Cycling experts urge riders to protect themselves
Elijah Lee, Reporter
October 24, 2019
Whether cycling competitively or recreationally, safety comes first. Multiple reasons can be given for not wearing a helmet, but all of them go out of the window when a cyclist takes a tumble. Representatives of the cycling department share the importance of protection and taking proper precautions w...
Arizona State University saxophonists perform in Akin
Andrew Murray, Reporter
January 31, 2019
The halls of Akin Auditorium rang with beautiful music for 30 members of the audience in complete silence from four award-winning saxophone players — the Seyon Quartet. Andrew J. Allen, assistant professor of music, woodwinds, got a call from an old friend and invited them to come to play for the ...
Students fate uncertain pending a possible end to DACA
Judelle Tyson
December 4, 2017
With the possible cancellation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and Dreamers program, an estimated 800,000 dreamers are at risk of being deported. In September, the Trump administration announced it was rescinding DACA pending a six-month delay. Until Congress passes a law to grant these c...
Board of Regents approve admissions policy change
Judelle Tyson
November 27, 2017
For high school applicants in the top 25 percent of their class, MSU just became more accessible. The Board of Regents members approved a policy that will allow automatic acceptance for high school applicants in the top 25 percent of their class — a huge change from the original requirement of ...
Physics department brings new knowledge to the community
November 20, 2017
To educate the community on the science of physics, the physics department showcased a semester's worth of research at the Science Café on Nov. 17. "It was just started this semester," Michael Olaya, mechanical engineering and physics senior, said. "It's really a way for the community and th...
Student regent application closes Nov. 30
Judelle Tyson
November 7, 2017
The student regent application deadline will close on Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. — but many students don't fully understand what that position actually means. As student regent, Shayla Owens, business administration management senior, helps the nine-member Board of Regents consider the students when ...
Students decorate cupcakes to get into the Halloween spirit
November 1, 2017
Sprinkles, M&M's, chocolate crumbs, graham crackers, pink, lavender, white, orange and grey icing filled the table as students picked their favorite toppings and decorated their cupcakes. To get students into the Halloween spirit, the University Programming Board hosted a cupcake decorating ev...
Lip sync top three announced, will battle at bonfire on Oct. 19
halie aldridge
October 17, 2017
As the focus drew down to the the top three, the crowd became restless. After each performance, cheers erupted from the audience, and the night had been filled with nostalgia and excitement, however, the performers and the audience waited to hear the finalists announced. Treston Lacy, mass co...
Viva MSU kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month
halie aldridge
September 19, 2017
Hispanic Heritage Month began with the second annual Viva MSU event on Sept. 15 in Legacy Courtyard. According to Ruby Arriaga, head coordinator for student activities and grad student, the Hispanic Heritage Committee created the event. "It's a way to educate the community about Hispanic c...
Greek life: More than you might think
Vincent Lusk
May 12, 2017
This is not "Animal House." I repeat, this is not "Animal House." Greek life is so much more than you think. Greek life is so much more than Hollywood thinks. Greek life is so much more than the normal person thinks. "Greek life to me is a way to be a part of something, a brotherhood. Whenever I...