College Times

Status Update

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Instead of calling your mom, best friend or lover to whine about all the stressful aspects of college life, you announce it to the rest of the world via Facebook. You are not alone.

Hot Air

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Readers, I'm a little disappointed in you. Not just you though. Your friends and their friends, and even everyone's parents and grandparents and coworkers and acquaintances.

Kitchen Memories

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Around midterms, I usually grow reminiscent of my childhood; listening to classmates wax nostalgic about family meals and holiday dinners can make anyone miss mom's home-cooked meals, anyone except me, that is.

Nothing but a Beehive

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Her soft, sexy yellow skin. Her bug eyes adorned with four eyelashes. Her tall, blue beehive hairstyle. What man could resist Marge Simpson?

Power in Positivity

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Can our negative thoughts really affect the tangible world around us? Many cultures tend to think so, and I'm starting to think so myself.

Relaxation Dentistry?

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

"With just a pill, all your cares will melt away as we work on your mouth to make it the best it can be." I hear this spilling out from the radio speakers as I'm getting ready for work one day last week. I'm immediately intrigued yet a little put off, because, as the commercial told me, now some dentists are using "relaxation techniques" to calm a person's nerves while they're in the chair.

Stop Making News from Nothing!

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Sigh. Poor Jessica Simpson. The beautiful, buxom singer really has it rough. She has a super hot boyfriend with millions of dollars, had a super hot husband with millions of dollars, gets paid millions of dollars despite being a pretty big airhead and has an amazing wardrobe, probably worth millions of dollars.

Club Bounce for plus-size women: confidence booster or social separator?

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Club Bounce debuted last Thursday night in Phoenix promoting a place for "plus-size" women to have a little fun in an accepting environment. To me, it just seems like the easy way out, for both overweight people and average-sized people.

Do You Really Want to Know?

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A lot of times when we're in relationships, we feel like we need to know everything about our partners, like who they've been with and what they've done. Other times we get in denial and like to think that we are the best, hottest, most fun person that they've ever been with.

Is Hugh Jackman gay?

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

So apparently the latest celebrity rumor is that Hugh Jackman is gay.

Come on now, let's be serious. Just because the man can sing and dance doesn't mean he's gay. And apparently the fact that the guy's married to Australian actress Deborra-Lee Furness doesn't matter either.

Stop panicking about Swine Flu!

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A friend of mine got a call from his dad this past weekend. His dad warned him in an overexposed paranoid panic to go buy surgical masks. He was expecting zombies to pop out of dark corners, people to be dead on the sidewalks and the skies to be gray. Nope...

Talking About a Timeline

Thu, 07 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The timeline discussion includes having a plan for when you want to move in together, get married and have kids - if at all.

The Interview

Thu, 07 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

This past week I attended a journalism career fair and exhibition in search of a post-graduation job. Before the fair I was pretty nervous because I realized I was totally unprepared, I was wearing my newly hemmed business pants, I had over 20 resumes printed and ready for hand out, and yet I still had a knot in my stomach.

The Ole Days?

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In the past week, I've been thinking a lot about change and moving forward, "onward and upward," and all that jazz. But the problem is that I'm happy with the present.

'Dancing with the Stars' Drama

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Who isn't excited about this season of "Dancing with the Stars"? Okay, maybe me. I rarely watch the show. But, I hear that this season may be "one of the most unpredictable seasons yet."

Bad slogans

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Screw journalism. After I graduate, I'm going into a career in marketing. You might ask why. Well, the reason is simple. It seems fun and apparently anyone that can come up with a catch phrase can be part of it.

Carrie Underwood's CMA Red Dress: Hit or Miss?

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

For all of you non-country fans out there, Carrie Underwood wore an absolutely ridiculous dress when she performed at the 44th annual CMA awards. I mean you probably could have hid a small family underneath there. Not to mention she could barely move in it.

Condoms, condoms, condoms

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Condoms, condoms, condoms. What would we do without them? Well, apparently we couldn't stop the AIDS epidemic in Africa, at least according to Pope Benedict XVI.

Give Kathy Griffin a chance

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Conan O'Brien and Louis C.K. are awesome and all - seriously, they're some of my favorite comedians - but there's a little redhead I think the comedy world and the public in general has been ignoring. I'm talking about Kathy Griffin.

Good Idea/Bad Idea?: Village in England keeps potholes to deter speeding

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Officials in the small village of Navestock, about 25 miles northeast of London, are considering leaving the town's potholes as a way to stop speeders. Why didn't our Valley's officials think of this brilliant idea? Who needs speed bumps anyways? Or for that matter, who needs photo radar? I mean, come on people, let's look at the bonuses here.

He's Back!

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Ready or not, Michael Jackson is back. Jackson announced Thursday that he will be performing his final concert tour this summer. But, he's headed to London, so unless you have some frequent flyer miles racked up, you probably won't get the chance to see the King of Pop.

I Want a Chia Obama!

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

It can no longer be ignored: The Obama Chia Pet is amazing! Call me unpatriotic, or an afro-lover, but I am dead serious: I want an Obama Chia.

I want to be on Cash Cab!!

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Okay, so I was introduced to "Cash Cab" about six months ago. Now, I didn't take to the show at first, and I actually thought it was quite ridiculous. I mean come on, a game show inside of a New York City cab?

If It's Not Working, Get Out!

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

People stay in relationships for many reasons and, unfortunately, a lot of the time they are not healthy reasons.

Once a relationship develops, you might find that you don't exactly like your significant other as much as you thought you did. Sometimes this happens after you're married and even after you have kids.

Interpretation of Dreams

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

"Dreams are answers to questions you haven't yet learned how to ask." This got me thinking, and evidently penetrated the dreaming center of my brain, because, as I knew I would, I fell asleep just as the episode was ending.

Jose Canseco on Manny Ramirez and steroids: Maybe we should believe him

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

This is how the police must feel when their most reliable contact for insider information is an entrenched crack-head.

Keeping the Spark Alive

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

We've heard it a million times, after a while relationships lose their spark and people fall out of love, get stuck in a rut or lose interest. So how do you make sure you're not the next victim of relationship demise? It's all about putting in the effort to keep things strong.

More Baby Mama Drama

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

I’m sure you’ve at least heard about if not seen pictures of the 33-year-old woman who gave birth to octuplets in late January. Her name is Nadya Suleman and she’s bitten off more than most people could handle. Now, that’s obviously just my opinion, but having eight babies at once is crazy enough.

New Words

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

I spend a lot of time thinking about words - words that are fun to say, words that look good on paper, words artfully rendered, words that sound gross or funny.

Objectophilia?

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Yes, I have become a fan of the FX show "Nip/Tuck." It's a little out there - okay, maybe a lot out there, but I find myself coming back week after week for more. But at the end of this week's episode, I was left curious wondering about Richard Burgi's character, who guest starred as Logan Taper.

Ragin' at the Light

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

On Sunday, I was out and about for a couple of hours, giving my head a break from homework and laundry.

I was coming back from lunch (please note that I wasn't driving), when the car I was in had to stop for a red light.
I'm would hope that this doesn't come as a shock to you that cars should and oft times do stop on red, but it did to the guy next to us.

ShamWow WTF?

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

I feel like I talk about "As Seen on TV" products way too often in my blogs, but this time it actually has merit. Vince Shlomi, ShamWow spokesperson and a former hero of mine, beat up a prostitute. Now, I realize this isn't new news. I'm just so ashamed that I didn't see through what Vince was selling.

Stop all the calorie counting!

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

You can understand my devastation when I read that Chili's had removed the Awesome Blossom onion from its menu. The reasoning behind this treason? The deep fried onion was named one of the worst foods in America last year because of its 2,710 calorie count. Okay people, this is where the calorie-counting obsession must stop.

Technology Dependent

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Yesterday the internet and phone lines were down! Dun, dun, dun. We were disconnected from all things technological, and it kind of sucked.

The Mysterious Fortune Teller Man

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Who would have known that last week when I went to work I would have my fortune told to me? I mean that's not something that you would expect to happen to you, unless of course you work in a metaphysical store - and I don't. But then again, strange things seem to fall into my lap all the time, so I'm not really sure why I am surprised about this experience at all.

The Quandary of Idealism

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Who I've been, who I am, who I aspire to be; it's all bullshit now. This long-time idealist has gone the way of the realist, foiled by a small, unassuming cat with green eyes and rings around the tail. A bit dramatic, yes, but bear with me.

It all started when this yet-to-be-named (or gender-identified) cat wandered into a close friend's apartment complex looking for food and a warm place to curl up.

Things that Change in College

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

...And you thought puberty was bad. Here are a list of things that will complete change your life during college.

Tweet, Tweet, Tweet

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

I'm just going to come out and say it: I hate Twitter. Now, before you get to calling me out over the fact that I have Twitter account, hear me out: The only, ONLY reason I have an account is to keep up with one of my current teachers, who, instead of sending out an e-mail to cancel class like normal teachers do, he Tweets about it.

We Should all Go Naked!

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

I was sitting on the light rail late one night when the most ridiculous thought popped into my head. But then I realized that it's really not that ridiculous.

Maybe it was the fashion magazine I saw a fellow student reading, or maybe it was the tired-looking man's shirt that sat near me that said "Crystal Methodist," but for a moment, it struck me odd that people wear clothes at all.

What has the world come to?

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Could things possibly get any worse? Well, thanks to Craigslist - probably.

WTF World Baseball Classic?

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

There's no "I" in USA. There's no "try," either. For the second straight World Baseball Classic, in an event created by Americans, played primarily in America, marketed mostly to Americans, the United States' squad didn't even sniff the final round.

A Roastburger for your dignity, miss?

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

I've eaten my fair share of fast food in my day. I'd like to think my fast food consumption is lower than that of a typical college student, but odds are it's about right on par. That's why all of this free fast food news is unnerving to me.
I try to eat well.

Brush with Fame

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This weekend, I walked past a famous person. Now, I'm not one to get all ga-ga around celebrities, because, as much as I don't care, they don't care either. Here's how the story goes: I was in my car Sunday afternoon when I got a craving. It was a mad craving that originated in the pit of my stomach and wouldn't let up until I at least acknowledged it was there.

Bus/Train Crazies Deserve Your Time

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Ever since the first day of school, I've been riding the light rail. And ever since then, I've encountered some strange people, to put it nicely.

So when, last week, I was riding the rail with a classmate and fellow coworker Christina Caldwell, I wasn't all too impressed with the amount of crazies that were present.

F My Life!

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Now if I said that I'm the most optimistic person in the world, that would be a little bit of an exaggeration; okay it would just be a down right lie. I had begun to think that I had coined the term, "Fuck my life," but oh, was I wrong.

Just, Like, Prevent Teen Pregnancy

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Tuesday night I was perusing around on the internet, reading the latest headlines and to my oh-so pleasant surprise one of the headlines read, "Bristol Palin says abstinence 'not realistic at all.'" In an exclusive interview with Greta Van Susteren the daughter of the almost-vice president, Sarah Palin, denounced her mother's platform for abstinence-only education.

Max the Golden Retriever

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

I don't have any prejudice against dogs and, ironically, I have a golden retriever myself, but come on - creating a blog pretending to be your dog? Now, that's stretching it.

Out with the old, in with the tall, redheaded and pasty

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

On Friday, Conan O'Brien signed off of his last official episode of "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," with appearances from the White Stripes and Will Ferrell. And it's about time.

Sharing time between your friends and your new boyfriend

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It happens to all of us; we’re inseparable with our buddies until love comes along. Then our attention does a 180, and he or she is now the main star of our daily life. It’s a tough one to manage because while your friends want you to be happy, they also want your attention.

Sure, I'll take your free personality analysis

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

On the off days I actually drive downtown to ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism, I pass a sign that always catches my attention.

Maybe it’s the attractive typography that draws me in. Or maybe it’s what it actually says. It plays to my ego.

Advice from a pig? Leave it, don't take it

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Sometimes the “Today Show” has to do the goofiest interviews in order to promote NBC events or to speed up a slow news day.

Blowout Sale?

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Last week, I was working at my other job that happens to be a small retail store. The owner decided to put on a big "blowout" sale in order to recover from a very slow January.

Breaking News!

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

I just read the breaking news; now brace yourself because this is big. Starbucks is going to have to shut down 200 of its US locations. (Horrified gasp). I mean, what are we supposed to do with 200 fewer Starbucks?

Do We Secretly Want to be Old?

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

How we dress says a lot about us, I guess. I don't know if I really believe that, but recently, I've been seeing a lot of my peers dressing like old people.

Please don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking the old-person garb. I've been dressing like an old-lady since I was picking out my own clothing.

Eyelash Growing Parties

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

As if things could not get any worse with women trying to alter their appearances to appear "beautiful" all the time, now they're using glaucoma medication to boost their eyelashes. No. You didn't read that incorrectly.

Hit Men?

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

So, as a college student myself, I've seen my fair share of overly hairy, overly coiffed and overly blinged out men trying to act as if Tempe, or Mesa, or Gilbert, or Chandler, or yes, even Ahwatukee, really has some sort of Mafia connection.

I'm Sorry. Seriously.

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

I once attended an audience-participation improv performance at the urging of a friend. It turned out to be a night of unadulterated embarrassment - because of, among other things, ice cream.

Michael Phelps: Pothead?

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Last night I was lurking on Facebook, doing the usual creepy Facebook thing. Among the 50 billion status updates I found one of my friends said she is "ashamed and no longer a fan of Michael Phelps." Funny, I thought. Someone finally seems to be on my side.

Pride and Prejudice

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Arizona Cardinals put on a show in the 2009 Super Bowl. It wasn't enough. But it wasn't the end either.

Shoe Protest

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Recently, an Iraqi journalist threw one of his shoes at former President George W. Bush, while he was giving a news conference in Baghdad. It seems as if this shoe-throwing has become a trend, because now the Brits have jumped on the bandwagon.

The not-so-perfect side of romance

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Most Valentine’s Days aren’t perfect. In fact, many are disasters.

The Weird Crap We Keep

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Last week was the first week of school at ASU. It's my last semester - my last hurrah before I become a 9-to-5 working stiff. Sleepy-eyed and exhausted, I trotted into my late afternoon magazine writing class on Tuesday, half expecting to get out of class early and make my way to sushi madness with my favorite person in history, my roommate Jade.

Using Context Clues

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The other day my friend told me one of her ever-enthralling stories, in which she usually does something terribly embarrassing. Well, this one was no different, except that I'm sharing it with you all.

We Win

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Part exhibition game, part fan-fest, part rap video, NBA All-Star Weekend may be a guilty pleasure, but it's certainly all fun.

Why Women Hate Men

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Fashion writer and promotions and marketing manager Jillian Jamruszka, in one of her moments of genius, decided to put together the first ever College Times Dude-ionnaire (a combination of dude and questionnaire). The results, so far, are somewhat depressing.

Will diet pill poppers mind a lil' kick in their supplement?

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

I read in a news story yesterday that the weight-loss capsules StarCaps, which are promoted as being "natural dietary supplements" containing papaya and garlic, are now illegal, because the FDA found a drug called bumetanide in them. These StarCaps were sold over the counter at places such as GNC and the Vitamin Shoppe before the US distributor stopped all distribution due to a lawsuit filed by NFL player Jamar Nesbit.

'Pick Up' Smack Down

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

I watch a lot of bad television.

It's not really something I do intentionally. I just get sucked in like the other millions of people who witness the entertainment atrocities the media offers today.

But few media outlets contribute to the mind-sucking power of reality television like VH1.

End of the World, My Ass

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The chatter about 2012 is becoming increasingly palpable. In the office, on the internet, on the TV, in book stores, a rash of individuals are barking out reasons why the Maya calendar's "prediction" of the end days coming in 2012 is accurate and factual.

Fat Tax

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

If one politician has his way, your favorite fizzy drink might end up flattening your wallet. But could the move do the same for your stomach?

How much for your dignity?

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

In a new height - or low - in "WTF!?" news, CNN is reporting that 22-year-old San Diego student Natalie Dylan is auctioning her virginity to the highest bidder in an attempt to pay for her tuition.

Music Madness

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

I don't write about music. I don't play any music. I don't even really know much about music, but I still like it. And even though you have no reason to listen to me or really care, here's what I've been listening to lately.

Ode to Patrick Swayze

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

I found out last week that Patrick Swayze checked himself into the hospital with pneumonia, and has been battling pancreatic cancer for about a year. My confusing initial reaction was great sadness, but I didn't know why.

Seedy Sesame Street?

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The first episodes of "Sesame Street" aren't meant for little kiddies, according to producers of the show. DVD copies of the first couple seasons have been slapped with an "Adult's Only" tag. Why? It's not because the show wasn't meant for kids, but because, according to the DVDs producers, the content is too adult for today's children.

Seeing through the Crisis

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

A new year is upon us, but the news hasn't looked much different since the calendar rolled over to 2009.

Israel is invading Gaza, home sales are falling to record lows and, here in the Phoenix area, trendy bars and restaurants seem to be sinking faster than an ocean-bound body in a cement-filled bag.

Truth from the Desk of the President

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Bill Clinton wrote me a letter years ago. He was right. Yesterday was proof.

Valley Metro's new Light Rail system is the fastest in the entire world

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Not transit time, of course. Overcrowding and kink-correction during the free trial period and apparent mechanical malfunctions over the last two weeks have slowed the trains down to a halt at times. Just the other day, I and a crowd of agitated commuters waited at a station in Tempe for more than a half hour before a string of cars arrived.

Whatever Happened to the Library?

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Book peddling giants Barnes & Noble and Borders make a killing selling pretentiousness to book snobs around the world. Having a good book on your bookshelf is a good way to non-verbally say "I'm well read. I'm very smart. Please, please think I'm intelligent." I'll stick to the library from now on.

Top 10 Awesome Things about Summer

Thu, 14 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Summertime in Arizona generally sucks. It's over 110 degrees. It's almost too sunny. It's hard to do anything during the day. But still, it's summertime and there are lots of good things about it - 10 to be exact.

Top 10 Celebrity Tweets

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Just in case you didn't stalk celebrities enough, Twitter was invented to take it to the next level! So, go ahead, stalk away, check out some recent tweets from the stars, and enjoy my anecdotal thoughts along the way.

Top 10 foods I was wrong about

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

College has changed me and changed my mind about what foods I once thought were "gross." Here are a few foods I have changed by mind about, and hopefully, dear reader, I can change your mind, too.

Top 10 Words that Sound Dirty but Aren't

Thu, 14 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

These words sound downright filthy...

Top 10 Costumes for Cinco de Mayo

Thu, 07 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Today is Cinco de Mayo. For college students, that means getting drunk before 10 a.m. What's one way to spice up this already spicy plan? Dress up! The following are the Top 10 characters to dress up as.

Top 10 Likely Ways to Die (Swine flu is not on this list)

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Maybe this will calm your fears. Here's a list of the leading causes of death in the United States compiled by the CDC.

Top 10 Ridiculous Summer Shows

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

While all of our favorite television shows are ending, and most of us are about to be done with school, what do we have to look forward to? Unfortunately the answer to that is summer television. Okay, not that exciting, but here are a few new shows that we have to look forward to (or maybe not so much).

Top 10 Things I Envy About Hipsters

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

I have been observing hipsters in their natural habitat for the past couple years. The group, a more progressive and happy form of an "emo kid" that is known for wearing tight pants and riding fixed-gear bikes, have migrated to the neighborhood I live in just off ASU's Tempe campus.

Top 10 things Uggs are good for

Thu, 14 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

I saw a girl wearing Uggs the other day. In Phoenix. In May. It was 101. Just for her, here's a list of activities in which Uggs are acceptable.

Top 10 ways to repel women

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Here are some of the ways men have tried to pick up on me and my friends in bars. They didn't work.

Top 10 alternative names for the First Pup

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Well, the news has finally broken to the public. You can finally get some sleep now, corporate media. I'm talking to you, Keith Olbermann. The Obamas have a new puppy and his name is Bo - a black Portuguese water dog with a little white tummy and paws. He's adorable.

Top 10 Best Girly Movies

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

There are a lot of great girly movies; so many that this list was really hard to make. But after much deliberation I've put together this list of the best chick flicks that are must sees for every girl. Guys, it wouldn't hurt you to check these out either!

Top 10 Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

We are in a recession, and guess what? Desperate times sometimes call for desperate measures. Here are some of my favorite stories from the last few months.

Top 10 Facebook applications my friends shouldn't invite me to

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Facebook applications can be added to an individual's profile for entertainment or ease of use. Basically, they're awful. Facebook friends, I don't want to be a part of this. Here are the top 10 Facebook applications my friends shouldn't invite me to (if they know what's good for them.)

Top 10 Fails

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Life is filled with fail. So is the internet. It's my job to find it.

Top 10 How-to Books

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

You never know what you are going to need to know how to do. So, with that wordy intro, here's my list of top 10 How-to books I recommend purchasing.

Top 10 Items Found at DollarTree.com

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

So just about everyone is looking to save a little money, right? Well, I found some terrific (and maybe foolish) buys at the Dollar Tree website. And lucky for you, everything comes in bulk!

Top 10 Most Used Passwords

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Apparently, people really are that stupid. With all the security threats on the internet, you wonder why people would be inclined to create such simple passwords. So here are the top 10 most commonly used passwords taken from a random sample of people (mostly European) in 2006. My recommendation to you - don't use them.

Top 10 Movies to Chill to

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Recuperate from your reckless 4/20 shenanigans by slipping in one of the films, and letting it all hang out.

Top 10 Objects to Fall in Love With

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Daily News published a story recently about a woman who fell in love with the Eiffel Tower. Yes, the Tower. Not a tour guide, or even the doorman, but the Tower itself. WTF?

Top 10 Odd yet Informing Definitions on Urbandictionary.com

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Urbandictionary.com has a lot to teach us. Here's the best of the best.

Top 10 Reasons Why Spring Break Rocks My Socks

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Counting down the days until Spring Break...

Top 10 Religion-related acts/objects that seem...uh sacrilegious

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

From dog treats made by nuns to the Jesus pan, we've got all the religious products that seem, well, weird.

Top 10 ridiculous things about graduation garb

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

I recently bought my cap and gown for my spring graduation from Arizona State University. Oh God, it's really happening.

The first thing I did when I got home from school was try on the outfit. It's atrocious. It has been four years since I last slipped on a cap and gown, and really, I didn't miss it.

Top 10 Slang Words for Boobs

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Last night whilst I was riding the light rail home from my four-hour class (yes, I'm insane). I heard one of the most interesting conversations of my life so far. True story.

Top 10 songs for an Earth Day playlist

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

People have been celebrating the Earth through art and music for thousands of years. So what better way to celebrate our planet this Earth Day then by taking a listen to some of them?

Top 10 Strange Yet Delicious Late-night Snacks

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

It's late. You're hungry. You want something totally different. We got you covered.

Top 10 Strangest & Unappetizing Foreign Foods

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Sometimes I really wonder about the types of foods different countries term as a "delicacy." I mean is it really a cultural thing or do they just not have anything better to eat?

10.) Chicken Feet - Start by biting off the toes and then spit out the bones.

Top 10 Strangest Things Sold on eBay

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Well, I guess it's true. You really can sell anything on eBay. Here are some of the strangest things ever sold on this popular online auction site.

Top 10 Surprises to be found in the Victoria's Secret Spring Collection

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Spring has sprung, and I can just picture the loads of college-age men driving home to their parent's houses to have dinner. But, in reality, they attend dinner with the folks as a ploy to get their hands on the new Victoria's Secret catalog.

Top 10 things people shouldn't do on public transportaion

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

I ride the bus and light rail a lot. Many times I see people that make me laugh because they think they're in their own bubble where no one else can see them - even though it's PUBLIC transportation. This Top 10 list is meant to burst that bubble.

Top 10 Things the Obamas Could Have Given the Queen of England Instead of an iPod

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Last week, President and First Lady Obama went on a European excursion. Now, before I get called un-American, I'm sure he was there doing official Presidential work, but one of the biggest things the media reported on was that Michelle Obama hugged the Queen.

Top 10 Uses for Duct Tape

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Okay, so we all know that duct tape can be used for pretty much anything. Here are some of my favorite finds.

Top 10 Words I Hate

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As a writer, I'm always trying to expand my vocabulary. As a person, others think I'm just downright weird. But I can't help it. There are certain words I just hate the sound of.

Top 10 "As Seen on TV" Products I actually want to buy

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

There's nothing better than watching television infomercials at 2 a.m. on Sunday morning, half drunk and half asleep. "As Seen on TV" products make you loathe your very existence either because the item exists at all or because you don't have it in your life.

Top 10 Lamest Jokes

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Even though they're lame, these jokes will probably make you laugh.

Top 10 Myths About PT Cruisers Debunked

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The PT Cruiser is majestic car that first debuted in the year 2001. I'm also a proud owner of a silver first edition model I've dubbed the "Party Time Cruiser." I'm working on getting a bumper sticker. Now, I've heard a few myths about the PT Cruiser lately, and some of them are just ridiculous.

Top 10 Rejected Slogans for Downtown Phoenix

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Downtown Phoenix is now thinking it needs an image update. With the apparent success of the light rail and the increased flow of traffic since some of the major Arizona State University schools moved down there, they thought it was time for a change.

Top 10 Things Living inside Joaquin Phoenix's Beard

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

We've all seen him - Joaquin Phoenix's odd interviews and (sort of) public breakdown has shades of Britney Spears. I feel kind of bad for him. But, who/what I feel worse for are the things living inside his beard. I've heard the legends behind the mass of hair that is his beard, and this Top 10 is here to dispel any rumors.

Top 10 Ways to Get out of Jury Duty

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

So, I recently got the dreaded notice in the mail - jury duty. Seeing how I have already postponed it twice, I thought I would do a little of my own research on ways to get out of jury selection. Here are some of the suggestions that I think will work out best for me.

Top 10 Annoying Things about 3D Craze

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

3D is not cool! Stop trying to convince me that it is.

Top 10 Bizarre Obama Products

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Sure, President Obama finally took office, but that's not nearly as exciting as all the totally weird stuff people created to celebrate. This, ladies and gentleman, has our first ever tie for the No. 1 spot - because, yeah, these things are that weird.

Top 10 Reasons "Twilight" Sucks

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Almost every morning when I come in to work here at College Times, I find a present on my desk I never asked for or wanted, usually placed there by photographer Ryan Ruiz. Continuing the shenanigans, the other morning Ryan decided to place "Twilight" stickers all over my computer monitor. I've never really discussed my loathing for "Twilight" with my coworkers, but my bitterness is about to be aired publicly.

Top 10 reasons Valentine's Day Doesn't Suck for Singles

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

While your friends in relationships (suckaaaaas!) are off on their expensive and extravagant dates, you're stuck at home this Valentine's Day. Not to worry. It doesn't have to suck. I promise.

Top 10 Reasons Why College Students Should Have Had President's Day Off

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Yesterday, many college students had to go to class - on a national holiday! WTF?

Top 10 Rejected Candy Heart Sayings

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Necco's sweet treats have been popular since their inception in 1847. Yes, that's right, this candy has been around for 162 years, and, specifically the conversation hearts are still big.

Top 10 things I'm sick of seeing and/or hearing about

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Isn't there anything else going on in the world?

Top 10 Things that Suck About My Boyfriend's and His Roommates' House

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Boys will be boys...

Top 10 Things You Could Have Done Instead of Celebrating Punxsutawney Phil on Groundhog Day

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Yesterday was Groundhog Day! If you celebrated, here are some things you probably should have done instead.

Top 10 Things You'll Hear at this Weekend's FBR Open

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The annual FBR Open is infamous for its debauchery and fun. Oh yeah, and the golf!

Top 10 Ways to Boost Creativity

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Here are 10 of the stupidest things I've done to get my creative juices flowing. You're more than welcome to steal them, but it would be more creative to think of your own.

Top 10 Awesome Things that Happened this Weekend

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This weekend was full of awesomeness.

Top 10 Most Attractive Female Celebrities, in My Straight Opinion

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

After playing a rousing game of what I call "who'd you rather" with my friend Aaron last night, it got me wondering what female celebrities I'd "rather" if there was an atomic bomb going to be set off if I didn't.

To save the world, here are my top selections in no specific order.

Top 10 Naps

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

I'll be brutally honest with you, College Times readers (and by default, CT colleagues and bosses): I fantasize quite a bit while I'm at the office.

Relax. If you catch me at my desk with that glazed-over, far-far-away look, don't make any loud sounds or sudden movements: I'm most likely visualizing the perfect nap.

Top 10 other things Bill Clinton was thinking at the ex-President's meeting

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Barack Obama, a man who, up until now, has had many wonderful ideas, hosted a delightfully awkward Wednesday luncheon with American Presidents of the past and soon-to-be past.

After Obama and Dubya each gave a short speech to the press, the pair, along with Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter and George Bush Senior, all stood in line for press photos.

Top 10 Reactions to the Cardinals Going to the Super Bowl

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

On Sunday, the Arizona Cardinals fought their way from being the underdog to one of the best teams in the NFL, landing a spot in the Super Bowl opposing the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Top 10 Reasons the BCS System Sucks

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Each year, the BCS system seems like more and more of a joke. This year, it may have reached its peak - the supposedly awful Pac-10 goes 5-0; Big 12 powerhouse Texas almost loses to so-called weakling Ohio State; Mountain West champion Utah destroys Alabama from the supposedly supreme SEC.

Top 10 Reasons the Internet Scares Me

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Not many things scare me - but the internet sure does!

Top 10 Reasons Why Turning 21 is Frickin' Sweet!

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Turning 21 is a momentous occasion - and not just because you can legally chug a beer.

Top 10 Things I'm Confused About Regarding Light Rail

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Valley Metro's new Light Rail system has been generally well-received, and often-utilized as a mode of everyday transportation for at least one College Times employee (myself). But as a native Arizonan, the idea of rail transit is very new to me. I have questions, people.

Top 10 Ways to Break the Ice with Your New Roommate

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Living with a stranger can be...well, strange. But here are some of the best ways to break the ice.

Top 10 Worst Referees in Sports

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

I, as admittedly a pro-ASU guy as there's ever been - and with the knowledge that horrible calls happen to everyone at some point - feel for the Wildcats.

Dierks Bentley on the road

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Dierks Bentley leads a chopper convoy and benefit concert for charity

'09 & '10 Ski & Snowboard Guide

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Looking for deals this ski season? We checked out the West's biggest resorts to get the lowdown on deals. Part one of a two-part series.

2 Broke 2 Quit

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Even when times are tough, it's still Hammer time

Hot 5 Concerts

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Emo rockers, blues legends, punk-rockers and indie-heroes

Local theatre tackles dark, gruesome 'Sweeney Todd'

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Todd's badassery is more well-known than ever, thanks to several successful runs of "Sweeney Todd" on Broadway and the 2007 musical-but-not-at-all-marketed-as-such film starring Johnny Depp, but his story isn't any less gruesome because of it.

Smashed, Bent, Destroyed

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Demolition Derby crushes typical Saturday night into smithereens

The Stench of Success

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

That potent smell can only mean one thing: Gilbert Days, baby!

And then there was light

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

College students', proffesors' invention brings electricity to African village

OMG! New research shows texting may actually be good for you

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Researchers present new evidence texting teaches some positive language skills, and pragmatists argue a war on texting is unwinnable.

AIDS Complacent

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

HIV/AIDS is still lethal and spreading, but does anyone care anymore?

Craig, Under Fire

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Officials threaten to prosecute Craigslist officials over prostitution ads

Missing Link

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Cal State researchers suggest genes help determine when we lose our virginity

Over Sext?

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Text messaging is coming to define colleged-aged individuals' modern-day relationships. Now, researchers say, what we say in our texts could define the success of our love life.

Avoiding the Fallout

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Making the decision to live with your boyfriend or girlfriend can be a big one. How you handle it afterwards is the real test of your relationship, though. Here's how to make the transition easier.

Damn, Girl!

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Our first annual College Times fem-ionnaire reveals the girls ain’t that different from the guys

Dude!

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The first annual College Times dude-ionnaire reveals more about men than we wanted to know

To Fart or Not To Fart? That is the Question.

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

You're in a new relationship and totally into the other person, when eventually you feel the inevitable creep up on you - gas.

Addicted to 'Love'

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Clinicians say acceptance of sex addiction growing among medical professionals

CD Review: Them Crooked Vultures

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Queens of the Zeppelin Fighters use their supergroup powers for good

CD Review: Bon Jovi

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Bon Jovi recyles old, tired sound on 'The Circle'

CD Review: Joss Stone

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The album's swipes from Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, et al., are as accomplished as ever, but she has devolved from retro-soul to retro-retro-soul, re-creating other people's simulations of a vintage sound.

CD Review: La Roux

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

La Roux make a surprisingly frazzled brand of rigid electronic music, a less-processed and decidedly non-sleek take on what passes at present for '80s-inspired danz-rock.

CD Review: Morrissey

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Morrissey is cleaning out his metaphorical refrigerator and finding a few potential treasures with 'Swords', his newest compilation of b-sides.

Review: New Moon

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The "Twilight" soap opera continues with a lighter, goofier and far less erotically charged sequel, "New Moon," a movie directed by a man and not a woman.

Blindsided

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Quinton Aaron finds breakout role in heralded football drama

Kristen Stewart: To give, or not to give?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Stewart tries to balance fan demand, need for privacy as franchise grows

Review: Planet 51

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This year's best animated films have shown that it is possible for a children's movie to be enjoyable for the whole family, but "Planet 51" lacks any ambition to follow suit.

Review: Precious

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This film is not always easy to watch. It is depressing and it will probably make you feel uncomfortable. But that's what makes it so powerful.

Review: The Blind Side

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Sandra Bullock steals the show in this entertaining, feel-good sports film.

Review: The Messenger

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

"The Messenger" tackles the emotional aftermath of war in a way that will move you. That soldier whose face just flashed across the news isn't just a number. He is a person who left behind an entire family.

The 'Twilight' Spotlight

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Newcomers brace for super-franchise stardom in 'New Moon'

Ra, Ra, Ra!

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

New menu items have us cheering for Valley sushi spot

Chronic Cool

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

There’s a slew of Chronic Tacos dotted all over California, but in Arizona, there are only two. And in the Valley, there’s only one. Don’t let that confuse you; that doesn’t mean Chronic Tacos isn’t awesome, because quite the opposite is true.

Cool Pool

Thu, 07 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

For pool players (and drinkers) of any skill level, Kolby's fits just right

Down-home Charm

Thu, 14 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Toby Keith's new bar is as American as apple pie

In With the New

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A once-vacant space on Mill Avenue is now a cool, sleek new bar

Love Shack

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Few do the casual bar thing better than downtown Scottsdale's The Lodge

Nice n' Easy

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Newly remodeled Sports Center Bar & Grill mixes laid-back atmosphere with great prices

Ridin' Dirty

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Tips for a perfect dirty martini

Sake Delight

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Make Saketini your next destination for a laidback meal and drinks

'Side' Tracked

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Downtown PHX's SideBar is the perfect mid-week or weekend escape

Get in on the Game

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Tailgate Sports Bar appeals to men, but that doesn't mean the ladies won't like it

Crack that Whip

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Inside one of Mill Avenue's newest editions

Roc It

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Roc Bar and Grill has a little bit for everyone

Welcome Back

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

After a stint under a different name, The Sail Inn returns

Blue 32 adds a bit of flavor to the old sports bar formula

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

There’s something refreshing about a genuine sports bar that also serves good food. That’s exactly what Blue 32, one of the newest bars to hit Gilbert, serves up. Complete with almost 30 flat-screen TVs and menu items like burgers and wings, Blue 32 has a casual sports bar feel.

Bombs Away

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Sakebomber offers much more than just sushi and sake

Churchill's Pub and Grill has all the quaintness of a real English pub

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The words “quiet” and “British” usually don’t go together well. But at Churchill’s Pub and Grill, the stereotypes of our overseas cohorts are thrown out the window.

College Dropouts' minimalistic atmosphere makes for the perfect hangout

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Just off Arizona State University’s Tempe campus and a few drunken stumbles away from Sun Devil Stadium, one of Tempe’s newest bars, College Dropouts, surprisingly isn’t a location with a lot of luck.

Doors are Open

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The door is Tempe's newest gay bar

Saddle Ranch adds an upscale edge to the old fashioned country bar idea

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Saddle Ranch Chop House in Old Town Scottsdale has only been open for a little over a year, but you wouldn’t be able to tell from the crowds it pulls in. Who can blame them?

South Scottdale's Pranksters Too is worth the visit

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

South Scottdale's Pranksters Too is worth the visit

The Sets is more than just a music venue - it's a bar full of prospects

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Sets is a Tempe staple known for live music, but it kicks ass in more ways than one. Contrary to popular belief, The Sets is not solely a music venue. It’s also a pretty sweet bar. Located on the southeast corner of Mill and Southern avenues in a strip mall, The Sets is sort of a hidden treasure for non-show goers.

Vintage Lounge is newest Mill Avenue hotspot

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

With the current economy, and all that entails, the last thing you think anyone would want to do is start a new business. For Mark Brown and partners Ryan Harris and Jay Johari, owners of the new Vintage Lounge, the prospect isn’t all that scary.

Photos: ASU Commencement Ceremony

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Check out these's photos from President Obama's speech at ASU's graduation commencement.

Photos: Kings of Leon/Walkmen Perform

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Kings of Leon and Walkmen rock the Mesa Amphitheater. We've got the pics to prove it.

Photos: Pool Party at the Lofts

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Check out these photos from last weeks pool party hosted by the Lofts at Rio Salado

Photos: Pub Club

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Check out these photos from last weeks Pub Club at the Tavern on Mill.

Photos: Roller Derby

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Check out these photos from the Bombshells battle versus the Runaway Brides at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix on Saturday, May 9, 2009.

Photos: Salt River Tubing

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Hundreds hit the beach last weekend for a day of Salt River Tubing

Photos: 9th Annual Tattoo Expo

Thu, 14 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

- Click the photo to view the show

Photos: Greek Festival

Thu, 14 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

- Click the photo to view the show

Photos: My Nana's Best Salsa Challenge

Thu, 07 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

These photos are hot.

Photos: Relay for Life of Tempe

Thu, 07 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Participants walk for the Relay for Life of Tempe to honor cancer survivors, pay tribute to lives lost, and raise money to help fight the disease at Marcos de Niza High School on Saturday, April 25, 2009.

Photos: Country Thunder

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Check out these photos from last week's Country Thunder event. Yee-Haw!

Photos: NU at Heard Museum

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Native + You event comes to Heard Museum. Check out the photos here.

Photos: Scottsdale Culinary Festival

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Check out these photos of the best local food event: The Scottsdale Culinary Festival

Photos: ASU vs. USC B-Ball

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

- Photos by Ryan A. Ruiz

Photos: Chinese Week

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Celebrate Chinese culture by checking out these photos from Chinese Week, courtesy of College Times.

Photos: Great AZ Beer Festival

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Check out these pictures from the Great AZ Beer Fest.

Photos: King of the Ring Mangeant

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Man+Pageant = Mangeant... Yes, that's right.

Photos: Matsuri Festival

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Photos by Ryan A. Ruiz

Photos: Rage in the Cage

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Check out these pics from last week's rage smackdown.

Photos: Renaissance Festival

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Check out these photos from the ongoing Ren Fest in Apache Junction.

Photos: Scottish Highland Festival

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Check out these photos from last week's kilt-swinging fun.

Photos: St Patty's @ Maloney's

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Partiers party for St. Patty's Day.

Photos: St Patty's @ RTO Sullivan's

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Green, green, green everywhere!

Photos: Strong Beer Festival

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Beer aplenty in this week's photo slideshow.

Photos: Tempe Art Festival

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Check out these photos from last week's arty celebration.

Photos: WORLDFest

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Beers from around the world make their stop in Phoenix

Photos: Education Fund Cut Protest - Phoenix, AZ

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Students make their voices heard

Photos: Hoop Dance Championship

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Check out these pics from last week's Hoop Dance Championship at the Heard Museum in Phoenix, AZ.

Photos: ASU vs. Washington

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Check out these photos from ASU's 71-84 loss to Washington in Tempe, Ariz. on Saturday, January 31, 2009.

Photos: Countdown to Barret Jackson Event

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Friends come together for drinks and laughs during the 38 Days to Barrett-Jackson Countdown Event at the W Hotel in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Photos: Rage in the Cage

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Check out these photos from last week's MMA event.

Photos: Salty's 5-year Anniversary Party

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Check out these photos from last month's 5-year event, full of drinks and general merriment.

Byrd becomes longest-serving member of Congress

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON - West Virginia Sen. Robert Byrd has been around so long that nearly all lawmakers in Congress can remember reasons they love him - and many can recall how they once bitterly opposed him.

The veteran Democrat on Wednesday became the longest-serving member of Congress in history, as he logged day No.

Calif. university fees to rise 32 percent , some by next semester

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - As raucous demonstrators protested, a University of California regents panel on Wednesday approved a 32 percent fee increase for undergraduate and graduate students, including a midyear increase that will hit students' pocketbooks in January.

Iraq's national elections in jeopardy after vice president's veto

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

BAGHDAD - Iraq's pivotal national elections were thrown back into turmoil and potential delay Wednesday after Vice President Tariq al-Hashemi vetoed part of an election law and sent it back to parliament.

Successful national elections, which are supposed to take place in January, are a crucial milestone for the departure of U.

NYPD ready to boost security for Sept. 11 trials

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK - The NYPD will be throwing up a security cordon around Manhattan's federal court complex, including special sensors and a watchtower, when the trial of the five Sept. 11, 2001, suspects gets under way, officials said.

"We have to have a significant number of officers deployed on the ground.

Obama says Afghan decision weeks away, visits South Korea

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea - President Barack Obama said Wednesday that he was still weeks away from deciding how many more U.S. troops to send to Afghanistan and that he would like to fire officials who had leaked details of his deliberations to the news media.

"We have deliberations in the situation room for a reason; we're making life and death decisions that affect how our troops are able to operate in a theater of war.

Reid: Finish line on health care 'is finally in sight'

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON - Senate Democratic leaders Wednesday unveiled a sweeping $849 billion plan to overhaul the nation's health care system, a proposal likely to trigger an epic Senate battle over how consumers will buy and maintain coverage.

The Senate could vote as early as Saturday to begin debate on the measure, which would require most people to obtain insurance and create a government-run insurance plan, or public option, starting in 2014, in which states could choose to not participate.

Those at Guantanamo unsurprised closure deadline not be met

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVY BASE, Cuba - Guards didn't go through the prison camps Wednesday and unpin the presidential closure order from detainee bulletin boards. And the detention center didn't put in an urgent call for reinforcements.

Rather, President Barack Obama's acknowledgment - in television interviews in China - that his administration would miss its Jan.