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ASU senior recognized for infectious disease research Dominique Del Grosso • College Times Infectious diseases can be unnerving. A disease, especially one that spreads quickly and has the capacity to wipe out thousands, is a force that many researchers tirelessly investigate.

For ASU senior Charis Royal, working alongside the infected is the place she desires to be the most. The 21-year-old has been interested in infectious disease research since she was a child. Plagued by chronic health issues growing up and raised by a mom who also suffered with immune deficiencies for years on end, Royal’s introduction to how impactful diseases could be on daily living was always part of her life.

Today, Royal’s interest in infectious disease research goes beyond a casual hobby.

What was once a curiosity has set Royal apart from her peers, as she was recognized for her analysis of the transmission characteristics of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) at the 2014 International Research Conference hosted

by Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society.

Here, out of more than 100 high school, undergraduate and graduate students, Royal was honored as one of the top two in her category. Her research centered on discovering the similarities between Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and MERS-CoV. “I think studying any disease that presents problems that we don’t know why they’re happening can and will eventually lead us to a new understanding of the disease. We need to know how to treat [MERSCoV], how it presents itself and how to stop it,” she says. “To me, every little disease

needs at least one person who can try to understand it.”

In the process of applying for graduate school to continue her research goals, Royal plans to take the next step in her academic career this fall. Most of her free time is spent crunching data, organizing and then reorganizing that data, coming up with conclusive results, scrapping it and starting again because she is always in search to discover the smallest details that will fit the pieces of the larger puzzle.

As a double major in anthropology and biological sciences, Royal has numerous career options. Still, she is determined to make a significant contribution to infectious disease research.

“I want to be those boots on the ground trying to figure out what an epidemic is, stop it, treat it, and figure it out before it’s a pandemic. I want to be on the front lines— helping and treating. I want to have my own team and work on the study and research in real time,” she says.

To Royal, studying the disease in real time means working in potentially remote locations and perhaps going outside the U.S., but she is excited about where her career aspirations will take her. With dreams to work for a large organization like the CDC, NIH, or WHO, aligning her goals will likely mean travel assignments.

“I definitely think that I’m not going to stay here. I hope to be sent to where I’m needed instead of staying in the U.S. because it’s safe,” Royal says. “The whole point of being in this field is to help people, and being the curious cat that I am, that means being hands-on. I want to be in it— figuring out the problem in front of me.”

Matthew Capota, center, works students in the aviation program at Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC), one of the 13 joint technical education districts in Arizona.

Arizona’s 13 joint technical education districts offer vocational alternative to traditional high schools Alicia Canales • Cronkite News Service Matthew Capota glanced over at his group as three teenagers picked up pieces of an airplane engine on a table and turned them over in their hands.

Capota, a senior at Liberty High School, and fellow students make sure the engine would work properly and safely.

“David, inspect it for cracks, corrosion or anything unairworthy,” Capota says.

Capota is one of 33 students in the aviation program at Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC), one of the 13 joint technical education districts in Arizona.

These school districts offer Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses, which will help provide workers for jobs that are projected to grow by 2020, according to a study by the Morrison Institute for Public Policy at Arizona State University.

Construction jobs, for example, are expected to increase by 30 percent.

Dan Hunting, senior policy analyst at the Morrison Institute, says that Career and Technical Education provides another opportunity for students who struggle in high school.

“People are saying, ‘You need to stick it out through high school and go through four more years in college.’

Which if they’re not doing well in high school, four more years of the same or harder looks like a terrible option, so they bail and work in dead-end fast food jobs,” Hunting says. “It’s easier to pitch CTE courses and a year or more of training to

get a more stable career.”

Students who complete the 1,900 hours in Capota’s program receive a Federal Aviation Administration certification, meaning students can immediately go on to entry-level jobs as certified aircraft mechanics. Manuel Maestas, power plant department instructor for the aviation program, says students also learn skills like leadership and accountability in addition to aviation experience.

“You can’t do this halfway because it’s an airplane,” Maestas says. “Takeoff is optional. Landing, mandatory.”

West-MEC serves more than 21,000 students through its central campus programs and programs on high school campuses. It partners with 12 member districts that help facilitate the CTE programs.

Students can take certain CTE courses as electives on their own high school campuses, such as biotechnology, information technology, and welding.

West-MEC operates its own programs as well, called central programs, which count as electives too. These include cosmetology and veterinary sciences.

Israel Meza Roman, a freshman at Estrella Mountain Community College, is finishing up the second year of the aviation program but plans on transferring to ASU to become a lawyer.

“I didn’t want to miss the opportunity, so I took advantage of the opportunity, and it’s going pretty good,” Meza Roman says.

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VEGANISM Our reporter swears off meat, dairy and animal products with the best of intentions Christina Caldwell • College Times Let me start by saying I’ve never been one of those chest-beating, bacon-salivating carnivores. I always thought it was tacky when I heard “quirky” sayings like “If God didn’t mean for us to eat animals, then why did he make them so tasty?” Those T-shirts were always met with an eye roll.

I like meat. I don’t usually crave it, but I like it. It’s easy. Every dish in the world, it seems, has meat in it. If not, it usually has some sort of dairy or egg to make up for that fact. But again, I was sure I wouldn’t miss it if given the opportunity. I’m a pretty healthy eater (aside from my weekly indulgence of some sort of take out), so veggies weren’t as intimidating to me as they are to some people.

With a new year comes new possibilities for self-improvement, as the masterminds behind “Veganuary,” or vegan January, know all too well. They challenged people to go vegan for the month of January for the benefit of animals and the betterment of the environment. I bought in, but only vowed to do it for one work week. A month seemed extreme, and I only knew, like, one way to cook tofu—but I was up to learning. This was going to be easy.

WHY I DID IT The seed was planted when my boyfriend, Andrew, adopted his dog. I was always a cat

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person, or so I thought, until this super fluffy bundle of Chow Chow and German Sheppard came my way. When I moved in, my love for Charley grew, and so did my love for animals in general. I awwwed at any dog or animal I came into contact with. Andrew jokes that I think all animals are cute now, and I do!

So, logically, if I love animals and I’m gentle with them when they’re alive, I should probably become a vegetarian. If I know I’m incapable of killing an animal with my own two hands, I probably shouldn’t support an industry where animals are killed and unethically tortured, right?

A press release from veganuary.com got me on my high horse. As a challenge, I decided to take my would-be vegetarianism to the next level—I’d become vegan for as long as I could tolerate it, knowing it would never be permanent. Besides, since I bought myself a NutriBullet for Christmas, I could crush up all kinds of healthy, delicious smoothies that would surely satisfy my hunger for anything animal.

Andrew, a meat and potatoes guy through and through, thought this was crazy and I was sure to fail. He started listing out loud all of the delicious things I could no longer eat. “You can’t eat eggs! Or bacon, or steak, or chicken.

You can’t eat cheese!”

“I know,” I said mightily. I was ready to give those things up. Besides, I’ve had vegan food I’ve loved before. My cooking skills were up to

snuff, so I’m certain I could create something tasty enough to satisfy all of my cravings for dairy and meat for at least a week.

DAY 1 Day one was a bit of a cheat, wittingly and unwittingly. I decided the night before that I would go vegan starting the next day, but when I woke up the next morning, Andrew had already packed my lunch for the next day. (He’s nice like that.) I decided to start my vegan mission that afternoon following lunch at work. Lunch was Christmas leftovers with garlic bread, turkey, mashed potatoes, broccoli and beans and rice.

As I looked down at my final meal, I figured most of this stuff is vegan anyway. I’m not the biggest fan of turkey (It’s so dry!), and for me, the beans and rice were the stars of that plate.

This was going to be a cinch. I dropped the fork. I was a vegan now.

I cruised some recipes at work, jotted down some ingredients and went to the store after work for my first-of-many learning experience, where I realized just how difficult being a vegan was going to be.

To be fair, I went to Fry’s, not Whole Foods or another grocery store that’s more suitable to vegan diets. However, I was only doing this for a week, so I was sure I could swing it with whatever grocery store was on my way home

from work. I went to the health food aisle just to be sure.

I grabbed veggies and fruits for my smoothies, tofu for a stir fry and a vegan smoothie “booster.” “Half a serving of veggies!” the label on the booster exclaimed.

“That’s nothing,” I thought. “Look at this cart. Look at how healthy I am! My skin is going to glow. People will think I’m freaking radioactive.”

I learned so many things that should be vegan actually aren’t. Bread, for instance, isn’t always vegan. And veggie cheese! It’s called veggie cheese and it’s not vegan!

Satisfied, I checked out. I cringe when I think about how smug I felt looking at other people’s carts, proudly putting my $45 worth of fruits, veggies and tofu on the conveyor belt in the 15-items-or-fewer checkout line.

That night I made a southwest tofu scramble, sure to satiate my now-growing hunger for eggs. And I have to say, it was pretty good! I mixed the tofu with spices, red bell peppers, kale and onions for a totally filling and tasty meal. I even had enough for leftovers the next day. I celebrated with some tea and honey.

Oh damn. The honey.

To non-vegans, the idea of honey being cruel seems ridiculous. Bees naturally want to make it, and we, like furless Pooh Bears, want to consume it. It seems like a win-win relationship for everyone involved, but hey, it’s

As it turns out, wine is often filtered through animal-derived products to remove yeast and organic particles that would ruin the texture.

OH DAMN. THE WINE. Wine wasn’t vegan. In my head, this was the last straw. I drank it anyway, because hey, I already poured it. Waste not and all...

still an animal product. And I ate it.

I wasn’t even thinking about it. Honey is the sweetener I always use in my tea, and since it’s not meat or dairy, I assumed it was kosher and used it up. And it tasted delicious. It really set off the peach in my peach tea. But now honey was out of order, too. I didn’t realize my mistake until the next day when I told Andrew.

“I’m the worst vegan ever,” I said selfdepricatingly, hoping to hear some words of encouragement. “Yeah, you are,” he said.

DAY 2 I was a good girl on day two, or at least I thought I was. I woke up that morning on a health kick. I mixed up my spinach, banana and blueberry smoothie and smartly checked the label on the non-dairy creamer I was about to put in my coffee. There was a mystery ingredient made from “milk derivates.” I swapped it out for less-creamy, less-satisfying, but wholly vegan almond milk. I took my vitamins and headed out the door.

Oh damn. The vitamins.

How could vitamins come from animals?

But according to PETA, the gel cap vitamins are the ones you need to watch out for— especially Vitamin D3, which is often derived from lanolin, or sheep’s wool… which is kind of gross if you think about it. And I went ahead and swallowed that up without thinking.

That was the overarching theme of this whole experience. There are animals and animal juices in products you’d never think there would be. It’s so deeply-ingrained in our culture and the way we eat. Vegans really do have a rough go of things. They regularly have to turn down things they were this close to eating. Constantly. As someone who gets very, very cranky when I’m hungry, that was probably the worst part.

That night I made tofu fajitas with red bell peppers, onions, McCormick fajita seasoning and tofu. Tortillas are usually vegan, luckily, because that was the best part of that decidedly sub-par meal.

I rewarded myself with a glass of wine.

I love wine. Andrew joked that maybe wine wasn’t vegan, and therefore I’d have to not drink it. I told him that was impossible. It’s made from grapes! How could that be nonvegan?

He looked it up just to make me nervous after I poured a glass. As it turns out, wine is often filtered through animal-derived products to remove yeast and organic particles that would ruin the texture.

OH DAMN. THE WINE. Wine wasn’t vegan. In my head, this was the last straw. I drank it anyway, because hey, I already poured it. Waste not and all...

DAY 3 Day three started with another smoothie, another coffee-with-almond-milk, and selfloathing. I didn’t know if I could make it to Friday at this point. I mean, wine wasn’t vegan.

What else do I love that I can’t have?

That afternoon I went to lunch with my two co-workers, who obliged me in going to Green, a vegan restaurant in Scottsdale. Green is actually very tasty. I once had a vegan friend who had me eat there with him all the time in college, so I was sure the restaurant would satisfy my desire for meat and dairy.

And it did for a while. Their Secret BBQ (mock!) Chicken Sandwich is the bomb and served with veganaise (as good as the real thing) and a side of thyme fries, which are undeniably delicious. I was full, fat and happy, which is the first time I’ve experienced that sensation in days.

It was New Year’s Eve. I went out that night and double-checked that the rum I was drinking was, in fact, vegan. It was Wednesday and I made it this far. I had a ton of fun and the next day, swore I’d never drink again.

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myself. One shot of rum turned into two, which turned into three, which turned into I-don’tknow-how-many and the next day, a nice little hangover.

I knew what could cure this. Eggs and cheese! But I couldn’t eat eggs and cheese, so I sat in bed fantasizing about them instead.

Andrew knew I was weak.

“You know when you get a sunny side up egg and you break it open and dip your toast in it? That’s so good,” he said. “Or when you get pancakes and sausage and you accidentally get a little syrup on the sausage, but that’s OK because it’s sweet and spicy and delicious? Wanna go to the diner?”

“YES!” I screamed painfully. “I WANT EGGS!” “You can’t have eggs.”

“I WANT EGGS!” “Are you giving up?”

“I’m giving up.”

Proudly, I got dressed and we made our way to the diner just around the corner from our house. I ordered an egg skillet with chicken, bacon, eggs, cheese, tomatoes, hash browns and avocado with an added serving of gyro meat for good measure.

I’m a very bad vegan. I’m a very weak woman. As admirable as I think going vegan is, evidently it’s just not for me. I mean, did you know being vegan means you can’t eat meat!?

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What you need to know about studying abroad while attending ASU Dominique Del Grosso • College Times What’s on your bucket list? When in college, it’s natural to have big ideas and even bigger plans. But once immersed in the grind of classes, homework, exams and obligations, it can be hard to imagine switching gears, leaving the routine and familiarity behind for a new kind of academic and life experience; a new one in a different country, no less.

However, one of the benefits of going to college is that so many opportunities are at your fingertips, one of which is living and studying abroad while still getting credits that count toward graduation.

It’s not a decision that should be taken lightly though. It’s important to start the process with tactics and tips in mind. Dan Hart, assistant director of student safety and engagement at the study abroad office at ASU, says that out of the 250 study abroad programs available through ASU, there will be many to excite students.

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directed programs, partnership programs and exchange programs. Each program differs in length of stay, whether the program is ASU professor-driven or not, the courses of study available to students and the availability of those courses in the desired country.

Hart says that the faculty-directed program is the most widely-selected program of study. This is offered only in the summer and it’s a two to eight weeklong course taught by an ASU professor.

Together with other ASU students, you will travel to a specified international location for study. It’s ultimately a short international experience within the comforts of ASU direction.

The partnership program is one that offers an extended international stay but with the help and support of ASU prior to the start of the program. In the partnership program, students are able to stay for one semester or an entire year, and classes are taken from local professors with local and international students. For this program, ASU coordinators will assist students to

obtain the appropriate visa, and on-site staff will be provided to help throughout the course of study, too. A fluency in a foreign language is not required prior to the start of this program, which can come as a total relief.

The exchange program is noted as the most independent study abroad program on the list. Think of this program like an equal exchange between universities. You take courses just like you would at ASU, but you do so at the university of your choosing in a different country. Selecting this program requires students to obtain a visa and set up housing independently of ASU’s assistance. This program is offered for full semesters and academic years, and foreign language proficiency may be required, but not always.

Hart says that most ASU students select study abroad programs in Europe: Spain, the United Kingdom and Italy, specifically and in that order. But before getting to the point of choosing one country over the other, Hart says that his department suggests that students prioritize what is

important first.

“We encourage students to determine what they hope to gain academically, personally and professionally from their study abroad program and choose their program/destination based on what best fits into their academic requirements and/or career goals,” he says.

Even though some countries and study abroad programs are more popular than others, Hart says that international coordinators are matched with students to walk them through the process to ensure there is a level of comfort and also to ensure all requirements are checked off. The coordinators help students to determine what interests are most important, provide insight into the location that may be the best fit and offer support before, during and after the experience.

“We have a strong interest in diversifying the destinations where ASU students study abroad, so we certainly encourage students to consider locations that are not as popular as countries in Western Europe, for example. What is most important to us is that students choose a study abroad program that will benefit them academically and that will offer them a personally enriching experience—if that can be accomplished in a less popular destination, all the better,” Hart says.

Studying abroad may not feel attainable because of the cost. Actually, Hart says that studying abroad can be equally as expensive, and sometimes even less expensive, as it is when living locally in Tempe or surrounding areas while attending ASU. Nevertheless, Hart says that there are many financial assistance opportunities available to students for study abroad programs. So consulting ASU’s study abroad department about financial concerns is essential to ensure you have all the information to determine whether studying abroad is feasible.

“It is always important for us to highlight that students can use their financial aid to help cover the cost of studying abroad, and they can take advantage of numerous opportunities to obtain scholarships and grants specifically designed to fund study abroad. In fact, during the 2013 to 2014 academic years, ASU students received more than $980,000 in study abroad scholarships,” he says.

Selecting one country and program over another can be so hard. However, Hart says that oftentimes, students have such a tremendous experience that they decide to study abroad more than once throughout their academic career at ASU.

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If you want to take control of clutter, get a few boxes—start with one for each room in your home and begin organizing one room at a time.

Begin this initiative by removing everything on top of your cabinets, tables and in bookcases, and then place it all in a box, says Keith McCleary, academic director of Interior Design at The Art Institute of York—Pennsylvania. If there are other random accessories in the room, remove those, too. Keep just the basic furnishings.

Now sit with the room in its simplest form for a short time.

“In room design, make good decisions about what you choose to put in the room and, often more importantly, in what you choose to leave out,” McCleary says.

“Simplicity and clean lines make a room feel livable, and that’s what it’s really all about: comfortable living.”

Think about the kind of focal point you’re trying to create. How should you orchestrate this space and show off your special pieces in terms of size, scale, color and texture?

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Interior design students at The Art Institute of York—Pennsylvania are taught to help their clients step back and ask themselves: Is it finished now? You can err when you go shopping and purchase nice pieces for your home, because before long you may have accumulated too many of those nice things. Take a hard look at some of those things you don’t really want or need; it might be time to share that stuff with your local Goodwill.

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What makes the Super Bowl so super?

Curt Blakeney • Colllege Times Whether you’re planning to watch Super Bowl XLIX at a party, pony up big bucks for a game ticket, or just revel in the wake left by swanky celebrity bashes in Scottsdale (ooh, is that Jay-Z?), you’re about to get caught up in the National Football League’s massive marketing vortex.

To put the game’s magnitude into perspective, more than 111.5 million Americans watched last year’s Super Bowl, 88 million more viewers than Game 7 of the 2014 World Series. Baseball may be our national pastime, but football rules the roost when it comes to popularity.

The Game

We’re now up to the 49th Super Bowl (but you have to be cool and use Roman numerals), and every year we’re hopeful for an epic game. We’ve witnessed some classics, including the Giants shocking thenundefeated New England and Pittsburgh’s tippy-toed victory over our beloved Cardinals.

There are arguably a dozen quintessential Super Bowls, but the reality is, teams don’t always play so super.

Last year, the Seahawks routed the Broncos, 43-8, the third-worst blowout in Super Bowl history. There have been 20 Super

Bowls played where the point differential was greater than 16, and the average margin of victory is actually 15 points! Wait, wasn’t this supposed to be a matchup between the two best teams?

The Halftime Show

For the first 24 Super Bowls, fans were entertained at halftime by an insipid lineup of marching bands, drill teams and a musical abomination called “Up with People.”

In 1991, the NFL morphed the halftime show with pop culture and busted out the New Kids on the Block. It was a bold and risky move (Up with People fans were pretty irate), but one that launched the modern day halftime extravaganza.

Since then, host cities have paraded musical icons like Michael Jackson, Aerosmith, ’N Sync, U2, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones—we even had Nipplegate, Janet Jackson’s breast-popping wardrobe malfunction.

Katy Perry will bring her cheeky, danceable pop to Glendale. “This year’s halftime show is going to be crazy,” she teases in a promotional video.

The Commercials

Commercial breaks are no longer time for potty stops…Viewers stay glued to the

TV to watch Madison Avenue’s best new ads. Studies show that millions watch the Super Bowl primarily to see the advertising.

The Super Bowl has become an unparalleled advertising marvel, where corporations fork out upwards of $4 million per 30-second spot.

“Brands are known to bring out their most creative and biggest ideas for the Super Bowl,” says Derek Rucker, a marketing professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. “In addition, not everyone is invested in the particular teams playing, so commercials give viewers a common touch point to talk about.”

Talking babies, cute puppies and Clydesdale horses always prove popular.

Americans have become fearful of missing one, at the risk of sounding clueless during water-cooler gossip on Monday. “What, you missed THAT one?”

The Party

Every year, millions of Americans use Super Bowl Sunday as a chance to get together with friends and family, watch football, laugh at the commercials and eat a truckload of food. For many, the Super Bowl party is “the” party of the year.

Advice to party hosts: avoid a gastronomic faux-pas and stick to the crowd-pleasing, artery-hardening staples like burgers, ribs,

nachos and wings.

The National Chicken Council estimates that 1.25 billion wings will be devoured during Super Bowl Sunday. The wings will be washed down by 325.5 million gallons of beer that day.

Party participants really dig competitive games like bags, horseshoes, Jenga and, of course, wagering a few bucks on Super Bowl squares, pools and proposition bets.

Research shows that half of American adults bet on the Super Bowl, ranging from $1 squares to heftier wagers with online sports books. The Las Vegas Gaming Board reported that $119.4 million was legally gambled on last year’s Super Bowl, while an estimated $8 billion is expected to be wagered on this year’s game “outside” of Vegas. The Super Bowl has become the biggest betting extravaganza of the year, and Americans just can’t resist the allure of a wager.

There you have it: the key elements of the Super Bowl that Americans have grown to love. And if the stars align in Glendale—both teams play a heart-pounding game, the halftime show is rockin’, the commercials have the masses howling, and the parties are off the charts—then Super Bowl XLIX will truly be SUPER.

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SPORTS LISTINGS Arizona Coyotes vs. San Jose Sharks January may be all about football, but for those of you who like to see gown men shoved against glass, this match up won’t be one to miss. This California team is guaranteed to put up a good fight, and sitting in the cold arena might actually help the Valley residents feel like it’s winter.

Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, 623.772.3200, Tuesday, January 13, 7 p.m., prices vary Phoenix Suns Star Wars Night With the purchase of a special ticket fans will receive a commemorative Death Star basketball for the team’s annual “Star Wars” Night. 5,000 fans will also receive an orange rally towel to fuel the fire on Orange Friday.

It will be a great way to head into MLK weekend.

U.S. Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson Street, 602.379.2000, Friday, January 16, nba.com/suns, 7 p.m., prices vary

ASU’s Cronkite School will begin sports journalism degrees in fall Christina Caldwell • College Times The occupational outlook for future journalists is quite bleak in a time when news organizations are laying off staff, relying on the work of unpaid interns and struggling to get businesses to advertise, but there is one shining hope—sports journalism.

Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication announced its new sports journalism degrees in late November, where students can study under revered names in sports journalism such as Phoenix Sports Bureau Director Brett Kurland, an Emmy-winning sports journalist, and Los Angeles Sports Bureau Director Tom Feuer, an Emmy-winning executive producer for FOX Sports, beginning in fall 2015.

The bachelor’s degree program is a four-year, 120-credit-hour program while the master’s degree is a one-year,

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36-credit-hour program, both of which cover data journalism, sports reporting, media ethics and law and more. The sports journalism degree is added to the Cronkite School’s other offerings, which include broadcast, multimedia, and public relations degrees.

The Cronkite School is optimistic about the future of students who choose its new sports journalism degree.

“Sports journalism is the fastestgrowing sector of the news media industry, with continued growth on all platforms,” says assistant dean Mark Lodato, who heads up the Cronkite sports journalism program, in a press release.

“Our new degrees will give students unparalleled preparation and experiences for careers in sports journalism.”

Students who participate in the program get hands-on experience in the sports journalism field. The dual-bureau program, which takes place in both Phoenix and L.A., covers both professional

and collegiate sports.

While Cronkite previously had a sports journalism program, the new specialized degrees could give students an edge over competition that chooses a more generalized journalism degree.

“Student interest in sports media and sports journalism is tremendous and growing,” Cronkite School Dean Christopher Callahan says in a press release. “Our new degree program will make Cronkite the first major journalism school in the country to offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees in sports journalism.”

Cronkite students who chose the previous sports journalism specialization have reported on the Olympics, Super Bowl, Major League Baseball Spring Training and more, and have partnered with professional outlets like Sports Illustrated, ESPN, FOX Sports Arizona and The Arizona Republic’s sports section.

Waste Management Phoenix Open A golf tournament like no other, the Waste Management Phoenix Open is one of the most anticipated golf tournaments of the year. Even if you don’t like golf, you will like this event. Along with some of the top golfers competing at the event, this year you can also look forward to a live performance by country singer Darius Rucker, Kid Rock and Grammy Award-winning DJ AfroJack.

TPC of Scottsdale, 17020 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, 602.870.0163, Thursday, January 29 through Sunday, February 1, wmphoenix.com, $30-$50 ASU vs. Oregon Ducks When ASU and the Oregon Ducks get a chance to go head-to-head, the game is never a disappointment. Residents in the Valley have a bit more respect for them after Oregon kicked UofA’s butt during football season. Now we have our chance to kick theirs on the hardwood!

Wells Fargo Arena, 600 E. Veterans Way, Tempe, 480.965.3482, thesundevils.com, Friday, January 30, 6 p.m., prices vary Super Bowl XLIX As if you needed reminding, the Super Bowl (Yeah, that Super Bowl!) will be played in our very own backyard at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. If you don’t have $5,000 for one ticket to the game, tune in at home, at any of the Valley’s sports bars... or just tune out by watching Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl.

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For drinking, there’s always an excuse Christina Caldwell • College Times My boyfriend and I recently got into an argument. This isn’t me airing my dirty laundry at all. I can count Christina Caldwell the number of fights we’ve had on two hands in nearly five years, and I doubt he’d object to me discussing this out in the open with a college-aged audience.

This applies to so many college students and post-grads looking for a fun time, and it’s something to look out for in the long run.

He and I like to drink. We don’t do it every day (mostly just weekends) and when we do drink, it’s never a fall-down sort of drunk we seek. However, we do it with enough frequency and quantity that it could ultimately lead to health problems if we choose to never slow down, and we’ve been doing so since college.

Now in our late 20’s, we’re barely even grad student age anymore, so we can officially say we’re no longer in college or college aged. We’ve had to take on more responsibility, which includes taking care of our health. But we still have at least one

drink four days a week, and usually more.

My boyfriend didn’t see the problem, and it really isn’t one, but I could see it developing into one.

The National Institute for Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism considers “binge drinking” to be four drinks in two hours for women and five drinks in two hours for men. It depends on what you consider a drink— some consider it just a 1 ounce shot—but we definitely “binge drank” over the holidays with our friends. I got pretty loosy goosy on New Year’s Eve, which led to my head feeling hurty hurty on New Year’s Day. We had friends in town, we don’t do it often, and we pay for it when we do. There was an excuse that time. But there will always be an excuse if you look for one.

Your attitudes toward alcohol form as a young adult in those prime college years. ASU has a reputation for drinking and partying, and I fell victim (although a willing one!) to that for four years. Drinking was part of the culture, with the objective sometimes getting fall-down drunk, although it was never my own. However, it was for a lot of my friends, and their attitudes toward alcohol are still very lax, developing into a problem.

Weekend drinking turned into weekend day drinking, then weekend day drinking turned into weekday drinking, and you can see where the pattern goes from there. It’s

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a dangerous slope and you can’t make excuses for yourself, as much as you’ll want to. If you want or need to drink before class, you might need to address the same problem my friends had. They were having fun until they sobered up.

There’s plenty of fun to be had while sober, but that’s hard to remember when you’re

consistently drunk.

I guess my point is to question your attitudes toward alcohol before it becomes too late. These are likely the healthiest years of your life, and there’s no real need to drown that with alcohol everyday to excess. Drink and have fun, but keep an eye out for the excuses to drink.

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LiveWire brings much-needed event space to Old Town Breanne DeMore • College Times Look out, Scottsdale. There’s a new venue in town.

Developed by Evening Entertainment Group (EEG), the minds behind Hi Fi Kitchen & Cocktails, RnR, Sandbar Mexican Grill, Bottled Blonde and The Mint, LiveWire, which opened on December 27, is filling the live performance gap in Old Town Scottsdale.

Replacing Axis/Radius in the heart of Downtown Scottsdale, LiveWire is a 14,000-square-foot, two-story space with a wide array of possibilities. A live performance and concert venue for acts of all kinds, from rock to country, DJs to stand-up comedy, don’t expect this place to submit to the strictly hip-hop or EDM performances that so many other Scottsdale clubs do.

LiveWire also has the capability to serve as a high-end event space for private and corporate groups as well as more intimate, seated events with custom catering.

This multi-million dollar, swanky space offers premium accommodations for both guests and artists. Decorated with a sleek, dramatic design, LiveWire holds 1,160 guests and has two huge bars. With a built-in stage that expands from 12’x30’ to 30’x30’, it also has a dedicated artists’ green room and an

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open second-story with permanent VIP table service and an unobstructed view of the dance floor.

LiveWire also boasts state-of-theart sound, lighting and production technologies, including a 25 foot HD video wall on the stage and a threesided, LED screen wrapped mezzanine.

After the venue’s grand opening on December 27, LiveWire is jumped off the block in a big way with an opening headlined by local favorites Jared and the Mill. But there are more exciting performances lined up for the next coming months.

To start, the venerable, Oscar-awardwinning-actor/musician Jeff Bridges and his band, The Abiders, are stopping by on January 9. That’s right, ladies and gentlemen; The Dude is coming to Scottsdale. After Bridges warms up LiveWire, it’ll be ready for The English Beat on January 10, Craig Wayne Boyd on January 24 and Steve Aoki on February 19.

In a part of town filled to the brim with trendy restaurants and dance-y bars, it’ll be interesting to see what a versatile live music venue adds to the mix.

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Get trapped on purpose at Escape the Room AZ Dominique Del Grosso • College Times You’re stuck in a room, and you have exactly 60 minutes to escape. You’re given clues, but whether you can solve them in time to win your freedom is the question at hand.

Don’t worry; testing your wits at Escape the Room AZ in Scottsdale isn’t going to play out like a scene from “Saw.” The premise of this game isn’t for the sick pleasure of a psycho serial killer, but it is designed to be a fun time between you, friends, family and other players.

“The concept is live, interactive puzzles. There’s absolutely nothing scary about the rooms,” says Escape the Room AZ manager Paul Boyd.

Specifically, Escape the Room AZ is an interactive, real life game concept where you—along with others players— take part to conquer the challenge. First, you decide to enter one of three rooms offered. Once inside, you get locked in and then you are given a series of clues to guide you to the point of solving the puzzle before the allotted 60 minutes are up.

With the assistance of a clue master, who watches the interactions in the room in real time via video camera (or by what Boyd calls the “eye in the sky”), stuck participants in need of help or additional clues can be directed to keep the game moving.

The Escape the Room AZ location features three rooms: The Apartment, The Western Bank Heist and the Escape the ‘80s room. The Apartment looks exactly like a modern-day apartment in that it’s a small, intimate setting where feeling “trapped” comes to life. The Western Bank Heist challenges participants to successfully rob a bank without getting caught. The Escape the ‘80s Room is exactly as it sounds—it presents the challenge to not get stuck in the neon colored, flash dance era.

Founded with its first location in New York City, the company has now expanded to Philadelphia and Scottsdale.

Each location offers rooms with different themes. Boyd says that no location is the same, with the exception of the Escape the ‘80s room. The three locations offer that themed room because it’s such a popular choice.

To visit Escape the Room AZ, participants should expect a $28 fee per participant for each room. Although the company prefers to have 10 or more participants in each room for a game session, the exact number of people is based on how many are at the location at the time selected. Boyd says that more people equal more fun.

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EVENTS Aziz Ansari, You may know him best as Tom Haverford from the NBC TV show, “Parks and Recreation,” but Aziz Ansari has been on the comedy scene for a long time. He’s a well-known stand-up comedian who has won acclaim on the stage, and whether he graces your living room’s TV screen or you see him live, his shtick sticks with you. Luckily, he’s back in the Valley for another live stand-up show on the second Friday of 2015. Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix, 602.267.1600, celebritytheatre.com, Friday, January 9, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., $45

Dive in at the Polar Plunge to raise funds for special needs community Dominique Del Grosso • College Times It might not be icy here in Arizona, but the temperatures of late have felt rather chilly—chillier than most would prefer. The warmer winter weather is supposed to be what we look forward to all year long, but it seems that this season is bringing on the “cold.”

Subjecting yourself to cold for the sake of being cold doesn’t make sense.

However, in the name of a good cause— think of 2014’s popular ALS Ice Bucket Challenge—subjecting your bod to some ice cold water at this year’s Polar Plunge may not be such a bad idea after all.

To make light of the temps and simultaneously have a positive impact in the community, the fourth annual Polar Plunge is an event that delivers on both.

Benefiting Tempe’s Adapted Recreation Programs, funds raised from the event will provide recreational and social opportunities for the special needs.

Now, down to the event’s brrrrrasstaxes: The Polar Bear Plunge is an event that will ask participants to make a financial pledge and a cold plunge into the swimming pool at The Lakes Clubhouse in Tempe. The event will commence early on Saturday, January 10, and as the event’s mission states: “The Plunge will chill your bones, but warm your heart. All you have to do is jump. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrring it!”

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But don’t fret about getting wet because taking an actual plunge into the pool is not required to participate. For those who do not want to brave the chilly, post-plunge aftermath, participating in the event, its fun and the sympathy for soggy bears is still possible for dry observers.

On your mark, get set… Wait, not so fast. The first step is registering for the event. When you go to register, you must select the $20 pledge and one of two plunge options. You may select the “Polar Bear—I’m taking the Plunge” option or the “Teddy Bear—I’m a dry supporter” option instead. Then, once you have registered, all you have to do is pack your swimsuit, towel and a change of clothes and arrive at 8 a.m.

Post-plunge, all bears can expect to snack on yummy eats and warm drinks.

The event will also offer raffles, prizes, T-shirts and many other things that will make you feel all warm and fuzzy.

No matter whether you stay dry, every pledge will be felt by those in need.

The Lakes Clubhouse, 5501 S. Lakeshore Drive, Tempe, 602.329.1955, lakespolarbearplunge.com, Saturday, January 10, 8 a.m., $20

Jeff Bridges and the Abiders, Jeff Bridges is a well-known actor, but it was his singing voice in “Crazy Heart” that made the audience take a second look. With a sound that’s as gritty as it is brilliant, Bridges has us hooked. Taking his talent to the stage, the “Dude” and The Abiders are bound to give a great performance in Phoenix. LiveWire, 7340 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, 480.970.6980, livewireaz.com, Friday, January 9, 7 p.m., $48 Lisa Lampanelli, Lampanelli is known as the “Queen of Mean.” She has risen to comedic heights thanks to her wicked tongue and brash jokes that take no prisoners. Her jokes don’t discriminate because everyone has a spot on her chopping block. She’s known as one of the comedy greats, has been nominated for Grammy awards, is a critically-acclaimed author and a regular on Howard Stern’s Sirius radio show. She’s bound to make a scene with a weekend at Stand Up Live in the New Year. Stand Up Live, 50 W. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 480.719.6100, standuplive.com, Friday, January 9 through Sunday, January 11, times vary, $35 39 Steps, This show is a remixed comedic performance based on the 1915 novel by John Buchan that was later adapted for the screen by Alfred Hitchcock. Performed with a new approach, the Mesa Encore Theatre actors will give the audience a night of rolling laughter. The “39 Steps” story is based on an everyday man who gets caught up in an international conspiracy after he flees the scene of a murder. This show is a Tony Award-winning comedy, but for this show, it’s being performed in a new way with a different perspective. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main Street, Mesa, 480.644.6500, mesaartscenter.com, Friday, January 9 through Sunday, January 25, times vary, $26-$29

12 Hours in the Papago, “They tryin’ to catch me ridin’ dirty.” But seriously, that’s exactly what you can expect from this allday mountain bike race. Grab your wheels and get to the start line of this 12-hour race that tallies the number of laps made around the 7.2 mile Papago Park course.

Whether you plan to ride solo, in a duo or on a team, this race will be a test of wills and time. So, you know, tick tock. Papago Park, 625 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, 602.495.5458, 12hoursinthepapago. com, Saturday, January 10, 7 a.m., $100-$220 6th Annual Run and Walk ‘n Roll, Start off the New Year on your best foot with a race-paced walk or run. Offering a 10k, 5k 1k walk and .5 mile kid’s fun run, there’s an event for every level. Loop once or twice through Mesa Riverview Park, because participating in this event is for a good cause. The race benefits the Arizona Disabled Sports (AzDS), with a mission to offer sports and recreational opportunities to those with a variety of disabilities. Mesa Riverview Park, 100 W. Eighth Street, Mesa, 480.835.6273 runwalkrollaz. com, Saturday, January 10, 9 a.m., $15-$30 Monster Energy AMA Supercross World Championship, Watching offroad motorcycles zoom from one end of the artificially-made race track to the other and around again at high speeds is an adrenaline-pumping experience, and the Monster Energy AMA Supercross World Championship is bound to deliver. These racers will bring the competition and the heat to the games this year. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 602.462.6500, supercrossonline.com, Saturday, January 10, 6:30 p.m., $10$90 Sklar Brothers, These dudes have double the talent and deliver double the laughs.

These twins are just plain talented, and it’s hard to go unnoticed! Randy and Jason Sklar are comedians, sports casters, they’ve been featured as guest actors in the television shows, “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” and they have weekly sports comedy podcasts. Now they’re taking their talents to the stage with a tour that’s making a stop in Tempe. Tempe Improv, 930 E. University Drive, Tempe, 480.921.9877, tempeimprov.com, Thursday, January 11 through Sunday, January 14, times vary, TBD

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Marky Ramone brings his punk rock memoir to Phoenix fans David Spade comes home for a one night stand Dominique Del Grosso • College Times “And you are…?”

Well, none other than David Spade. It’s not likely that many people are confused about who this guy is, especially when hearing that one-liner. Spade is famous.

Like “Saturday Night Live” and feature film famous. He has been in the comedy and television scene for decades, and catchphrases made legendary by this talented dude helped him to stand apart from the crowd for years to come.

A comedy veteran, Spade is well-known for his snarky characters and catchy phrases used over and again with perfect comedic timing. Raised in Scottsdale from age 4, Spade has Arizona roots that stayed true throughout college, and he’s set to return to the city where it all began for a performance at Stand Up Live January 23.

Spade’s career has spanned decades with television and movie roles, standup comedy performances all over the nation and even behind the scenes as a writer for screenplays. His list of talents and achievements goes on and on, but he hasn’t been quick to forget where he started. While attending ASU, Spade spent much of his free time performing on and off campus where ever he could.

Shortly after graduating from ASU with a bachelor’s degree in business, Spade set out to make his talent known. In the

early ‘90s, he was afforded a chance that would elevate his talent amongst the ranks of the funniest of all time. After being hired as a regular cast member and writer on “SNL,” he made memorable skits. The most well-known are as one member of a hilarious duo with cast member Chris Farley, an irritable flight attendant who bids passengers adieu with an insincere “Buh-Bye!”, a Hollywood reporter who would communicate with celebrities with short, curt phrases and as the receptionist character for Dick Clark who would—without fail—ask anyone and everyone, “And you are…?”

After many years on “SNL,” Spade moved his talents to the big screen, which was a massively successful transition. On screen, he starred in movies that are still relevant to the cinematic comedy genre today, which includes: “Tommy Boy,” “Black Sheep” and as the voice and main character of King Kuzco/Llama Kuzco in the animated film, “The Emperor’s New Groove.”

An evening with Spade’s stand-up will entail much laughter and stories and criticisms from past and present experiences. But until then, in traditional Spade fashion: “Buh-Bye!” StandUpLive, 50 W. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 480.719.6100, standuplive. com, Friday, January 23, 7:30 p.m., $43

Dominique Del Grosso • College Times Marky Ramone has left a lasting legacy and impact on the punk rock music scene due to his part in the legendary band The Ramones. In fact, many agree that The Ramones initially shaped and pioneered the punk rock sound. And still some would say that The Ramones are amongst the greatest artists of all time.

But Ramone wasn’t always as famous as he is now, as his career didn’t take off from the get-go. Back in the ‘70s, Ramone bobbed in and out of bands. When he joined the heavy metal band American Dust, he honed his fierce and fearless talent. From there, it was only a matter of a few short years that his stardom would be catapulted into the spotlight.

The next step in his career was with the band, Richard Hell and the Voidoids.

Throughout his time with the band, he and his band mates became known as pioneers for the punk rock look with studded clothing and cool, edgy attitudes.

And together with Richard Hell and the Voidoids, Ramone flirted with a genre and drumming style that would revolutionize the rock music industry and pave the way for many bands to come.

Naturally after time spent with Richard Hell and the Voidoids, he had bigger dreams. And bigger dreams meant landing a gig with a bigger, more famous band.

Although he tried and failed to make a bigger debut with an established, wellknown band, his attitude and drumming prowess didn’t wane.

For him, punk rock was effortless. In the mid-‘70s The Ramones came to life,

and with it, so did the inception of the unrelenting punk rock sound.

After 15 years of loyalty to The Ramones, nearly 2,265 shows and nonstop touring across the globe, the band members went their separate ways.

Ramone’s career didn’t stop there, however, because he joined the Misfits for four years.

Unfortunately, Ramone is now the only living member of the original group of band mates. To honor The Ramones and the legacy they left, Ramone still tours with his band, Marky Ramone’s Blitzkrieg. On tour, Ramone plays a set list of the band’s hits with a variety of musicians who come and go.

The Ramones have been awarded with a number of honors, but some are ones that musicians will only dream of. In 2002, the original members of The Ramones were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2011, the same members were honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Reflecting about his career, success as a musician and wild lifestyle, Ramone wrote a memoir, “Punk Rock Blitzkrieg: My Life as a Ramone,” in which he recalls the behind-the-scenes story of life with a band that changed the face of rock forever. With a stop in Phoenix on Tuesday, January 20, Ramone will give the Valley the chance to hear his story from the source.

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EVENTS Yoga in the Rainforest, Om, excuse me.

OK, we’ll admit that doing Yoga in the rainforest may sound a bit granola and froufrou, but hear us out! Getting Zen can really help your academic performance (and maybe other performances, too... ahem). When do you really make the time to connect to you innermost self and nature? And by nature, we mean butterflies. This class is an opportunity to chill out, stretch out and it’s like, a total Zen zone. Butterfly Wonderland, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, 480.800.3000, butterflywonderland. com, Tuesday, January 13, 5:15 p.m., $20

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No Pants Light Rail Ride brings bare legs and butts to winter Christina Caldwell • College Times Take yo’ pants off, guuuurl.

No, seriously. Take them off. Then go out in public.

The annual No Pants Light Rail Ride is back again this year, and it’s more pantsless than ever. Now in its seventh year, the Improv Everywhere event is drawing more and more people who are “1. Willing to take [their] pants off on [the] light rail” and 2. “Able to keep a straight face about it.”

Not that this event is serious business, but it’s monkey business meant to be taken seriously by passersby.

Unsuspecting light rail riders will meet up with hundreds of pantsless riders for an annual, awkward tradition January 11.

There are a few rules, though.

First, you can’t just show up and look at the pantsless people—you need to participate, too. Besides being really creepy, just observing is no fun. If you’re feeling shy, go with more modest skivvies. (We learned the hard way that this rule also applies to the media.) Plus, you have to have all of your jiggly bits, front and back, covered at all times, as the Improv Everywhere folks don’t want anyone arrested for indecent exposure.

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(That means no thongs—women or men!)

And you have to wear clothes you would otherwise be wearing in the dead of winter. That means you should wear a jacket, hat, boots and gloves.

Besides those rules, you can wear whatever kind of underwear you want, though goofiness is encouraged. Have some boxers with a cute kitty face on the butt? Wear ‘em! And we’re not going to say you might want to consider a banana hammock where your jiggly bits are actually the truck of an elephant, mainly because that sort of nonsense is discouraged, but the worst that could happen is that someone could point it out and you could give them a couple sexy eyebrow lifts to avert their gaze.

This might be one of the quirkiest events to take place in Phoenix each year, just behind the Tour de Fat and all of the other things the happen on the light rail on a daily basis, so be sure to get in on the annual tradition while your college ‘bod is still hella tight. Hop on at any light rail location at 1 p.m. and watch ‘em gawk.

No Pants Light Rail Ride, all light rail locations, Sunday, January 11, 1 p.m., free with $4 light rail pass

Predestination, Thanks to FilmBar, a night at the movies can be a wee bit more affordable than major theater ticket prices.

“Predestination,” starring Ethan Hawke, is based on the short story, “All You Zombies”

by Robert A. Heinlein. In the film, Hawke’s character is sent through time to travel through a series of events that inevitably ensure the character stays true to a career in law enforcement. Make “Predestination” your weeknight destination. FilmBar, 815 N. Second Street, Phoenix, 602.595.9187, thefilmbarphx.com, through, Thursday, January 15, times vary, $9 All That Glitters is Not Gold, Platinum prints, expensive to produce and known for their rich texture and subtle color, are a gorgeous way to present the work of these photographers who prove that sometimes, platinum is better than regular ‘ole gold.

Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, creativephotography. org, through March 1, times vary, price of museum admission Barrett-Jackson, If you have a few ‘mil to spare, you might want to head down to Barrett-Jackson for your newest ride. Packed with rare and collectible cars for auction, you’ll find some of the most sought-after rides in the world under one roof. If you don’t have the cash, don’t worry. They still let us broke plebs pay admission to drool.

WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, barrett-jackson. com, Saturday, January 10 through Sunday, January 18, $8-$60 Reefer Madness: The Musical, You know better than to smoke those kooky jazz cigarettes, and now the students at Herberger are out to show you the dangers of why. Based on the 1936 cult classic, “Reefer Madness,” students put the mania to music and called it a musical based on

the wacky tobaccy. Evelyn Smith Music Theatre, 50 Gammage Parkway, Tempe, herberger.asu.edu, Friday, January 16 through Sunday, January 18, times vary, $8 Arizona Fine Art Expo, Embrace your artsy side with the Arizona Fine Art Expo, featuring hundreds of artists displaying their paintings, iron work, sculptures, jewelry and more under a 44,000 square foot tent in North Scottsdale. Southwest corner of Jomax and Scottsdale Roads, 26540 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480.837.7163, arizonafineartexpo.com, Friday, January 16 through Sunday, January 18, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., $10 5th Annual USA Belly Dance Queen Competition, Watch as some of the greatest belly dancers in the country compete by shaking their booties and bellies to be crowned the best. Dancers are judged by technique, costume, use of props, timing and more to see who is the ultimate belly boogieer. Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, Chandler, usabellydancequeen.com, Saturday, January 17, 7 p.m., $20 MACFest, A combination of arts and music, Mesa’s streets buzz with excitement from October through April on every first and third Saturday of the month. Join MACfest on January 17 while the weather is still cool and the art is cool, too. Main Street in Downtown Mesa, 1 E. Main Street, Mesa, macfestmesa.com, Saturday, January 17 and every first and third Saturday of the month, free Life’s A Drag, Party Like a Queen, Hosted

by Olivia Gardens, this drag night is for entry-level drag fans who want to party with the queens, including interactive games, a live DJ and “Truth, Drag, Dare,” Gardens’ own version of truth or dare. Enjoy $3 drink specials and awesome giveaways. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Avenue, Phoenix, 602.716.2222, crescentphx. com, Sunday, January 18, 10:30 p.m., free P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and Half Marathon, Rock your way through the city at the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and Half Marathon. Get a start on your New Year’s resolutions and rock out to the sounds of local bands and a race-end show by The Wallflowers and OK Go. CityScape, 1 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, runrocknroll.competitor. com, Sunday, January 18, 7:50 a.m., registration varies, free for spectators

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In the Clubs Pierce Fulton @ Maya Day + Nightclub This 22-year-old prodigy is giving the industry something to talk about. Hailing from eventempered Vermont, Pierce Fulton knows how to get turnt up in the hottest way, despite his home state. Expect to hear his two latest cuts, “Kuaga” and “Noon Gun,” as he hits up Maya Day + Nightclub.

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The Blunt Club The Blunt Club has moved from its former home at Yucca Tap Room and ventured out, most recently to Crescent Ballroom. Get your hiphop on with host Dumperfoo as he introduces a lineup of local and national talent that will challenge the belief that there is no Valley hiphop scene.

Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Avenue, Phoenix, 602.716.2222, crescentphx.com, Friday, January 9, 9 p.m., $5

Kismet. w/Sean Watson @ Crescent Ballroom This biweekly show with DJ master Sean Watson is heating up the cold weather. Get to know the Crescent Ballroom regulars at this low key event, where dancing is encouraged (but not necessary) on a mellow Saturday night following the Flamenco por la Vida and Live Lucha Libre wrestling shows in the main stage area.

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Motown on Mondays @ Crescent Ballroom Groove, baby, groove. Motown on Mondays is here to bring you the best from the Motor City, all mixed up to fit modern sensibilities with DJs Tricky T, Pickster and M2, all hosted by Blunt Club mastermind Dumperfoo.

Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Avenue, Phoenix, 602.716.2222, crescentphx.com, Monday, January 12, 11:30 p.m., free

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Dominique Del Grosso • College Times In his mid-40’s, Tiësto is a worldrenowned Dutch DJ and music producer who is regarded as one of the best DJ’s of all time. On the scene since the early ‘90s, Tiësto has since released six albums, collaborated with the music industry’s top artists, is a two-time Grammy Award nominee, a winner of a number of other international music awards and he performed live at the opening ceremonies of the 2004 Olympics, an honor that no other DJ had received before him. Tiësto’s popularity has remained at the forefront throughout his career, which is largely due to the ways in which he fuses and manipulates beats, inevitably creating manufactured tracks unlike others in the scene.

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widespread that the Tiësto name is more than just a name; it’s a brand. From world tours, establishing a self-owned record label, Black Hole Recordings and a sub-label, Magik Muzik, to having one of the five Electronic Dance Music (EDM) channels offered via Sirius Radio to a Club Life iTunes podcast, Tiësto has created an international sensation that extends beyond the music scene. The list goes on, but Tijs Michiel Verwest—known by his stage name Tiësto—is still hard at work.

To kick-off Super Bowl weekend, Tiësto is set to ignite the night and crowd spirit at Maya Day + Nightclub in Scottsdale with EDM mixes on Friday, January 30.

He’ll bring the house to its knees with a dance party that’s set off by chart topping hits, both old and new.

At Maya Day + Nightclub, the mission

is to provide high-end entertainment shows that feature the best artists in the industry. In doing so, throughout the month of January, the Maya Day + Nightclub stage lineup is set to get da club turnt up. Featuring shows by Pierce Fulton, Lil John, DJ Mustard and of course, Tiësto, a night of letting loose is a must-do.

But be sure to get all dolled up because enforcing a strict dress code—no T-shirts, no sneakers, no hats, you get the gist—Maya Day + Nightclub aims to set a standard that’s as cool as it is classy.

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Christina Caldwell • College Times Once you hit college, it becomes impossible to have fun without drinking— or at least that’s what a lot of students think. The truth is that as long as you have friends and something cool to do, fun is bound to happen, whether you’re socially lubricated or not.

Alcohol can be fun, of course, but if you, like a lot of people, have a New Year’s Resolution that doesn’t involve a new beers resolution, there are still plenty of opportunities to have fun at night without booze. If the movies just aren’t cutting it anymore, try these options.

Go to the bar anyway

You’ll want to avoid this if you actually have a problem with alcohol, but if you’re just wanting to cut back while enjoying all of the fun of the bar sober, just go anyway! If you’re feeling the pressure of drinking once you get there, ask the bartender to make you a Shirley Temple in a short glass and tell everyone it’s a cranberry vodka. Is everyone taking a shot? Whisper to the bartender that shots of virgin vodka (water) make you go wild.

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and half the fun in going to a bar is making fun of the drunk people anyway.

If your drunk friends are the drunk people everyone else is making fun of, you can always become the hero when you play DD.

Night hike

There’s no way you’d want to be tipsy for this one anyway. Night hikes are awesome, although technically dangerous and potentially illegal, depending on where you hike, so you’re going to want to be prepared. Scout locations that won’t be closed at night and won’t be terribly difficult to hike. You’re also going to want to hike a fairly urban mountain, just in case any accidents happen and the paramedics have to be called. Flashlight up and get out there with your CamelBak, snacks and BFFs for an adventurous time that doesn’t involve being stupidly inebriated.

Karaoke

A little social lube is good to get the bashful up and singing, but if you’re not the shy type, karaoke is a good place to practice your Mariah Carey scream.

Usually the people there will be drinking,

won’t remember and will be overly encouraging. Plus, you can totally kill it with your sober vocal control, which will impress everyone in the room and actually entertain those behind the bar who are forced to endure torture by karaoke night after night.

Arcades

You don’t have to go to Chuck E. Cheese’s to get a true arcade experience. Do the arcade thing sans snot nosed brats at local barcades like Dave & Buster’s at Tempe Marketplace, Endgame on Mill Avenue or The King in Scottsdale. All have a drinking option for your boozier friends, but they’re fun on their own, too. Plus, there’s a much more grown up clientele.

Grab some food then grab a joystick and get your game on.

Escape the Room

We profiled Scottsdale business Escape the Room AZ in our business section this issue, but it’s a brain-tickling activity that won’t instead kill brain cells. Based on the wildly popular Escape the Room game apps, this is the IRL version. At $28 per person, it’s not exactly budget friendly, but if you just got paid and are looking

for a good time, it’s a great option.

There’s also Room Escape Adventures for students in Phoenix, which has the same entry price. Gather a group of friends and make your way through a real life puzzle.

Ice skating

If you’re not drunk but want to look like you are, there’s always ice skating as an option. CityScape is hosting their annual CitySkate through February 1, where you can skate the ice in Downtown Phoenix into late night. The rink is open through 11 p.m. Sunday and Friday and midnight on Saturdays. Or just visit any of the ice rinks located throughout the Valley, which also often have extended weekend hours.

Geocaching

You might have better luck trying this in the sunshine, but if you’re a vampire or you want an extra element of adventure, geocaching at night is extremely fun. Head to geocaching.com to get hints about hidden treasures located throughout the Valley, then use GPS coordinates to find them. If you’re not feeling like heading into the wild, there are urban geocaches, too. Gather a group of friends and go hunting for treasure!

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Shopping >>> Cardigans in All Colors Cardigans can spruce up a basic outfit when it looks otherwise drab. When all hope is lost on a bland outfit, pop on a cardigan for a bit of color. You’ll probably want to skip this step in the summer (Instead, get a few fun-colored T-shirts and sun dresses), but cheapo cardigans from Forever 21 can be a lifesaver when you’re feeling less-than-cute.

The Basic Dress No matter what color it is, you’re going to want two to three basic, figure-flattering dresses in your wardrobe. They shouldn’t be the bandage dresses you’re used to seeing at the club, either. These should be dresses you wouldn’t be embarrassed to wear in front of your grandma. Opt for colors that are flattering with your hair and skin tone.

If you know your skin’s undertone—cool or warm—find colors that follow the same color family.

Dark Skinny Jeans Skinny jeans are here to stay, if fashion forecasts have anything to say about it.

It’s worth investing in a solid pair, but that doesn’t mean spending a fortune. Shops like Gap and uniqlo.com sell comfortable, durable skinny jeans for under $80 (and sometimes under $40!) Read user reviews online to find out if that pair you’re drooling over is going to be right for your body type. Super skinny cigarette jeans might not be perfect for curvier body shapes and curve-focused jeans might not be right for thinner frames.

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Christina Caldwell • College Times If you’re like a lot of college-aged women, you fall for trends. It’s totally natural, and usually totally adorable, but a closet full of trendy clothes with nothing to pair them with can lead to some seriously mismatched, busted outfits.

There are countless books and YouTube videos that can tell you how to create a basic wardrobe, but many are geared toward older women and don’t take body shape and personal style into account. You can still look on-trend with basics, and we’re here to show you how. Incorporate these basics into your closet to make your on-trend pieces pop.

Caramel-Colored Accessories A caramel-colored purse will match everything in your wardrobe. It will instantly casualize any outfit that’s too frilly and dress up your weekend yogapants-and-shirt ensemble. Oh, and you’ll probably want to snap up some flats and boots in these colors, too. That way, you can have the ultimate all-season color in your wardrobe from summer to fall.

Black and White T’s You can wear a black or white T-shirt with any outfit, whether it’s to your internship or out on the town. Look for a cut that looks great on your personal shape. Some women look better in crew necks and others look better with a V-neck. Then, invest in T’s that will last. Old Navy makes surprisingly long-lasting basics, and so does American Apparel. If you hit the right sale, you might be able to snap up a few of each! Make sure to grab both colors in a tank, short sleeves and long sleeves.

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Black Pants, Pencil Skirt and Blazer One day, you’ll have to skip your sweatpants for a more professional ensemble. Whether it’s to an internship interview or you’re trying to impress your new boyfriend’s mother, black basics are always in style. A pair of black slacks and a black blazer will dress up any old T-shirt and make you look professional. A pencil skirt is a sexy-yet-professional way to do the same thing, especially if you’re feeling more on the girly side that day. Plus, a pencil skirt will save you from the bummer of pants on hot summer days.

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Named after the owner’s grandmother, Bunky, the shop curates pieces, fabrics and designs that create fashion-forward statements without compromising comfort.

Their love for local products is evident with an exclusive line of Arizona Love T-shirts and accessories. With wide-ranging prices from high to low for men and women, Bunky Boutique offers a funky experience for all.

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The Chainsmokers on becoming #SELFIE-made men Christina Fuoco-Karasinski • College Times Otherwise known as the DJ duo The Chainsmokers, Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall rose to fame with their cheeky 2014 hit “#SELFIE.” Although they tapped into pop culture to create the track, Taggart and Pall are— admittedly and surprisingly—out of touch with what’s hip, namely sports and satellite radio.

The Chainsmokers are performing as part of a Super Bowl XLIX free concert series on Thursday, January 29, at Westgate WaterDance Plaza, but that’s as close to a football game they’ve been all season.

“It’s kind of funny because we’re the worst sports fans ever,” Pall says with a laugh. “We’re always traveling on Sundays.

I haven’t seen an entire football game this entire season yet. We’ll be able to be a part of the biggest football game now.”

Based in New York City, The Chainsmokers were able to feel the vibe of last year’s Super Bowl, which was played at MetLife Field in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

“There was so much energy and cool vibes and events and stuff and everyone’s in such a fun mood,” Pall says. “Being there will just be awesome.”

The Westgate Entertainment District gig is the only show The Chainsmokers are doing early in the year so they can concentrate on finishing “an incredible amount of music.”

“I don’t think we’re planning on releasing an album,” he says. “I don’t want to rule it out, though. We want to release music. I think people hold onto music so closely.”

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The year 2015 follows a successful 2014 for The Chainsmokers. MTV recently crowned the group an “Artist to Watch.” “#SELFIE” was officially certified platinum by the RIAA for digital sales in excess of 1 million.

The song also soared to No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs Chart within five weeks and reached the Top 5 on iTunes in more than 43 countries. “#SELFIE” is Top 10 on YouTube’s “Top Music Videos of 2014.” Furthermore, it garnered a nomination for “Choice EDM Song” at the 2014 Teen Choice Awards.

“I’d be lying if I said that we had any clue that we made a (hit) song,” Pall says. “It was lot of fun, a great learning experience and a dream come true in some

respects.

“We’re happy that we had the opportunity to tour the world and make these all great fans, and to be a part of Republic Records. All these great opportunities came out of it. Now we’re really interested in showing people what we’re actually about—which is not taking selfies.”

The hit also gave The Chainsmokers the opportunity to partner with YouTube and SiriusXM to launch the digital show “The YouTube EDM 15.” Taggart and Pall host the program, which counts down the toptrending EDM tracks on YouTube.

“Everyone at Sirius, they’re the nicest people,” he says. “That’s been our thing.

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act and react however we want. We want to be ourselves.

We are the true champions of being yourself. We have so much fun with the shows. It’s such a great outlet to support other friends of ours who are artists, and talk about the random weird shit that goes through our heads anyway.”

Ironically, Pall has no idea how Sirius XM works, so he has yet to hear The Chainsmokers’ show.

“The funny thing about being from New York is I haven’t listened to the radio in five years,” he says, laughing again. “You don’t have a car here. You don’t drive anywhere.

But I know how important the radio is to everyone else in the world. It’s where they get their music. It’s cool to be a part of something that you don’t even know what’s going on. I don’t listen to our show because I don’t know how to.”

The Chainsmokers, Westgate WaterDance Plaza in the Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, Glendale, 623.385.7502, westgateaz.com, Thursday, January 29, 8:30 p.m., free

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Down with Webster gets down with the U.S. Christina Fuoco-Karasinski • College Times Living in Los Angeles has its benefits for Tyler Armes, bassist-keyboardist for the Toronto-bred pop-rap band Down with Webster.

There’s the weather that’s obviously warmer than the notoriously frigid Canadian winters. For Armes, too, it’s necessary for Down with Webster’s career, and something that may help the band achieve its goals.

“It’s a great place in terms of writing music and working with other artists,” says Armes, who moved to Los Angeles in 2014.

“It’s an inspiring place to be. We’d be down here to work with someone and I would never want to leave. There are so many bands that come through. There are so many artists. On any given week I could end up in the studio working with somebody really talented. It creates a lot of opportunities out here.”

Those opportunities include an increased number of U.S. tour dates as well as collaborating with an “international pool of artists.”

“I recently worked with a couple of younger female artists, who are amazing singers who were spotted on YouTube,” Armes explains. “The band’s always wanted to do a song that’s featured a female vocalist. That may happen, just by virtue of being out here.”

Armes and the rest of the band— rappers Camm Hunter and Martin Seja, vocalist/guitarist Pat Gillett, drummer Andrew Martino and DJ Dave “Diggy” Ferris—have been working on new material in Los Angeles with producer Matt Squire.

Meanwhile, Down with Webster is pushing its fourth album Party for Your Life.

Breaking the United States is important to Down with Webster, who, in its home country, has been nominated for 22 awards, including 12 MuchMusic Video Awards (the equivalent of the MTV Awards) and six Juno Awards, Canada’s version of the Grammys. Its Canadian breakthrough track was 2009’s “Rich Girls,” a reimagining of the classic Hall & Oates song.

As part of the mission of conquering the States, the band is touring the country with Jonny Craig, a jaunt that includes a Saturday, January 17, stop at Joe’s Grotto in Phoenix. At the gig, Down with Webster, who last played Arizona with Google employee-turned-rapper Hoodie Allen, will debut a couple songs from its forthcoming album. The collection’s format is still up in the air.

“I’m not sure if we’re going to do an EP or a full-length album,” says Armes, who’s been listening to a variety of music ranging from Chance the Rapper to Bombay Bicycle Club.

“The general consensus is we want to have more music out more often, instead of sticking with the old school model of putting out albums every year or two. It’s more important that people who want to hear our music can hear it. We’ll continue to play here, even though we haven’t had any real radio or video play. We’ve seen our live fanbase grow.”

“The Blueprint for Going in Circles Tour” w/Jonny Craig, Kyle Lucas and Captain Midnight, Joe’s Grotto, 13825 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix, 602.992.1007, joesgrotto.com, Saturday, December 17, 6 p.m., $17 adv

Sidepony New Year Spectacular: Feast of the Seven Herbs w/Some Magical Animal, Strange Lot, Crescent Ballroom, January 7, 8 p.m., $5-$7 The Ree & Friends Show w/Ree Boado, The Hill in Mind, The Copper States, Teneia, RQuel Denis, The Heaviest Cat, The Rhythm Room, January 7, 6:30 p.m., $8-$10 Steve Tyrell, MIM Music Theater, January 7, 7 p.m., $43-$48 Chicha Dust, Crescent Ballroom, January 8, 8 p.m., $8-$10 Soul Low, Trunk Space, January 8, TBD Whitney Morgan & The 78’s w/Joe Fletcher, The Rhythm Room, January 8, 7:30 p.m., $12-$15 Steve Tyrell, MIM Music Theater, January 8, 7 p.m., $43-$48 Jeff Bridges & The Abiders, Livewire, January 9, 7 p.m., $48 The Temptations, Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, January 9, 8 p.m., $25-$99 Reality Show w/Coed Pageant, Snail Quail, Trunk Space, January 9, 7:30 p.m., $6 It’s a Long Story w/ Animate Escape, The Sleepover, Safe, So Simple, Joe’s Grotto, January 9, 6 p.m., $10 The Dictators w/Motor 666, Scorpion vs.

Tarantula , Rotten Youth, Swapmeat, Dark Hearts, Yucca Tap Room, January 9, 8 p.m., free Pierce Fulton, Maya Day and Nightclub, January 9, 9 p.m., TBD Chris Peña, The Nash, January 9, 7:30 p.m., $8-$15 De’Lunula Screeners, Trunk Space, January 10, 7:30 p.m., $6 Cody Rowlands Trio, The Nash, January 10, 7:30 p.m., $8-$15 Soul Power Band, The Rhythm Room, January 10, 8 p.m., $8 Damon Johnson, MIM Music Theater, January 10, 7:30 p.m., $33-$38

HOT! The English Beat, LiveWire, January 10, 7 p.m., $23 Tea and crumpets may hail from England, but those aren’t the only awesome treats. The English Beat, a band that mixes just about every type of music together while wailing about politically-driven themes, is one that won’t disappoint.

These rockers will make an appearance at LiveWire, the newest and hottest venue in Scottsdale.

Surf w/Watch for Rocks, Head over Heart, Mystery School, Crescent Ballroom, January 11, 8:30 p.m., $5-$7 Rodney Whitaker Quartet, The Nash, January 11, 6 p.m., $25 Rodney Whitaker Quartet, The Nash, January 11, 7:45 p.m., $25 Aesop Rock w/Rob Sonic, Homeboy Sandman, Crescent Ballroom, January 12, 8 p.m., $12 Glen David Andrews, MIM Music Theater, January 12, 7 p.m., $28-$33 The Fab Four, Mesa Arts Center, January 13, 8 p.m., $25-$45 Powerman 5000 & (hed) p.e. w/Knee High Fox, Souless, Sans Meridian, Special Guests, Club Red East, January 13, 6 p.m., $20-$25 Calabrese w/Take Over and Destroy, DeSade, Common Tounge, Sons of Providence, Mechanical Men, Club Red West, January 13, 6 p.m., $10-$13 Savory Brown w/Kim Simmonds, The Rhythm Room, January 13, 7 p.m., $24-$28 Morning Hands w/ Waytansea Point, Andrew is Tired, Trunk Space, January 14, 7:30 p.m., $6 G.Love & Special Sauce w/Matt Costa, Marquee Theatre, January 15, 8 p.m., $27 The O’Jays, Celebrity Theatre, January 15, 8:30 p.m., $40-$80 CJ Boyd, Trunk Space, January 15, 7:30 p.m., $6

Trevor James Tillery w/ Bigfoot Wallace, Ozark Pappy, Faustian, Last Exit Live, January 15, 8 p.m., $8-$10 Myrlin Hepworth, Crescent Ballroom, January 15, 8 p.m., $10-$12 Bong-In You Quartet, The Nash, January 15, 7:30 p.m., $8-$15 Machine Head, Club Red East, January 16, 8 p.m., $28-$33

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Manson is serious, yet cool as he plays classy tunes.

Appearing at The Nash, Manson will make modern jazz music feel relevant.

The Black Moods w/ Japhy’s Descent, Dead Hot Workshop, January 16, 8 p.m., $10-$12 The Generators w/ The Venomous Pinks, Unstable Youth, Reason Unknown, Yucca Tap Room, January 16, 9 p.m., free Beretta Sun, Club Red West, January 17, 5 p.m., $10 Dmitri Matheny Group, The Nash, January 17, 7:30 p.m., $13-$15 Sunset Voodoo w/RAC, The Zoo, Marquee Theatre, January 17, 6:30 p.m., $10 Hibou w/Battling Giants, Trunk Space, January 17, 7:30 p.m., $6 Phoenix Rock Lottery, Crescent Ballroom, January 17, 7 p.m., $10-$12 Johnny Craig w/Down with Webster, Run 2 Cover, So Loud, Joe’s Grotto, January 17, 6 p.m., $17 The Brat Pack from the Philippines, The Rhythm Room, January 17, 7 p.m., $10 The Hot Sardines, MIM Music Theater, January 17, 7:30 p.m., $43-$48 ... continued on page 32

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... continued from page 31 Salute to Cole Porter: Tim Hearn with Ionnis Goudelis Quartet, The Nash, January 17, 3 p.m., $5-$15 African Children’s Choir, Chandler Center for the Arts, January 18, 3 p.m., $30-$44 Headband For the Highwayy’s Battle for South by so What: Stands with Fists, Modern Color, Dehumanizer, Singularity, A Lapse of Ethos, Talk to Sheep, Wrath AZ, Infinite AZ, We are Nemesis, A Moment of Clarity AZ, Club Red Theaters, January 18, 4 p.m., $6 Jackie Evancho, Celebrity Theatre, January 18, 7 p.m., $52-$128 Will Goble, The Nash, January 18, 6 p.m., $8 Owl & Penny CD Release w/Celebration Guns, Weslynn, Crescent Ballroom, January 18, 8:30 p.m., $3-$5 Vanessa Williams, Scottsdale Center for the Arts, January 18, 7:30 p.m., $55$89 Nels Cline & Julian Lage, MIM Music Theater, January 18, 7 p.m., $25-$30

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Idaho Green w/Paper Genie, Eating Amongst Friends, Leftovers, Trunk Space, January 19, 7:30 p.m., $6 OK, so attending an Idaho Green show may seem like— from the band’s name—a way to watch some podunk dudes rock out. Like the state, the band is underestimated. The band isn’t actually located in Idaho, go figure. But these Montana musicians have some punk rock talent that’s worth your while.

Grace Weber w/ Alli Gato, Trunk Space, January 20, 7:30 p.m. $6 Mark Ramone in conversation with the Arizona Republic’s Ed Masley, Crescent Ballroom, January 20, 7 p.m., $33-$38 John Jorgenson Quintet, MIM Music Theater, January 20, 7 p.m., $35-$40 Periphery w/Nothing More, Wovenwar, Thank You Scientist, Club Red East,

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Concert Calendar Theatre, January 24, 6:30 p.m., $37 Eric Church, Talking Stick Resort Arena, January 24, $6 Pierce the Veil w/Sleeping with Siren, Marquee Theatre, January 24, 6:30 p.m., $37 Luicidal, Yucca Tap Room, January 24, 9 p.m., free Mike Ozuna, The Nash, January 25, 6 p.m., $8 Conrad Tao, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, January 25, 7:30 p.m., $29-$49 Ronnie Milsap, Celebrity Theatre, January 25, 7:30 p.m., $40-$50

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Travis Tritt, Chandler Center for the Arts, January 25, 7 p.m., $35-$60 We’re sure that not everyone is country fan, and an olderschool country fan at that.

Although country gets a bad rap from time to time, Travis Tritt is a true country legend.

He has been doin’ his country thang for decades now, so it’s safe to say that a night with Tritt may very well change your mind about the honky tonk kinda music after all.

Don’t say we didn’t warn ya, y’all!

Tyranny Enthroned w/Micawber, Lago, Deadspawn, SaintBreaker, The Rouge Bar, January 25, 7 p.m., $7 Ben Miller Band w/Crow Moses, The Rhythm Room, January 25, 7 p.m, $10 Bill Frisell, MIM Music Theater, January 25, 7 p.m., $43-53 Helms Alee w/Marriages, Sorxe, Crescent Ballroom, January 26, 8 p.m., $12 Paul Collins Beat w/The Rich Hands, Dogbreth, Petty Things, French Girls, Yucca Tap Room, January 26, 9 p.m., free Dark Tranquility w/ Insomnium, Club Red West, January 27, 6 p.m., $22-$25 Indigenous Plateros, The Rhythm Room, January 27, 7 p.m., $18-$20 Badfish - A Tribute to SUBLIME: “40 OZ to Freedom” Tour, Marquee Theatre, January 28, 6 p.m., $17

Marchfourth Marching Band on never getting a real job Christina Caldwell • College Times Marchfourth Marching Band is probably the least cliché band in history, but their show can be described by one trite phrase—you have to see it to believe it. Stilt walkers, firey baton twirlers and creepy-cool costumes combine for a trippy and whimsical show that’s beyond words.

“I’m still waiting for an accurate description of us that doesn’t take a paragraph,” jokes band leaders and ringmaster John Averill.

Known by fans as M4, the band of 30 ragtag circus performers and musicians from Portland is actually serious business when they’re not on stage, as Averill explains to College Times.

College Times: You literally ran away with the circus. What were you doing before M4 came to be?

Averill: I did graphic design in L.A. for several years, then started working on film and commercials as a model builder, which led me to work in Portland at Will Vinton Studios (now Laika). My last job there was as a stop-motion animator on a show called “The PJ’s,” which ran on FOX for three seasons before being cancelled. The work dried up and most of my co-workers followed the next job. I took unemployment and started over with the goal of becoming a working musician.

I never imagined the main vehicle for this would be a circus. It’s like I helped build a machine and it chased me out of town.

Do you ever have plans to get a “normal” job again?

I can’t go back to working for someone else. As much as it would appear M4 is all fun and games, this band is a business. When you start something that becomes your business, then you have to tend to that business 24/7. With M4, there is never a moment where something cannot be worked on, whether its the mundane stuff, tour planning and logistics, staffing the roster, scheduling, or the fun stuff like writing and playing music. Most of my time spent on M4 is in my head. I wish I could get everything done that I see in my head. Fortunately we have a team, but we really need help with stuff, such as marketing. It’s never ending.

I’ve seen you twice now—once at Tucson’s Hotel Congress and once here in Phoenix at Crescent Ballroom. Both were very different experiences, just based on the venues’ respective sizes. What’s your ideal venue?

I loved those Congress shows, even though the band barely fit on the stage. I just like that rowdy small club bar energy.

In general, my ideal indoor venues are theaters with big stages where the stage isn’t too high and there are no seats and everyone’s dancing on the floor, and the only seats are in the balcony. Outdoor shows festival shows are great too.

Marchfourth Marching Band, Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Avenue, Phoenix, 602.716.2222, crescentphx.com, Friday, January 23, 8:30 p.m., $16-$20

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January 8 - 21, 2015 • ecollegetimes.com

Rio Salado College is an accredited institution. Online classes may have in-person components, testing requirements, block calendar guidelines and require proof of legal residency. Payment plan options and financial aid are available to those who qualify. *$84/credit for Maricopa County residents. IA_AD_CT_Education_1014