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Playlist: 10 songs to calm a holiday frenzied soul

The State Press has carefully crafted a playlist to play during your holiday break.

By Trevor Paxton | December 4, 2011

Friday flicks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Friday Flicks provides new and now playing movies for the weekend of Dec. 3.

By Jillian Lopez | December 1, 2011

'The Night Circus' creates an unsustainable magic

Meant to be a modern and magical twist on love stories, “The Night Circus” attempts to depict a dark and dazzling circus world of illusionists, magicians, contortionists, complications and love.

By Mary Richardson | December 1, 2011

Use of social media sites linked to lower GPA

Social media sites have the potential to do great things. The problem is that most social media users don’t use networking sites for the purposes they were created for.

By Carole Murphy | November 30, 2011

Top 10 best Black Keys songs

Before blues-rock duo The Black Keys makes a return to music with their seventh album, “El Camino,” here is a glimpse of the band’s best songs over the past decade.

By Jocelyn Gee | November 29, 2011

George Harrison remembered 10 years after untimely death

Ten years ago today, a musical legend's life ended. George Harrison, best known as The Beatles’ lead guitarist, was pronounced dead due to complications of lung cancer at the age of 58.

By Kelli Stark | November 28, 2011

Music website allows users to help relieve stresses of life

Ever heard of emotionalbagcheck.com? If you haven’t, get ready to thank me, because I am going to let you onto this gem of a site.

By Megan Mattox | November 28, 2011

A retrospective look at the year’s best video games

It seems like nearly every year, we look back and call “this year” one of the best in gaming history.

By Tom Kuipers | November 28, 2011

Staying pop culture savvy and footing the cable bill

Here are a few ways to get your pop culture fix without breaking the bank.

By Lauren Jordan | November 27, 2011

‘The Descendants’ provides laughter and tears

The poignant and contemplative film “The Descendants,” starring George Clooney, sketches out family tragedy with a crushing yet energetic feel.

By Mary Richardson | November 22, 2011

‘My Week With Marilyn’ as charming as the icon herself

In the charming new film “My Week With Marilyn,” Michelle Williams gives us a glimpse into the personal life of Marilyn Monroe.

By Jocelyn Gee | November 22, 2011

Jason Steffen mixes metal and Moliere in ‘The Misanthrope’

Senior theater major Jason Steffen, the composer of ASU’s new production of “The Misanthrope,” has a personal CD collection filled with metal bands ranging from Supertramp to Metallica — and has successfully merged metal with Moliere.

By Julie Vitkovskaya | November 22, 2011

DVDs that make great holiday stocking stuffers

Rest easy this holiday weekend and sleep in on Friday; there are a number of upcoming and already released DVDs worth considering as minor gifts.

By Jonathan Fortner | November 21, 2011

Rihanna gets sexual on ‘Talk That Talk’

The buzz around the Internet for the past month has in large part been focused on Rihanna’s highly anticipated sixth album “Talk That Talk.”

By Carole Murphy | November 21, 2011

'The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword' a brilliant addition to the storied franchise

“Skyward Sword” captures the sense of adventure and rising up from nothing to become a hero like never before, so get ready to be blown away.

By Tom Kuipers | November 20, 2011

Ricky Reed of Wallpaper. combines music and spectacle at Tempe show

A big, loud spectacle would be the best words to describe the show Wallpaper. put on at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe last Thursday night.

By Jocelyn Gee | November 20, 2011

'Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword' video review

By Travis McKnight | November 18, 2011

Friday Flicks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Friday Flicks provides new and now playing movies for the weekend of Nov. 18.

By Jillian Lopez | November 17, 2011

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R.E.M. calls it quits after 30 years

After 15 full-length albums, countless videos and B-side compilations, R.E.M. has decided to call it quits.

By Jonathan Fortner | November 17, 2011

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