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The Killers’ ‘Battle Born’ shines at its darkest

“Battle Born” reminds fans that a hiatus has done The Killers good, instead of leading to their impending doom.

By Stephanie Habib | September 17, 2012

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5 playlists anyone would be ashamed to own

The State Press gets personal with its most embarrassing, most prized and most inappropriate songs found on its playlists. Despite the shameful track titles, explanations are also provided to save embarrassment.

By Jocelyn Gee | September 16, 2012

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Breuer and company provide steady stream of laughs

Ex-“Saturday Night Live” comedian Jim Breuer elicits laughs from a small audience at Stand Up Live in Phoenix.

By Taylor Costello | September 16, 2012

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Arizona theater awards honor ASU student

The 22nd annual ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence will take place Sept. 17 at Tempe Center for the Arts. ASU alumni and current students hold nominations in various categories.

By Justine Pallas | September 16, 2012

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Sci-fi writer attracts students, fans at two campus events

Science fiction writer Alan Dean Foster spoke at the opening of the exhibit “End of the Golden Age: Science Fiction Before and After the Atomic Bomb,” in Noble Science Library and at the first Science Fiction TV Dinner Series event, hosted by the ASU Center for Science and the Imagination.

By Justine Pallas | September 13, 2012

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Hidden gems to discover on Netflix Instant Queue

The State Press has composed a list of noteworthy films and shows on Netflix Instant Queue that should get more attention.

By Tyler Verti | September 13, 2012

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Kat’s Korner swing dancing venue takes dancers back to The Golden Age

Kat’s Korner swing dancing venue in Mesa evokes nostalgic magic.

By Lana Rogoff | September 13, 2012

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Devil's Chowda!: Episode One

Devil's Chowda!: Episode One from The State Press on Vimeo.

By Noah Findling | September 13, 2012

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The Dead Rabbitts perform hometown hardcore show

Arizona-based hardcore band, The Dead Rabbitts, is happy to return to the desert to preview their new music.

By Olivia Khiel | September 12, 2012

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ASU Gammage hosts timeless musical ‘Les Misérables’

“Les Misérables” celebrates its 25th anniversary with intense visuals, transforming sets and operatic voices.

By Maria Thompson | September 12, 2012

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Passion Pit disguises cynical lyrics with high-energy set

Boston-based band Passion Pit returns to the Valley for the first time in almost three years to inspire a sold out crowd at Marquee Theater.

By Mitchell Bobman | September 12, 2012

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Doug Benson loves Devil's Chowda!

Doug Benson Loves Devil's Chowda! from The State Press on Vimeo.

By Noah Findling | September 12, 2012

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Students mosey on campus to tunes both popular and obscure

With over 60,000 students at ASU, The State Press wanted to know what everybody is listening to in their headphones while walking around campus.

By Jocelyn Gee | September 11, 2012

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Top 5 songs Reba McEntire should cover

Reba McEntire is one of America’s most loved country stars. To further her fame, The State Press composed a list of suggestions of songs the star should cover.

By Jocelyn Gee | September 11, 2012

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Rebranding of G4TechTV creates bleak future for video game television

NBC Universal announces a re-branding of G4TechTV, leaving the future of video game television in the dust.

By Brian Bishop | September 11, 2012

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Dylan continues to experiment on ‘Tempest’

The 71-year-old Bob Dylan wisely packages his grizzled voice into that of a world-weary Western wanderer, telling tales of scoundrels and full of small-town gloom and doom. That voice combined with this particular production is a perfect marriage.

By Taylor Costello | September 10, 2012

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'Love this Giant' lacks songwriting, drowned out by horns

Nearly the entire “Love this Giant” record is dominated by a blend of horns, saxophones and electronic beats at turns swelling, lurching, and cascading; it’s a crisp, smart blend that resists easy classification without getting too obtuse.

By Tanner Greene | September 10, 2012

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The xx’s 'Coexist' both innovative and familiar

After exiting the public eye since their debut in 2009, The xx returns with an outstanding new album, “Coexist.”

By Stephanie Habib | September 10, 2012

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Valley counselor’s emotional memoir discusses father’s disorder

Kristine Godinez spoke at Changing Hands Bookstore in south Tempe on Saturday night about her new memoir and her father’s borderline personality disorder.

By Julia Shumway | September 9, 2012

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A playlist to cure the Monday blues

The transition back to school can be a time of highs and lows. Let this playlist cure your Monday blues as you set sail to the island of rejuvenation and happiness.

By Jeremy Conigliari | September 9, 2012

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