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The interior of The Lodge Sasquatch Kitchen contains 30 televisions for guest entertainment. The decor displays wooden walls with mountainous taxidermy.

Downtown Tempe’s neck of the woods welcomes new resident…Sasquatch?

The Lodge Sasquatch Kitchen will be opening its doors to the public at the beginning of August.

By Ryan Santistevan | July 21, 2015

Paul Rudd as 'Ant-Man' is just big enough to entertain

After the full-scale destruction of “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” it’s nice to see a superhero film with a decidedly shrunken ambition.

By Jagger Czajka | July 20, 2015

Local tech company set to change cars through 3-D printing

Still a relatively new technology, 3-D-printing has seen growth in its usage over the years. Aeronautics and even hospitals have benefited from the process, and it is slowly taking course as one of leading ideas for materials crafting in the future.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | July 20, 2015

Currents. (Image courtesy of tameimpala.com)

Flow Down the Stream of 80's Psychedelia with Tame Impala's 'Currents'

Australian psychedelic band, Tame Impala, has released their third studio album, Currents, following the popular 2012 album, Lonerism.

By Andrew Nicla | July 17, 2015

Starbucks cold brew gets roasted

A cold brew review as flowery as the coffee it discusses.

By Isabella Castillo | July 16, 2015

There is such a thing as too many 'Minions'

The film proves that cute pill-shaped creatures that speak like a brain-dead ASU student trying to do Spanish can only go so far.

By Jagger Czajka | July 12, 2015

The return of Arnold Schwarzenegger can't save 'Terminator: Genisys' from the machine takeover

You would think that Hollywood would have learned from the disastrous “Total Recall” remake and “Terminator Salvation” that updating an Arnold Schwarzenegger classic with hot young stars and PG-13 action only creates a lifeless product that screams machine-like blandness.

By Jagger Czajka | July 5, 2015

Channing Tatum's glorious six pack isn't even the best part of 'Magic Mike XXL'

Those who saw the first “Magic Mike”and complained that there was too much of an actual story and acting to appreciate the nearly-naked male dancers will find this film a dream.

By Jagger Czajka | July 2, 2015

Long live King Coffee

The Maple-Ash neighborhood in Tempe holds something of a spell over the collective consciousness of ASU students.

By Peter Northfelt | July 1, 2015

A view of the San Carlos Hotel from University Center on Arizona State University downtown campus on Jan. 23, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona. Street harassment is a common and real struggle for any woman going about her business in an urban environment.

7 struggles with street harassment

If you are a woman who deals with daily street harassment, you’ve most likely dealt with these seven situations.

By Aimee Plante | June 30, 2015

Quiz: Are you more Simon or Garfunkel?

Hello darkness, my old friend.

By Aimee Plante | June 29, 2015

'Ted 2' needs to lay off the grass and focus on the comedy

At first it’s funny, but then all the flab begins to show and it gets sad.

By Jagger Czajka | June 27, 2015

Fedde Le Grand talks new album, wants to make crowds go 'absolutely mental'

I caught up with Le Grand over the phone to talk with him about his new album and how he's able to maintain his popularity in the sometimes ruthless EDM scene.

By Jacob Goldstein | June 26, 2015

Installation by Richard Barnes and Amanda Krugliak at Combine Studios gallery.

Summer art exhibits to catch at ASU

ASU is offering several free exhibits in its multiple gallery locations throughout the summer.

By Isabella Castillo | June 25, 2015

7 Dad Rock songs to say, 'Hey Pop, you're pretty swell.'

Tell your dad you love him with one of these seven dad rock tracks.

By Kelcie Grega | June 21, 2015

Pixar's 'Inside Out' is an emotional gem

I never thought it was possible to cry at a film, and then feel completely empty afterwards, but somehow Inside Out did just that.

By Jagger Czajka | June 19, 2015

(photo courtesy of http://pitchfork.com/)

Band Hot Chip answers a big question: Why make sense?

British synthpop group Hot Chip released an album "Why Make Sense" in a perfectly fried time for Tempe, Arizona.

By Peter Northfelt | June 18, 2015

A Tempe metro bus passes by the Tempe Transportation Center on June 3, 2014.

7 struggles of riding Valley Metro

If you are one of the many who rely on public transit to get around town, you'll know these struggles all too well.

By Aimee Plante | June 10, 2015

Former ASU student, local artist paints Tempe pride mural

Local artist Lauren Lee designed and painted a mural near Jaycee Park in Tempe, which will aim to combat graffiti and beautify the city.

By Jessica Suerth | June 8, 2015

Lana Del Rey's music filled with outdated, antifeminist ideas

Whether it was her intention or not, romanticizing domestic abuse is dangerous territory when you have an audience of young, impressionable listeners, or any listeners at all for that matter.

By Isabella Castillo | June 2, 2015

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