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Hope for a Cure

ASU has been taking steps to educate students on the biology behind HIV/AIDS and the social stigma that still surrounds the disease in the form of a class, MIC 314. One ASU professor, who has taught MIC 314 for many years, has created a vaccine to protect against HIV. The vaccine will possibly undergo human clinical trials in 2015.

Experiencing the ASU poetry scene

After 4 semesters at ASU, it's easy to assume that I have it all figured out. I can amble my way to the Memorial Union on Tempe Campus.

Modernizing classic art creates compelling messages

These artists pay homage to master artists who influenced development and essentially shaped the art world we know today. But they also imbue these works with a striking aesthetic, creating something can at once be classically beautiful and dynamically compelling.

Building a robotic tomorrow

Thomas Sugar develops human-technology integration. His innovations will help people who have had amputations by giving them robotics limbs. Now he is working on a special project called the "Four Minute Mile."

Five Research Developments at ASU

From the Desk: When you wish upon a star

Flashback to a month ago, I’m walking out the doors through the studio lot on my last day interning for a certain man and a mouse.

Not Just a Cowboy Thing

ASU student Lucas Casterton hopes to continue doing what he loves most and also stir up interest in a rodeo club.

Strike one: Remembering how baseball united the nation

In remembrance of the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, SPM contributor Stefan Modrich reflects on a time that galvanized American patriotism.

How I found that belief is better

I'm touching the surface of a topic I am new with and am promoting an idea that I recently just adopted myself: believing in something larger than yourself. A week ago, the idea of believing in a truth larger than myself was something that I couldn't wrap my mind around.

Why you shouldn't dismiss NSFW art

This post is NSFJ: Not Suitable for Judgement.

Concert series bridges work and performance for music faculty

The night’s recital was a part of the School of Music’s ongoing Faculty Concert series. The School of Music Director Heather Landes says that the recitals are supposed to be informative and very relatable for the audience.

Week 4: Am I "In or Out?"

One of the biggest threats to an ASU student living in Tempe comes in the form of late night hours and irresistible cravings.

An overview of the three main religions

Christianity, Islam, and judaism are the three major religions in the world. What are their vallues?

Literature teaches self-acceptance

I don't mean to sound depressed and sad, but sometimes I'm hit with the overwhelming qualm of hating my body, and at times, my personality.

"Before I Die" walls promote public participation in making art

Chang's installations is one of many that combine public art with widespread engagement. While the walls help beautify their surrounding area, they also offer a running observation on social behavior and the human condition.

Youtube is an app to watch

What do you over the weekend? Read a book? Hike? Party? Binge watch Netflix? Personally, I divide my time between homework, reading, and YouTube.

From the Desk: Being here is a sweet treat

I should mention that as I'm writing this piece, I'm also snacking on a frosted brown sugar cinnamon Pop-Tart.I'm Marie.

ASU club sheds light on prison education issues through writing

Four years ago, the Prison Education Awareness Club (PEAC) was created at Arizona State University. The club branched off of the Pen Project internship (ENG 484) where students critique writing submissions from prison inmates.

BUILD! exhibit brings families together

While the exhibit is a bit confusing in layout and overwhelming in design, it still preserves the childhood days we remember — when we were fueled by imagination and creativity as we built our very own LEGO world.

To the East Coast

When I was getting ready to apply for colleges, I vowed to myself that there was no way I would go to school in state.