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Red Bull’s DJ Battle Thre3style U to ignite student crowd

Red Bull’s Thre3style competition pits multiple esteemed DJs in the spotlight to battle each other while simultaneously igniting the crowd.

By Jeremy Conigliari | September 25, 2012

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5 reasons to keep watching ‘The Mindy Project’

The pilot episode of Mindy Kaling’s new show was funny, but may not have completely convinced the uninitiated of its potential charm and wit. The State Press shares five reasons to keep watching.

By Justine Pallas | September 25, 2012

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Billie Joe Armstrong behaves like punk-rock princess

Green Day’s sense of entitlement at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas hurts the band’s image.

By Jocelyn Gee | September 24, 2012

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Video: Borderlands 2 offers one of the best co-op shooters ever

Borderlands 2 offers comprehensive improvements over the original, and with hours of play and a wonderfully executed co-operative experience, the game is one of 2012's best.

By Travis McKnight | September 24, 2012

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‘Push and Shove’ marks return of No Doubt

Miss Stefani and the boys are back with their first studio album since 2001.

By Justine Pallas | September 24, 2012

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Opening night for Phoenix symphony ends on high note

The Phoenix Symphony broke many stereotypes as it delivered songs from the 1800s as well as this century, making the concert lively and enjoyable for all ages.

By Daisy Prado | September 23, 2012

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Tucson crowd falls back in love with Wilco

Chicago-based alternative band Wilco drew an eclectic and enthusiastic crowd in Tucson, leaving the audience in a mellow mood and with a heavy heart.

By Lily Lieberman | September 23, 2012

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Colour Bind offers a fun, unique puzzle platformer

Colour Bind, created by independent developers Finn Morgan and Puppy Punch, is a creative puzzle platformer that utilizes color to modify gravity.

By Travis McKnight | September 23, 2012

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Pentatonix put on five-star show at West Campus

The five-member a cappella group delivers lively performance to a crowd of all ages.

By Maria Thompson | September 23, 2012

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‘End of Watch’ is a must-watch

With films today being underwhelming piles of computer-generated ego trips, films like “End of Watch” stand out from the rest.

By Tyler Verti | September 20, 2012

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‘DREDD 3D’ provides futuristic, exhilarating fun

“Dredd 3D” will delight moviegoers and provide an incredible adrenaline rush, while staying true to its comic book origin.

By Lana Rogoff | September 20, 2012

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‘You May Not Kiss The Bride’ too desperate for laughs

A shameful addition to the genre that definitely should be avoided, “You May Not Kiss The Bride” is a joke, and not a funny one.

By Tyler Verti | September 20, 2012

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Top 5 reality shows that should film in Tempe

Arizona is more than ready for prime time. The State Press has compiled a list of shows that should be filmed in the Tempe area.

By Justine Pallas | September 19, 2012

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Go Radio front man talks new album and tour

Jason Lancaster, lead singer of Go Radio, reveals information about the band’s new tour, new album and new music video.

By Olivia Khiel | September 19, 2012

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'Persona 4' on Blu-ray worth the price

“Persona 4: The Animation” is a series anyone can appreciate and that fans of the series have no excuse not to own.

By Brian Bishop | September 19, 2012

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Fiona Apple shows lyrical spark in Mesa set

Apple spoke few words at her Mesa concert on Tuesday but her music did most of the talking.

By Taylor Costello | September 19, 2012

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Bluegrass still matters, Pickin’ in the Pines festival continues legacy

The best way to explain the importance of bluegrass music would be to illustrate Pickin’ in the Pines, an annual bluegrass and acoustic music festival held in Flagstaff this past weekend.

By Jeremy Conigliari | September 18, 2012

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Grizzly Bear delivers with brisk and blissful new album

While some tracks are dripping with superficiality, Grizzly Bear still supplies aggressive guitar swoops and splintered rhythms on “Shields.”

By Tanner Greene | September 17, 2012

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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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