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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

From left, Paul Coleman and Diego Mastroeni pose for a photo with student composers Zachary Bush and Stephen Mitton in a lab on Monday, March 27, 2017. The students have each composed a five-minute piece inspired by Alzheimer's disease research that will be presented at the "Science Exposed" event on Wednesday, April 23, 2017.

Artists, scientists to showcase semester-long collaboration through 'Science Exposed' performance

Composers and student artists to creatively showcase scientific findings of University researchers.

By Skylar Mason | April 24, 2017

The nine criminology and criminal justice freshmen curating the "Inkarcerated: Creativity Within Confinement" show pose for a photo. They have been preparing for their project since the fall 2016 semester.

'Creativity Within Confinement': ASU students to display prisoners' artwork to raise awareness of prison programming

The nine students hope to raise awareness of prison programming through the art show.

By Thalia España | April 24, 2017

Mr. and Miss Indian ASU Contestants 2017

University welcomes a new Mr. and Miss Indian ASU

ASU welcomes Matthew Yatsayte and Gypsy Pete as the new faces of Mr. and Miss Indian ASU. Yatsayte and Pete have similar education-related platforms.

By Quindrea Yazzie | April 23, 2017

Small businesses keep locals on trend

Students looking for something unique can find what they're looking for in local brands that aim to provide trendy handmade pieces that won't break the bank.

By Libby Allnatt | April 23, 2017

Refugees and Refugee Alliance club members sell a variety of Syrian pastries to students on the Hayden Lawn at ASU's Tempe campus on April 18, 2017 as part of their continual outreach to the refugee community.

Refugee Alliance strives to help refugee children for the future

Refugee Alliance aims to help refugee children call our community home.

By Emily Ditomasso | April 20, 2017

Members of the Kappa Kappa Psi of Beta Omicron pose for a group picture on April 8, 2017.

Kappa Kappa Psi donates local music to middle and high schools

An ASU fraternity helps pair new artists with schools in need of new music.

By Emily Ditomasso | April 20, 2017

Inflatable dome art installations at the Phoenix Lights Festival in April 2017.

Tucson artists feature extraterrestrial-themed work at Phoenix festival

Sculptor and glassblower team Gregory Coye and Lindsay LeBlanc specialize in "ultra-terrestrial" art and shows series of illustrations, sculptures and a large scale installation.

By Maddie Johnson | April 19, 2017

Cast members of upcoming Shrek the Musical pose for a photo on ASU's Tempe campus.

Hey now, you're an all-star: Shrek musical comes to ASU

ASU students get their game on with an all-star performance of Shrek the Musical at the ASU Lyric Opera Theatre. You'll never know if you don't go.

By Andrew McKenney | April 19, 2017

The audience watches a screening of Paper Tigers at a theater in Tempe, Arizona in 2016.

Young-adult trauma-awareness film to be shown at ASU

A new opportunity for the Tempe, Downtown and Polytechnic campuses is a free film screening with food and refreshments that will talk about the rising awareness of trauma.

By Kalle Benallie | April 19, 2017

United Sound provides outlet for special needs musicians

The ASU chapter, including Sun Devil Marching Band members, performed at basketball and football games.

By Mitchell Vareldzis | April 18, 2017

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