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With the vast selection, the bag shown will not hold everything. Photo by Gabrielle Nelson.

The Campus Closet: Fashion's Night Out

On Thursday September 6, fashionistas gathered at their favorite stores to celebrate an evening of shopping.

By Gabrielle Nelson | September 11, 2012

While his accomplishments are vast, Messner is still a teenage boy.
Photo courtesy of Kyle Messner

Ability In Disability: Landing On Two Feet

Kevin Messner, a transfemoral amputee and adopted son of ASU professor Kyle Messner, is on track to succeeding in more ways than one as an athlete.

By Brendan Capria | September 10, 2012

Media storage on the go-- like students always are. Photo by Courtland Jeffrey.

Tech Spec: College Tech Buyer’s Guide

What college student wants to spend any more money than they have to? That’s where this buyer’s guide comes in; it shows students, who are on a budget, what they should buy without breaking the bank.

By Courtland Jeffrey | September 10, 2012

Do zombies have to do taxes?
Photo by Harmony Huskinson
Make-up by Ryann Padilla, Alex Makk and Kayla Frost

Nothing Is Certain But Death and Taxes... And Zombies

Associate dean and professor Adam Chodorow raises the question — would the rise of zombies bring in more tax revenue?

By Jessica Pruett | September 9, 2012

Art Murmur: The Painted Desert Project

When asked what message @Jetsonorama tries to convey in his work, he only had one word—love.

By Alec Damiano | September 9, 2012

Maroon and Gamer: Slow down, you crazy child

The industry has been in a lull of new consoles for the past seven years and consumers want the newest generation of hardware

By Spencer Fawcett | September 9, 2012

Pitchfork Sports: Mistakes off field cause on field consequences

A notable amount of collegiate football players were suspended for their first game of the season, including three ASU players. Mistakes will cost you.

By Evan Triantafilidis | September 8, 2012

Designs and patterns are essential to nail artwork. Photo courtesy of WAH.

The Campus Closet: DIY nail art

There are many ways you can give yourself “WAH” nails without taking a trip to London. Here are some tools, tips, and tricks to get yourself started.

By Gabrielle Nelson | September 7, 2012

To Romania With Love

Find out why students flock to Dr. Ileana Alexandra Orlich, the director of the Romanian Studies program.

By Cameron Kelly | September 6, 2012

Hard copies or digital copies-- which one will you choose? Photo by Courtland Jeffrey.

Tech Spec: Time to book a new method of learning

ASU professors and staff have realized this problem with textbooks, and with the utilization of new technology they tried to counteract the problem with the solution of the electronic textbook.

By Courtland Jeffrey | September 6, 2012

Enjoy the finished product.
Photo by Ryan

The Art of Braising: Unlocking Meat's Potential

Rumps, shanks, ribs, and briskets are sold cheaply to those who know cuisine's secret: braising.

By Ryan Espinoza-Marcus | September 5, 2012

A man's body is suspended at the knees by metal hooks. Photo by Alec Damiano.

Art Murmur: Exposing new art forms in Phoenix

The Phoenix Body Art Expo was held at the Arizona State Fairgrounds Friday, and was the centerpiece of artwork — both on canvases and human bodies.

By Alec Damiano | September 5, 2012

ASU weighs in via social media. Photo courtesy of @TheSunDevils.

Pitchfork Sports: New resources to help ASU fan base backfires

If you were unable to attend last week's football game, you probably grabbed the remote and some friends and watched the game on TV. But, if you are a satellite TV customer, there’s a lingering problem.

By Evan Triantafilidis | September 5, 2012

How To: Thrive Socially Without a Smartphone

In a world where social life depends on the next tweet, one writer gives a run down of dumbphone dos and do nots.

By Emily Nichols | September 4, 2012

The Campus Closet: Vintage treasures in downtown Phoenix

Funky, local and one-of-a-kind world traveler Misty Guerriero has taken vintage to a whole new level with her shop featuring items from the 60s to the early 90s.

By Gabrielle Nelson | September 4, 2012

The skull and cross-bones mark the end of Zune. Photo by Courtland Jeffrey.

Tech Spec: A dying breed

Looking back over the past few decades, anyone can see how fads with music technology have arrived into our culture and later fallen off the map. There’s always something new—a replacement.

By Courtland Jeffrey | September 3, 2012

Jahnke talks with Barclay off camera.
Photo by Josh Loeser

Three Personal Spaces: The Roommate Situation

Roommates are an integral part of the college experience, but every experience is different. Take a look into the life of three different roommate pairs and follow how their relationships change over the semester.

By Josh Loeser | September 3, 2012

Maroon and Gamer: Argh! There be pirates on the Internet!

When does the madness end and the gaming begin? Ubisoft’s CEO Yves Guillemot said some pretty controversial things while communicating with gamesindustry.biz.

By Spencer Fawcett | September 2, 2012

"Catrina Mask." Photo courtesy of Marco Antonio Turrubiartes.

Art Murmur: The Dead Cowboy

Born and raised in Tempe, Ariz., Marco Antonio Turrubiartes began selling his works in Downtown Phoenix circa 2005. His artistic education was a combination of formal and informal training.

By Alec Damiano | September 2, 2012

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ASU students fill up the designated student section for the ASU versus UNLV football game Saturday. The amount of student tickets being distributed has been a controversial topic for the '08-'09 season.

Pitchfork Sports: Coaches have their baggage

A common occurrence in the world of collegiate coaching has taken place in Tempe: they leave and take all their bags with them. Last week, Scott Pera, ASU’s assistant men’s basketball coach, took a job as assistant coach at the University of Pennsylvania.

By Evan Triantafilidis | September 1, 2012

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