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Inspiration, Recycled

If you had to pick a color to repaint the Herberger Institute building this year, green may be a good choice. That is, if the paint contained no materials harmful to the environment. Oh, and if you recycle the paintbrush, too, and dedicate the project to a social action group.

By Tye Rabens | March 21, 2011
Photo by Jessica Heigh.

The Duce: Phoenix's Mixed Bag

The Duce is a lounge, restaurant, gym, soda fountain, farmers market and vintage clothing store all packed into one 14,000-square-foot 1920s downtown Phoenix warehouse.

By Thuy An Bui | March 20, 2011
Photo by Scarlett Heydt.

Wisconsin in the Desert

On an overcast Saturday in Phoenix, scores of people in red gathered at the Arizona State Capitol, waving their signs and standing in solidarity with protesters in Wisconsin.

By Scarlett Jane Heydt | March 20, 2011

Frozen Success

Yogurtini is a household name around the ASU Tempe campus, but few know the story of the two young, entrepreneurial sisters behind the wildly successful frozen yogurt franchise.

By Morgan Tanabe | March 10, 2011
Photo by Alex Karamanova.

How to: Get Glowing Skin

As the Valley approaches its season of scorching sunlight, shorts and tank tops replace winter's sweaters and jeans. What's the best accessory for your summer wardrobe? Healthy, glowing skin. SPM shows you how to get it naturally, or with a little help from your makeup bag.

By Ayesha Harrison | March 10, 2011

Alternative Control: The Rebirth of IUDs

Due to misleading marketing and a bad reputation, only 5.5 percent of women are actually using the birth control method that sexual health experts agree is the most effective for preventing pregnancy.

By Kaila White | March 9, 2011

Graceful Thrifts

Located less than a mile from ASU’s Tempe campus, Gracie’s Thrift Store has served the community for more than 40 years, selling secondhand goods to starving families and starving students alike, all for a good cause.

By Devin McIntyre | March 8, 2011
Holly Solis, president and co-founder of Dumbledore’s Army shows off her Harry Potter shirt. Photo by Peter Lazaravich.

Dumbledore's Army Invades ASU

The Harry Potter franchise, though complete in print and nearly finished making movies, still manages to bring students together, building friendships and inspiring them to fight the world's real-life dark arts.

By Scarlett Jane Heydt | March 7, 2011
Photo by Alex Karamanova.

Steals From My Sister

Here's a question to ask yourselves, bargain shoppers: Do you need professional clothes? Do you want to treat yourself to an upscale, but reasonable, shopping experience? Step away from Savers and raid My Sister's Closet.

By Caitlin Cruz | March 2, 2011
Photo by Peter Lazaravich.

Arab at ASU: Building Bridges

Meet the Arab Students Association, a student group connecting Arab, American and Arab-American students in an effort shatter misconceptions about the Middle East and Middle West.

By Tye Rabens | March 1, 2011
Photo by Alex Karamanova.

'Where’s the Weed At?'

Since the November passing of Proposition 203, media coverage of the medical marijuana movement has lessened and the fate of future dispensaries left unknown. Many now find themselves relating to the lyrics of an infamous stoner tune: "Where's the Weed At?”

By Amanda Savage | February 28, 2011
Photo by Kaila White.

BLT Battle Royale

When done right, a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich can be the perfect combination of meaty satisfaction and light freshness, a true piece of art to be proud of — which is why one SPM writer embarked on a mission to find the best BLT in Tempe.

By Kaila White | February 27, 2011
Photo by Jessica Heigh.

Reel Luxury

Modern art, velvet rope, plush leather seats — this is not your average Harkins or AMC. This is iPic, Scottsdale's new luxury theater that seems more like an opulent resort than a movie theater.

By Clare Hahne | February 24, 2011
Horse soccer in action. Video still by Becca Bever.

Horse Play

One Valley man has made it his mission to take in unwanted or uncared-for horses and rear them back to health — but not before training them in the world's most spectacular equine sport.

By Tye Rabens | February 23, 2011
Photo by Jessica Heigh.

Behind the Music

Meet Nate Anderson, the anything-but-conventional, curl-framed face behind Ear Candy, a Phoenix non-profit that provides kids access to music education.

By Melody Parker | February 22, 2011

Up in Arms

Arizona legislators have proposed a law allowing people to carry guns on campus. So what would an armed ASU look like? Meet one certified gun holder looking forward to the idea.

By Uriel J. Garcia | February 21, 2011
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