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Members of AZ Saber raise up their lightsabers right before a battle at the MU in Oct. 2016.

Geek culture meets student culture

Geek culture has merged with students' personal lives through clubs, trivia nights and movies in the park.

By Jillian Haynie | December 1, 2016

Alexandra Birch poses for a photo with her violin.

Music as tool for understanding: A student's exploration through violin

As a part of ASU's upcoming Doctoral Recital Series, Alexandra Birch will highlight different cultures through a violin performance.

By Owen Baldner | December 1, 2016

The Rinky Dink editorial team poses for the release of "series one." Their second launch, featuring a set of 10 new zines, will take place at Grand Central Coffee on Dec. 8.

ASU-based zine packs a poetry punch in a tiny package

The rinky dink press, founded by ASU professor Rosemarie Dombrowski, will be launching its second series of zines at Grand Central Coffee from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8.

By May Phan | November 30, 2016

The cast of "Mamma Mia!" will come to ASU's Gammage starting on Dec. 6 as part of the show's farewell tour.

Here we go again: the farewell tour of 'Mamma Mia!' to bring timeless musical to ASU Gammage

The hit musical "Mamma Mia!" invites all to a time full of song, dance and laughter.

By Karisma Sandoval | November 30, 2016

Combining passion and filmmaking at the ASU Fall Film Capstone Showcase

This year's ASU Fall Film Capstone Showcase will be screening films from various genres by selected senior film students.

By Marcella Baietto | November 30, 2016

Graduate students Aihua Zhang, Yeil Park, Vladmir Gebe and Yang-Fen Chen of The Herberger Quarter pose for a photo before their recital at the ASU Kerr Cultural Center in May, 2016. The group will be performing on Wednesday, Nov. 30, in the Recital Hall on the Tempe campus.

Putting art into action: Four of Herberger’s finest to bring their passion for classical music to the stage

The Herberger School of Music's string quartet will be performing the works of Beethoven, as well as other composers, at its concert on Wednesday.

By Kiya Gaskin | November 28, 2016

Clark Park farmer's market attendees purchase produce from vendors on Nov. 19, 2016.

Clark Park farmer's market offers a unique local feel

This local farmer's market resides in a community garden that was once a city pool.

By Carly Henry | November 22, 2016

5 cool ways to light up your holiday season

Check out these five ways to bring the cheer back to your holiday season.

By Carly Golding | November 21, 2016

The ASU Ukulele Club strikes a chord through community

The Ukulele Club combines musical practice, inclusiveness and community service to create a club for all types of ASU students.

By Marcella Baietto | November 21, 2016

Students in the ASU Rock Band class pose for a flyer announcing an upcoming concert. The end-of-semester show will include both old and new styles of rock.

Rock 'n' Roll 101: ASU Rock Band class to perform at Evelyn Smith Music Theatre

The ASU Rock Band class, directed by Joseph Felice, will perform classic rock and more in their fall concert next Wednesday, Nov. 23, at Evelyn Smith Music Theatre on the ASU Tempe campus.

By May Phan | November 21, 2016

Local boxer Alexis Zazueta practices in Ganaz Apparel with artwork designed by local artist, Gennaro Garcia.

Latina co-founders of 'Ganaz' activewear build their business with strength

Local Hispanic-heritage-themed activewear brand Ganaz Apparel is breaking the mold when it comes to gym culture.

By Leah Goldberg | November 20, 2016

Tempe Late Night director Raina Bowers is pictured working on a set. She will step in front of the camera for the season three finale of the show on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016.

Here comes the director: Tempe Late Night's season finale to be filmed on Monday

Variety comedy show, 'Tempe Late Night,' will have its last show of the season hosted and performed by the crew while the cast runs the cameras.

By Rachel Bunning | November 20, 2016

The photographs taken by the volunteer stewards hang in the Scottsdale Mustang Library alongside a quote from their interviews with Ryan Bleam.

A 'Sense of Place': Why are certain places meaningful to people?

Whether it’s surrounded by stalks of prickly plants, towering red rocks or a vibrant sunrise, everyone has a place that feels like home.

By Karisma Sandoval | November 20, 2016

Megan Atencia performs at the 8th Grand Ave Festival on Nov. 12, 2016. Atencia is an up-and-coming poet in the Phoenix community.

Healing with poetry: Student takes on the Phoenix slam poetry scene

ASU student and slam poet Megan Atencia is seeking to revive the slam poetry community in the Valley.

By Sckylar Gibby-Brown | November 20, 2016

The Arizona Contemporary Music Ensemble will participate in the PRISMS Contemporary Music festival, performing in the third concert on Sunday, Nov. 20.

ASU's seventh annual contemporary music festival will focus on the beauty of noise

The 2016 Prisms Contemporary Music Festival will bring together a group of artists and composers who explore how to create noise using nontraditional instruments and techniques.

By Karisma Sandoval | November 17, 2016

From left, Matthew Session, Daniela Diaz, Anna Flores, Sawyer Elms, Kellen Shover and Rosemarie Dombrowski. Dombrowski's students pictured above will be some of the writers and creatives featured in Thursday's showcase.

ASU fall arts showcase to embrace community, culture in downtown Phoenix

"Community and Culture: Celebrating Diversity Through Art" is a fall showcase that will feature poetry, flash fiction, film and music created by students. The showcase, free for the public, will take place at The Grand Central Coffee Company from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17.

By May Phan | November 17, 2016