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The Vinyl Voyager: Neil Young 'Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere'

For me, nothing can touch Neil Young's 1969 classic, “Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere” — his first with primary backing band Crazy Horse.

By Nick Latona | February 19, 2015

Title: Drawing
Charcoal
78.7 x 109.2 cm
2014
Courtesy of Tan Ping

Chinese artist marries East, West at ASU Art Museum

This exhibit will give you a renewed interest in the subject of abstract expressionism, I promise.

| February 19, 2015

The Devil's Grid: What to know about net neutrality

The big vote on the open Internet drops next week.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | February 19, 2015

Kinesiology sophomore Ryan Klumpp. (Ryan Santistevan/The State Press).

Devils of Arizona State - Downtown campus, round two

ASU's Downtown campus was full of vibrant faces this week.

By Ryan Santistevan | February 19, 2015

Talking with the cast of 'Hot Tub Time Machine 2'

The cast of the upcoming comedy talks new characters, improv on set.

By Shane Weinstein | February 19, 2015

Stop trying to make high gas prices happen, Gretchen

Gas prices are low, and shoulder pads are not coming back. Everyone wins.

By Liz Nichols | February 18, 2015

'Five Presidents' brings political comedy to Herberger

Written by Emmy-winning writer Rick Cleveland, “Five Presidents” attempts to answer some of the burning questions Americans might ask about the inner lives of presidents.

By Liz Nichols | February 18, 2015

'Dirty Dancing' has phenomenal opening night at ASU Gammage

The talented actors of "Dirty Dancing" stayed true to the film production as they took to the stage on their opening night last night, receiving a standing ovation.

By Desiree Pharias | February 18, 2015

Imagine Dragons falls into sophomore slump with new album 'Smoke + Mirrors'

Imagine Dragons released their second studio album “Smoke + Mirrors” with Interscope Record label Tuesday.

By Rachel Andrews | February 18, 2015

Spencer Brown, Gregory Simoncic, Roxana Derakhshani, Gabriela Gomez and Deidra West pose for a picture, Sunday in Tempe. The seniors are artists featured in the exhibition "Bent Realities," which opened Tuesday in Gallery 100 at the Tempe Center. (Jonathan Galan/ State Press)

'Bent Realities' offers quirky and emotional expression by ASU seniors

"Bent Realities" showcases highly personalized work that invites outside viewers to experience both the familiar and the abstract from a variety of eccentric angles.

By Celina Jimenez | February 18, 2015

Remembering J Dilla: a hip-hop icon

The iconic hip-hop producer left a legacy of music and selflessness.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | February 18, 2015

Clubs of ASU: Sci-Fan allows students to show their nerdy side

ASU's Sci-Fan club brings people together who are interested in anything from comic books to Anime.

By Bridget Dowd | February 18, 2015

Timeless or Timed Out: 'Citizen Kane' doesn't live up to hype

Despite rave reviews and topping the classic movie charts, "Citizen Kane" wasn't a memorable picture.

By Desiree Pharias | February 17, 2015

Netflix Alternatives: 'Hot Tub Time Machine 2' and more

What to watch on Netflix if this week's new releases don't catch your attention.

By Shane Weinstein | February 17, 2015

Step aside, musical purists: electronic music takes talent too

Is electronic music a burgeoning breed that is being unfairly gauged by plebeian standards or is it indeed nothing more than random computer-generated noises that anyone devoid of musical talent could produce?

By Zackary Moran-Norris | February 17, 2015

Drake drops a surprise mixtape, 'Fifty Shades of Grey' dominates the box office and more

Pop culture round-up for the week of Feb. 16, 2015.

By Zackary Moran-Norris | February 17, 2015

Unfinished Painting, 1989. Image courtesy of the National Portrait Gallery

Top 5 thought-provoking Keith Haring works

Keith Haring's artwork is politically charged, often NSFW and challenges the systematic oppression in our society.

By Micaela Rodriguez | February 16, 2015

The Tempe History Museum presents "The Tempe Sound" exhibition. This time machine of an exhibit takes its viewers through Tempe's history from the 1960s to the 2000s. (Photo by Ryan Santistevan/ The State Press).

'The Tempe Sound' exhibit captures the once-vibrant Tempe music scene

Tempe History Museum revives the once-vibrant music scene of Tempe with "The Tempe Sound."

By Ryan Santistevan | February 16, 2015

Top 5 moments of 'Saturday Night Live's' 40th Anniversary show

While the final result of the program was a mixed-bag of successful throwbacks that got wrapped up in an unnecessarily long running time, there were certainly some great moments that will continue to be talked about as the show continues for years to come. Here are the top five moments from last night’s anniversary show.

By Shane Weinstein | February 16, 2015

'Viva PHX' set to bring fresh international talent, vibrant downtown experience

Viva PHX 2015 will be a must-see event for the musically adventurous.

By Celina Jimenez | February 16, 2015

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