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Outside the Lines: Opening our Minds

Take this blog as your chance. It is the chance for you to break out of your comfort zone and color (or, think) outside the lines.

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Graphic by Noemi Gonzalez.

Faulty Replication: A Goodbye

Well, it has been one heck of a semester. I’ve done more than I ever thought I would do in a mere five months, but it’s about time that I wrap up my blog here.

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Jon Linton is the founder of the I Have Name Project, which aims to humanize the homeless across the Valley. (Photo by Pauletta Tohonnie)

Unheard voices of Phoenix's homeless youth

When the economy collapsed in 2008, the number of homeless youth doubled and never recovered. With insight from Jon Linton of the “I Have a Name Project” and Kenneth McKinley, the vice president of Programs at Tumbleweed Youth Center for Development, Selena Palmerin-Chastain shares her story, introducing a new series for SPM.

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10 ways to do finals week the wrong way

Prepping for finals can be a difficult task for most students. With stress levels completely maxed-out, it is easy for one to forget what they can do to help them get the very best grades and end the semester on a good note. Here are a list of a few options to really prepare you for finals week.

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Chet Faker by: Interview Magazine

Review: Chet Faker's "Built On Glass"

The bushy-bearded Casanova is acknowledged for this sultry, sensual lyrics that address lovers, but he displays an earnest vulnerability in “Built On Glass” that ventures outside the bedroom.

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Graphic by Noemi Gonzalez.

National Library Week remembers life-changing moments

"What's the point of thinking about how it's going to end when it's just the beginning?" - Judy Blume, "Summer Sisters" As we near the end of the semester, it's easy to forget that there's still a plethora of knowledge to uncover in the midst of finals and classes ending.

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Caffeine Fix: The Roosevelt Row coffee crawl

Need an extra kick to spice up your First Friday? Caffeinate your night with the Roosevelt Row Coffee Crawl. Sample beverages from five delicious, downtown coffeehouses and eat as many pastries as you like. The only rule is you have to purchase a beverage from each location. Are you up for the challenge?

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With 16 combinations, Lolo’s Chicken & Waffles brings its namesake to life.  | Photo by Sophia Thomas

Food for the desert soul

What exactly is soul food? A cultural importance? Or simply downright comfort or traditional food? I was pondering this and found a savory gem of "soul food" in Arizona. Lo-Lo's, a soul food/Southern joint that specializes in its famous chicken and waffles, provides a hybrid of dinner and breakfast.

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A ride-sharing tale

New methods of community taxi services and strides in technology, available in Phoenix and throughout the country, are redefining the typical taxi experience

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Graphic by Noemi Gonzalez.

Grimy Biker Music

No matter how blasé you feel about the day ahead, a little inspiration can harness the blues into something much cooler. And with that, I’m fairly sure I just gave away my favorite (probably only) life tip.

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