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The Treasures of Melrose

On the curve of Seventh Avenue lies central Phoenix's hidden treasure. Clothing, furniture, one-of-a-kind art and antiques from all over the country fill the Melrose District, a small city stretch lined with vintage troves.

By Ana Anguiano | October 24, 2010
The old days of Halloween fun. Photo by Marlee Bever.

Get Fresh: Halloween's Innocence Lost

It’s hard to remember the days when Halloween costumes did not involve heels — when it was rare for stomachs to even show and when a princess costume actually included fabric.

By Marlee Bever | October 24, 2010
The State Press

Non-Required Reading: Arkham has Moved

So today I’m going to talk to you about one specific video game that has absolutely blown my mind, "Batman: Arkham Asylum." "Arkham Asylum" was released in August 2009, and by some is considered the greatest comic book video game ever made.

By Dan Jacka | October 23, 2010
Photo by Scott Stuk, the State Press.

In the Huddle: Defense Wars

This Saturday, ASU’s football team (3-3, 1-2 Pac-10) travels to Berkeley, Calif. to take on the California Golden Bears (3-3, 1-2 Pac-10). ASU will be coming off a bye week.

By Jose Zavala | October 21, 2010
Athenian Express. Photo by Chelsea Brown.

Downtown Dispatch: Athenian Express

Athenian Express is that hidden gem of a restaurant that you've been looking for. Located only a few blocks from the ASU Downtown campus on Central Avenue, Athenian Express appears to be a teeny, tiny restaurant.

By Chelsea Brown | October 20, 2010

Beauty and the Backstage

Every year, thousands of theatergoers fill ASU Gammage for performances ranging from Broadway musicals to Homecoming comedy shows. But few people go beyond the 46-year-old curtains. Follow SPM backstage during the load-in for "Beauty and the Beast," a special engagement running Oct. 19 through Oct. 24.

By Becca Bever | October 20, 2010
Photo by Scarlett Heydt.

A Neon Mess for the Masses

Dayglow isn't your average overly-promoted party. This shindig has been all over the world, touring city to city with electronic DJs, dancers and gallons of paint in tow. Saturday, Oct. 16, Dayglow came to Tempe for the first time — right between the tour's New York City and Washington, D.C., stops.

By Scarlett Jane Heydt | October 19, 2010
I Can Haz Logo.

Geekin' It: Lolcats and Bed Intruders

Memes, as scientist Richard Dawkins defines them in "The Selfish Gene," are “a postulated unit of cultural information, that is passed from person to person by non-genetic means.” In layman’s terms that means an idea that is passed around a group of people through any form of human contact.

By Colin McGann | October 19, 2010
Photo by Alex Karamanova.

How to: Stay Classy in the Heat

Summer’s over, but Arizona is still bringing the hot, hot heat with temperatures in the high 90s and 100s. Though it may be socially acceptable for a guy to skateboard shirtless around campus, ladies have a harder time keeping it classy and cute under the scorching rays.

By Melody Parker and Alex Karamanova | October 18, 2010

Big Star: ASU Heavyweight Makes the Big Time

As a Sun Devil, Cain Velasquez was a two-time All-American wrestler, two-time Pac 10 champion and 2005 Pac 10 Wrestler of the Year. Now as a professional, Velasquez is the fastest rising mixed martial artists in the Ultimate Fighting Championship stable.

By Anthony Sandoval | October 17, 2010
The State Press

In the Huddle: Huskies Down

As heavy rain poured down on Husky Stadium in Seattle, Wash. last Saturday night, the Sun Devils found their problems with penalties and turnovers wash away with it. They put forth one of their best performances of the season against quarterback Jake Locker and the Huskies and came away with a 24-14 victory.

By Jose Zavala | October 14, 2010
That's a Wrap. Photo by Chelsea Brown.

That's a Wrap

A few days ago I had lunch at That's a Wrap for the first time. That's a Wrap is a veggie and meat friendly restaurant located off of Camelback Avenue and Seventh Street in Phoenix that serves salads, rice bowls, and top-notch wraps. Recently, That's a Wrap moved from their previously location, which was closer to the ASU Downtown campus off of Seventh Street and McDowell.

By Chelsea Brown | October 13, 2010
Photo by Stephanie Pellicano.

Bed Bug Battle Royale

SPM writer Shanna Wester's life was temporarily turned upside down by creepy, crawly bed bugs. Read about her fight with the invading buggers and learn more about the bugs that go bump in the night.

By Shanna Wester | October 13, 2010

The Politics of Art: The Fight for First Fridays

The sights, smells and experiences of downtown Phoenix's First Fridays bring people back month after month, but recent changes to the event have shaken the First Fridays community, dividing artists and vendors, city officials and community organizers.

By Ana Anguiano | October 12, 2010
Photo courtesy Playboy.

The Naked Truth

Meet Chrissa Carolyn, the ASU junior who made headlines last month when she was selected to join 15 other college girls in representing the Pac 10 in Playboy magazine. Read about Chrissa's life at ASU and why she posed for the gentleman's magazine.

By Anthony Sandoval | October 11, 2010
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