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"The Lonely Alien." Artwork courtesy Rebekah Fine.

An Art and a Science

Although her first love is science, junior Rebekah Fine takes time out of a demanding schedule for something on the other end of the creativity spectrum: children's books.

By Leah LeMoine | February 14, 2012
An amazing book clutch for your night out! Photo from Runway DIY.

Piece of Craft: Clutching a Book

Sometimes I wish it were acceptable to carry a book everywhere I go, especially when I’m out at night.  But let’s be honest, carrying a book to a bar isn’t exactly considered acceptable behavior.  That is, unless your book is also somehow your ridiculously cute clutch purse. After a great DIY tutorial from Runway DIY (originally from Olympia Le-Tan), now you can have the best of both worlds. For this craft, you will need: An old-fashioned book with a hard cover (this is probably the best part of the craft in my opinion -- finding a really cool looking old book that fits your personality perfectly) Runway DIY suggests using one of the reprinted classics books from Barnes & Noble. A clasp Glue A thick brush (paintbrushes work, or one of the foam brushes work too) A ruler An X-Acto knife To start, open your book and begin to brush glue on the sides of the pages.

By Faith Breisblatt | February 13, 2012
Photo by Kailin Biggerstaff.

Walking Through 100 Years

As Arizona turns 100, one place that sums up the history of Tempe well is Double Butte Cemetery, where some of the most prominent figures in the city and state's history rest.

By Kailin Biggerstaff | February 13, 2012
The State Press

Maroon and Gamer: Lax Appreciation of Games

I have done my very best to convey to my readers that the gaming industry is a serious endeavor. They shatter entertainment records and suck hours and hours of our free time so that we can be immersed in a world in ways that films and novels can’t provide.

By Spencer Fawcett | February 12, 2012
Polo outfits always are fresh and classy. Photo from tweedandvelvet.com.

Broke's the New Black: Most Fashionable Sports

Sports are diagnosed, analyzed and picked apart for every statistic imaginable. Every number is considered and memorized and too often recited by their fans.  Since sports are considered at every angle on the field, why not judge it for how they look while playing?  From polos to speedos, sports are played in enough outfits to measure, so which can we call the most “fashionable”?  Here’s a list of what I believe may be some of the most fashionable sports and teams out there: Golf As one of the most prestigious sports in the world, it is no wonder that golf made my list as a fashionable sport.  On the course, golfers sport some of the greatest, classiest acts around.  Matching from head to toe, they often coordinate their entire outfit with common colors and patterns ranging from checkered to plaid to gingham. A golfer who never ceases to amaze on the course: Rickie Fowler. Tennis Considering tennis is just about the only sport you can get away with wearing a tiny skirt, I had to include it on the list.  Tennis fans often anticipate the outfits that tennis pros plan to sport on the court during opens and other tournaments.  Accessories are even considered since popular stars like the Williams sisters always wear large earrings.  The Australian Open was held earlier this month and brought much attention to the sport, not only for the tough competition (like the almost six-hour-long championship round!), but for the outfits athletes wore.

By Amanda Larson | February 10, 2012
Dr. Paul Scowen. Photo by Dominic Valente.

Lighting Up the Night

The ASU Astronomy Club's new lecture series tackles some big topics – super-massive black holes and extraterrestrials are on the to-do list right now. To see the effect it has, just look at the audience.

By Kristen Hwang | February 9, 2012
Paint a pendant using chalkboard paint to create a unique necklace. Photo from the Henry Happened blog.

Piece of Craft: The Versatility of Chalkboard Paint

In the past year or so, chalkboard paint has been appearing everywhere.  First, it seemed like it only appeared in the home, perhaps painted on a wall to post the daily menu or messages, or on a table for drawings and lists.  But more and more often I have been seeing chalkboard paint in a variety of crafts, both home décor-related and non-related.  There are some really good ideas I’ve seen, read about, or heard about that I want you to share with you all, so you can release your inner chalkboard artist. On the blog, Henry Happened, I came across a really awesome DIY chalkboard necklace.  This craft is very reminiscent of a traditional locket-type necklace, but with a twist.  Instead of the locket, all you need is a flat pendant that can be sprayed with the paint.  Then, instead of putting a picture inside your pendant, you can write a message or draw a picture -- whatever you feel describes you that day.  It’s very easy to make and all the necessities for this craft are listed on the Henry Happened blog. Chalkboard paint can also be used to make signs.  If you’re having a dinner party, you can use it to make place settings for your table.  You can also paint your plates using chalkboard paint and write messages on the rim.  Another cool idea is to paint coasters and then write various messages on them, such as the person’s name that is using the coaster.  This could be especially useful for a dinner party if you aren’t sure how you want to make your place settings. For the college student struggling to keep track of assignments, a sign painted with chalkboard paint (or a part of your wall) could be very useful.  This could also be nice in the kitchen for grocery or to-do lists.

By Faith Breisblatt | February 9, 2012
Photo by Brendan Capria.

Turf Talk: Basking in Success

The “giant” task at hand wasn’t much of a load to carry at all. The women’s lacrosse team, carefree at this point, put on their aviators, socialized and debriefed with homemade cookies; the aura on Feb.

By Brendan Capria | February 9, 2012

A 'Nonsense' Space

Born of SB 1070 protests, 3rd Space is a "queer liberation group" that casts a wide net: gay, Hispanic, undocumented and more. And their story has featured everything from politics to Lady Gaga.

By Noemi Gonzalez | February 8, 2012
A scene from SMASH, a new show based on Marilyn Monroe. Photo from nbc.com/smash.

Broke's the New Black: SMASH, a Marilyn Revival

Being a fashion blogger, my passion inversely correlates to the ever-glamorous stardom that our country has to offer, including the Hollywood icons.  These iconic stars shaped the pop world and continue to influence future generations.  When thinking about old Hollywood starlets, what better match than the infamous Marilyn Monroe? The bad girl that everyone loved took a spin on the fashion of her time.

By Amanda Larson | February 8, 2012
The State Press

Live and Otherwise: Collaborator Conspiracies

Think: Two artists for the price of one. No, Amazon has not decided to have an mp3 sale this week; rather, it’s an observation that collaborators on songs have been on the rise.  These days there can be duets, trios, mash-ups, or original song collaborations on any layman’s playlist.

By Gabby Marshall | February 8, 2012
Photo by Karen Loschiavo.

A New Estate of Mind

Two entrepreneurial ASU students recently saw a business opportunity and grabbed for it, bringing a new approach to selling and buying homes.

By Leah LeMoine | February 7, 2012
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