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Rockin' Venues

From the sound to the food, experiencing your favorite music acts rely on how great the venue hosting them is. Here are the best local Phoenix and Tempe venues to have an off-the-charts experience.

By Kharli Mandeville | April 28, 2013

Getting a tattoo isn't a processed that should be rushed. It takes time to find the right people and a satisfying art, but in the end, the masterpiece is worth it.
Photo by Pauletta Tohonnie

Getting Under My Skin

State Press investigative reporter Nicholas Palomino Mendoza explores the murky, weird world of tattoo parlors and gets inked at what he considers the best tattoo shop in Tempe.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | April 28, 2013

Sparky's Quill: Goodbye For Now

This year's history bloggers give a Tumblr-worthy send off. Tom and Holly list what they'll be reading this summer, where they'll be interning, and why you'll never as cool as Teddy Roosevelt.

By Tom Black and Holly Solis | April 28, 2013

Perfectly organized closet. Photo courtesy Tumblr.com

The Campus Closet: Tips and Tricks on Organizing and Shopping from Your Closet

If you’re like me, you’re a procrastinator when it comes to organizing your clothes. To me it’s my biggest nightmare to go into my room and see a pile of clothing that is unorganized, so I tend to throw as many clothes into my closet and drawers as I can fit.

By Gabrielle Nelson | April 27, 2013

Granular is an reaction simulator that brings together both The Falling Sand Game and Conway’s Game of Life and it can be played on any web browser. Photo by Courtland Jeffrey

Tech Spec: Showcasing a Technologically Innovative Student

On every college campus, there are students who are working on interesting projects, creating useful items or just dabbling with ideas. Especially in the technology (engineering) field, you can always find out about some person who is working on something fascinating.

By Courtland Jeffrey | April 27, 2013

Out of Bounds: Top 5 Sports Video Games of All Time

Ever since video games began in the 1970s and 1980s, they’ve been synonymous with sports.

By Nick Krueger | April 26, 2013

Graphic by Noemi Gonzalez, Original Print Design by Julie Vitkovskaya

Best of ASU 2013

Though the best is usually hard to come by on the day-to-day, SPM readers nominated and voted for the top picks of 2013. Discover new foods and new places, and also return to the honored oldies.

By SPM Staff | April 25, 2013

I have admittedly laughed aloud at a shameful amount of Chemistry Cat memes. Yeah Mr. White! Yeah science!

Art of the Matter: Mining for You

One of the exhibits currently on display at the ASU Art Museum, called Cu29: Mining for You, is a fun mix of interaction, information and sentiment.

By Alexandria Conrad | April 25, 2013

Spring: An Accolade

As spring dwindles in the summer heat, one writer beseeches — look to the trees.

By Ryan Espinoza-Marcus | April 24, 2013

Students striving for the Games and Impact Certificate will be required to play video games to analyze the impact the game has on society.
Photo by Noemi Gonzalez

Game-based Analysis, Reality-based Impact

Beginning in the fall, the Certificate in Games & Impact will allow students of any major to use the game world to create change in reality.

By Noemi Gonzalez | April 24, 2013

Step by step instructions for a DIY headscarf. Photos and collage by Gabi Nelson

The Campus Closet: DIY Headscarf

Headscarves are my favorite go-to accessory when I’m on the go and don’t have time to do my hair. They’re affordable, adorable and super easy to make, so what’s not to love?

By Gabrielle Nelson | April 23, 2013

The Museum of Tolerance in LA. Holly and I will be interning here this summer, you should stop by if you find yourself in the LA area!

Sparky's Quill: Yesterday’s History

Holly and Tom explain why they love history and why it's important.

By Tom Black and Holly Solis | April 23, 2013

Path is a new social media app that is quickly gaining some attention. But is it time to head over to a new social media platform? Photo by Courtland Jeffrey

Tech Spec: Uniting Social Media Through Path

Many find some sort of use for social media. Some people use it to connect with friends, share news or even look at filtered photos of food.

By Courtland Jeffrey | April 23, 2013

Tipping is an essential when dining out.
Photo by Perla Farias

How To: Be The Best Customer

An ex-waitress teaches us how to be the best customer when dining out.

By Kharli Mandeville | April 22, 2013

Members of Arizona State Cycling Community waiting to catch the lightrail to downtown for the Phoenix Critical Mass Ride.
Photo by Anil Petal

Photo Contest Winners

Six ASU students narrate a story through one photo as part of SPM's Photo Contest.

By SPM Staff | April 22, 2013

After beating U of A, the 2013 ASU Lacrosse team is ready to face the playoffs head on. Photo courtesy the MCLA

Out of Bounds: ASU Lacrosse Ready for SLC Playoffs

The last time I caught up with ASU lacrosse was late February. They were off to a quick 4-0 start, but a lot has changed since then. I must have had some sort of jinx on them because they lost to Chapman 8-7 that next week.

By Nick Krueger | April 22, 2013

The cute little wishing well where swappers and volunteers shared their thoughts. Photo by Alexandria Conrad

Art of the Matter: Spring Swap PHX

On Sunday, CO-OPhx held the Spring Swap PHX, a community based clothing swap and drive at the vintage stores on 6th Street in downtown Phoenix. The stores hosting the swap were GROWop, Cellardoor Vintage and Annie Boomer’s Vintage, all of which have wonderful apparel on sale year-round.

By Alexandria Conrad | April 22, 2013

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