If you miraculously have some time left over after going to classes, doing homework and doomscrolling, you might want to consider joining a club. It's an excellent way to make friends and try new things.
Bored of just driving home after lecture and watching the same show again? Here's a guide to the top five ways you might want to spend your weekday nights:
5. Young Granny Arts Club
If your idea of a good time is doing nothing with your girls, you might just be an unofficial member of the Young Granny Arts Club. The club encourages participants to take a moment from their day to relax and pick up new projects.
Located on the Tempe campus, their meetings are usually held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Hayden Library.
To join, students can visit their SunDevilSync page to sign up and look forward to bonding while doing nothing every Tuesday evening.
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4. Adventurers Wanted Inc.
This club offers the perfect escape for those who are fascinated with uniquely-shaped dice. As a member of Adventurers Wanted Inc., you have the opportunity to bond with others while you explore another dimension.
This club welcomes seasoned players as well as newcomers into the world of role-play games like Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, Shadowrun, Star Wars and more.
Their meetings are usually at 6 p.m. on Fridays at the Farmer Education Building on the Tempe campus.
Join their discord or visit their SunDevilSync page to become a member, and leave the rest to the dungeon master.
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3. Fahrenheit 2150
If one of your interests is the art of reshaping melted iron, Fahrenheit 2150 is the club for you. Develop a passion for the art of foundry and honor traditions that have been a part of ASU for decades.
The club also takes great pride in hosting the Annual Desert Iron Symposium since 1997, along with having a broad professional network it can connect its members to.
The club encourages growth as a community and often invites guest artists to events so you never regret going. Students can join Fahrenheit 2150 on SunDevilSync to never miss an event.
2. Community Cat Allies at ASU
The idea of living in a cottage, far away from civilization, with a hundred or so cats cannot be a dream shared just by The Echo. As a cat person, allow me to present you with the perfect way to spend your Thursday evenings.
The Community Cat Allies at ASU encourages students who care about cats to raise awareness and support for feral cats and colony owners. They aim to accomplish this by collaborating with local organizations and providing resources to colonies.
Attend their meetings in Durham Hall 109 every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and become a member on SundevilSync.
1. Dragon Boat Club at ASU
Close your eyes. Now think of the most unlikely club that could exist at a university in the middle of a desert. Now open your eyes. Welcome to the Dragon Boat Club at ASU!
This club offers students the unprecedented opportunity to participate in the sport of dragon boating. Although it is open to everyone, the club has represented ASU at many competitions and was recognized as one of the University's sports clubs in 2016.
Their practice schedule and meeting times can be found on their SunDevilSync page, along with your golden ticket to a career in sports.
Honorable mention: Bladers at West Valley
If you were a Beyblade fan growing up, this club will have you taking a trip back to a simpler time when everyone was fascinated with spinning metal tops battling each other. If you weren't cool as a 10-year-old, here's your opportunity.
Unfortunately, the West Valley club hasn't posted on its SunDevilSync page since November, but they usually met last semester at 6 p.m. on Mondays at the Kiva Lecture Hall. Beybladers, are you out there?
Edited by Andrew Dirst, Sophia Braccio and Katrina Michalak.
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Kasturi is a sophomore studying journalism. This is her third semester with The State Press. She has her own blog and has worked in creative writing.
