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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

Andaaz, a Bollywood fusion dance team that incorporates various dance genres, poes for a photo with awards they have won.

ASU Andaaz is more than a dance group — it's a family

Bollywood dance group warms ASU campus with its team spirit.

By Shantel Marekera | April 27, 2016

Incoming freshmen and other ASU students cheer during ASU's Fall Welcome Concert on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe.

10 songs to listen to after you ace your finals

Have a listen.

By Andrew Nicla | April 27, 2016

Designer Breanna Schoonover of Lousy Rich poses at Phoenix Fashion Week 2015, in Phoenix.

4 local fashion designers to keep on your radar

Check out these four Phoenix-based designers making waves in the local fashion industry.

By Celina Jimenez | April 27, 2016

A poster on the Tempe campus advertises the 2016 Spring Film Capstone Showcase at the Paul V. Gavin Playhouse on Friday, April 26, 2016.

6 short films and endless possibilities to debut at 2016 Spring Film Capstone Showcase

The 2016 Spring Film Capstone Showcase will put the talents of ASU's film students on the big screen.

By Ian Dickinson | April 26, 2016

The exterior of the ASU Art Museum is pictured on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at the Brickyard in Tempe.

ASU Art Museum lecture series allows female artist to mold the field of ceramics

The Jan Fisher Memorial Lecture Series throws women into the forefront of ceramics.

By Valerie Moffat | April 26, 2016

This week, columnist Carson Abernethy pairs "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut with a martini. Photo taken on Tuesday, April 26, 2016.

Books & Booze: 'Slaughterhouse-Five' by Kurt Vonnegut

So it goes.

By Carson Abernethy | April 26, 2016

National tour of 'Annie' to bring together multiple generations at Gammage

The national production of "Annie" will stop at ASU Gammage May 4-8, bringing to Tempe the classic story of a spunky redheaded orphan who dreams of a better life

By Skylar Mason | April 25, 2016

ASU According To You: an Earth and Space Exploration student

For the final week of ASU According To You, Noëlle took an out-of-this-world adventure to discover the Earth and Space Exploration program at ASU.

By Noelle Lilley | April 25, 2016

Graphic designed with Canva on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016.

Gems off the light rail: Sips and slices at McDowell and Central

The cultural district off of the light rail stop at McDowell Road and Central Avenue offers caffeine for coffee-lovers at Giant Coffee and plenty of cheesy goodness at Pizza People Pub.

By Nicole Dusanek | April 25, 2016

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