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Professor Souad T. Ali, Director of Arabic Studies poses for a picture of ASU Senior Ben Stelle, President of the Arabic Language and Culture Club on Monday, Sept. 12, 2016.

Arts of the East: Exploring Arabic culture through film and poetry

The Council of Arabic and Islamic Studies aims to fight stigmas about Arabic culture through a free film and poetry series showcasing the influence of Islamic art.

By Kiya Gaskin | September 15, 2016

Ruben Perezthica, a lead line cook, compleltes a dish and puts it out to be served at Culinary Dropout in Tempe on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016.

3 restaurants near Tempe campus offer bargain meals for Arizona Restaurant Week

Three restaurants near ASU's Tempe campus will offer reduced-priced, price-fixed dinners during Arizona Restaurant Week.

By Ian Dickinson | September 14, 2016

ASU public service major Jordyn Kush reads a brief history of "Frankenstein" in the exhibit at Hayden Library on Sept. 14. The exhibit runs through December 2016.

Bringing the library back to life: Frankenstein at 200 exhibit explores creation in modern context

Hayden Library is coming back to life with the interdisciplinary exhibit Frankenstein at 200, running through December 2016.

By Alexandra Myers | September 14, 2016

"American Dad!" Co-Creator Mike Barker (left) and Adam Collis (right) answer questions from a Q&A session with ASU Students at the Marston Theater on Wednesday, Sept. 13.

From cancellation to crowning achievement: American Dad! co-creator spoke with ASU students about his Hollywood success

American Dad! Co-Creator Mike Barker gave a talk at ASU about his journey from a sitcom writer to creating a hit television show.

By Jillian Haynie | September 14, 2016

ASU Professor Rashad Shabazz to talk about history of black music in Minneapolis and Prince's impact

How did Minneapolis become the epicenter for black musicians to create a style of music that influenced artists like Prince? ASU Professor Rashad Shabazz will discuss this in a presentation on Wednesday.

By Grant Roberts | September 13, 2016

The band 76th Street is made up of junior Haley Gold, left, a communication and film major, on piano and vocals, and junior Spencer Bryant, a business communications major, on guitar and vocals. The Express Yourself performance series is held every Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Memorial Union North Stage in Tempe. The series invites Arizona State University students to showcase their talents through various art forms.

Ready to Express Yourself? ASU students showcase talent at new cultural performance series

Express Yourself at the MU showcases students' passions for the arts through weekly performances at the MU North Stage every Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

By Hayley Brand | September 12, 2016

Theater classic with modern relevance, 'Cabaret' comes to Gammage

Gammage will host eight shows of "Cabaret" this September in a classic performance that holds modern relevance.

By Emi Kamezaki | September 12, 2016

American Dad! creator to talk to ASU students about making it in Hollywood

American Dad! Creator Mike Barker will visit ASU Sept. 13 to hold a Q&A session with students sponsored by Hollywood Invades Tempe

By Jillian Haynie | September 11, 2016

ASU professor John Ericson performing a song on the french horn in Spring 2016.

Classical music in the modern world: ASU music professors to recreate Beethoven, Mozart and more

John Ericson, faculty members and ASU students pair together to play Beethoven and other famous pieces.

By Alexandra Myers | September 11, 2016

Pop star Kesha performs during ASU's Inferno Fest in Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Friday, Sept. 9, 2016.

Kesha bursts into Sun Devil territory as InfernoFest 2016 headliner

ASU students flocked to the Wells Fargo arena Saturday night for InfernoFest 2016, a high-energy concert featuring Kesha with an opening performance from ASU alum DJ Munition.

By Skylar Mason | September 9, 2016

Nick Davis, a recent graduate from ASU, studies for his boards test at Desoto Central Market on Aug. 31, 2016.

5 downtown study spots for trendy coffee-lovers and hotdog enthusiasts alike

With the new school year in full swing, here are five places to grab a bite and hit the books near ASU's downtown campus.

By Alexandra Myers | September 8, 2016

ASU professors Katherine McLin and Andrew Campbell will perform at the Katzin Concert Hall on Sept. 8 alongside visiting UNC professor Lauren Jacobson.

United in music, ASU husband-wife duo collaborate with visiting professor in upcoming performance

ASU Faculty artists Katherine McLin and Andrew Campbell will play alongside visiting UNC professor Lauren Jacobson as the trio performs at Katzin Concert Hall on Thursday, Sept. 8.

By Hayley Brand | September 7, 2016

The Theater Works production of "Les Miserables" will run Sept. 9 - 25 at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. The show includes ASU freshman Julian Mendoza in the lead role of Jean Valjean.

Do you hear the people sing? Theater Works production of 'Les Miserables' opens Friday in Peoria

The youth show, opening on Sept. 9, has close ties with the original Broadway production.

By Grant Roberts | September 7, 2016

Music group 20 Ft Neon Jesus performs at Lawn Gnome Publishing on Sept. 2. The group is almost never seen without its namesake, a long and brightly-lit neon cross that fires "communion" wafers into the audience.

Christ-themed gangsta rap duo 20 Ft Neon Jesus combine hip-hop and religious satire

Consisting of two guys in priestly robes, the Gospel and an illuminated cross, 20 Ft Neon Jesus is the Valley’s Christ-themed gangsta rap OG.

By Ian Dickinson | September 7, 2016

ASU Professor Patricia Murphy, photographed at her poetry reading at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe on the night of Thursday, Sep. 1, 2016.

20 years in the making: ASU professor Patricia Murphy releases book of poetry about her life

Patricia Murphy continues to inspire others, not only through her teaching, but through her writing as well. Her new book of poetry, "Hemming Flames," is a powerful narrative about her life.

By Alexandra Myers | September 6, 2016

Paula Cullison's photo "Looking to the Future" features a girl sitting on the Malecón on the coast of Havana, Cuba on Feb. 7, 2016. The art exhibit at the Fletcher Library runs through Dec. 3.

Adios, Cuba and hello, ASU: A snapshot of ASU's new travel photography exhibit

Travel photographer Paula Cullison displays her new "To Cuba With Love" exhibit at ASU now through Dec. 3.

By Kiya Gaskin | September 5, 2016

Valley of the Sound - First Episode with Tyler Broderick from Diners

Valley of the Sound premieres with Tyler Broderick from Diners picking some favorite local songs. Diners' new album, "Three" comes out on September 16. Songs played: Diners – Plastic Cactus Cesar Ruiz - Hep Hep Nanami Ozone- Desire The Expos – Fiesta Dentist Laurel Freeman - George (Demo) Good Friends Great Enemies– Gonna Die Diners – Fifteen on a Skateboard

By Alexandra Watts | September 2, 2016

The Hollywood Invades Tempe crew poses for a photo at their event in the Spring 2016 semester. From left to right: Danielle Rufenacht, Brooke Wakenhut, Andrew Hanks, Lauren Anderson and Aria Rivera.