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No more Carlo Rossi for you; SPM's wine guide teaches you to be classy on a budget.

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Mark Schmeekle, a geography professor at ASU, has been researching erosion problems in the Grand Canyon for the last year. According to Schmeekle, environmental issues have become an increasing problem since Glenn Canyon Dam was built in 1963.

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The Pimp

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John Tyler isn't letting cystic fibrosis stop him from getting a college education. The Make-A-Wish Foundation paid for his first year of school and the English literature major now dreams of becoming a lawyer.

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Culture Shock: Party for the Dead

Dia de los Muertos means "Day of the Dead," but the traditional Mexican holiday is anything but grim. It dates back to the Aztecs, who's late summer version of the festival was presided over by the Mictecacihual, or "Lady of the Dead." After the Spanish conquest of Mexico, the holiday was moved closer to Halloween. An exhibit is opening on campus next week to help celebrate this year.

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Mani O'Brien didn't know what she was getting into when she jokingly said she wanted to wear the same outfit for a week and write about it. Even though we forced her to go through with it, she still managed to keep smiling.

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The founders of Spraygraphic Apparel design clothing with a political message that people could discern for themselves. "Clothing is a powerful medium and can provide a wonderful sub-text in relation to someone's thoughts and actions," says designer Matt Krise.

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John Tyler isn't letting cystic fibrosis stop him from getting a college education. The Make-A-Wish Foundation paid for his first year of school and the English literature major now dreams of becoming a lawyer.

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This group of Valley artists, led by Andrew Benson and Henri Bernard, is uniting to help Katrina victims and working to build a sense of community in the Valley art scene.

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Wiley Wallace sits at home with some of his art. The paintings above his head are paintings one through three of his series "The Essense of Friends," which explores his changing perceptions of his friends. His work will be on display at Four White Walls art gallery, with the opening reception held at this month's First Friday art walk. His work is also on display at Sunset Clothing Exchange, 1628 E. Southern Ave.

Techy: Digital World

The idea of owning a digital camera is tempting, but they can get expensive. The reality is that digital cameras are convenient and easily pay for themselves, but unless you're a photographer you don't need a super-fancy one.