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Mirror, mirror on the wall. Photo by Kharli Mandeville

The Voices of the Water Closet

An accumulation of inspirations, mishaps and self-discoveries can all occur on the walls of a bathroom stall, which stands as a medium of expression (that's not Twitter) for the young and disenchanted.

By Kharli Mandeville | March 29, 2013
Amazon may seem like a one–stop shop online, but there are many other (cooler) shops on the web to check out, like ThinkGeek. Screenshot by Courtland Jeffrey

Tech Spec: Finding the Right Tech Gift

I am a huge fan of getting someone a unique gift. It has to be something that shows the relationship between that person and me. But as everyone knows, it can be quite difficult to find that perfect item for a holiday or birthday.

By Courtland Jeffrey | March 29, 2013
Mark Emmert, president of the NCAA, made sweeping changes to recruiting, but are they right for college athletics? Photo courtesy Sports Illustrated

Out of Bounds: 5 Rules to Fix in College Sports

What’s not to like about college sporting events? The fans, the atmosphere, every athlete working hard just for the name on the front of the jersey and not the name on the back is a formula that can’t help but make you feel good.

By Nick Krueger | March 29, 2013
Another project that showed promise, Megaman Online was cancelled for reasons that have yet to have been fully explained. Photo courtesy vgboxart.com

The Video Game Odyssey: Will the Blue Bomber Return?

So let’s talk about one of my favorite gaming franchises: Megaman. Known as “Rockman” in Japan, The Blue Bomber is one of gaming’s oldest and biggest icons, alongside other classic characters from the 8-bit era like Mario and Zelda.

By Preston Sotelo | March 27, 2013
Love at the Golden Hour Photo by Perla Farias

Transforming in March

An SPM photographer shows us through her self-portrait project what she did to find positive energy this month.

By Perla Farias | March 27, 2013

Exposing Motion

An SPM photographer expresses her ideas about movement around the Tempe campus, rendering her thoughts about the constant rush we live in.

By Pauletta Tohonnie | March 26, 2013
The dancers of the Independence and cruise director Joff Eaton pose during the Dancing in the Street 80s Dance Party. Photo by Peggy McCreary (Mackenzie's Mom)

Conscious Cruising

Cruises are a prime vacation choice for college students but can be tricky to navigate. One SPM writer uses her spring break voyage with Royal Caribbean cruise line to give a few pointers.

By Mackenzie McCreary | March 25, 2013
Left to Right: Aikman, myself and Buck stand inside the Fox Sports booth on November 25th, 2012. Photo by Dan Bell

Out of Bounds: Inside the Booth with Joe Buck

This story starts on a humid late August afternoon in St. Louis, Missouri. I step into a coffeehouse where I’m scheduled to meet Fox broadcaster Joe Buck. I thought I only had 45 minutes to pick his brain thanks to a friend. It turned out I would have a lot more time to observe than that.

By Nick Krueger | March 24, 2013
Journalism major Lillian Reid, a senior at the Walter Cronkite School devotes much of her time to photography. Here she is taking a landscape photo in Niagara Falls, Canada on a depth- reporting trip she went to for school. Photo by Perla Farias

Devoted To Devotion

From health to love to work, devotion underlies most of our lives. An SPM photographer showcases this idea through a series of narrative photos.

By Perla Farias | March 24, 2013
Sparky (hopefully) never. Photo courtesy Google Images

Sparky's Quill: Sparky’s Evolution

With all of the debate about Sparky’s new look whirling around campus, we here at Sparky’s Quill wanted to take a look at how our beloved mascot has evolved over the years. ASU has actually had three different mascots throughout its history.

By Holly Solis | March 24, 2013
PENALTY PROBLEM: Sophomore linebacker Vontaze Burfict reacts after a play during ASU’s 41-20 win over Northern Arizona. Burfict was flagged in the game for two 15-yard penalties; one for unsportsmanlike conduct and one for roughing the passer. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Tech Spec: Down Comes A Giant

Best Buy offers options throughout the entire genre of electronics. Everyone still needs and buys electronics and no new electronics stores have opened . . . so why is Best Buy’s electronics empire crumbling?

By Courtland Jeffrey | March 23, 2013
Choked by the love of technology. Photo by Pauletta Tohonie

Unplugged

An SPM writer attempts to remain physically and mentally detached from the multitude electronics that constantly occupy his time.

By Taylor Costello | March 22, 2013
Kim Jong Il and Dennis Rodman met and became friends during Rodman’s recent trip to North Korea. Photo Courtesy The Associated Press website

Out of Bounds: Diplomacy in Sports

The last person you might think of quelling the tense relations between the United States and North Korea is a character such as Dennis Rodman. Late last month Rodman visited North Korea in hopes of bringing peace to the country.

By Nick Krueger | March 21, 2013
The Orpheum Theater is a beautifully-restored old theater that is definitely worth visiting.

Art of the Matter: Fiddler on the Roof

On Sunday I went to see one of the last plays of the 2012/2013 season at The Orpheum Theater in Downtown Phoenix. The play was “Fiddler on the Roof,” an oft-performed play, but a new one to me.

By Alexandria Conrad | March 21, 2013
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