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(04/18/13 12:00am)
I’m about the reach the ripe old age of 22, and at this point in my life, there are certain things I have to accept will never happen. I like to think that I’ve accomplished a lot in my short time on this earth, as well as passed the time with some wonderful people. I of course anticipate living a long and happy life, but there are some realizations I need to move past in order to grow as an individual as well as accept my new status as an independent adult.
The following thoughts have occurred to me throughout the last year, especially in light of my impending graduation.
I will never be an astronaut. This was never a huge childhood dream of mine, but it’s still amazing to watch anything that comes from our space program. The allure of space exploration was just that; journeys within the galaxy were an unpredictable adventure that led to fruitful discoveries and changes in the American paradigm. I’ll eventually have to find my own avenue of exploration, and unfortunately, it will probably require me to keep my two feet on the ground. No thanks to you, gravity. Jerk.
The age of responsibility is here to stay. I will never be able to promise to take care of my new pet but not actually feed or walk it and just give the task to my parents. I must pay my credit card bills on time. I must do what I promised my boss I would do last week. Everyone learns this lesson at a different age and time in their life, but it’s become apparent that my actions directly impact the consequences that come from them. When something goes wrong, I have to put on my big-girl pants to find a solution that I create.
Some of my friends already have children. Ugh, I don’t even want to talk about it. Never mind.
You don’t get redos. This one perhaps makes me sadder than all of the others. As a “dweller” and a perfectionist, I have a hard time moving past things that go wrong. When things don’t go the way I envision, I dwell on these situations over and over again, so when I feel that discomfort or anger, I crave a free “redo” to fix everything. As great as that would be, I understand that this isn’t possible and that these uncomfortable situations are a part of life.
On the other side of the coin, I sadly don’t get do-overs for things that went well. College has been an incredible experience, and I’m thankful that I had the opportunity to do something so wonderful. As I transition out of the environment, though, I want to dig my feet in and set my shoulders, becoming immovable. I don’t want to leave, but I also don’t have a choice.As excited as I am for the opportunities ahead of me, the end of this time is bittersweet.Reach the columnist at aamentze@asu.edu or follow her at @soupsnake
(04/04/13 12:30am)
The excitement surrounding this past weekend’s major TV premieres and finales was palpable.
The Internet was abuzz with speculation. Almost every social media outlet was clogged with cries of “Game of Thrones!” and you could barely get through a conversation without being asked if you were going to watch the season three finale of "The Walking Dead."
(03/20/13 9:59pm)
“I wear your granddad’s clothes / I look incredible!”
Seattle rapper Macklemore and his producer Ryan Lewis have brought a full-fledged revival to thrift stores and secondhand shops with their hit “Thrift Shop."With over 173 million YouTube views since the video was first posted online in 2012, it’s safe to say that “Thrift Shop” is more than just a one-hit wonder. Not only is it commercial, but the fact that Macklemore is an independent artist reflects the humble nature of his fabled secondhand shop. Macklemore has successfully brought a youthful jolt to a normally drab façade of the thrift store down the block.
The allure of thrift shops is wrapped up in mystery. You never know what kind of unexpected treasures you’ll find in the aisles of Goodwill. Thrift shops have so much potential for uniqueness and creativity, as well as customization. I’ve found some garments that were perfect for me, crazy styles and all. Vintage hunters can find amazing historic items, garments and trinkets to document the crazy world we live in.
Plus, there is a hilarious novelty of some thrift store finds. Polaroid cameras, end tables and denim jackets are all still useful (well, maybe not the Polaroid), but the outrageous fur coats, smelly shoes and granddad-esque La-Z-Boy’s are just as abundant.
Last but not least, college students flock to thrift stores in an attempt to pinch pennies in this new time of independence. Who cares if the plates in your kitchen match, right?
Some folks, however, are a bit more comfortable knowing that the products they buy are new and fashion-forward. Understandably — you wouldn’t catch me buying a mattress from a secondhand store. I’ll pass, thanks.
In my experience, working in retail has been a gateway to fashion-forward trends and looks. I get first access to brand new items that help people feel more confident about their appearance. I enjoy having the opportunity to work in an environment where creativity is valued, and it’s neat to represent a unified brand. The customers I work with are of all ages, but shopping malls are typically filled with young people. It’s part of popular culture to associate malls and shopping centers with young people; just watch "Clueless," duh!
However, with declining retail sales, we must question the causes of this downturn. Can we blame the recession for the sudden disinterest, or is it because of the attitude of ingenuity that lies both in the American pathos and secondhand stores?
Macklemore shines light on the potential that each of these items has to become a personal talisman. Much like a discarded bunch of fake flowers in the home goods section, maybe all we need is a little dusting off. Don’t let the tweed blazers and '80s velvet couches fool you: Thrift stores are here to stay.Reach the columnist at aamentze@asu.edu or follow her at @soupsnake
(02/26/13 3:15am)
I knew what I was getting into when I began student teaching: lunches that can be microwaved, late nights with no pay and grading lots and lots of poorly written essays.
(02/13/13 12:00am)
"Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo?"
(01/29/13 12:00pm)
I’ll admit it: I love food.
(01/15/13 1:42am)
Dear Kindles, Nooks and iPads:
(04/20/12 12:49am)
I want to thank my nose piercing for the confidence boost. As a young lady, I feel expected to have a physical trait I am unhappy with. For me, I have never liked my nose. After years of contemplating a piercing, I walked into a tattoo parlor, nervous but excited. I left exhilarated. With a new hole in my nose, I felt like a new person — one who not only had a septum piercing, but one who became a member of an exclusive club that expects to be judged on appearance.
(04/13/12 1:11am)
More often than not, I used to find myself drawn to the cerulean-and-white page with tiny icons of my friends’ faces lining the sides beckoning me to chat with them. I would open my Internet browser and just search for the letter “F.” I had spent so much time on the website that it was the first search result to pop up. After writing one sentence of an essay, I’d reward myself with 10 minutes of fun, which usually turned into hours. I felt like my brain was rotting away, decaying into likes and friend requests.
(04/05/12 9:58pm)
It’s crunch time, everybody. If you’ve had your nose in a textbook all week, you missed some funny memes and cool innovations that have been circulating the Internet.
(03/29/12 11:26pm)
Without having read “The Hunger Games,” I decided to attend the midnight showing of the film last Thursday. Admittedly, I felt a little out of place in a sea of middle schoolers and diehard fans who were rabidly excited for a movie of which they already knew the end. This isn’t a movie review, so I won’t bore you with trifles. Overall, though, I thought the movie was fun to watch and well cast. For me, “The Hunger Games” was seven dollars well spent.
(03/15/12 10:42pm)
For all you Sun Devils who either don’t know what Reddit is or don’t need any more websites to enable your procrastination, it’s a message board forum that allows users to subscribe to “subreddits” that cater to their interests. Much like Twitter, you can customize Reddit to deliver content that piques your interests or maybe even teaches you something.
(03/09/12 12:44am)
College students and young people are often targeted to support advocacy and awareness campaigns. So, it’s no surprise that Invisible Children’s Kony 2012 campaign was an instant trending topic on Twitter and other social networking websites like Facebook and Tumblr.
(03/02/12 2:05am)
I’ve been following the Republican debates pretty closely, but because of my busy schedule, I don’t always have three hours to sit with my jaw on the floor.
(02/24/12 12:08am)
After a long week of tests, projects and homework, all I wanted to do is shove the textbooks aside and catch up on some mindless television or celebrity gossip. This week, fortunately, was full of shenanigans. Sadly, the scuttlebutt revolved around a tumultuous couple that recently came under fire for a publicized case of domestic violence.
(02/17/12 12:21am)
Salutations, Sun Devils! I’m back this week to add a bit of structure to your lives. As students, we are constantly busy with a slew of seemingly endless tasks. Between classes, homework, jobs, extra-curricular involvement and sleep, we barely have time to spend with friends, let alone eat a square meal that didn’t come out of a microwave. To simplify your life, I’ve compiled some tech tips to help you find your flow.
(02/10/12 12:35am)
Hey Sun Devils, I’m back with another installment of your favorite all-things-internet column — favorite being a relative term. This week is crunch time for many of us, so you may have had to neglect your Facebook (don’t kid yourself, Ashley) or catch up on your favorite blogs another time. One website we lady Sun Devils can’t seem to get enough of, though, is Pinterest.
(02/03/12 12:20am)
The semester is finally ramping up, with many students having their first round of exams this week. If you’ve been cooped up inside studying, unable to pay attention to all the good things happening on the web, then you’re in luck: Here’s another installment of your favorite all-things-internet column.
(01/20/12 1:39am)
This has been a crazy week for the World Wide Web, and those of us who depend so heavily upon it definitely took notice. Wikipedia led the charge in the fight for a free Internet by going offline, and the rest of the tech community followed suit. Google blacked out their logo, and popular message board Reddit shut down for a day. What does that mean for you and me?
(01/13/12 2:13am)
As your resident all-things-Internet columnist, I’m here to update you on what you may have missed while doing normal things like studying or having a social life. Lucky for you, I like the Internet more than I like most people.