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War and Peace

A veteran and student returns from war, taking a position at Tempe's Hippie Gypsy, an herbal enthusiast's haven.

By Leah LeMoine | April 24, 2012
The State Press

Maroon and Gamer: Rated “I” for Inconsistent

Back when Mortal Kombat came out in 1992, the infamous head-rip with the spine dangling caused quite the stir for legislators across the country and they demanded a rating system for video games to inform potential buyers of its content.

By Spencer Fawcett | April 22, 2012
Nicole and Taylor Schwab at Country Thunder. Photo by Nicole Schwab.

Roped in to Country Thunder

One SPM writer learns to love country music after attending the Country Thunder music festival – but didn't get there without hesitation.

By Nicole Schwab | April 22, 2012
Me at Phoenix Fashion Week.

Broke's the New Black: Farewell SPM, Hello Summer

Well readers, it’s been quite the journey. From interviews with Bergdorf Goodman models to fashion history from the Titanic era, my blogs have hit all the bases (and maybe a few places in the outfield). For two whole semesters, Broke’s the New Black has brought you trending reports, fashion forecasts, Q&A’s and other countless stylish scenarios.

By Amanda Larson | April 20, 2012
A beautifully frosted wine glass. Photo from Home Sweets Home.

Piece of Craft: Summertime Means the End of a Crafty Semester

We are closing in on yet another ending of a semester, which is both exciting and sad (but if you’ve had anywhere near the semester that I’ve had, you’re more than ready to be lounging near a pool than doing any more school work).  In my past three semesters working for State Press Magazine, I think I have covered and written about so many different crafts and so many different types of crafts that it’s hard to even come up with something that is a ‘must craft’ for summer. One craft that sticks out in my mind has to do with, of course, sitting around a pool with friends.  We all like to have parties or get-togethers with friends in the summer where we can sit around with food and a drink in a nice glass.  To truly wow your summer guests, it’s time to take your everyday glasses up a notch. A way to do this is using frosted paint.  Frosted paint is a type of spray paint that essentially frosts your glasses with a light silvery color.  When you look for the paint in the stores, it comes in an aerosol can and is either labeled as frosted white, pearl, gray or transparent.  Any of these work, it just depends how dark you want the frosted color to come out.  This gives a cool look to any glass or piece of glassware that you may have (perhaps a Margarita glass?). A way to step these glasses up even further would be to take rubber bands before you frost your glasses, and put them around your glass at different angles.  I suggest using both thick and thin rubber bands for various line contrasts.  What this does is leaves small, circular sections around the entire glass, which creates a really cool look for any summer drink you may have. I have truly enjoyed writing crafty blogs for Piece of Craft the past two years, and I have appreciated all of the feedback, comments, and questions that I have received from readers and it has made writing this blog such an enjoyable experience.  If you still have any questions or comments in the future, feel free to contact me with all your craft-related questions at fbreisbl@asu.edu or fbreisblatt@gmail.com. Thanks again and stay crafty!

By Faith Breisblatt | April 19, 2012
The State Press

Turf Talk: Water Polo Champs

Coach AJ Grucky was right. Hey, it wasn’t pretty but a win is a win nonetheless. The women’s water polo club could not see it any differently.

By Brendan Capria | April 19, 2012
Protesters of the immigration bill SB1070 gathered in downtown Phoenix. Photo by Joe Schmidt.

A New Perspective

After a lecture from an ASU professor, a team of student researchers from Holland moved to Arizona to study the controversial SB 1070 with a fresh set of eyes.

By Demetrius Burns | April 18, 2012
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