Gospel and an illuminated cross, 20 Ft Neon Jesus is the Valley’s Christ-themed gangsta rap OG.

By Ian Dickinson | September 7, 2016

Paula Cullison's photo "Looking to the Future" features a girl sitting on the Malecón on the coast of Havana, Cuba on Feb. 7, 2016. The art exhibit at the Fletcher Library runs through Dec. 3.

Adios, Cuba and hello, ASU: A snapshot of ASU's new travel photography exhibit

Travel photographer Paula Cullison displays her new "To Cuba With Love" exhibit at ASU now through Dec. 3.

By Kiya Gaskin | September 5, 2016

Students watch the Underground Foundation performance in the Tempe Secret Garden on Thursday, August 25.

ASU's The Underground Foundation pulls support from upcoming Joeseph Jaymes show

The Underground Foundation at ASU pulled its support for an upcoming Joeseph Jaymes album release show out of concerns that the show would undermine the organization’s safe space policy.

By Ian Dickinson | September 5, 2016

ASU’s Old Main is pictured as one of the many pokestops on the Tempe campus on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016.

Fork 'em all: 10 unique Pokestops on the Tempe and Phoenix campuses

Anyone who’s visited ASU in the last few weeks has certainly seen the mass amounts of Pokestops and lures that populate the Tempe campus. Here are ten of the more interesting Pokestops to visit during your next campus-wide hunt:

By Damion Julien-Rohman and Skylar Mason | September 1, 2016

The Hollywood Invades Tempe crew poses for a photo at their event in the Spring 2016 semester. From left to right: Danielle Rufenacht, Brooke Wakenhut, Andrew Hanks, Lauren Anderson and Aria Rivera.

Hollywood Invades Tempe brings professionals from the big screen to the Valley

Hollywood Invades Tempe gives students the chance to connect to cinema professionals.

By Jillian Haynie | September 1, 2016

The Daily Show correspondent Hasan Minhaj is bringing his stand-up comedy tour to the Mesa Arts Center on Tuesday, August 30. Photo from http://www.hasanminhaj.com/about/

"Daily Show" correspondent Hasan Minhaj to bring comedy and cultural perspective to the Mesa Arts Center

Hasan Minhaj is coming to the Mesa Arts Center on Aug. 30 during his "Homecoming King" tour to quip about his unique upbringing and the political landscape.

By Grant Roberts | August 30, 2016

Brittany Hannish, a 2013 ASU graduate, teaches choreography to the Hip-Hop Coalition class being held in the Tempe Sun Devil Fitness Center on Tuesday Aug. 23, 2016. According to their club description, the Hip-Hop Coalition is a club with all levels of talent, which promotes all styles of hip-hop through freestyling and choreography.

ASU's Hip-Hop Coalition shapes up for the upcoming dance season

ASU's Hip-Hop Coalition began its season with a large turnout for its first free class of the semester.

By Hayley Brand | August 29, 2016

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