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THOSE BRIGHT LIGHTS: Mark Hoppus plays Friday night at Fall Frenzy at the Tempe Beach Park. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Fall Frenzy creates a night of nostalgia

Fall Frenzy hit Tempe Beach Park last Friday night to a crowd full of eager fans. The show was headlined by Blink-182, Jimmy Eat World and Matt & Kim. | Slideshow inside |

By Monica Arevalo | October 2, 2011

Local venue seeks student attendees

Venue 104, a new performing arts venue that hoped to attract ASU students near the Tempe campus is struggling with attendance.

By Julia Shumway | September 29, 2011

"What's Your Number?" fails to entertain

Anna Faris and Chris Evans’ new film, “What’s Your Number?” is a new romantic comedy that, instead of realizing its potential, disappoints and bores.

By Jocelyn Gee | September 29, 2011

Hollywood Invades Tempe a unique film experience

The Hollywood Invades Tempe event at the Bateman Physical Sciences Center brings some of the film industry’s biggest players to ASU — virtually.

By Carole Murphy | September 29, 2011

Playlist: Modern musicians add their own take to signature songs

Just put on some headphones and enjoy this expansive list of cover songs.

By Kelli Stark | September 29, 2011

Scottsdale hosts 11th annual International Film Festival

Starting Sept. 30 and running through Oct. 4 is the 11th Annual Scottsdale International Film Festival.

By Jonathan Fortner | September 29, 2011

REVVED-UP RAMEN: Tired of the same old ramen noodles? Try these spiced up recipes and surprise your taste buds with some new twists on an old classic, all while on a student's budget. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Top five ways to spice up your ramen noodles

A conveniently compiled a list of some of the best variations on the traditional cup of noodles.

By Trevor Paxton | September 28, 2011

Broke-Ass Stuart’s “Young Broke & Beautiful” full of great, cheap advice

“Young Broke & Beautiful: Broke-Ass Stuart’s Guide to Living Cheaply” is great for those with an empty wallet.

By Megan Mattox | September 28, 2011

Trader Joe’s college cookbook provides cheap and delicious meals

Trader Joe’s has made a fortune off cookbooks for any culture, including the college student.

By Lauren Jordan | September 28, 2011

Devil's Chowda: Episode Three

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

By Clayton Porter | September 27, 2011

Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World talks Fall Frenzy, band’s future

Making the Phoenix area proud for years, Jimmy Eat World has recently wrapped up touring on their seventh full-length album and has jumped into Arizona’s Fall Frenzy to officially wrap things up in their home town. The State Press caught up with frontman Jim Adkins about playing Fall Frenzy and what’s next for the alt-rock gods.

By Lauren Jordan | September 27, 2011

High definition update makes for a beautiful re-release of classic games

With a high definition remastering, “The Ico and Shadow of the Colossus Collection” is a must buy for anyone with a PS3.

By Tom Kuipers | September 26, 2011

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'Vice Verses' an instant classic for Switchfoot

While Switchfoot has garnered praise from critics since the release of their breakout album, “Vice Verses” builds on the group's accomplishments.

By Trevor Paxton | September 26, 2011

Wilco returns with eighth studio album, surprises listeners

After seven studio albums, alternative rock band Wilco makes a return to the music scene with a surprisingly different new album.

By Jocelyn Gee | September 26, 2011

GLOW SHOW: Avicii performs for thousands at GLOWfest on Thursday at the Mesa Amphitheatre. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

GLOWfest electrifies students

Thursday night’s GLOWfest started earlier than most shows but continued well into the night where the extreme light show lit up the darkness. | Slideshow inside |

By Kelli Stark | September 25, 2011

Mickey Avalon animates fans with glam-rap at Martini Ranch

Mickey Avalon stirred up Scottsdale Friday night with his set of both classic and new songs.

By Taylor Brooks | September 25, 2011

Video: ASU art professor discusses contemporary street art

Associate professor from the Herberger Institute, Anthony Pessler, discusses contemporary street art.

By Clayton Porter | September 25, 2011

Slideshow: ASU students flock to GLOWfest

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By MultimediaDirector | September 22, 2011

20th anniversary of 'Nevermind' proves album still relevant

Nirvana’s history-making second album "Nevermind" serves as an important milestone for music, and is still causing commotion today in the media.

By Jocelyn Gee | September 22, 2011

New season of ‘Glee’ more of the same

“Glee,” which has become a network television phenomenon, garnered a lot of backlash from fans that said the show had jumped the shark in its second season.

By Carole Murphy | September 21, 2011

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