Community

ASU’s Hispanic coalition seeks to eliminate stereotypes through cultural awareness

ASU’s El Concilio expands awareness of the Hispanic culture by educating, celebrating and engaging the student population in an effort to eliminate stereotypes in the community. 

By Shawna Truong | September 13, 2016

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Anonymous caller gives ASU mom a choice: money or her daughter's life

What would you do if an unknown caller told you they had your loved one? One ASU mom tells her story. 

By Ryan Santistevan | September 13, 2016

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10 years of peer mentorship at West Campus

ASU West's New College Peer Mentor Program is designed to help first-year students get through their freshman year and guide them through the ASU experience. 

By Gabriella Bachara | September 12, 2016

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Food trucks unite the community and bring convenience to the West campus

In order to provide students with other dining options, ASU west campus brings food trucks on campus for convenience and to unite the community.

By Blakely McHugh | September 12, 2016

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Taking the field with Sun Devil Marching Band

The Sun Devil Marching Band, one of the finest collegiate marching bands in the nation, is a huge part of the ASU game day experience.

By Alexis Egeland | September 11, 2016

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Autistics On Campus strives for acceptance of autism

ASU students work to eliminate misconceptions of autism and create a community where everyone gives and receives acceptance.

By Emma Sounart | September 11, 2016

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Transfer student pushes to help autism community through research at ASU

First year transfer student and applied biological science major, Jacob Sorenson is working to expand autism programs on campus

By Gabriella Bachara | September 9, 2016

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Amir Harris: clothing, charisma, kindness

ASU student Amir Harris is establishing a career before he even graduates.

By Kendra Penningroth | September 8, 2016

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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

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Sun Devil Survivor: students coming together for a weekend of mud, sweat and tears

Sun Devil Survivor is an organization that allows students to join together for a simulated experience of the beloved reality show Survivor.

By Alexis Egeland | September 7, 2016

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Around the World at ASU: Malaysia

From Malaysia to ASU, two high school friends ventured to the United States to experience american college life, and in the process, created a friendship to last a lifetime.

By Kaitlyn Kor | September 1, 2016

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State Press Play podcast premiere: Episode 1

State Press Play takes the stories you read and turns them into stories you can hear. For our first episode, stay tuned for a discussion on sexism in music, the anniversary of Arizona State University's downtown Phoenix campus and student reaction to Michael Phelps committing to the swim program. Music Credits: "Divider" - Chris Zabriskie "Plastic Cactus" - DINERS

By Alexandra Watts | August 29, 2016

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Bridging Success’s Early Start program helps foster youth adjust to life on campus

The Early Start program provides foster youth with a support network at ASU.

By Emi Kamezaki | August 28, 2016

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ASU professor Lawrence Krauss will be starring as a villain in an upcoming Herzog film

Lawrence Krauss, a famous scientist and ASU professor, took on the role of the evil villain in Werner Herzog's new film, "Salt and Fire."

By Alexis Egeland | August 28, 2016

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ASU poetry class taking on community art project

An intermediate ASU poetry class is working on a community art project, focusing on issues in the downtown community and what they can do to help.

By Alexis Egeland | August 25, 2016

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ASU Downtown Phoenix campus celebrates 10th anniversary

This year marks the 10th anniversary of ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus, which officially opened in August of 2006 with only three colleges.

By Emi Kamezaki | August 24, 2016

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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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Cycling Superheroes: ASU students bike across country to raise funds for individuals with disabilities

ASU fraternity members spent their summer cycling across the country to raise money and awareness for individuals with disabilities.

By Emi Kamezaki | August 23, 2016

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"Protectors of the A" children's book

In 2007, Jason Ake and Taylor Dancer protected the A. In 2016, they are married with two kids, and they've published a children's book called "Protectors of the A."

By Alexis Egeland | August 21, 2016

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Students seeking roommates can now use new mobile app RentHoop

RentHoop, a new app worked on in part by an ASU student, was created to help students find roommates safely. 

By Joshua Bowling | July 3, 2016

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