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ASU Philharmonia opens its 2022 season with 'Stringtastic!'

ASU's Philharmonia will hold an all-string performance of "Stringtastic!" in honor of one of the group's cellists, who passed away this summer. 

By Devon Mendrzycki | September 29, 2022

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‘More than typical tuba music’: Tubafest is back to showcase ASU music students’ tuba skills

Tubafest returns with ASU music students coming together for an ensemble of tuba performances at the Tempe Center for the Arts.

By Amir Imam | September 29, 2022

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Review: 'Pinocchio' 2022 is a shameless nostalgic cash grab from Disney

As Disney's live-action remakes of animated classics continue with "Pinocchio," viewers begin to question the merit of such retellings.

By Amir Imam | September 27, 2022

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Insight: Grieving the loss of a college mentor

An ASU community member has passed. Those that worked with her are feeling the loss and some even feel regret.

By Marissa Armstrong | September 22, 2022

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With the release of 'House of the Dragon', students are hoping for a Westeros redemption

With the controversial end to "Game of Thrones", college students are wondering if "House of the Dragon" will redeem the return to Westeros.

By Amir Imam | September 22, 2022

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Review: 'Rings of Power,' precious or painful?

With six films, four books and a highly skeptical fanbase, there's a lot riding on the "Rings of Power" prequel series. Is Amazon's spin on Tolkien's beloved world worth the trouble?

By Marissa Armstrong | September 20, 2022

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Review: The blinding lights of the 'After Hours 'til Dawn' World Tour were worth the wait

The Weeknd's sold out "After Hours ‘Til Dawn" World Tour came to Glendale, AZ and the performance was an ethereal and unforgettable experience. 

By Analisa Valdez | September 8, 2022

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Insight: Lessons from a concert enthusiast

I've gone to 13 concerts in nine months. This is what I learned from it. 

By Analisa Valdez | April 27, 2022

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Insight: How TikTok became my unlikely ally

The current narrative is that social media creates insecurity, but with moderation and mindful scrolling, it doesn't have to. 

By Shradha Krishnamurthy | April 27, 2022

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Normal Noise asks students to explore self-perception and individuality

Normal Noise, based out of Barrett, The Honors College, is a semesterly magazine covering how art and humanities can shape sociopolitical and cultural life at ASU.

By Devon Mendrzycki | April 25, 2022

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The Voices of ASU on Diaspora

The State Press' newest series, featuring poems from the ASU community on diaspora. 

By State Press Staff | April 24, 2022

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Review: 'Hadestown' is a gift from the gods

"Hadestown" brings Greek mythology and radical politics to the ASU Gammage stage in the theater's sixth show of the season. 

By Ryan Knappenberger | April 20, 2022

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Muslim students still feel the spirit of Ramadan at ASU

Muslim students who grew up in the Islamic world but now attend ASU compare and contrast Ramadan experiences.

By Amir Imam | April 15, 2022

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ASU art students discuss student-run exhibition, 'Configuration,' at Mirabella

After years of making various different art pieces across several mediums, art students at Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts are coming together to develop their own exhibition. 

By Amir Imam | April 13, 2022

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Review: Sony's 'Morbius' shows a complete lack understanding of Marvel's Spider-Man

The latest Spider-Man superhero flick fails at cohesive storytelling in a messy, chaotic film.

By Tristan Richards | April 13, 2022

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The impact of 'The Hunger Games' and other YA film adaptations 10 years later

It's been 10 years since "The Hunger Games" movie released, which would kickstart a wave of similar movies based off of YA novels. What happened?

By Amir Imam | March 31, 2022

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Students share their stories through zines, language and art in new exhibit

The new exhibit, hosted by ASU's A Buncha Book Artists club, gives students an opportunity to share their work and artistic endeavors. 

By Tristan Richards | March 24, 2022

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Get a taste of the music from Devilpalooza's headliner Chase Atlantic

Chase Atlantic, who will headline Devilpalooza, dabbles in R&B, punk and pop in their music. 

By Shradha Krishnamurthy | March 24, 2022

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ASU professor teaches students 'How to Avoid F*cking Up at College' in new book

Matthew McCarthy, a W. P. Carey professor who has taught over 70,000 students, wrote about his experiences in hopes he could help other students navigate college.

By Amir Imam | March 24, 2022

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Review: 'Tootsie' harkens back and renews the classic Broadway formula

"Tootsie," ASU Gammage's fifth show of the 2021-2022 season is as flashy as the red sequin dress its lead dons.

By Ryan Knappenberger | March 16, 2022

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