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Myrella Arellano Summer practicing with the Jazz Choir at ASU

ASU vocal jazz group Arpeggio hits the high notes this semester

Vocal jazz group Arpeggio flavors the music community with its a capella touch.

By Damon Smith | February 21, 2016

A house show takes place in Tempe on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015.

What makes house shows worth hosting?

I’m here to share the wealth of knowledge that my roommates and I have accumulated from hosting, by our estimate, 20 of these events.

By Peter Northfelt | January 10, 2016

Comedian Joel McHale performs for ASU students for homecoming week on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. McHale told jokes from an array of topics, ranging from ASU football to the Kardashians.

ASU Homecoming comedy show features laughs, 'Community' actor Joel McHale

Although some may consider this football season a joke, this week offers events that students may attend to ring in celebrating the arrival of the homecoming game on Saturday.

By Ryan Santistevan | November 10, 2015

Ghosts, time capsules and literature: A history of the Virginia G. Piper Writer's Center

The Virginia G. Piper Writing Center is more than just the small house next to Old Main that feeds the feral cats around campus.

By Ryan Santistevan | October 28, 2015

ASU associate professor Lance Gharavi leads a discussion with the audience on the potential of robots in the future at the Emerge 2015 event held at Skysong in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Daniel Kwon/The State Press)

'Emerge' blends science and art under one roof

The interactive event presented many inventive ideas to attendees.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | March 7, 2015

10 best new TV shows of 2014

While returning favorites continued to reach new highs, TV's golden age continues with groundbreaking new shows.

By Zachary Heltzel | December 1, 2014

ASU students raise money for medical supplies in Fijian coastal village

ASU students participating in a School of Human Evolution and Social Change study abroad program in Fiji took the health of their host community into their own hands by starting a fundraiser for basic medical supplies.

By Megann Phillips | November 23, 2014

Joy Harjo and Winona LaDuke at ASU West campus

American Indians present on art and culture in environmental and social sustainability

Guest speakers Winona LeDuke and Joy Harjo, both American Indian activists, came to discuss how they utilize American Indian lessons in modern societal and environmental progress.

By Rachael Tashbook | October 2, 2014

Project Sunshine is a nationally recognized organization and, because of Julie Rizzolo and the dedication of their team, ASU is able to provide their students and community with the opportunity to spread the light and love to those in need. (Photo by Rachel Nemeh)

Project Sunshine members volunteer to brighten Phoenix children's days

The members of the ASU chapter of Project Sunshine volunteer their time and resources to local children in the hospital.

By Melissa Stewart | April 2, 2014

'Community' fans wait on pins and needles for "#sixseasonsandamovie" announcement

What once sounded like an impossible dream for fans of NBC's cult comedy may actually become a reality.

| April 2, 2014

Students plan to help children through dance group Movement Exchange

Dancers aim to provide children in Panama with dance education and a future in the arts through a summer community service trip with Movement Exchange, an international nonprofit organization.

By Melissa Stewart | March 2, 2014

What do ASU students have in common with elderly Koreans?

What we all need are more community spaces not based in "mine" and "yours."

| January 30, 2014

'Transmedia' storytelling allows for maximum creativity, engagement

All the software in the world can’t replace an excited and enthused fan base.

By Rebecca Simpson | October 24, 2013

Panel discussion spreads relationship abuse awareness

A panel discussion put on by Hard Candy Zine, a feminist club and publication, and ASU's School of Social Transformation honored Domestic Violence Awareness Month by educating students about abuse.

By Emily Mahoney | October 21, 2013