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First Date: Top 7 spots for the perfect college date

We SPM editors aren't serious daters or anything close to it, but as romantic quirky souls, we decided to put together a short list of the best places to have your first date across the Valley.

Best Place to Grab Coffee: Blue House Coffee

It’s 7:30 a.m. and Sam Beger and Nick DiPastena have already wheeled to work, or rather, wheeled their work- a self-made bicycle cart, to the corner of College Avenue and University Drive.

Best place to grab coffee: Liberty Market

As far as food is concerned, downtown Gilbert boasts some of the best and most memorable establishments in the East Valley. But none of these restaurants dominate the downtown scene as much as Liberty Market has over the past few years.

Creeping 101: Light Rail people watching

It’s plain to see that riding on the light rail is an experience in itself and ripe for people watching.

TUF Talk: Best of Music Venues & Local Bands

Vice President of ASU's The Underground Foundation and history sophomore Jonathan Novak talks best of music venues across the Valley, and gives insight to the local bands every Sun Devil should experience.

Best hidden treasure: Skyspace: Air Apparent

“Skyspace: Air Apparent” is an exploration of the phenomenon of light. It is Tempe’s best hidden treasure because its private location behind the Biodesign Institute attracts few visitors.

How-To: Shop Retail & Get the Best Discounts

Scoring that discount at corporate-run retail shops can be difficult, but following these tips will make nearly every sales associate vouch for you. Now it's that much easier to exchange broken items and get the best deal on new ones. Try out these tips from a veteran retail worker and see the amazing results.

Learning the inner workings of pop culture

Need fun, easy electives for next year? Try pop culture!

Expanding my love for film at the Sedona International Film Festival

The week of February 22 to March 2, filmmakers made Sedona their home as they shared their films at Sedona International Film Festival. All of us—the festival’s general audience, the press and the filmmakers—were here for a single purpose: a love for film. It's a love that seems even more special in a place with such unique energy.

Seven Tips for Aspiring Filmmakers

10 Signs You're Suffering From Senioritis

Spring break is over and graduation is just around the corner, but many of you seniors might be suffering from a disease called senioritis.

Coffee Conversations: Purpose, Reason And The Difference Between the Two

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Nominate Top Places for 'Best Of ASU' Issue

It's that time of a year again when SPM prepares to print the 'Best Of ASU' issue. But we need your opinion in finding the best of the best for each of our categories, for each of ASU's campus.

Local musician Luna Aura aims to take Valley by storm with new EP

The First Amendment Forum at the Walter Cronkite School in downtown Phoenix is buzzing. Attendants of the event, Cronkite Coffee House, have pulled comfortable sitting chairs into intimate groups to play cards and other assorted games.

Tricked Out Dorms: Cribs of ASU Boys

Kids, it’s time for the second episode of SPM Cribs, but this time it’s all about the guys. From Tempe to Downtown and all the way to West, these boys had dorms rad enough to make it on our top three list of pads.

Nominate Today For 'Best of ASU' Print Edition

Cronkite Student now Harlem Globetrotters PR Coordinator

Ruby Ramirez went from a waitress serving at Sam's Cafe to an intern with the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters' public relations company. With hard work and determination, she impressed her boss and colleagues. After graduation, they hired her as a temporary employee with the potential of becomig a fulltime employee.

How-To: Be "Successful" on Instagram

While Instagram has been crucial for sharing artsy pictures and providing a way for people to make their lives look as fantastic as possible, some users just take it too far. Here are some helpful tips to be the “best” Instagrammer you can be.

Negative space: How art is reshaping Phoenix's vacant land

A group of artists and architects are reclaiming empty lots in downtown Phoenix with a project that converts shipping containers into works of public art. The problem they are trying to tackle in Phoenix is not that there is a lack of space, but that there is too much space.

Laughing their way to the top: Barren Mind takes on nationals

On March 1st, they’ll be on a stage in Chicago, competing with 11 other improv troupes at the College Improv Tournament. Whether they win or lose, Barren Mind will be able to come away from the tournament saying that they’re one of the top-twelve college improv troupes in the nation.