Temple Grandin is an extraordinary woman. She’s brave. She’s strong. To say she’s brilliant would be an understatement. And she’s autistic. Despite what anybody thought or said or did, Grandin never gave up. She went to college and earned her bachelor’s degree. Then, she went to our very own Arizona State University and earned her master’s degree. [...]
As heavy rain poured down on Husky Stadium in Seattle, Wash. last Saturday night, the Sun Devils found their problems with penalties and turnovers wash away with it. They put forth one of their best performances of the season against quarterback Jake Locker and the Huskies and came away with a 24-14 victory. Washington had previously [...]
A few days ago I had lunch at That’s a Wrap for the first time. That’s a Wrap is a veggie and meat friendly restaurant located off of Camelback Avenue and Seventh Street in Phoenix that serves salads, rice bowls, and top-notch wraps. Recently, That’s a Wrap moved from their previously location, which was closer to [...]
Lost Dutchman State Park in Apache Junction has much to offer an outdoor enthusiast. Whether you enjoy hiking simple or more difficult trails, mountain biking, camping in the open desert or searching for legendary lost caches of gold, the park has something to fit your needs. Located 30 miles east of the Tempe campus, Lost [...]
Listen up, freshmen. You may have noticed something different about the weather when you walk outside.
If you’ve ever driven north on Interstate 17 toward Sedona or Flagstaff, you’ve likely noticed signs directing you toward Montezuma Castle National Monument near Camp Verde. I had seen them myself many times but never thought too much about it. I was more concerned with getting to my destination than stopping off for some sightseeing. [...]
I decided to take a step away from my usual on-campus adventures and write about the world outside of ASU, or really just five minutes away. In all the years I have lived in Arizona, I had yet to go to a concert at the Marquee Theatre. But this last week I finally lost my [...]
Folks, there’s no hiding the fact that I’m pretty full of myself. But it’s hard not to be when you’re this awesome. However, I can’t even compare to the levels of notoriety and “Pay attention to me!” style that Mark Millar exhumes. Quick background. Mark Millar used to write for DC Comics. He [...]
