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Netflix Alternatives: 'Mortdecai,' 'The Boy Next Door'

What to watch if this week's silver screen releases don't interest you.

By Shane Weinstein | January 21, 2015

Mirroring the Man In The Mirror

Justin Timberlake and the King of Pop continue to bring the funk.

By Rachel Andrews | January 21, 2015

Fall Out Boy's sophomore reunion album poses absurd yet philosophical questions

The album leaves me laughing at the band's attempt at recapturing a 2005-era innocence that's long gone down swinging.

| January 21, 2015

Boy bands: Here to stay

No matter how the world around these men changes, their influence remains shockingly powerful.

By Celina Jimenez | January 21, 2015

Sleater-Kinney's 'No Cities to Love' proves band's comeback is no Hail Mary

Fresh off a 10-year hiatus, Sleater-Kinney's comeback effort stands as an early album of the year contender.

By Nick Latona | January 21, 2015

Equipped with a stage, dance floor and many different seating arrangements, Mijana is the perfect place for a party, special event, or even a simple night out — Lebanese style. (Dagan Sassarini/The State Press)

Mijana brings Lebanese flair to Tempe

Mijana goes beyond providing quality food and strives to engage the community as a whole through various events it hosts.

By Celina Jimenez | January 20, 2015

The tabletop of ASU Sustainability Junior Alex Medina waits for the student to return to read and take notes. January 19, 2015 in Tempe, AZ. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

Five best ways to avoid procrastination

We all have it together during the first few weeks of the semester, but procrastination will inevitably take over. Here are few tips to keep you on top of your game!

By Desiree Pharias | January 20, 2015

James Sydow of Milwaukee poses for a picture on his pedicab, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015 in downtown Phoenix. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

Men's Fashion: The New Breed of Man

For some, finding solace and understanding in this new style-conscious world of men's fashion can be difficult. I'm here to help.

By Zackary Moran-Norris | January 20, 2015

Timeless or timed out: 'Singin' In The Rain'

We have all heard Gene Kelly belt out the film's title track, but few have seen the legendary film in its entirety.

By Desiree Pharias | January 20, 2015

Pop Culture Mischief: Bruce Jenner, Selena Gomez's new fling and more

This week's pop culture round-up.

By Zackary Moran-Norris | January 20, 2015

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

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