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Vibrant and beautiful. The colors work so well together. Photo by Alexandria Conrad

Art of the Matter: Takin' It To The Streets

Street art is a huge part of the culture of Arizona, especially in downtown Phoenix. It’s hard to walk down any street and not find some sort of painting or decal waiting for your eyes to feast upon it.

By Alexandria Conrad | January 30, 2013

New powers like Boise State and Oregon have always been at odds with traditionalists like Indiana. Which do you prefer? Photo courtesy Getty Images

Out of Bounds: How Teams Are Adapting (Or Not) To New Recruitment Methods

Jerseys identify teams. They help referees recognize who is who and are a point of pride for fans who wear their favorite team’s jersey whenever they play.

By Nick Krueger | January 30, 2013

NetFlix, "House of Cards" full first-season debuts Friday

On Friday, Netflix will begin streaming the full first-season of “House of Cards,” a new political drama television series starring Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright.

By Jonathan Fortner | January 30, 2013

Carrick Felix's NBA stock rising

While it’s ASU senior wing Carrick Felix’s last year as a Sun Devil, it doesn’t appear to be his last season playing basketball.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 30, 2013

Sparky's Quill: ASU Gammage Presents "It’s History!"

Everybody knows Gammage. It is the big cake looking buiding on the southwestern side of campus. They have all kinds of performances there.

By Tom Black | January 29, 2013

Villain character breakdown

As far as video game antagonists go, there is no other that is more menacing and unpredictable than Far Cry 3’s Vaas played by Michael Mando.

By Spencer Fawcett | January 29, 2013

A succulent wearing a red hat. Just kidding, it’s a flower. Succulents don’t wear hats. Photo by Alexandria Conrad

Art of the Matter: Road Trip!

So instead of Arizona culture, we’re starting the week off with one of my favorite places for art in California: The Huntington Library.

By Alexandria Conrad | January 28, 2013

Do not let your updates pile up, as they could offer valued and necessary improvements to your software. Screenshot by Court Jeffrey

Tech Spec: The Importance of Updates

Everyone who has a laptop, smartphone or tablet has software installed on it. Software is what makes the phone usable for consumers. There are different types of software available too; some examples are operating systems (OS’s), programs and apps

By Courtland Jeffrey | January 28, 2013

What do you think of ESPN naming ASU men's basketball player Carrick Felix Player of the Week?

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By Editorial Board | January 28, 2013

Carrick Felix named Pac-12 Player of the Week, again

Felix earned Pac-12 Player of the Week honors for a third time this season.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 28, 2013

Video: Jahii Carson hits trick shot after win over UCLA

While fans were excited about the win and Carrick Felix’s last second hustle to block a shot at the end of the game, those in attendance at Wells Fargo Arena got a special treat after the buzzer.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 28, 2013

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Art of the Matter: DIY Dream Catcher

I’ve been making dream catchers for about three years now. I’ve always loved the way they look, so one day I decided to teach myself how to make them, and they’re surprisingly simple!

By Alexandria Conrad | January 27, 2013

Out of Bounds: Top 10 Sports Books Since 2000, Sports in Culture Part Two

Unlike movies, books have no time limit. Books can be however long or short they want to be. For this reason, books can dive deeper into an issue or a person. Authors often spend years in research to try and paint the entire portrait of their topic.

By Nick Krueger | January 27, 2013

ASU men's hoops, Carrick Felix gaining national attention

Felix posted two double-doubles in wins over USC and UCLA.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 27, 2013

The Morning After: ASU keeps NCAA Tournament hopes alive

A look back at ASU’s 78-60 win over UCLA Saturday.

By Master Tesfatsion | January 27, 2013

“Get your friends together and bring you’re A-game! It’s time to show off that imagination!” Image courtesy Google Images.

The Video Game Odyssey: Get Ready To Jam The Night Away!

This weekend, aspiring game developers and game designers have the opportunity to show off their skills in a special videogame design challenge called The Global Game Jam. Even now, game developers from around the world are toiling away on a 48-hour development cycle to create a game.

By Preston Sotelo | January 27, 2013

Knowing where you or your family comes from is an important factor when it comes to liking what you’re learning. These are my grandparents and my mom and dad. Photo by Holly Solis

Sparky's Quill: Panamanian Reds, Whites and Blues

Have you ever wondered why some history is easy to get interested in, but any other type of history is just. . . bleh? I’m from California, and ever since elementary school we get an overview of California history, especially the Gold Rush (and take my word for it, you never know enough about the Gold Rush).

By Holly Solis | January 27, 2013

"Clouds" Teeki pants. Photo by Cole Kiburz

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