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Straight out of Hollywood, in downtown Phoenix. Photo by Chelsea Brown.

Downtown Dispatch: Hollywood Regency & Zinnias at Melrose

While driving around Phoenix last week, and after making a pit-stop at Urban Cookies for one of their caramel apple cupcakes, my boyfriend and I decided to finally venture out to Hollywood Regency, a vintage clothing store in Phoenix that is said to be closing sometime next January. After finishing up our cupcakes, and putting 724 W.

By Chelsea Brown | September 22, 2010
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Rape, Feminism and Dragon Tattoos

You know that middle-aged, nondescript person you saw reading one of “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” books on a plane last month? They were reading about anal rape, sadomasochism and butt plugs.

By Shanna Wester | September 22, 2010
MAKING A CASE: The Arizona Board of Regents held a meeting in Tucson Thursday. At the meeting, ABOR approved a tuition increase that goes beyond ASU’s tuition predictability commitment. (Photo Courtesy of Rodney Haas)

Makers in the Crafty Marketplace

Local, handmade, artisan. Most ASU students don't put these words at the top of their shopping lists, much less lend support to the handmade movement that has sprouted in countless boutiques across the Valley. Thanks to Etsy.com, that's all changed with the click of a mouse.

By Diana Martinez | September 20, 2010
Photo courtesy Heather Koch.

Camp Kesem's Magic Tricks

It’s the first day of camp. Kids are hugging old friends and excitedly running from counselor to counselor, curious to know the camp schedule. Any onlooker can see that Camp Kesem is a joyful place — a magical land protected by smiling counselors with funny names like “Pebbles” and “Phineas." Unless you met their parents, you would never know that these children are connected by a unique and challenging bond, and that this week will be one of the most important weeks of their lives.

By Melody Parker | September 15, 2010

Legally High: Students Turn to Party Herbs

Arizona State University students, and anyone else over 18 years old, can buy any of a number of relatively unknown, mood-altering substances at a shop on Mill Avenue in Tempe — legally.

By Tye Rabens | September 15, 2010
Zac Hanson and his brothers. Photo courtesy Cooking Vinyl/3CG.

Blast from the Past: SPM Meets Zac Hanson

It’s 1997. Gas is $1.22 a gallon, boxer Mike Tyson bites off a piece of Evander Holyfield’s ear, a civil jury finds O.J. Simpson liable for the 1994 murders of Nicole Simpson and Ronald Goldman, and a trio of blond haired, prepubescent brothers infect the airways with a little ditty called “MMMBop.”

By Anthony Sandoval | September 14, 2010
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Geekin' It: Why and How to Learn Programming

When you think of having basic job skills in the 21st century, what does that mean? Of course we have the old stand-bys of reading, writing and arithmetic; but what about being able to shoot a photo, create a film, or make a simple program?

By Colin McGann | September 13, 2010
Photo courtesy Hayley Brunetto.

Express MiE Sexes Up Exercise

Tucked away behind the Trader Joe’s at McClintock Drive and Guadalupe Road is a feminine escape from the harsh landscape of Arizona. Leave behind the prickly cacti and concrete, let someone else run up “A” Mountain for a turn, and enter the welcoming doors of Express MiE for a different kind of work out.

By Melissa Silva | September 13, 2010
The State Press

Game Day Newbies

Residence halls are decorated with gold and maroon fever, stampedes through campus become a common site and tailgating starts several hours before the game.

By Marlee Bever | September 12, 2010
The State Press

‘Crash Into Me’

I have counted approximately 21 scrapes and bruises on my legs, possibly more. I have been through many (let’s just say) ups and downs with my new campus vehicle, the beach cruiser. Getting around on some type of wheel is almost essential on the Tempe campus.

By Marlee Bever | September 12, 2010
The State Press

The Best in Free Blogging

Between the Facebooks and Twitters of the world that let people connect to each other on the Internet, I bet you’re wondering what the point is of having a blog.

By Colin McGann | September 12, 2010
The State Press

Hiking Around Town

We aren’t going very far down the road this week. Instead, we’ll take a look at some places around town where you can escape into the desert without ever leaving the city.

By Chad Hays | September 12, 2010
The State Press

Hiking Red Rock Country

Sedona is without question one of the most scenic regions of the entire country and it happens to be only two hours away from the ASU Tempe campus. (Shuttle companies are available for students without a car.) I highly recommend all students get up there, even just for a day, before they leave ASU.

By Chad Hays | September 12, 2010
The State Press

Urban Cookies

Let's face it, life in downtown Phoenix can be stressful at times. With being a commuter and a college student, I am faced with traffic, the fear of being late for class, overwhelming amounts of homework and the occasional coffee spilled down the front of my shirt (when your mind is elsewhere things can happen). However, I believe that stress should be matched with a reward — ya know, something to make you feel better after you've finished learning about the art of writing headlines in detail for the last hour. Rewards are actually one of my favorite things, and have made my college experience a little more enjoyable.

By Chelsea Brown | September 12, 2010
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