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Blindingly bright, a simple, highly pixelated fez falls from the heavens, landing gracefully (amid twinkles) atop a cute, white humanoid’s head. A sudden release of hot pink beams ensues, highlighting protagonist Gomez’s, elation. Gifted with the ability to see the third dimension in a two-dimensional, computer-based world, Gomez immediately begins investigating. Suddenly, tragedy strikes in the form of a glitch.
Coffee Conversation: Things Left Unsaid from The State Press on Vimeo. What is the one thing you wish you would have said to someone but never said out loud? What hindered you from saying so? Whether it was the timing or enough courage, these ASU Sun Devils reflect on things left unsaid. Special thanks to music creator and ASU student Roddy Nikpour. Reach the producer while having coffee at ltnguy14@asu.edu or via Twitter @luu_t_bguyen
Telling the multifaceted narrative of protagonist Tim and his love for a princess, "Braid" takes the concept of time and harnesses it to complicate the past and further mystify the future. The misconception of time creates a multitude of complex challenges and puzzles but also confuses players about Tim’s true motivations, memory and future goals.
When I was living in Washington, D.C., I remember pondering the personalities of the places I lived. Living in the district made me feel immersed in issues of justice and efficiency, among other things. When reflecting on Arizona, I thought of its distinct Southwest culture. This culture, as far as I have seen, is expressed through dance, music, and tangible artwork. However, I didn't believe Arizona is well-known for its literature.
After watching (and reviewing) the documentary, "Indie Game: The Movie," I set out to review the top three indie video games mentioned in the film: Super Meat Boy, Braid and Fez. Each feature very different spectrums of indie gameplay, and they all share artistic elements in their plot, animation and soundtracks. Introducing the first miniseries on Eye Candy, I will review each game in my next three posts. Up first, is the fantastically infuriating “Super Meat Boy,” available on Xbox 360, PC and Mac.
“We didn't miss it because...wait, you don't know? I know something about history that you don't?”
"For his outstanding, pioneer contribution to present-day poetry." - The Nobel Prize Organization's Motivation
I have rediscovered this amazing place on campus. I haven’t been since my grade-school days when my mom would take me on afternoons when she couldn’t have me cooped up in the house any longer. I forget how much I cherished browsing the aisles and aisles of stories and choosing a few to take home with me. Guys, the library is so awesome. It works like this: You enter and fill out an easy form to get a free library card. Then you think about anything in the world you want to know more about. Request the book and you get to take it home with you for free. The only catch is you have to bring the book back eventually, but most libraries have a renewal policy that lets you keep it longer… and did I mention it’s free? I’ve begun to realize in my senior year that I undervalued our ASU library. It took me three years before I finally checked out a book for a research paper. But now I visit almost every week. I am impressed by the variety of sources available. Did you know the ASU library has more than 4 million books? That is crazy! I am easily impressed as you can see, but really, how cool is this? The library also has a culture pass program where you can check out free tickets to a multitude of places such as the Phoenix Zoo and the Phoenix Art Museum. Even if you aren’t looking to check anything out it is also a good place to just get some studying done. And as a total book nerd, it is my heaven. Reach the writer at newlin.tillotson@asu.edu or on Twitter @Newlin777
Is there an ethical conundrum of working for free?
Esquire magazine is self-defined by a few simple things: “Beautiful Women, Men’s Fashion, Best Music and Drink Recipes.” OK, so I, being an 18-year-old female college freshman, have little to no interest in this publication and clearly am not a part of its intended audience. However, something published by the magazine struck me instantly as both laughable and unsettling. For the first time, Esquire has announced a “Woman Of The Year.” Considering the above description of the magazine, I can expect this woman to be, well, aesthetically pleasing. Call me crazy, but I’d also expect her to be somewhat accomplished: an award-winning actress, perhaps. Runner-up Jennifer Lawrence seemed fitting enough. However, J. Law did not prevail. Winner of the title with weirdly important connotations was Emily Ratajkowski. Wait, who? To clarify, that’s the “Blurred Lines” girl, which is how Time magazine referred to her. She’s known for prancing past Pharrell and Robin Thicke in minimal to no clothing, depending on if you opted for the PG or not-so-PG version of the "Blurred Lines" music video. I’m not completely blind to the fact that Esquire’s readers are likely more interested in a woman's looks opposed to anything else she may have done. Knowing the poll’s result to be solely based on consumer votes breeds an understanding of the outcome. Additionally, I recognize that Ratajkowski is gorgeous enough to make me feel like a sloth and probably has bigger goals than walking around topless in heels. What gets me is that these men likely paid no mind to anything other than her provocative strut through the “Blurred Lines” music video. When Miley Cyrus re-enacted Ratajkowski’s role in the video at the MTV Video Music Awards not too long ago, the hate was never-ending. But at least Miley has some talent and a little more prominence — arguably more noteworthy prominence. Esquire is a men’s magazine for seemingly typical male interests. I understand this: it’s meant for entertainment, not social reform. But I just can’t help but see this — giving such a grandiose title to someone whose voice I’ve yet to hear and whose skin I’ve seen far too much of — as a step in the wrong direction. For fear of marginalizing all men, I’ll note that Esquire is likely geared more toward the Barney Stinsons of the world and doesn’t represent the opinions of all, or even most gentlemen. Hopefully in the future we’ll be able to recognize Esquire’s chosen “Woman Of The Year” by name and accomplishments rather than just her body. Reach the columnist at haley.tonetti@asu.edu or follow her on Twitter @HaleyTonettiWant to join the conversation? Send an email to opiniondesk.statepress@gmail.com. Keep letters under 300 words and be sure to include your university affiliation. Anonymity will not be granted.
Author’s Note: This film is available on Netflix Instant Play.
Hey, guys! It's Holly and my favorite holiday in the history of holidays is Halloween. Who doesn't love all of the free candy? And no, you're never too old to go trick-or-treating.
Since Halloween is just a hop, skip, and a jump away, I thought I would revisit my discussion on villains from my previous post about the Grimm Brothers. However, this time I wanted to broaden the scope of these evil characters to other books. Brutes and evildoers do not just exist in fairy tales, but also in very real and modern stories.
SPM Prankster from The State Press on Vimeo.
Did you ever wonder why we decide to carve a face into a giant orange vegetable every October? Well, as with many modern traditions it
In this blog post, I am excited to share the work of Sarah Kay and Phil Kaye, a skilled spoken-word couple. They are not a couple in the romantic sense. No, their love for each other is strictly platonic, but their passion for their work and their friendship is evident in all that they do. The two share a bubbly and gentle demeanor that wins over hearts and minds with crisp voices and eloquent words.The two met while studying at Brown University, where they were both spoken word performers. Sarah and Phil come from surprisingly similar backgrounds. Actually, "surprisingly similar" is quite the understatement. Their backgrounds connect them on a level that few of us can understand. While they both participate in their own side projects, together they created Project V.O.I.C.E, hoping to empower youth expression, especially through spoken word. Both have been featured separately as guests on TED, NPR, and many other media outlets as two of the best poets of our generation.Sarah Kay and Phil Kaye function as mouthpieces of love for words. One of my favorite performances by them is "This American Life." The poem bounces from song to song, questioning the foundation of American life and what our society truly stands for. Their performance shows their gentleness but also their true passion and power. In her 2011 TED Talk, Sarah Kay recalled her early pieces of poetry as "indignant," because all spoken word seemed to reek of displeasure and anger. Her work with Phil Kaye shows that power does not only come from the loud, with angry faces and tears, but also from quietness that packs a punch.Below is their poem entitled "An Origin Story", which describes how the two came to be a pair. You will laugh and it will make your heart happy. Enjoy![embed width="600" contenteditable="false"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esgfG3BoAPc[/embed]You can reach me at arabusa@asu.edu or on Twitter @marie_eo.
TIME Magazine, a fixture of journalism since 1923, usually produces a uniform cover for each of its different areas of publication, with one exception: the U.S. edition.
On the northern side of Tempe and the southeastern side of Phoenix sits a plot of land with some small buttes. This desert space is known as Papago Park and it holds lots of activities for the residents and visitors to the Phoenix Metropolitan area. There is the Phoenix Zoo, the Desert Botanical Garden, and picnic and hiking areas.
I think it's a fairly agreeable fact that November is an eventful month. Here in the United States, we celebrate the things for which we are thankful (like food) on Thanksgiving. After we're stuffed with stuffing and pie, we celebrate the unconventional, consumerist holiday fondly dubbed Black Friday. That's basically the day I tag along with family at the mall, plucking gifts from shelves and subsequently returning them to the shelf because the line is just too long. Every four years, the Presidential election takes place in the month of November, sending the nation into a political frenzy.
Located on the corner of Orange and Forest Malls is a red adobe building called Moeur. This building was a part of a larger plan to really grow the ASU campus in the 30s. Spearheaded by President Grady Gammage, this new Campus Building Program would include many projects such as: obtaining ten acres adjoining the school, constructing a woman's physical education building, a new wing on the library, a remodel for Old Main, street paving, installing new boilers in classroom buildings, two new dorms, a swimming pool, and a 500-seat athletic stadium. It took some explaining to the school board, but to everyone's surprise, they accepted the proposal on the terms that Gammage would spread the work out and apply for Works Projects Administration (WPA) loans in order to pay for it all. Gammage made the announcement of the approval to the school from the steps of his home on the corner of what is now Palm Walk and Tyler Mall.
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