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Spark'd TV: The Jersey Snore

For this season, the cast takes their Jersey tactics to Italy, and even though I was looking forward to a season of debauchery abroad, they didn’t deliver.

By Mackenzie Keller | August 23, 2011

Fibers art student Gabrielle Llovet views Cota’s mural on Tacos de Juarez. Photo by Trent Bowen

Urban Culture Vulture: Learning on the Streets

Thanks to a Roberto Montenegro painting and a sighting of Mexican graffiti, I learned about life (but mostly death) this past Sunday.

By Mary Richardson | August 23, 2011

The Hard Road for a 'Hard Gainer'

An ASU student's journey to pump up — and learn a little on the way.

By Tye Rabens | August 23, 2011

Sparky causes destruction to the Oranges. Photo illustration by Brendan Capria.

Turf Talk: Oranges “Fear the Fork”

The “HEYYYY BATTER BATTER,” the taunts, the boos, the woos — everything can affect the way your team can play. Traveling coast to coast had been a mere downside to my beginning at ASU (although the major climate transition was cool). What had been the ultimate game-changer is the student body.

By Brendan Capria | August 22, 2011

The finished product is ready to be chalked up. Photo taken by Faith Breisblatt.

Piece of Craft: After the Move-In

As it is a new school year, I’m sure, just like me, most have you have either moved into the dorms, a new apartment, house, condo, etc.

By Faith Breisblatt | August 22, 2011

Band of Brothers

Four brothers, one top-40 hit in South Africa and one unique Phoenix band.

By Christa Vohs | August 22, 2011

A Pumped-Up Playlist

So what’s the perfect remedy to get psyched up to pour through textbooks and countless assignments?

By Gabby Marshall | August 21, 2011

Testing the Fan-Base

During February 2011, Capcom (a Japanese based developer and publisher) released a highly anticipated sequel to “Marvel vs.

By Spencer Fawcett | August 21, 2011

Becoming Batman

An ASU student vows to become a hero.

By Harmony Huskinson | August 21, 2011

Turn the TV On

Hello, new readers! My name is Mackenzie and I will be your humble television entertainment blogger.

By Mackenzie Keller | August 20, 2011

Mary experienced the Italian culture of Florence, Italy during a trip of a lifetime. Photo courtesy of Mary Richardson.

Urban Culture Vulture: Keeping Up with Culture (Not the Kardashians)

Hello, SPM readers. My name is Mary Richardson. An enduring and relentless curiosity has driven me towards any form of creation and all sorts of people.

By Mary Richardson | August 20, 2011

Broke's the New Black: Mission Impression

They say first impressions can tell you a lot about someone. What they say, how they talk, or their mannerisms can either turn you off or make you suddenly wish they were your friend.

By Amanda Larson | August 19, 2011

Maroon and Gamer: Enter the World of a Gamer

Salutations, ladies and gentlemen reading this particular blog. My call sign will be “Maroon and Gamer” but I am a local Tempe student by the name of Spencer Fawcett.

By Spencer Fawcett | August 19, 2011

ASU students come together sporting their gold. Photo by Brendan Capria.

Turf Talk: Whose House?

All sports have different perspectives—inside, outside, left, right—the viewpoints are vast. Even in the bleachers.

By Brendan Capria | August 18, 2011

Dyed alpaca yarn is one of the many crafts of the Peruvians. Photo by Faith Breisblatt.

Piece of Craft: Crafty Summer Abroad

Welcome back, Devils! If you’re anything like me, you’re a little bit sad right now to have to wave goodbye to the summer of a lifetime and go back to sitting in a classroom.

By Faith Breisblatt | August 18, 2011

How to: Make Feather Earrings

If you want to get your hands on feather earrings without spending a lot or worrying about someone else having your earrings, make your own.

By Ayesha Harrison | August 18, 2011

Northern Flights

One writer finds sanctuary in the snow while traveling north of the U.S. border.

By Nicole Gilbert | August 18, 2011

Meet your new fashion blogger Amanda. Photo courtesy of Brad Reed Photography .

Broke's the New Black: Between Couture and College

As cliché and common as any girl who cares about what she’s wearing or enjoys swiping her plastic at the mall, I love fashion.

By Amanda Larson | August 18, 2011

Fun. performed in June for a crowd of music-lovers. Photo by Gabby Marshall.

Live and Otherwise: Fall Semester Sounds

It has begun. That exhilarating rush that comes from an intoxicating combination of financial aid refunds co-mingled with the mild apprehension that everything you learned last semester has somehow leaked out of your head.

By Gabby Marshall | August 17, 2011

Abortion Legislation, Simplified

With a republican-dominated state legislature and an openly pro-life governor, Arizona has seen a growing interest in bills concerning abortion and women’s healthcare. Here are a few of them, simplified.

By Kaila White | August 17, 2011

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