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ASU student and comic book artist Damon Begay poses for a portrait with his series of comic books on Tuesday, June 14.

ASU artist Damon Begay finds place in burgeoning comic book community

ASU student and comic book artist Damon Begay has carved out a niche for himself in the artistic community.

By Joshua Bowling | June 17, 2016

La Gattara Cat Cafe and Wine Bar hosts Kickstarter launch party to raise funds for opening

Long-time cat aficionado, Melissa Pruitt, 39, hopes to follow in her father’s footsteps by rescuing as many cats as she can.

By Emi Kamezaki | June 13, 2016

ASU sophomore rocks Valley with voice beyond her years

Valley rock star by night, music student by day — Hannah Lopez

By Ryan Santistevan | June 12, 2016

Engineers of the Apocalypse, a car-building group, created a massive parade car in honor of Mad Max for Phoenix Comicon 2016.

The best things seen at Phoenix Comicon 2016

Here were some of the best — and most epic — sights from Comicon.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | June 8, 2016

Downtown Phoenix's late-night foodie haven Welcome Diner is a hole-in-the-wall that offers a creative menu with a retro aesthetic. Image taken May 29, 2016.

5 Valley hole-in-the-wall restaurants to try this summer

Rounding up five hole-in-the-wall restaurants for our readers to try this summer.

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | June 1, 2016

5 coffee shops you should visit this summer in downtown Phoenix

Need a cool place to sip some coffee? We've got you covered.

By Ryan Santistevan | May 26, 2016

4 ASU Art Museum exhibits to visit before building temporarily closes

Here are four exhibits to see before they leave the ASU Art Museum.

By Ryan Santistevan | May 23, 2016

Beignets are pictured at Welcome Diner in Phoenix on Wednesday, April 6.

Steals on meals: Phoenix's Welcome Diner

This week I return to my southern roots for some comfort food at the Welcome Diner.

By Tanner Stechnij | April 28, 2016

Pictured above: Professors Alfred Sanft (left) and Eric Montgomery (right) are critiquing Maxim Golberg’s prototype of his exhibit which aims to inform people about overconsumption of sugar and its harmful effects.

38 visual communication design seniors 'Strive' to research social issues through graphic design

Visual Communication Design senior 'Strive' to problem solve with graphic design.

By Tina Seltzer | April 28, 2016

Take 5 and stop by Tempe's newest restaurants

5 new restaurants debut in Tempe to give students 5 new ways to satisfy their tastebuds.

By Nicole Dusanek | April 28, 2016

Rock and roll all night, party everyday with ASU's Rock Band class

Remember the movie School of Rock? Well, ASU has something even better.

By Noelle Lilley | April 28, 2016

Emergence scientists explain the concepts behind the origins of life to the Catalyst Collective team.

Students merge art and science in 'Emergence,' a theater performance exploring the origins of life

What is life, and how did it emerge on Earth? That's a heavy question, but a group of ASU students will attempt to explore it — and perhaps find answers — next week during "Emergence," a collaboration between science and performance art.

By Skylar Mason | April 28, 2016

Senior English Literature major Shelby Stringer poses outside the art plaza at ASU on Thursday, April 28, 2016.

ASU senior is bold in words and art, co-founds 'Blushing Soup'

ASU senior uses passion for creative writing and art to create personal projects that have become campus staples.

By Shantel Marekera | April 28, 2016

ASU Professor Linda Essig stands in front of her favorite landscape statue outside Dixie Gammage Hall on the morning of Thursday April 21, 2016.

Center Stage: Linda Essig on inspiring, equipping future generations of artists

An ASU professor has taken a lifetime of experience in theater and translated it into the basis of the Pave Program, which works with students to turn their arts venture dreams into reality.

By Skylar Mason | April 28, 2016