Community

ASU alumna, students assist in upcoming Phoenix National Eating Disorder Awareness Walk

The Phoenix NEDA Walk, on March 12 at Kiwanis Park, hopes to create a community of like-minded individuals while shedding light on resources available for those with eating disorders. 

By Annika Tourlas | March 2, 2023

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Mourning 2,000 miles away: ASU fraternity celebrates life of MSU student killed in shooting

Members of Arizona's Beta chapter of Phi Delta Theta hosted a celebration of life for their brother Brian Fraser, who was killed in the Michigan State shooting.

By Angelina Steel | March 2, 2023

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ASU executive awarded for increasing education access through hybrid program

Maria Anguiano was awarded the 2023 Community Empowerment Award for her work in creating ASU Local, which allows students to complete college credit while staying in their community. 

By Cristina Robles | February 28, 2023

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Columbia College Hollywood to become California College of ASU

Columbia College Hollywood, now affiliated with ASU, will become the California College of ASU while holding some operations at the ASU California Center. 

By Madison Vega | February 28, 2023

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Ticketmaster troubles bring questions about the giant's partnership with ASU

ASU partnered with Ticketmaster as the athletic department's primary ticket provider in 2017 and switched to mobile-only ticketing in 2020, raising concerns among loyal Sun Devil Athletics fans.

By Alex Wakefield | February 22, 2023

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The ASU nursing program receives $5.5 million grant for summer applicants

The $5.5 million grant will help with nurse training and providing new faculty for nursing students and programs in an effort to address Arizona's nursing shortage.

By Lauren Boykins | February 22, 2023

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New Shia Islam student organization establishes community through faith, service

The Al-Mahdi Association was founded last semester with the hopes of establishing a safe space for Shia students, as well as teaching the ASU community about the religion. 

By Zoe Soderquist | February 20, 2023

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Freshman publishes children's book to raise awareness of Syrian refugee crisis

ASU freshman Selena Morse wrote "Dear Tariq," a children's book that seeks to give perspective on Syrian refugees and to build empathy. 

By Claire Le Gallo | February 20, 2023

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ASU alumnus highlights Arizona housing and drug crisis in second published book

ASU alumnus Austin Davis highlighted mental health, homelessness and fentanyl abuse in his recently published novella Compulsive Swim.

By Lauren Boykins | February 13, 2023

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ASU professor hopes to be mirror of pride for Arizonans as poet laureate

Alberto Ríos, the inaugural poet laureate of Arizona, has used his experience and understanding of Arizona culture to reflect the state in his writing.  

By Sadie Buggle | February 13, 2023

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Hance Park gets a makeover as Super Bowl Experience takes over

The NFL has put its stamp on Margaret T. Hance Park in downtown Phoenix with the Super Bowl Experience, completely transforming the area in the process.

By Logan Stanley | February 11, 2023

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Annual AISA conference highlights challenges faced by Indigenous communities

In the annual conference, Indigenous students and faculty spoke about the misrepresentation and lack of education about the Native American community. 

By Jacob Snelgrove | February 9, 2023

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Four Pat Tillman scholars to be honored at the Super Bowl LVII coin flip

A collaboration between the Pat Tillman Foundation and the NFL will allow the stories of four Tillman scholars to be told after the National Anthem. 

By Madison Vega | February 9, 2023

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Anatomy of a Super Bowl field: The science of soil and 300 gallons of paint

An inside look at the extensive, nearly year-long process that is preparing the field for the Super Bowl LVII.

By Logan Stanley | February 9, 2023

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Artwork by ASU graduates to be featured at Sky Harbor Airport

Over 40 new pieces of art, some made by ASU graduates, will soon be on display at the Phoenix Airport Museum at Sky Harbor.

By Ole Braatelien | February 7, 2023

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Incarceration reframed concept of community for student Cordero Holmes

An inmate English class inspired Cordero Holmes, one of 2023's MLK award recipients, to have a greater love for community and the value of education. 

By Karen Bartunek | February 7, 2023

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Tempe City Council pivots to restrictions instead of bans on vape and tobacco

Tempe is no longer planning to ban flavored tobacco and vape products, instead they are looking for more restrictions. 

By Alysa Horton | February 7, 2023

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Tempe Battle of the Bands leaves students bewildered

ASU's annual Battle of the Bands turns out to be a disorganized event leaving students and performers confused and let down.

By Gillian McComeskey | February 7, 2023

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Anti-abortion activist arrested after climbing Arizona's 40-story Chase Tower to raise money

The 23-year-old man, Maison DesChamps, also known as "Pro-Life Spider-Man," free-climbed Chase Tower Tuesday raising awareness for an anti-abortion charity.

By Angelina Steel and Alexis Heichman | February 7, 2023

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Man arrested, charged with trespassing and burglary after entering Taylor Place

A man who entered Taylor Place was arrested Sunday morning by ASU PD for trespassing and burglary of a laptop, court documents say.

By Angelina Steel , Sadie Buggle and Alexis Heichman | January 31, 2023

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