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Founder of app Rave Relay raves about relaying message of unity

At Changemaker Central on Wednesday night, one of Phoenix's local app developers shared his mission to reinvent the way people interact online.

By Sam Deadrick | September 15, 2016

Jennifer Jones poses with her parents after being crowned Miss Indian ASU in April of 2016.

Miss Indian pageant helps native students connect with the community and world

Miss Indian ASU is a pageant that allows Native American students at ASU to compete to represent their tribal community at ASU.

By Alexis Egeland | September 14, 2016

A sign, pictured on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, on the window of Ash Ave Comics & Book Store, located in Tempe, warns users of the Tempe 311 app they are not welcome in the neighborhood surrounding the store.

Is Tempe petty? Community concerned about use of 311 app

The Tempe 311 app has become a center of controversy among some Tempe citizens, with many using it for reasons outside its intended purpose.

By Jeff Darge | September 14, 2016

Angelica Rodriguez, ASU junior in business management, poses outside of the El Concilio office in the Memorial Union at the ASU Tempe campus on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016.

ASU’s Hispanic coalition seeks to eliminate stereotypes through cultural awareness

ASU’s El Concilio expands awareness of the Hispanic culture by educating, celebrating and engaging the student population in an effort to eliminate stereotypes in the community.

By Shawna Truong | September 13, 2016

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Anonymous caller gives ASU mom a choice: money or her daughter's life

What would you do if an unknown caller told you they had your loved one? One ASU mom tells her story.

By Ryan Santistevan | September 13, 2016

The New College of ASU's West campus focuses on liberal arts and science college degree programs.

10 years of peer mentorship at West Campus

ASU West's New College Peer Mentor Program is designed to help first-year students get through their freshman year and guide them through the ASU experience.

By Gabriella Bachara | September 12, 2016

ASU students wait in line to buy food at the Wandering Donkey food truck on the West campus on Sept. 6, 2016.

Food trucks unite the community and bring convenience to the West campus

In order to provide students with other dining options, ASU west campus brings food trucks on campus for convenience and to unite the community.

By Blakely McHugh | September 12, 2016

Sophomore Dustin Endicott, left, and freshman Sabeel Kaurram lead a drum line at the band's practice on Friday, Sept. 9, 2016.

Taking the field with Sun Devil Marching Band

The Sun Devil Marching Band, one of the finest collegiate marching bands in the nation, is a huge part of the ASU game day experience.

By Alexis Egeland | September 11, 2016

Zouheir 'Zak' Kabbara, Speech Inherit Sciences major, poses with a sign during Autism Acceptance Month at the ASU Tempe campus on April 12, 2016.

Autistics On Campus strives for acceptance of autism

ASU students work to eliminate misconceptions of autism and create a community where everyone gives and receives acceptance.

By Emma Sounart | September 11, 2016

Transfer student Jacob Sorenson said he hopes to use his opportunities at ASU to help develop autism research and programs within the University.

Transfer student pushes to help autism community through research at ASU

First year transfer student and applied biological science major, Jacob Sorenson is working to expand autism programs on campus

By Gabriella Bachara | September 9, 2016

Amir Harris: clothing, charisma, kindness

ASU student Amir Harris is establishing a career before he even graduates.

By Kendra Penningroth | 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

Sun Devil Survivor hosts one of Hope's largest annual events, a Labor Day weekend retreat to northern Arizona.

Sun Devil Survivor: students coming together for a weekend of mud, sweat and tears

Sun Devil Survivor is an organization that allows students to join together for a simulated experience of the beloved reality show Survivor.

By Alexis Egeland | September 7, 2016

Around the World at ASU: Malaysia

From Malaysia to ASU, two high school friends ventured to the United States to experience american college life, and in the process, created a friendship to last a lifetime.

By Kaitlyn Kor | September 1, 2016

Graphic designed for the State Press Play podcast.

State Press Play podcast premiere: Episode 1

State Press Play takes the stories you read and turns them into stories you can hear. For our first episode, stay tuned for a discussion on sexism in music, the anniversary of Arizona State University's downtown Phoenix campus and student reaction to Michael Phelps committing to the swim program. Music Credits: "Divider" - Chris Zabriskie "Plastic Cactus" - DINERS

By Alexandra Watts | August 29, 2016

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