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Post-Oscar nomination blues lead to January movie season slump

If you want your movie to have a chance at an award, August to December is the right time frame.

By Ryan Santistevan | January 19, 2015

"American Sniper" brings touching tale of military heroism to the big screen

Based on a true story, "American Sniper" is an action-packed, touching film that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

By Bridget Dowd | January 19, 2015

The entry to Snooze, located near College Ave. and 7th St. in Tempe. The restaurant opened Dec. 10, 2014, serving only breakfast and brunch.

Snooze AM Eatery offers new brunch option to College Ave.

To finish my meal, I ordered a grapefruit mimosa as Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off" played. I seized the moment, and I did not regret it.

| January 19, 2015

10 new Netflix releases to kick off the new year

Sometimes the hardest part of being a Netflix user is picking what to watch. Let me do the work for you as I run down 10 new releases worthy of your time.

By Ryan Santistevan | January 15, 2015

The most anticipated movies of 2015

The new year means lots of new movies, and 2015 is sure to be a good one for theaters everywhere.

By Bryanna Mundy | January 15, 2015

Meghan Trainor not just all about that bass with new album "Title"

In Meghan Trainor's debut album, "Title," she details her love life explicitly, but it doesn't seem to be without a purpose.

By Desiree Pharias | January 15, 2015

A beautiful courtyard styled as a Mexican mission welcomes guests into Minder Binder. The restaurant reopened on Oct. 16, 2014, after a successful two-year rehabilitation. (Nicholas Latona/The State Press)

The Mission @ Minder Binder gladly back in business after redesign

A look at The Mission @ Minder Binder's reopening and new design.

By Nick Latona | January 15, 2015

Arizona State's Gammage Theater is pictured in Tempe.

'Go, Go, Go,' see 'Joseph' at ASU Gammage

The touring musical, "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," hits Gammage with its funny and family-friendly songs and colorful dance routines.

By Liz Nichols | January 15, 2015

The Vinyl Voyager: Live at Leeds

Looking back at The Who's seminal vinyl record, Live at Leeds.

By Nick Latona | January 15, 2015

Interior design major Areej Al-dar sits next to the Matthews Center, patiently waiting for class to start. (Ryan Santistevan/The State Press)

Devils of Arizona State — week of Jan. 15, 2015

Each of these Sun Devils come from different origins but all have their own story to share. No two people are the same but each and everyone I talked to said the truest statement of them all: that ASU is the place to be.

By Ryan Santistevan | January 14, 2015

Josh Gad and Kevin Hart talk 'The Wedding Ringer'

The duo discusses the upcoming romantic comedy.

| January 14, 2015

"Dance Moms" and the European Union: More Similar Than You'd Think

Lost on the crisis in the EU? Don't worry, we're here to make it clear with the help of our trusty "Dance Moms."

By Liz Nichols | January 14, 2015

Pictured is the Gintleman, a craft cocktail from The Phoenix Public Market Cafe on Jan. 14, 2015. Dale DeGroff has popularized mixology with his book "The Craft of the Cocktail." (Rachel Andrews/The State Press)

The Art of Mixology

Drinking will never go out of style, so why not learn about drinking with style.

By Rachel Andrews | January 14, 2015

Women in Science and Engineering club members Alex Prassas (left), Kylee Burgess, Halie Bartlowe and Mariah Patton pose in front of a chalk board at The Mesquite Cafe on the Polytechnic campus. The club seeks to promote women in STEM fields. (Bridget Dowd/The State Press)

Women in Science and Engineering bring female presence to Polytechnic campus

At the Polytechnic campus, where men are the average, this club stands out above the rest.

By Bridget Dowd | January 14, 2015

Several movie posters are placed on display in front of the Valley Art Theatre on Mill Avenue on Jan. 12, 2015. (Kat Simonovic/The State Press)

Netflix alternatives to 'The Wedding Ringer,' 'Paddington' and 'American Sniper'

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

| January 14, 2015

The coolest tech seen at CES

Here's some of the best tech seen at the yearly Vegas show.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | January 14, 2015

Photos courtesy of Sony, Epic, and Universal Republic.

Not so Modest: a retrospective of Modest Mouse's greatest hits

Modest Mouse will be releasing a new album this March. Let's take a look at the band's most notable songs.

By Aubrey Rumore | January 13, 2015

Photo courtesy of George A. Hirliman Productions.

Broad on a Budget: 'Reefer Madness' Smokes ASU Theatre Department

Bring your friends to "Reefer Madness: The Musical," a show featuring religious parodies, adult humor, suggested drug use, violence and sexual explicitness- there's absolutely no way that you aren't guaranteed a humorous night.

By Faith Decker | January 13, 2015

'Grand Budapest,' 'Boyhood' eclipse others at Golden Globes

Media has become so oversaturated in our highly technological society that originality is almost extinct. When films do overcome the lack of creativity, audiences take notice. The originality of “Boyhood” and “The Grand Budapest Hotel” ultimately elevated them above the rest.

By Sydney Maki | January 13, 2015

Matte trend shines, is far from dull

With the new matte trend coming, it's nice to have a cheap and quality brand like NYX to test it out.

By Aubrey Rumore | January 13, 2015

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