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Tempe Marketplace was a flutter with trivia games and interpretive dance competitions as hundreds of Harry Potter fans camped out to see the midnight premiere of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1,” from 4:15 a.m. on Thursday to 12:01 a.m. on Friday.

By Ana Anguiano | November 18, 2010
Jobot. Photo by Chelsea Brown.

Downtown Dispatch: Jobot

A few weeks ago, another coffee-shop gem opened in downtown Phoenix: Jobot Coffee. Jobot is the brainchild of John Sagasta, a local coffee connoisseur who first brought coffee to Conspire about two years ago.

By Chelsea Brown | November 17, 2010

SPM Acoustics: Adam Simons

ASU sophomore Adam Simons is a young singer-songwriter with serious ambition. He's proof that Sun Devils have big dreams, and they're not afraid of pursuing them. Hear more from Simons in his SPM Acoustics session in the Secret Garden.

By SPM Acoustics | November 17, 2010
Eugene Pack, Laraine Newman, Dayle Reyfel, Bruce Vilanch, and many more performing at the Mesa Arts Center. Photos courtesy Celebrity Autobiography.

Celebrities (Sorta) Dish in Mesa

"Celebrity Autobiography" takes the self-absorbed autobiographies of celebrities such as Madonna, Ozzy Osbourne, Eminem, Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson and shares them with an audience. Catch the show tomorrow, Nov. 18, during college night.

By Ana Anguiano | November 16, 2010
(Photos by Sam Rosenbaum)

PAPA Don't Preach

This Saturday, Phoenix came together in a rambunctious display of city pride, commanding the downtown streets with the Phoenix Annual Parade of the Arts, a themed pedestrian-powered parade that welcomes Valley residents to "come as you wish you were."

By Ana Anguiano | November 15, 2010

On the Road: Skiing and Snowmen

I’m getting a bit ahead of myself blogging about skiing when there has been so little snow in the high country, but there are only a few posts left this semester and there are other posts planned.

By Chad Hays | November 15, 2010

Going Loko

Across the country, college officials are fuming over Four Loko, an alcoholic energy drink that combines fruity flavoring with an alcohol content of 12 percent. Some universities have even banned the popular neon cans from their campuses. Where does ASU stand?

By Alexis Getscher | November 14, 2010
Registering 101.

Get Fresh: Recipe for Scheduling Success

As cliché as it sounds, this semester has flown by. In only 12 days, we will be stuffing our faces with Thanksgiving delicacies, and in about 31 days, we will be temporarily saying goodbye to fall semester and saying hello to Winter break.

By Marlee Bever | November 14, 2010
ASU's growing porn problem. Photo by Peter Lazaravich.

Does ASU have a porn problem?

ASU has a reputation problem. Widely known as a party school in the desert, the University has long worked to rehabilitate its image in the media. A recent high-profile pornographic video featuring an ASU student may set back those efforts.

By Shanna Wester | November 11, 2010

War Games

In Mesa, Gamers' Inn gives serious gamers a place to meet, play and get loud — 24 hours a day, every day. For the players and the ASU student behind the counter, what does a weekend there look like?

By Colin Lecher | November 10, 2010
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Faith Wars: Religion and Politics in America

A rift is growing in America between a morality-driven conservative right and a polarized and oppositional liberal left. Watch as religious and academic leaders discuss the clash of politics and religion. Then meet James Davison Hunter, a scholar who explains America's culture war.

By Tye Rabens | November 10, 2010
Photo courtesy Chase Kamp.

Zine on the Scene

For ASU alumnus Chase Kamp, the dream of making a statement with print media is a fact of life. He edits the zine (pronounced "zeen"), "Water Science." On the outside, the periodical is an unassuming, photocopied, DIY, staple-bound stack of papers. Inside, it's brimming with bright literary pieces from young, emerging writers.

By Michael Bogumill | November 8, 2010
Courtesy Starbucks.

Get Fresh: The Red Cups are Back

As a college freshman, it is essential to have my daily dose of coffee in order to function. This time of year is especially the best to break away from my usual grande caramel macchiato and start my days with a coffee shop's specialty seasonal drinks. Starbucks is by far the best coffee shop for seasonal drinks.

By Marlee Bever | November 7, 2010

Blondies Replace Librarians on Mill Avenue

In May, the scantily-clad "librarian" waitresses of Mill Avenue's Library Bar and Grill moved out. This month, cheerleaders are moving in. The space's new tenant, Blondies Sports Bar, is planning to open on a hot corner of Tempe's party district, catering to ASU sports lovers.

By Alexis Getscher | November 7, 2010
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