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Eye Candy: DIY Free Textbook Covers

Fabric book covers often cost a pretty penny and fray rather easily so here’s a more resilient (and of course) free alternative: paper bag book covers.

| September 23, 2013

Sparky's Quill: A Rant About History

In which Tom and Holly rant about historical things.

By Tom Black | September 23, 2013

Beyond the Border: Skin-tone Similarities

When I was younger, because of my Sri Lankan skin tone, I thought I was African American. Growing up In Los Angeles, people would glance at my skin and think that I'm part of the African American community, and because of that I found myself drifting towards African Americans. The problem was, that I didn't realize that I was letting my own culture go as I was embracing a new one. Don't get me wrong, I wasn't seen as a poser by my own peers.

| September 23, 2013

Literally Speaking: Banned Books Week

You may be surprised and shocked when you see some of the recently banned books.

| September 22, 2013

An avocado BLT I ate last week from ChopShop in Tempe.

Newlin's 3 a.m. Diary: An Ode to Avocado

Avocado is the best non-sweet fruit I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. My appreciation for it developed slowly, at first I didn't even care for it.

By Newlin Tillotson | September 20, 2013

This member of the Constitutional Convention was not very lively.

Sparky's Quill: Constitutionally Awesome

The Constitution Center and you.

By Tom Black | September 19, 2013

Eye Candy: Street-Art City

Last Monday, I braved the scorching 100-and-something-degree heat in search of the latest street art updates in the center of downtown Phoenix.

| September 19, 2013

Literally Speaking: Harry Potter Spin-off

J.K. Rowling is so sneaky.

By Marie Rabusa | September 17, 2013

The abandoned Phoenix Trotting Park found in Goodyear off of the I-10. Photo courtesy ModernPhoenix.net

Sparky's Quill: A Day At The Races

What is with that abandoned structure in Goodyear?

By Holly Solis | September 16, 2013

Wayne White in his studio. Photo courtesy of Future You Pictures

Eye Candy: 'Beauty is Embarrassing'

Whenever I set out to review a movie, whether it’s a documentary or "Breaking Dawn Pt.

| September 16, 2013

Literally Speaking: In with the new (or gently used)

This Saturday I took an exciting trip to the grocery story (very, very exciting), when I came face to face with a woman selling a few puppies.

By Marie Rabusa | September 16, 2013

Beyond the Border: Commercial Surprises

For most of us, watching commercials is nothing short of skipping through channels until we find something to actually watch.

| September 16, 2013

Ninja moves in the newsroom. Photo by Noemi Gonzalez

Newlin’s 3 a.m. Diary: Catching Up

Have you ever had one of those weeks where you have a million and one things to get done and not a second to breathe?

By Newlin Tillotson | September 13, 2013

Eye Candy: A DIY Welcome

As I said in my previous DIY blog (where I made pixel art out of paint samples), I don’t have much money to spend on dorm decor.

| September 11, 2013

Sparky's Quill: Hayden's Mysterious Fourth Floor

What's really on the top floor of Hayden Library?

By Holly Solis | September 11, 2013

Literally Speaking: Syria, from where we stand

We may or may not follow the news on the constant violence in Syria, but do we know how it feels to be in the middle of it all?

By Marie Rabusa | September 11, 2013

Beyond the Border: Normal Super-Women

So here's a little background info about me: I work with kids for America Reads ASU. And when you work with kids you get back into your old childhood fantasies and obsessions. This year, my America Reads site has the theme of "Superheroes" for our kids.