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Circa Survive keeps fans after a long absence

Circa Survive had held onto their fans after a three-year hiatus, and with a new album, the boys are attracting even more listeners.

By Lauren Jordan | November 3, 2010

‘Vibrator Play’ is full of unexpected discovery, intimacy

“In the Next Room (Or the Vibrator Play)” follows the storyline of Dr. Givings and his wife, Catherine, as Dr. Givings uses electric therapy on patients suffering from hysteria in the 1880s.

By Megan Mattox | November 2, 2010

Poetry group Gringo Choir performs at ASU

SPTV reporter Jesseca Zwerg talks with the performers of the Gringo Choir, a touring theatrical poetry group that recently performed at ASU's Tempe campus.

By Jesseca Zwerg | November 1, 2010

Jimmy Eat World throws Halloween performance for home state

Hosting quite possibly the best Halloween party of the weekend, Mesa band Jimmy Eats World visits its home state.

By Lauren Jordan | November 1, 2010

Q&A with Ted Organ of local band Darkness Dear Boy

Local bands are easy to come by in Tempe. Darkness Dear Boy tells The State Press why they’re different from all the rest.

By Alicia Diaz | November 1, 2010

‘Dead Rising 2’ more confident than predecessor

“Dead Rising 2” is out, and it is significantly more playable than the previous version.

By Adam Burch | November 1, 2010

Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear draws crowd, but fails to sizzle

The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear, hosted by Comedy Central pundits Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, set up camp on the National Mall.

By Jonathan Fortner | October 31, 2010

ASU students perform with Ballet AZ

ASU students join students around the globe in performing with Ballet AZ.

By Vivian Padilla | October 31, 2010

Chowda! Episode 6: Week of Oct. 29, 2010

Take in weekly helping of cream-based entertainment, Chowda! Tomato-based for those in Manhattan.

By Clayton Porter | October 31, 2010

‘Hornet’s Nest’ is commendable final entry of ‘Millennium’ trilogy

“The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest” does not disappoint in the outcome of their story.

By Nick Spake | October 28, 2010

Sufjan Stevens’ ‘The Age of Adz’ is wild fantasy

Sufjan Stevens uses new programmed elements to accent his new album “The Age of Adz.”

By Dane Jarvie | October 27, 2010

“Blue Mountain State” star discusses show

You may know Darin Brooks from his stint on the daytime soap opera “Days of Our Lives,” but it’s more likely that you’ve caught him on Spike’s “Blue Mountain State,” the Animal House-meets-college-football comedy.

By Preston Carter Melbourne-Weaver | October 26, 2010

Q&A with Brett Scallions of Fuel

Known for hit “Hemorrhage (In My Hands),” the band Fuel has been through some line-up changes. The State Press spoke with Fuel frontman, Brett Scallions.

By Lauren Jordan | October 25, 2010

Chowda! Episode 5: Week of Oct. 25, 2010

Take a hearty spoonful of Chowda!

By Clayton Porter | October 25, 2010

Campus Review: 'Never Let Me Go'

Xaiver and Britney operate on a patient while discussing the film "Never Let Me Go."

By Austin Moede | October 25, 2010

East coast band The Gallery has room to grow

Massachusetts band The Gallery is full of a bunch of pretty-faced guys who sing about life and love. It’s been seen before, right? Wrong.

By Lauren Jordan | October 24, 2010

FINISHING FIRST: Best-selling author and law school graduate Tucker Max of "I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell" answers questions posted by the ASU Law School Club prior to his book signing at Changing Hands Bookstore. Max's new book, "Assholes Finish First," comes after the success of his first book, which the author wrote and produced as a movie. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Q&A with best-selling author Tucker Max

Tucker Max, author of The New York Times bestseller “I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell” and a legendary Web phenomenon, speaks with The State Press.

By Alicia Diaz | October 24, 2010

‘Paranormal Activity 2’ just as good as original

“Paranormal Activity 2” is actually good. As a matter of fact, the film is more than just good. “Paranormal Activity 2” is an equal to its predecessor.

By Nick Spake | October 22, 2010

Swank, Rockwell deliver gripping performances in 'Conviction'

The true life story of one man’s incarceration for murder and his sister, “Conviction,” will reshape what it means to believe unconditionally in another.

By Jonathan Fortner | October 21, 2010

‘Hereafter’ fails to keep attention

Drawn-out scenes in “Hereafter” force attention span into a reverse metamorphosis.

By Preston Carter Melbourne-Weaver | October 21, 2010

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