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Monica Suarez, a hair stylist at Bishops Barber Shop in Tempe, said the shop aims to make all sorts of customers comfortable in their establishment.

New barber shop in Tempe will extend support to the local music scene

Bishops Barber Shop will be opening its doors for local artists to showcase their work through their Bishops TV and gallery showings.

By Rebecca Dominguez | July 12, 2017

Joey Unami said she felt more connected to other ASU students after cutting her hair and performing her music on campus. Photo courtesy of Joey Unami.

ASU alum heads to California to take on music world

After navigating college and growing comfortable in her own skin, Joey Unami is taking on the music world.

By Bobbi Ramirez | July 6, 2017

New School of Art Director, Joanna Grabski, poses for a picture. Photo courtesy of Joanna Grabski

The School of Art’s new director begins her ‘dream job’

Joanna Grabski, ASU's new School of Art director, talks about her dream job and excitement about being able to work at ASU.

By Owen Baldner | July 6, 2017

Two guests of the Heard Museum in Phoenix admire Frida Kahlo's "Self Portrait with Monkeys, 1943." The Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera exhibit is in Phoenix until Aug. 20, 2017, its only stop in North America.

Heard Museum to celebrate Frida's birthday on First Friday

The Heard Museum is celebrating Frida Kahlo's 110th birthday for First Friday.

By May Phan | July 6, 2017

Writer and ASU alum Yvette Johnson tackles racism by trying to understand bias in the human brain. Her memoir "The Song and The Silence" was released in May. Photo courtesy of Yvette Johnson.

The Song and The Silence: ASU alum tackles racism and bias with a recently published book

The journey of ASU alum Yvette Johnson began 10 years ago when she found a video of her late grandfather speaking about racism in Mississippi.

By Lurissa Carbajal | June 28, 2017

Mala Collectivus meet for their second book club at Palabras Bilingual Bookstore on Sunday, June 25, 2017.

Local collective of young people promotes advocacy for people of color

Mala Collectivus is collective of young people collaborating with Palabras Bilingual bookstore to host a book club that follows a safe space of discussion for issues that affect people of color.

By Rebecca Dominguez | June 28, 2017

Mauricio Suchowlansky, postdoctoral fellow from ASU's Center for Political Thought & Leadership, poses for a photo on May 23, 2017 at Clark Park Farmers Market.

Clark Park Farmers Market brings produce and community to Tempe

ASU students have several options for organic living in Tempe, including the recently award-winning Clark Park Farmers Market.

By Rebecca Dominguez | June 21, 2017

Gene Gillette, left, and Adam Langdon play Ed and Christopher Boone, respectively, in "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time." The play is coming to ASU Gammage on Tuesday.

ASU Gammage hides books around town to promote Broadway show

Residents in Tempe or Phoenix may stumble upon a surprise present as they go out and about during their summer days.

By Libby Allnatt | June 19, 2017

Artist Gabriel Rico places a piece for his new exhibition on a platform covered in carpet foam at the ASU Art Museum in Tempe, Arizona on Tuesday, May 20, 2017.

Guadalajaran artist to debut his first U.S. art exhibition in ASU Art Museum

Artist Gabriel Rico presents his first U.S. art exhibition through neon lights, found objects and some of Life Science's taxidermy animals.

By Owen Baldner | May 31, 2017

An infographic for Phoenix Comicon 2017, featuring movie stars, comic creators, voice actors and more. The event will take place this Thursday through Sunday at the Phoenix Convention Center.

"Discover your inner geek": Phoenix Comicon to bring fandoms together

Phoenix Comicon will have hundreds of exhibitors and guest stars during this massive celebration of geek culture at the Phoenix Convention Center.

By May Phan | May 25, 2017

Reiko Reavis explains how a carefully laid stone path contributes to the beginning portion of a Japanese tea ceremony at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Phoenix on May 19, 2017.

The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix offers visitors a chance to have tea with meaning

The Japanese Frienship Garden of Phoenix, located near the downtown campus, is a great place for students to temporarily escape the stress of the day.

By Lurissa Carbajal | May 25, 2017

Film still from the upcoming PBS documentary, "Real Boy." The film will be shown at Changing Hands Bookstore on Tuesday by ASU's Project Humanities.

'Real Boy': ASU's Project Humanities to screen film on gender identity

Project Humanities delves into the experience of being transgender or gender non-conforming with their screening and discussion of the upcoming PBS documentary "Real Boy."

By Owen Baldner | May 22, 2017

Five food apps to try during finals week

With a limited budget for both money and time, students can use food apps to help focus on finishing off the semester with a full stomach and a full wallet.

By Quindrea Yazzie | April 27, 2017

Tattoo artist Mark Walters works on a full sleeve tattoo at his tattoo shop, Living Canvas, on Mill Ave. on April 27, 2017.

Inked up: Students face the reality of returning home with tattoos

Students get tattoos in college for a variety of reasons, but a large portion of them will grow to regret their ink within a decade of getting it.

By Chris McCrory | April 27, 2017

Kayla King- Summer, a sophomore journalism major, flips through vinyls on record store day, April 22, 2017.

Records are spinning their way back into today's trends

Records are becoming a common trend among ASU students who prefer the traditional audio of music to modern methods.

By Emily Ditomasso | April 27, 2017

(From left to right) Evan Colten, director Kelly Lyng and Jacob Duell prepare to shoot "Papergirl" on Jan. 16, 2017.

Lights, camera, action! ASU MainStage showcase to feature capstone projects from 11 seniors

Herberger students to showcase their capstone projects at the Paul V. Galvin Playhouse on Friday.

By Skylar Mason | April 27, 2017

Gallery visitors admire artwork at the gallery opening for "It's Personal" on Tuesday, April 25, 2017.

ASU students display artwork in 'It's Personal' gallery

Eight BFA students put their work on display in "It's Personal" gallery on Tempe Campus.

By Andrew McKenney | April 27, 2017

ASU digital culture freshman John Fassold poses for a photo. His Chainsmokers parody video has been viewed over 4 million times at the time of this article's publishing.

ASU student's Chainsmokers parody goes viral

One ASU student's snapchat compilation parodying The Chainsmokers went viral shortly after being posted on Reddit.

By Parker Shea | April 26, 2017

The ASU Drum Ensemble performs traditional music from Ghana on ASU's Tempe campus on Monday, April 24, 2017.

Sounds of Africa: The ASU African Drum Ensemble gives students a chance to play music from African nations

The ASU African Drum Ensemble is a chance to perform another country's type of music and expand students' musical abilities. Each semester focuses on different tribes and is open to non-music majors.

By Kalle Benallie | April 26, 2017

Local EDM artist and ASU senior Emilie Fromm performs at The Happy Camper located in Tempe on Wednesday, April 19, 2017.

Barrett student to open at local EDM festival

Barrett senior Emilie Fromm, whose stage name is Blossom, will be opening at Wet Electric at Big Surf in Tempe this Saturday.

By Kayla Koch | April 26, 2017

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