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Maroon and Gamer: Beta? I hardly knew her

The more people that get a chance to play your game, the more problems and bugs you can find so that you can fix them pre-release. Well apparently EA never got the memo.

By Spencer Fawcett | September 30, 2012

The team prepares for a tough rest of the season, in hopes to win their division. Photo by Evan Triantafilidis.

Pitchfork Sports: Men’s water polo prepares for two-day tournament

From the end of last season to this past week, the ASU men’s water polo team has been preparing hard for this tournament.

By Evan Triantafilidis | September 29, 2012

The exhibit offers a time warp, a chance to see early-day styles take shape. Photo courtesy of Phoenix Art Museum.

The Campus Closet: Modern spirit from 1920s at the Phoenix Art Museum

The Phoenix Art Museum opened an inspiring exhibit last weekend in the Ellman Fashion Gallery. The exhibit is filled with adorning handmade pieces that make you feel like you are walking through a time machine.

By Gabrielle Nelson | September 28, 2012

SPM Acoustics: The Hourglass Cats (THC)

The Hourglass Cats offers a mix of smooth jazz and dirty saxophone to create a funky blend of tunes.

By Noemi Gonzalez | September 27, 2012

Internet Explorer is the least compatible with ASU online services. Photo courtesy of Windows.

Tech Spec: The Internet Explorer Bug

ASU sent out an e-mail last Friday with the heading of “Alert: Stop Using Internet Explorer: Malware Found.” That immediately caught my attention because of how popular this browser is.

By Courtland Jeffrey | September 27, 2012

Maroon and Gamer: Disadvantage generates teamwork

These games end up being the Battlefields, Call of Duties and Halos, which are some of the most played games. Even so, the players of those multiplayer modes always complain that no random players ever work together or communicate with one another; they only focus on kills.

By Spencer Fawcett | September 27, 2012

Marshall looks to be a driving force for the Devils. Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Soccer.

Pitchfork Sports: Women’s soccer prepares for conference play

Coming off a loss to a nationally-ranked Stanford team, the ASU women’s soccer team hopes to bounce back as they start their conference games in Tempe.

By Evan Triantafilidis | September 26, 2012

is now happier than ever.
Photo by Stephanie Pellicano

From Atheism to Catechism

An ASU student's spiritual trek through a Southern Baptist childhood, an atheist adolescence and his final decision to convert to Catholicism, resulting in his resignation as president of the ASU Secular Free Thought Society.

By Leah LeMoine | September 26, 2012

The end of the project; not the end of your bank account. Photo by Alec Damiano.

Art Murmur: Make a Halloween centerpiece with less than $20

The past few times I’ve walked into craft stores, I’ve seen ingeniously crafted Halloween-themed floral centerpieces. I fall in love for a few seconds, only to be heartbroken upon turning the price tag around.

By Alec Damiano | September 26, 2012

The Campus Closet: Fashion Photography and De Anastacia

Fashion magazines have always been illustrated, but not until the end of the nineteenth century was the medium switched over from drawings to photographs. Photographs brought the pages to life-- unlike the drawings-- and inspiration flourished creating a whole new industry.

By Gabrielle Nelson | September 25, 2012

Many stores have increased their selections in gluten-free items. Photo by Stephanie Pellicano

Gluten-free Living as Easy as Pie

Even as stores and restaurants expand to provide more gluten-free and specialty options, shopping and eating on a restricted diet is not easy.

By Emily Nichols | September 25, 2012

Hands Together For Humanity

Students of all disciplines discuss the larger questions at hand with members of the local community and the world at large in Project Humanities.

By Kathleen Etzel | September 24, 2012

The iPhone 5 (bottom) has a different connector than its older sibling, the iPhone 45 (top). The iPhone 5’s headphone jack was also moved to the bottom of the phone. This photo gives a good representation of some of the physical changes that were made to the iPhone 5, like thickness and ports. Photo by Courtland Jeffrey.

Tech Spec: What you need to know about the iPhone 5 Part Two

Now that the iPhone 5 has been released for a few days, I got to test out the new device first-hand (with thanks to my friend Matt who got his on release day). Let’s jump right in!

By Courtland Jeffrey | September 24, 2012

Maroon and Gamer: Borderlands 2 review

As the months went by, I started to get on the same page as everyone else. I began to understand the significance of Borderlands 2 and how it distinguishes itself from the other games.

By Spencer Fawcett | September 23, 2012

The Universe Factory on the Third Floor

The ASU Game Development Club gives students the opportunity to create new worlds, all tucked away within the computer screen.

By Harmony Huskinson | September 23, 2012

Keen Halloween is an expression of art for the holiday. Photo courtesy of Daniel Davis.

Art Murmur: Steam Crow’s Keen Halloween

Can Halloween mastermind Daniel Davis beef up any cheap costume into a work of art?

By Alec Damiano | September 23, 2012

ASU club soccer looks for a picture-perfect season. Photo courtesy of asusoccer.yolasite.com.

Pitchfork Sports: ASU Club Soccer teams kick off season vs U of A

The women’s club soccer team will not have to wait long to play their rivals, as their first game is in Tempe against the U of A. The men’s club soccer team has already started their season, going 2-1-1 with their lone tie against the Wildcats of Arizona.

By Evan Triantafilidis | September 22, 2012

Vintage by Kendall Rae. Photo by Gabrielle Nelson.

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