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Pop culture mischief: Bieber's bulge, Golden Globes and more

A botched date story, a new Calvin Klein ad campaign, a surprise guest at the Golden Globes and more in this week's pop culture rundown.

By Zackary Moran-Norris | January 13, 2015

The bright blue tables add flair at Fair Trade Café. (Daniel Kwon/The State Press)

Catching Coffee Shops: Fair Trade Community Kitchen

On the Downtown campus, there sits a quaint and tranquil café every student must visit.

By Desiree Pharias | January 13, 2015

More than Usher: R&B Revamped

The soulful and emotional vibes of classic R&B music are being updated with new dynamics to reflect a unique generation of artistry.

By Celina Jimenez | January 13, 2015

Early 2015 albums to kick your spring semester into gear

A new year and a new semester calls for brand new music, so here are five albums debuting in January to help you get through those first few weeks of class.

By Zackary Moran-Norris | January 12, 2015

Best music for desert driving: 'Inevitable Western' by The Bad Plus

Dull landscapes call for explosive soundtracks, and this album delivers.

By Katie Sample | January 12, 2015

The contents of a geocache are displayed near the north shore of Tempe Town Lake on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, in Tempe. The owner of the geocache created it in memory of their dog, Elija Jane. (Rachel Andrews/The State Press)

Geocaching: beneath the surface of Tempe

When treasure hunting in your backyard meets technology, a whole new hobby emerges.

By Rachel Andrews | January 12, 2015

Photos courtesy of Random House LLC and Legendary Pictures.

This year Hollywood adapts a few favorite reads to the silver screen

This year Hollywood has its hold on the New York Times bestseller list and is cranking out powerful films based on the books you know and love.

By Faith Decker | January 12, 2015

(Photo courtesy of Sony Computer Entertainment)

Swords, guns and prisons: what games caught my attention over winter break

These games kept me entertained over winter break, and here's why they are worth a bit of your time this semester.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | January 12, 2015

Eduardo Rodriguez describes his ukulele bass guitar on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2014 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Rodriguez and two other musicians have played together at a local farmer's market for almost two years. (Venessa Santiesteban/The State Press)

Troubadours detail travels, music in Las Cruces

Local artists in Las Cruces, New Mexico, spoke of their travels and music with the State Press.

By Venessa Santiesteban | January 11, 2015

Five A&E things you missed over break

It's OK because I've made a shortlist of what you missed.

| January 11, 2015

Jim Brandt, 48, traverses one of the many obstacles in the Warrior Dash. (Photo courtesy of Jim Brandt)

Messy, meaningful motivation to move this year

The Phoenix area offers several unique runs to motivate every health-based New Year's resolution.

By Celina Jimenez | January 11, 2015

Five Cute Animal Instagrams to Start Off the Semester

Tired of seeing the same kinds of posts on Instagram? Try following these accounts to add a little cuteness to your feed.

By Alexis Dominguez | January 11, 2015

Culinary Dropout at The Yard, where Pinterest weddings come to life

By this reviewer's measure, Culinary Dropout has us graduated, working for State Farm for three years and ready to settle down and mate for life.

| December 9, 2014

Top 10 in 2014

Check out our Top 10 culture trends, local music events, theater shows, games, albums, tv shows and international restaurants

By State Press Staff | December 4, 2014

The 10 most notable local music events of 2014

Here's your recap of the changing local music landscape throughout 2014.

By Aimee Plante and Zane Jennings | December 4, 2014

Journalism senior Gian Demano poses in Taylor Mall at the Downtown Campus on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014. (Gif by Alexis Macklin)

Top 10 pop culture trends of 2014

Coincidentally, these are also the 10 things that almost made me gag in 2014.

By Emily Zentner | December 4, 2014

$1 Record Reviews: Jay Ferguson’s ‘Real Life Ain’t This Way’

Watch out: This mustached singer’s comin’ for you.

By Aimee Plante | December 4, 2014

2014's top 10 theater shows

2014 brought many theatrical treats to the desert. Here are our top 10 shows of the year.

By Jessica Urgiles | December 4, 2014

(Photo courtesy of Blizzard Entertainment)

Top 10 games of the year

Some good, some bad and one salacious surprise.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | December 3, 2014

Drown end-of-semester stress in Netflix white noise

Need a distraction while studying? Let these shows run in the background to keep you going.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | December 3, 2014

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