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Mansion of Mystery

Named a Phoenix Point of Pride, the Mystery Castle has a rich (and, surprisingly, not-so-elusive) history. Just ask the tour guides.

By Caitlin Cruz | November 29, 2011

Add some crafts to your tree. Photo courtesy of Pinterest.com.

Piece of Craft: Swirled Paint Ornaments

Well, Thanksgiving has come and gone, so it’s officially holiday season—a time consumed with lights, decoration, wrapping paper and buying gifts.

By Faith Breisblatt | November 28, 2011

The Sun Devils walk away from a loss. Photo by Brendan Capria.

Turf Talk: Meet, Now Greet

The Polytechnic Pitchforks have become more than a team just listed on paper as they prepare for the season.

By Brendan Capria | November 28, 2011

How To: Find New Music

Ever wonder how all your hip friends find that awesome music? Here's a guide to finding some for yourself. Thank us when you drop some knowledge at your next party.

By Tye Rabens | November 28, 2011

The Fast Lane

Small, specific, fully-funded, and a gateway to job offers, NCUIRE might just be the best new program on campus.

By Tye Rabens | November 27, 2011

Live and Otherwise: Break [Dance] a Sweat

Working out. Most of us strive to perfect a routine or, in my case, try and figure out what daily routine could be classified as such so I don’t have to participate in extraneous activity.

By Gabby Marshall | November 27, 2011

Maroon and Gamer: Is EA Cruel?

This might just be me being nostalgic and reminiscing about the good ol’ days of the simple act of purchasing a video game, but I miss the simplicity of it all.

By Spencer Fawcett | November 27, 2011

Smash is coming to a screen near you. Photo courtesy of IMDB.com.

Spark'd TV: What to Watch

As the semester nears its end, it is important to know what to look out for when you’re spending endless hours at home during the holidays.

By Mackenzie Keller | November 26, 2011

Taking part in Gawai Dayak customs can be a mid-year celebration of gratitude for you. Photo courtesy of Deck the Holidays.

Urban Culture Vulture: Giving Thanks: Why Stop Now?

Three days after Thanksgiving I’m sure most of you are thinking, ‘How can Thanksgiving be over? I still have so much thanks to give!’ I know, it can be hard to contain your gratitude until next November.

By Mary Richardson | November 26, 2011

Broke's the New Black: Sweating It Out While Looking Cool

There are those of us who want to make a trip to the gym as quick and painless as possible forcing us to conceal our identity with a baggy t-shirt and baseball cap.

By Amanda Larson | November 25, 2011

Maroon and Gamer: Shock and Awe Minus the Awe

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has made record sales numbers in, not only the video game industry, but also in the entertainment industry as a whole.

By Spencer Fawcett | November 25, 2011

Spark'd TV: A League of Their Own

My taste in television has shifted slightly in these last few months. I find myself watching more and more “bro comedies” as I like to call them—television shows which a large male following, typically of the comedic genre.

By Mackenzie Keller | November 22, 2011

At the German Culture Event on Nov. 9, students from German language courses put together cultural representations in a variety of forms, such as the Berlin Wall. Photo courtesy of Carla Ghanem.

Urban Culture Vulture: A Stammtisch To Remember

When I read that the ASU German Devils club was having a Stammtisch last Thursday night at Rula Bula on Mill Avenue, I looked up a translation to find out what this meant.

By Mary Richardson | November 22, 2011

Giving in to the TEMPEtations

ASU’s first coed a cappella group is carving out an identity for itself on campus.

By Leah LeMoine | November 22, 2011

The Pitchforks have got a new look. Photo courtesy of the Polytechnic Pitchforks.

Turf Talk: Rounding All the Bases

Sure, Sun Devil baseball deals the heat. They are the mitochondrion that gives life to the Tempe campus and draws a baseball crowd like none other.

By Brendan Capria | November 21, 2011

Piece of Craft: Finding the Perfect Scarf Pattern

I’m assuming that after my latest post, all of you made a trip to your local yarn stores, collecting your yarn of choice, knitting needles, and other supplies.

By Faith Breisblatt | November 21, 2011

Idea Ignition at ASU

Students and staff lectured at Ignite ASU last week, offering ideas on how to change the world.

By Leah LeMoine | November 21, 2011

Douglas Kelly has been teaching communication courses at ASU West for 17 years, and is known for his knowledge of interpersonal relationships. Photo by Alex Forestier.

The Science of Forgiveness

Dr. Douglas Kelley, an ASU professor, teaches students what's behind forgiveness — and they don't forget it.

By Leah LeMoine | November 21, 2011

Live and Otherwise: Turkey Tunes

Ahhhhhh, the sweet aroma of turkey roasting in the oven, mingled with the scent of sweet candied yams piping hot and ready for consumption.

By Gabby Marshall | November 20, 2011

Hey, Electronic Arts! Grow Up!

This year was the year of the modern military first-person shooters. Two massive publishers of this generation, Electronic Arts and Activision, released their own military first person shooters to compete for the consumer’s hard earned cash.

By Spencer Fawcett | November 20, 2011

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