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.
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.
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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When ASU professor Patrick Young picked up fire dancing, he found a new way to express himself.
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.
"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.
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?
With graduation right around the corner, it’s been surreal to look back on the great experiences college has given me. But along with those great memories come the expectations that weren’t quite met during my time at ASU.
Phoenix is well-known for the Desert Botanical Gardens, the Arizona Science Center and the Phoenix Art Museum, however there are a slew of places that one may visit in the Valley that are often overlooked.
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.
New methods of community taxi services and strides in technology, available in Phoenix and throughout the country, are redefining the typical taxi experience
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.
After gathering reader input and our writer’s knowledge, we compiled this list of the Best of ASU.
There are times when we get it wrong. It's inevitable.
We SPM editors aren't serious daters or anything close to it, but as romantic quirky souls, we decided to put together a short list of the best places to have your first date across the Valley.
It’s 7:30 a.m. and Sam Beger and Nick DiPastena have already wheeled to work, or rather, wheeled their work- a self-made bicycle cart, to the corner of College Avenue and University Drive.
Self-proclaimed indie rockers—the good kind—their sound ranges from mellowed-out like Band of Horses to reminiscent of the upbeat and insanely catchy “Pretty. Odd.” album from Panic! At the Disco.
As far as food is concerned, downtown Gilbert boasts some of the best and most memorable establishments in the East Valley. But none of these restaurants dominate the downtown scene as much as Liberty Market has over the past few years.
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