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'Rock The Kasbah' fails to live up to the hype of big name stars

Even an all-star cast could not save this film from the bad writing, insensitive politics and disastrous execution.

By Logan Saether | October 23, 2015

An abridged history of Mill Avenue: A secret cultural hub of Tempe

The Hatchett House, built in 1888, is home to the Tempe Sister Cities organization and Tempe's first bakery.

By Tanner Stechnij | October 23, 2015

A bank robbery and the Berlin club scene collide in one-note 'Victoria'

Behind the technique, unique filming method and breakout performance by Laia Costa is a thinlyveiled story that relies on authenticity but is hugely unrealistic.

By Tanner Stechnij | October 23, 2015

Diamonds in the Dust: Refused's crusade on punk rock conventionalism

"The Shape of Punk to Come" is an innovative and endlessly influential work of punk rock reformation.

By Nick Latona | October 22, 2015

An ASU student covered in gold body paint waves a tee shirt in the south Inferno section during a football game against Cal Poly on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2015.

7 ways to spend the ASU football bye weekend

No football, no problem.

By Andrew Nicla | October 22, 2015

Skylar Spence will perform at Valley Bar in Phoenix on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015.

Vaporwave turned Nu-disco artist Skylar Spence talks about genre jump

The former Saint Pepsi producer talks changing from vaporwave to nu-disco.

By Derek Loche | October 22, 2015

Broadway’s 'Book of Mormon' premieres at ASU Gammage

Forget the family-friendly, optimistic and watered-down humor you may have once expected from a Broadway production.

By Kayla King-Sumner | October 22, 2015

New Politics drummer on 'School d'AZ festival and working at Chili's

The State Press had the opportunity to speak with New Politics's drummer Louis Vecchio about it's current tour and latest album.

By Ryan Santistevan | October 21, 2015

Celebrate 'Back to the Future' day with these five time-traveling flicks

Running down the best in time-travel cinema.

By Shane Weinstein | October 21, 2015

Garth Brooks tells audiences to prepare themselves for Phoenix shows

Garth Brooks returns to Phoenix for the first time in nearly two decades with his world tour.

By Shane Weinstein | October 21, 2015

We asked six international students where they liked to eat to remind them of home

We asked six international students on ASU's Tempe campus about some of their favorite places to eat when they're craving a taste of home.

By Celina Jimenez | October 20, 2015

'Gilmore Girls' revival courtesy of Netflix: What's next for Stars Hallow

Here's ten things I want to see in Netflix's new Gilmore Girls revival.

By Danica Barnett | October 20, 2015

LUX coffee night brews up talent in Secret Garden

Let LUX Undergraduate Creative Review fulfill your caffeine and art fix this Wednesday night.

By Ryan Santistevan | October 20, 2015

Korn will perform at the Marquee Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015.

Korn guitarist talks losing masters, discovering Skrillex and enjoying touring again

Nu-Metal legends Korn chat about storied career, missing masters and Skrillex.

By Derek Loche | October 20, 2015

Disney awakens the Force, releases final Star Wars trailer

The final trailer for the upcoming blockbuster made it's debut at halftime during the Monday Night Football game

By Shane Weinstein | October 20, 2015

Beyond EDM: Sorrow the soundtrack for your next break-up

As fall hits its stride, ditch that festival EDM for some chilled out music by Sorrow.

By Derek Loche | October 19, 2015

Two glasses await to be filled in the Sun Up Brewery on October 7, 2015.

Desert Brews: A look at SunUp Brewing's rapid rise

The Phoenix brewery sees expansions to Northern and Southern Arizona, while experimenting with new styles

By Damion Julien-Rohman | October 19, 2015

Casa Loma is pictured on Sunday Oct. 18, 2015, from across Mill Avenue in Tempe.

An abridged history of Mill Avenue: The hauntings of Casa Loma Building

Mill Avenue's Casa Loma Building has a unique history featuring hauntings and a visit by President William McKinley.

By Tanner Stechnij | October 18, 2015

Diamonds in the Dust: Pioneers of all-girl rock bands, Ace of Cups and Fanny

The all-girl rock bands popularized in the mid to late '70s had predecessors earlier than you think.

By Nick Latona | October 18, 2015

Spielberg's 'Bridge of Spies' a restrained, but engaging Cold War drama

Like all of Spielberg's films, there is prestige to “Bridge” but an audacious Coen brothers script adds a unique flair.

By Tanner Stechnij | October 18, 2015

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