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Local author to bring her story of love and immigration to ASU Book Group

"Crossing the Line: A Marriage Across Borders" will ignite a fire for social change at ASU Book Group's September meeting.

By Carly Golding | September 26, 2016

Local band Pro Teens is launching a national tour this Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016.

Local band Pro Teens to 'Accidentally' kick off tour with upcoming house party

Pro Teens will host a house show to commence their biggest tour yet.

By Ian Dickinson | September 25, 2016

Heather Lineberry, Senior Curator and Associate Director at the ASU Art Museum, sits infront of Ana Mendieta’s Siluetas series at the ASU Art Mueseum in Tempe. This art series is Mendietas most famous work and it focuses on what she calls earth-body sculutres.

'Energy Charge' exhibit brings 1970s feminist artist into the 21st Century

This Friday marks the opening for the brand new exhibit, in honor of Ana Mendieta, at the ASU Art Museum, running from Sept. 23 through Dec. 31. Five other contemporary artists will also be involved in the exhibit, showcasing their own works which hold close ties to Mendieta's artwork.

By Marcella Baietto | September 22, 2016

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

A crowd lines-up for restaurant Someburros’ new location on the east side concourse of Sun Devil Stadium before a game against Texas Tech on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016.

New Someburros location means twice the fun and twice the churros this football season

Mexican restaurant Someburros is celebrating its 30th anniversary with the opening of a second location in Sun Devil Stadium.

By Ian Dickinson | September 15, 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

Ruben Perezthica, a lead line cook, compleltes a dish and puts it out to be served at Culinary Dropout in Tempe on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016.

3 restaurants near Tempe campus offer bargain meals for Arizona Restaurant Week

Three restaurants near ASU's Tempe campus will offer reduced-priced, price-fixed dinners during Arizona Restaurant Week.

By Ian Dickinson | 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

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

ASU Professor Patricia Murphy, photographed at her poetry reading at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe on the night of Thursday, Sep. 1, 2016.

20 years in the making: ASU professor Patricia Murphy releases book of poetry about her life

Patricia Murphy continues to inspire others, not only through her teaching, but through her writing as well. Her new book of poetry, "Hemming Flames," is a powerful narrative about her life.

By Alexandra Myers | September 6, 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

Valley of the Sound - First Episode with Tyler Broderick from Diners

Valley of the Sound premieres with Tyler Broderick from Diners picking some favorite local songs. Diners' new album, "Three" comes out on September 16. Songs played: Diners – Plastic Cactus Cesar Ruiz - Hep Hep Nanami Ozone- Desire The Expos – Fiesta Dentist Laurel Freeman - George (Demo) Good Friends Great Enemies– Gonna Die Diners – Fifteen on a Skateboard

By Alexandra Watts | September 2, 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

Food trucks line the street at the Phoenix Public Market Open Air Farmer’s Market on Saturday, Aug. 20.

With a weekly farmer's market down the block, ASU's Downtown campus is ripe with healthy options

Many students find it hard to stay healthy, but with the Phoenix Public Market being only a block away from Taylor Place, eating healthy has never been more convenient.

By Alexandra Myers | August 24, 2016

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