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A Vegetarian in the Land of Meat

Meat was the basis for one writer's family and her Mexican community — until she came out as a vegetarian.

By Noemi Gonzalez | April 10, 2013

Photo collage of how to make a floral headpiece. Click to enlarge. Collage and photos by Gabi Nelson

The Campus Closet: DIY Floral Headpiece

Coachella starts this weekend, flowers are blooming and I still haven’t given you a DIY project for a floral headpiece like I promised in my “What To Pack For A Music Festival” post.

By Gabrielle Nelson | April 9, 2013

Goldfield offers a scenic background. Photo by Holly Solis

Sparky's Quill: Ghost Towns

A tumbleweed blows in the quiet dusty road lined with old buildings. Signs of past life surround the buildings by way of old creaking signs and rundown barrels.

By Tom Black | April 9, 2013

Wikipedia is a largely popular open source website. Taking part in the open source world will not only better you, but everyone.

Tech Spec: An Open Source

The Internet has given society so much.

By Courtland Jeffrey | April 9, 2013

Skinny Vanilla frozen yogurt with toppings of ever so good gummy bears and chopped peanuts satisfy a craving.
Photo by Pauletta Tohonnie

Hunting Down Sweetness

A non-candy lover asks students what reminds them of candy, portrays the answers through a series of photos, and in the end, has her scurrying for heavenly sweets.

By Pauletta Tohonnie | April 8, 2013

The controversial call between the Packers and Seahawks leading to a new collective bargaining deal for NFL referees last season. Photo courtesy The Washington Post

Out of Bounds: Referees are People Too

You either love or you hate referees. There is no indifference for fans.

By Nick Krueger | April 8, 2013

Writer Mackenzie dives into the world of mystic and fate.
Photo by Luu Nguyen

Coincidence vs. Fate: A Psychic Journey

Questions of chance and destiny are brought into light as a writer undergoes her first astrology and tarot readings from psychic Katherine Metcalf.

By Mackenzie McCreary | April 7, 2013

The reenactment of the Battle of Picacho Pass. Photo courtesy tusconcitizen.com

Sparky’s Quill: Arizona’s Civil War

A lot of people think that the Civil War took place strictly between the mostly northeastern states and The South. Although The South stretched all the way to Louisiana, we don’t normally consider Arizona being a part of that geographic region.

By Holly Solis | April 7, 2013

“Project X Zone promises to provide gamers with some fantastic, flashy battles with some of your favorite characters. After all, who doesn’t want to see these heroes team up to save the world?” Photo courtesy Google Images

The Video Game Odyssey: Project X Zone is coming to America!

3DS owners rejoice! The strategy RPG Project X Zone has been scheduled for release on June 25, 2013 according to both a report by IGN and its official site.

By Preston Sotelo | April 7, 2013

Wear a bold necklace to make a plain white t-shirt stand out. Photo courtesy Free People

The Campus Closet: How To Stay Stylish On A College Budget

The college lifestyle isn’t luxurious to say the least. For most of us it’s the first time being on our own, and between rent, food and textbooks, there isn’t much money left in the bank.

By Gabrielle Nelson | April 7, 2013

One of Google’s many jokes on April fool’s day was Google Nose, which, in essence, was smell–o–vision. Photo by Courtland Jeffrey

Tech Spec: Weird Technology News

There is always something new happening in the world of technology, from new ways to interact with your car to any sort of other improvements and innovations.

By Courtland Jeffrey | April 5, 2013

The view from my seats on Opening Day. The Diamondbacks defeated the Cardinals 6-2. Photo by Nick Krueger

Out of Bounds: Opening Day

Opening Day in Major League Baseball is unlike any other event in sports. It is the culmination of a long winter leading into spring, it is a new beginning for every team — a clean slate and a fresh hope that each team has to make it to the Fall Classic.

By Nick Krueger | April 5, 2013