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The Real Dream Team members celebrate after their Heroes of the Dorm championship victory on Sunday, April 11, 2016, in Seattle, Washington.

ASU eSports leaders discuss what it takes to go pro

The president of ASU's eSports Association, its "StarCraft 2" coordinator and leader of the school's "Super Smash Bros. Melee" weekly tournaments offer their opinions on what it takes to go pro — both outside and within the collegiate level.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | February 14, 2017

Outside in the Lawn Gnome courtyard on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017.

Lawn Gnome celebrates its fifth year while looking to the future

Lawn Gnome Publishing, a Downtown Phoenix staple, just celebrated its fifth anniversary. Amid fears of gentrification, owner Aaron Hopkins-Johnson said he's here to stay.

By Parker Shea | February 13, 2017

Hair Logix located in the MU on ASU Tempe campus on Monday Feb. 13, 2017

On-campus hair and nail salons aim for convenience

Need a study break? Students at ASU have convenient access to get haircuts, manicures or other beauty services on campus.

By Thalia España | February 13, 2017

Samuel Leal, an ASU freshman studying creative writing, plays his guitar and sings an original song on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017 at an open-mic night in Barrett, the Honors College’s Burning B Café.

Open Mic Night encourages students to shed their fears

ASU students can put aside reservations to perform and make new friends at Burning B Cafe's Open Mic Night.

By Emily Ditomasso | February 12, 2017

The Handlebar Tempe, known for its craft brews and located downtown Mill Avenue taken on Wednesday Feb. 8, 2017.

The best places for craft beer in Tempe

For those that enjoy craft beer, or those that want something new, these are a few of the best places to go around Main without going too far.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | February 12, 2017

ASU dance students practice their performance for the Mainstage: Transitions Projects 1 event in Tempe, Ariz. on Tuesday Feb. 7, 2017.

Dance seniors perform Transition Projects to finish four years of work

Bachelor of Fine Arts candidates prepare their most ambitious and passionate culmination of their ASU experiences on stage for the last time.

By Michael Felix | February 9, 2017

Barrett students study and relax in the Barrett courtyard on Feb. 9, 2017.

Special topic seminars add unique spin to honors education

Honors students can take HON 394 electives that allow them to delve deeply into a variety of topics that they might not usually encounter in an academic setting

By Carly Golding | February 9, 2017

Hayden Library on ASU's Tempe campus on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, one of several library locations on four campuses where a Culture Pass can be checked out.

Culture Pass program providing learning opportunities through ASU Library

Act One partners with community libraries to provide more access to more art-filled, cultural experiences.

By Thalia España | February 8, 2017

Journalism student Lahela Maxwell uses the green screen at Sun Studios to interview Professor Janaki Cedanna with an audience of film students. Friday, Feb. 03, 2017.

A sunbright opportunity for ASU film students

ASU School of Theatre and Film and Sun Studios of Arizona to provide better equipment for students, helping facilitate creative environment.

By Michael Felix | February 7, 2017

Jonathan Wright (left) works with visiting artist Brenda Mallory to create a unique work of art inspired by Mallory's Native American heritage.

Map(ing): ASU students breath life to artists' visions

ASU students work with Native American artists to create unique screen printed artworks over the course of several weeks to be displayed at the ASU Art Museum.

By Michael Felix | February 7, 2017

Laugh your Monday blues away with Tempe Late Night comedy show

ASU students find an outlet for self-expression and some light-hearted fun at Tempe Late Night comedy shows every Monday.

By Carly Golding | February 7, 2017

TJ Uli, 21-year-old biochemistry senior at ASU, poses outside of ASU Tempe’s Sun Devil Fitness Complex on Jan. 18, 2017. Uli sports a t-shirt from his recently launched apparel line “Ascension. Athletic Apparel and Lifestyle”.

ASU student ascends the odds

It’s the start of a new year and that means gyms are going to see an influx of customers trying to burn off holiday weight.

By Nicole Gimpl | February 7, 2017

The February “Get Lit” discussion at Valley Bar on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017 involved thought-provoking ideas of how people consume media in the era of a Trump presidency.

Get Lit(erary): Four Chambers Press hosts monthly community discussions at Valley Bar

Every first Thursday of the month, Downtown Phoenix's Valley Bar turns into a salon-inspired lounge for discussion about a timely topic. This month, they talked politics.

By Leah Goldberg | February 6, 2017

Hostile Work Environment performs Beatles covers for the Cover the Crescent charity event Beatles vs. The Stones. All proceeds went to the Sounds Academy for music education. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017.

Charity fundraises to provide music education for Valley students

Local bands channeled The Beatles and The Rolling Stones to raise money for music education in Phoenix.

By Jasmine Spearing-Bowen | February 6, 2017

Courtesy photo of the greasers in the cast of Greasepaint Youth Theatre's production of Grease. The show will be on stage from Feb. 10-19, 2017.

From 'Rydell High' to ASU: Students juggle stage and school life

Student actors juggle school and stage responsibilities during Grease production

By Emily Ditomasso | February 5, 2017

ASU Masters Student, Mike Largent, on set and character during The Final Bow: "A Mountain Goat's Dialogue" taken at the Nelson Fine Arts Center on Feb. 3, 2017.

Audiences are encouraged to “Move” with one man show

Mike Largent performs one man show "Move: A Mountain Goat's Monologue" as part of MFA "The Final Bow" series.

By Carson Mlnarik | February 5, 2017

ASU West creates Black History Month mural to emphasize student identity

Black History Month mural emphasizes student identity from The State Press on Vimeo. The Black Student Union at ASU's West campus is collaborating with muralist Kyra Trent to paint a mural featuring affirmations of identity written by students and staff.

By Mark Quinones | February 2, 2017