College Times - Nov. 20, 2014

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JET, SET, GO!

Real life jet pack

Monti’s closes an era

FRIEND OR FOE?

A social experiment

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purchasing Thanksgiving turkeys.

Minnesota is the top turkeyproducing state in America with approximately 49 million turkeys each year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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With the weather cooling down, we took to A Mountain for a hike. Here, intern Cailyn Finkel’s dog, Norrie (The Notorious D.O.G.), poses in an atmosphere that matches his own majesty.

Student Life >>> Rendering of new Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.

Jason Kerestes and his jet pack!

ASU master’s student creates jet pack for U.S. soldiers Dominique Del Grosso • College Times The “Ironman,” “The Rocketeer,” and “Thunderball” movies have one thing in common: main characters who use jet packs to take flight. So what if, for a moment, this line between cinematic science-fiction and modern-day science intersected in reality?

Well, that moment has arrived. Jason Kerestes, 29, an engineering master’s student at ASU, has created a jet pack device, but the only difference between his creation and those in these movies is that his doesn’t allow people to take flight. Instead, Kerestes’ jet pack makes it possible for U.S. soldiers to run a fourminute mile.

The Pentagon Agency committed to funding breakthrough technology for National Security purposes. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) originally gave to a cause that could assist U.S. soldiers in decreasing their mile per minute running speed.

Answering the call for technological advances, Kerestes, with the assistance of Thomas Sugar, an associate professor in the Department of Engineering, College of Technology and Innovation at ASU, came up with the idea of creating a wearable jet pack, and they personally financed the entire device.

“All the financial contributions came from Dr. Sugar and me,” Kerestes says. “It was difficult, but we can [build and use] a lot of stuff in-house.”

The idea for the jet pack came from a previous device—AirLegs—Kerestes created, and even in its infancy, the device is a game-changer.

“Really, one of the things I find myself thinking about is how amazing the human body already is. Augmenting the human body is difficult, but technology has improved to the point that fiction is starting to become a reality. Technology is on the right path to making it possible,” he says.

Fitting the average person just like a backpack, the jet pack doesn’t have to be reconfigured from person to person, but because Kerestes has yet to perfect the pack’s battery technology, its power won’t last much longer than four minutes. Once turned on, the fan-fueled jet pack has instantaneous thrust, creating 15 pounds of force, which makes the pack’s punch more than its 11-pound total weight.

“It’s not going to blow you over. It produces a 15-pound force, and it’s not enough to overturn you or make you fall.

It just allows anyone to run faster,” he says. “I’ve designed some safety features.

There’s a hand control, and you’re holding a trigger, so if you fall, you can stop it immediately.”

Once Kerestes and his team can perfect the jet pack’s battery technology, it’s likely the project will be used by U.S. soldiers. In the meantime, however, Kerestes finished his thesis work in early November, and he will be graduating in December with an even brighter future than he could have ever imagined.

ASU breaks ground on downtown law school Christina Caldwell • College Times ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus has nabbed some of the university’s biggest and most renowned schools over the last few years, including the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism in 2008 and the College of Nursing and Health Innovation in 2006.

Adding to the burgeoning and bustling atmosphere of the campus will now be host to the The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, which broke ground on November 13 with a ceremony with former Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O’Connor, ASU president Michael Crow, Phoenix mayor Greg Stanton and school dean Doug Sylvester. The building is set to be ready for class by August 2016.

The school, named for O’Connor, will cost $129 million and supply state-ofthe-art amenities to the university’s law students.

“Not only will the new law school have state-of-the-art learning facilities, it also will provide our students with incredible opportunities,” Sylvester says in a press release. “The downtown location is near the courts and the city’s legal district, which will prove invaluable to our students in the form of internships, externships and networking.”

The 280,000 square feet facility will include two levels of underground parking, 18 classrooms with high-tech amenities, a large lecture hall, two think

tanks and the ASU Alumni Law Group.

The Ross-Blakely Law Library, currently based on the Tempe campus, will also make the move downtown, which will include a first floor with retail space and a café.

“The Arizona Center for Law and Society is another wonderful addition to our growing campus in the heart of Phoenix,” says ASU president Michael Crow in a press release. “Having the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law in Downtown Phoenix fits perfectly with ASU’s mission of building strong learning and career connections with media, health care, corporate and government organizations for the more than 11,500 students in the downtown campus.”

The City of Phoenix provided the land and $12 million of construction bonds to ASU. An additional $10 million was funded by local attorney Leo Beus and his wife, Annette. So far, ASU has raised $34 million of its $50 million campaign goal for the construction of the building.

“What I think [the law school is] doing is really marvelous,” Beus says in a press release. “The law school dean is a terrific dean. The ASU president is a terrific president. ASU is a friendly place for people of any faith. But what really got us there was just how much good we could see ASU was doing right now and what the potential was for change in the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. So my wife and I looked at all of those things and we said, ‘It’s a good thing to do,’ so we did it.’”

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HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE:

THE EXPERIMENT

Julia Thatcher • College Times “How to Win Friends and Influence People” was written by Dale Carnegie in 1936. Since then, it has sold more than 15 million copies and is still in circulation—and used—today.

The concepts in the book have been proven to be successful over and over.

By demonstrating the concepts in the book, and adapting to its ideology, a person can win others over to their way of thinking. The concept behind the book is that by using these tools, you leave an impression on people; one where they are forced to walk away saying “Wow, that person was so cool,” but they’re not entirely sure why.

Those are ballsy statements. I’ve read the book and used the tools, but never actively recorded my findings. Along with the help of my three cutest guy friends, I was able to win over a group of girls using the tools, and then made them indifferent to my presence. It’s just science, people.

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The six tips the book gives to make people like you are:

 Become genuinely interested in other people.

 Smile.  Remember that a person’s name is, to that person, the sweetest sound.

 Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves.

 Talk in terms of the other person’s interest.

 Make the other person feel important—and do it sincerely.

To prove that these concepts work, I used a controlled variable—the same group of people—to test my hypothesis, which is that these concepts work in they way the book says they do. I did so by using these six tools in a social setting, and then, on the same people at a later time, I completely abandoned the concepts to see how they would react or behave toward me.

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SETTING THE SCENE: Some of my friends, (three guys) and I decided to go to a hookah lounge.

After talking for 30 minutes, one of them noticed a group of four girls sitting in the corner, and he decided to invite them to bring their hookah over to our table.

USING THE SIX TOOLS: Immediately when they sat down, I was the first to jump up, introduce myself and greet them with a smile—Tip 2. I actually purposely did this before the guys were able to get a word in to show I was excited to meet them and set the tone for the experiment. I asked all four of their names and then repeated them within the first five minutes to make sure I had them all correct—Tip 3.

If we are being honest, the girls obviously came over to our table to meet the cute boys. They could have cared less if

I was there. However, there was an odd number of the guy-to-girl ratio in the group, which played to my advantage, because when one of them was awkwardly sitting there waiting patiently for their turn to flirt with one of the boys, it was easy to make them feel comfortable, exemplifying how these tools work in the first place.

It was easy to ask them questions and get them to talk about themselves—Tip 4. We talked for about two to three hours, and by the end of the night, they had invited all of us to their house for a game night they had planned for the coming weekend. (I can also now tell you personal details about each of them, for example: where they grew up, where they are going to school, why they are not in school, their relationship statuses, their relationship with their parents, their ages, favorite foods, etc. They even gave all four of us a ride home so we didn’t have to pay for a cab!)

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The original book by Dale Carnegie.

Meet the ladies: Making the other person feel important— and do it sincerely, is one key to getting people to like you.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: I hadn’t planned to use this group of girls for both sides of the experiment.

However, I ended up losing my keys in the car of the girl who drove us home.

Before I had even noticed that my keys were gone, the owner of the car called and offered to meet us at the restaurant we went to for tacos. (OK, it was Filibertos. I can feel your judgment.)

Using the same group of people in a different environment allowed me to really see if the tools worked, or if it just worked on a particular group of people.

I was able to see their reaction (if any) to both experiments.

WITHOUT USING THE TOOLS: Beyond being extremely grateful for my keys, I didn’t go out of my way to smile or ask questions. I didn’t go out of my way to encourage them to talk about themselves and I didn’t go out of my way to make them feel important. Let me also say that I wasn’t rude or mean—I invited them to get tacos and hang out with us for a bit—but I didn’t lead the conversation. I let them carry it to see where it would go. I had only

MASON gone with one of the boys to get food, so it wasn’t that the four girls were too busy competing for his attention.

The girls were basically uninterested in my presence. I could have gotten up and left and it felt like they wouldn’t have cared; the complete opposite from just an hour earlier. When I spoke to them and used their name, their faces would light up. They liked that I made them feel important, but who doesn’t?

When I didn’t do these things, attention was shifted from a casual conversation to talking to the boy I was with. Don’t get me wrong, I was not rude and they were not rude—there was just no interest in each other after I didn’t show extreme interest in them.

Note: One of the tools is to be genuinely interested. I had so much success because I was actually genuinely interested. The book states that people can tell the difference, and they can.

Using a controlled variable—the same four girls—I was able to make the experiment more pronounced. It would be easy to say some people react to the six tools and some people don’t, but to show that one group of people could be so greatly affected is the greatest testament to the book and anyone’s ability to execute its rules.

Mason seemed to be more outgoing person in the group. She also seemed to be the only one aware of the change in my “attitude,” although it wasn’t a change in my attitude at all—it was just the lack of attention or interest I was giving her. At one point, as a song played outside the restaurant, the girls began to rap to it (No, I wouldn’t have been amused anyway, but at least I didn’t have to pretend that I was) and she instantly said, “Guys, I don’t think they care that we know this song.” (I didn’t.)

ASHLEY

Ashley was from my hometown in California. It was easy to be interested in what she had to say and to encourage her to talk about herself. I could easily guide the conversation and ask questions about schools, parks, places that were frequently visited, and she loved to talk about it. It was also easy then to encourage her to share other details about her boyfriend, school and her parents.

JADE

Jade sat in the middle and was already a very open person, but she loved telling me about her job at a coffee shop and how she had to be up at 4 a.m. to be at work. She was not as aware in my lack of using the tips, but she didn’t seem to feel obligated to carry on a conversation with me if I didn’t bring anything up, ask her questions or guide the conversation.

JAMIE

Jamie sat the farthest away from me, and in the loud hookah lounge, it was a tad difficult to get her attention. But, while the other girls talked to the guys, it was an easy excuse for her to lean across the group to talk to me. We talked about why she isn’t going to school right now, what she is doing in the meantime and what it’s like to all live together with the other girls in the group.

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ASU is a bikefriendly university.

Get out and moving during the holiday feasts!

Turkey Day fun runs and walks around the Valley Megan Stalbaum • College Times

ASU named bike-friendly university, makes bike parking improvements Cailyn Finkel • College Times ASU is now one of 100 schools recognized by the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) for being a Bike Friendly University. One of the reasons that ASU tops eight other Pac 12 school, who also recognized by the LAB, is the innovative bike racks that were added to Tempe campus. These racks can be found near the newly built College Avenue Commons, the Tyler Mall and the G. Homer Durham Language and Literature building.

This means that the recent efforts and bike-friendly renovations, made by the student government and university staff members, have made a difference to the 15,000 people that bike to and from ASU’s four campuses every day.

“We are honored to receive this award from the League of American Bicyclists and to see ASU’s efforts recognized,” JC Porter, assistant director of commuter services for ASU Parking & Transit Services, says in a press release.

“In the past year, we have transformed the bicycling culture at ASU and reinforced our commitment to meeting the transportation needs of all students, staff and faculty who bike to and from campus.”

With the rapidly growing student population and the lack of secure plac-

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es to park bikes in between classes, the idea of adding the new racks became a reality. These “bike valets” can hold up to 200 bikes and provide a supervised, free way for students to park their bikes after registering them online.

Taylor Clifton, a junior at ASU, says she hasn’t noticed that much of a change with bike parking options.

“I think the racks are congested— maybe just not as bad as before. It’s hard to give every single student a place to park their bikes, especially when it’s first-come-first-served,” Clifton says.

In addition to the multitude of parking options, the University has provided students with a number of other bike resources. There are co-ops on the Tempe and Polytechnic campuses where students can borrow tools to make repairs for free. State Farm also equipped ASU students with compressor stations to fill up their tires for free.

Bikers are also allowed to take advantage of the showers in the Sun Devil Fitness Complex and Wrigley Hall.

To use the showers, students need to swipe their ASU ID and fill out a brief bike commuter’s form. The Bike Cellar, just north of the Tempe Campus, provides their members with even more resources such as bike storage, repairs and shower stations.

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Gobble, gobble! Thanksgiving is approaching, and while many of us ditch our diets during this season, we tend to feel guilty after stuffing ourselves with delicious food and treats. No need to feel guilty this Thanksgiving because there are plenty of Turkey Day running/walking events happening in the Valley. Slip on some running shoes, grab your friends and get your hot bod into gear before stuffing your face, ya turkey.

Mesa Turkey Trot Head down to Mesa for one of Arizona’s oldest running events. Trot your way through the flat Mesa streets where it’s easy to pick up speed in one of their three race events: A one-mile fun run/walk, a two-mile fun run/walk or a 10k run. Proceeds go to nonprofit organizations in the East Valley, which include the disabled and underprivileged citizens of those communities. Register online, by mail or in person. Registration includes a free T-shirt and a racing bib.

Red Mountain Park, 7745 E. Brown Road, Mesa, raceplaceevents.com, Thursday, November 27, 7 a.m., $15$30 LifeTime Fitness Turkey Day Run Phoenix This Turkey Day Run has been trotting into Phoenix since 1989, and it has grown to spread the turkey cheer to more than 15,000 race day participants throughout five U.S. cities. Take part by running or walking the 5k loop. If running or walking two loops suits your turkey tendencies, the 10k is the race for you. Racers start the run at the Wesley Bolin Plaza and wind around gentle turns throughout Downtown Phoenix,

ending with a beautiful view of the Arizona Capitol before the finish line. Register online or at the event. Registration includes a free long sleeved shirt and bib. Stick around after the race for a little Turkey Day appetizer.

Wesley Bolin Plaza, 1700 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, turkeyday-5k.com, Thursday, November 27, 8 a.m., $39-$59 Turkey Trot 5k Run & Fitness Walk Join the city of Fountain Hills as they host the 24th Annual Turkey Trot and Fitness Walk. Approximately 1,700 people participate in this holiday event annually. Stick around after the race and watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade. If you register online, you will receive a T-shirt and a racing bib. T-shirts are available as first come, first served.

Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 N. La Montana Drive, Fountain Hills, apm.activecommunities.com, Thursday, November 27, 7:30 a.m., $30 Arizona Road Racers Thanksgiving Day Classic Get ready to trot your way around the Peoria Sports Complex at the Arizona Road Racers Thanksgiving Day Classic. The race offers three different courses you can participate in. There is the 10-mile, 5k and a one-mile fun run. All the races start and end at the Peoria Sports Complex. Not only will this be a fun adventure, especially for sports fans, but all the benefits collected from the race go to PLAY Peoria.

Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria, getsetusa.com, Thursday, November 27, 8 a.m., $15$45

Sports TIME OUT

SPORTS LISTINGS Courtesy Phoenix Suns

Isaiah Thomas, Suns Point Guard Mike Tulumello • College Times Suns fans were stunned when they learned of their team’s only big freeagent signing this year. Another point guard? Really?

The Suns were already the only team in the NBA starting a pair of point guards in the backcourt with Goran Dragic and Eric Bledsoe. Now with Thomas, a former star at the University of Washington, they have a trio.

If there was any doubt before, there isn’t any longer. Thomas has totally proven himself on the court this season.

College Times hustled to have a chat with the man himself.

College Times: You scored 20 points a game last season. You were one of the top free agents on the market, yet you decided to come to the team that was the most point-guard-dominated of all.

What was your thinking?

Thomas: First of all, I want to win. I see this organization going in that direction. Secondly, their style of play fits me perfectly whether I start or come off the bench. They want to score a lot of points. I like to do that as well. They

want to get up and down the court and score as fast as possible. That’s only going to help me. They think I’m going to be a big part of what they’re going to do in the future. As long as I’m out on the floor, I’m going to make an impact. I’m going to take full advantage of my opportunity. I want to start, but whatever is best for this team, I’m going to do.

They couldn’t possibly be crazy enough to use all three of you at the same time, could they?

It’s not crazy. We’re (among) the best guards in the NBA. If we do, that’s going to cause problems for opposing teams.

Is your role to bring a spark when things aren’t going well?

It can be. Whatever role they want, that’s what I’m going to do. We just can’t come into a game and think we’re going to win. We have to bring it at all times. We’re not going to sneak up on anybody this year.

You were the last player picked in the 2011 draft. Some would say that makes you Mr. Irrelevant,

just like the final player in the NFL draft. Were you proud to be drafted or disappointed to go last?

Both. I was proud. Not everybody gets drafted. It’s an honor in itself. At the same time, I was expecting to go higher because I outworked and outplayed a lot of guys who got drafted in front of me. All I did was use it as extra motivation. I continued to work hard. And I knew, if given an opportunity, I would take full advantage.

It’s said that you were named after Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas because your father started to make a bet with a Detroit Pistons’ fan over a championship series between the Pistons and the Los Angeles Lakers. Is it true?

My dad was a Lakers fan. He said he would name his son Isiah (if the Pistons won).

And your dad decided he liked the name before the series was finished?

There are two sides to it. My mom liked the name. She grew up in church, so that’s why I spell it the biblical way.

Arizona Coyotes vs. Colorado Avalanche The Arizona Coyotes will battle the Colorado Avalanche at home at Gila River Arena. After early season struggles on the ice, The Coyotes are looking to improve their mediocre season record. The Avalanche is hoping to get past .500 with a win in Glendale.

Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, 623.772.3200, Tuesday, November 25, 7 p.m., $15- $493 ASU Volleyball vs. UCLA The women on the ASU Volleyball team are ready to spike UCLA and improve their strong 16-9 season. The recent sweep by Washington didn’t bump the ASU Volleyball team off the court entirely, as the Sun Devils hold onto a No. 20 ranking in the AP Poll.

Wells Fargo Arena, 600 E. Veterans Way, Tempe, 480.965.3482, Wednesday, November 26, 4 p.m., $7, free for students ASU Football vs. Washington State Coming off the red hot defeat of Notre Dame, coach Todd Graham and the boys are pumped up to stun Washington State. With Taylor Kelly, the senior quarterback who is now fully recovered from a right foot injury, and a defense that is performing stronger than ever, ASU is ready to dominate.

Sun Devil Stadium, 500 E. Veterans Way, Tempe, 480.965.2381, Saturday, November 22, time TBD, $25$325, free for students Phoenix Suns vs. Indiana Pacers Despite it being early in the season, the Suns are hoping to improve their 4-3 record with a win against the struggling 2-6 Pacers. The clear offensive problems for the Suns need to addressed and fixed if they are to obtain a “W” against the Pacers.

US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 602.379.2000, Tuesday, December 2, 7 p.m., $11-$199

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Student Voices Compliments aren’t always compliments Christina Caldwell • College Times Over the last few weeks, there’s been a lot of hubbub about the “10 hours in New York” Christina Caldwell video posted to YouTube by Hollaback, an organization dedicated to ending “street harassment,” featuring a young, normally-dressed woman and the catcalls she gets just walking around a large city.

No matter how you felt about the video, no doubt you’ve heard the criticisms, like that the white men were edited out, that the guys were just being friendly, and really, what’s the harm in wanting to meet a pretty girl on the street or give her compliments? From an outsider’s perspective, those are valid concerns.

It’s a common saying on the Internet that if you want to attract a woman, the first rule is “be attractive.” The second rule is “don’t be unattractive.” Though that might not seem fair to the less goodlooking population, to a lot of women, attractiveness isn’t always about looks.

Some women prefer burly chubby guys, some women only accept men with model good looks. You don’t know who that

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woman you’re soliciting on the street is and what her preferences are. She might find you physically good looking, but the fact that you just shouted a “compliment” at her might make you seem unattractive. After all, knowing how to behave in different social situations is one of many attributes that sane people look for in a partner.

Think about it this way: Imagine a woman you find unattractive yells a harmless “compliment” at you from across the street. “Amazing shoes!” No harm done there, though you might not like the attention called to you. Then she even follows you on foot or in a car. As a man, you might laugh this off. Who cares? She’s just crazy, right?

But now imagine that woman is twice your physical strength and could easily dominate you. Now you can imagine what the average woman feels when a man does the same. It’s hugely intimidating. It’s a threat. And that’s not what any person wants to feel when they’re just trying to make it from point A to point B. Whether a compliment is a compliment always depends on context. At work I’m trying to showcase my intellectual ability, not how I can look in a dress.

Imagine you’re really great at the tuba.

You love playing the tuba in your free time and you take pride in your tuba skillz. One day, your boss at the office decides to go around and pays everyone a compliment.

“Betty here rocked her TPS reports. Go,

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STREET TEAM SHOT

What’s better than sunshine and free stuff? This lucky lady won herself a “Neighbors” T-shirt and snagged a copy of College Times while she was at it.

Go girl!

Betty! Phil, I’ve never seen a better presentation. And Steve, you’re really good at the tuba.”

Your boss doesn’t know you primarily as a tuba player, and he was paying everyone else a compliment about the work. Why were your tuba skills the focus of that compliment? That’s kind of how a woman feels when you give her a compliment out of the correct social

context.

Women aren’t out to socially neuter men from harmless interaction. But the comments displayed in that video aren’t harmless, because who knows who these people are and if they might cause harm.

Strangers are always perceived as a threat, no matter how nice they initially are. They’re unfamiliar, so who knows what they’re capable of?

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Debate: Are children being sexualized too young?

First word: Dear Young Punk, It used to be said that there were three topics that should never be discussed in polite company: politics, religion and sex.

Well, social circles are not what they used to be in today’s anything goes and often less-than-polite world. Sex is not only discussed and graphically displayed everywhere imaginable, it has become a societal obsession in nearly every form of public communication. Name a film, television, broadcasting, musical or social medium and it will be loaded with sexual content of one kind or another.

Time was in America, such as in the portrayal of married couples in Hollywood movies, that men and woman were seen sleeping in twin beds, with only a vague hint that anything sexual occurred between them. This unrealistic and prudish approach was reflective of the times and continued into the 1950s, until the so-called “sexual revolution” of the 1960s.

It may surprise you, Young Punk, that this Old Fart was glad to see a more honest and open acceptance of a basic human function. But as with many revolutions, the pendulum of change sometimes swings too far in an opposite direction. This is what happened with sex, and the results have not always been healthy.

We can probably agree, Young Punk, that sexual activity should be confined to the realm of consenting adults. In reality, though, it’s far from uncommon that some form of sexual conduct takes place between minors. Statistics show that 50 percent of teens lose their virginity by age 17, with some girls becoming pregnant as young as 12 and 13. Children having children is a lousy way to embark on the path to adulthood. Whether the underage mother gives birth to the child or aborts it, the negative impact on her life is enormous.

For years now, we have had sex education classes in many of our schools.

Again, Young Punk, I’ll go against type and say that I think such classes can be beneficial— provided that students attend only with the express permission of their

parents, that abstinence be stressed, and that there is no political agenda involved, such as promoting organizations like Planned Parenthood.

As for public schools providing birth control pills and devices, why should that be the responsibility of taxpayers? At what age do you begin issuing such items?

Where do you draw the line? Handing out contraceptives like pieces of candy seems to me to be an implied approval by the school of sexual relations by the student body (pun maybe or maybe not intended).

While I readily admit that through the ages parents have not done a good job—or any job at all—of teaching their children about sex, and I include myself in that huge group. I believe that today’s kids are exposed to too much too soon. Public schools in Chicago, for example, instituted something new to their curriculum in 2013—mandatory sexual and health education for kindergarten classes.

What are those Chicago school administrators thinking? The world may have changed dramatically since I was a little guy, but no one can convince me that a five-year old at any time and place is old enough to start learning about sex.

The most destructive fallout from all this openness about sex is the sexualizing of the young. Kids are barely out of their diapers and they’re wearing grown-up attire and emulating adult speech and actions. You see it especially with girls—four, five and sixyear-olds wearing makeup, fake eyelashes, high-heeled shoes, skin-tight mini-skirts and push-up bras.

In my view, nothing personifies the sexualizing of little girls more than child beauty pageants in which frustrated Miss America wannabe mothers parade their female offspring in garish costumes, overthe-top hairdos and womanly makeup.

Some consider sex an indoor sport.

Others view it primarily as a means of procreation. No matter how you look at it, sex is a uniquely powerful impulse and its practice by underage amateurs should be discouraged.

Rebuttal: Dear Old Fart, I completely agree that the sexualization of young people is a problem—especially young girls. From the time I hit puberty, I can remember construction workers leering at my developing hips and breasts and having people close to me focus on the way I was developing physically rather than intellectually.

I’d rather not get that kind of attention, but I couldn’t help it because my hormones were making my body morph into—what else?—a sexual vessel.

Luckily I was shielded from that in my home life. Many young girls aren’t so lucky and horrible expectations of what womanhood put on them from a young age by their parents, and that isn’t a new thing.

But with those hormones also comes to drive to have sex. This is inescapable and natural, as you said. Teenagers are always going to have sex. Teenagers were having sex when you were a teenager and those pregnancies were often “dealt with” silently, or attributed to another family member.

(Famously, Jack Nicolson was one of those “shame babies.”)

So this isn’t a new problem. And like you said, there’s no problem with sex itself, but the way our culture represents it. Everyone does it. However, the media presents sex as being the ultimate pinnacle of pleasure, but also the forbidden fruit. Sex, while pleasurable, is only a temporary sensation.

It’s the emotional connection with a partner that takes it from being the equivalent of a good massage to being something truly stellar. There’s nothing forbidden about sex between two consenting adults. That sexpositive message needs to come through to teens without being depravity-positive.

But those are the messages that are being conveyed, and yes, the media could reel it back, but when it comes in sex in media, we’re to the point of no return.

Advertisers and filmmakers have realized its power, and they’re not going to give it up for the sake of the kids. It’s a sad reality.

Parents should do their part to keep their kids away from these kinds of media

without giving them the idea that sex is totally off limits. Sex education should be taught at home and in schools by medical professionals—not by the driver’s ed instructor, like it was in my high school. By the time I got my abstinence-only education at 16, I already knew what sex was and how it worked for at least five years.

Avoiding sex discussions will only make kids more likely to explore blindly, making catastrophic mistakes along the way.

You ask why the taxpayers should shoulder the cost of birth control. They’d also be asked to bankroll the outcome of sex—a baby—which is much more costly in the long run. If you are poor and cannot afford birth control, or if you’re young and cannot control your sexual impulses, you’re probably going to have sex anyway. Sure, personal responsibility works for some, but that just guarantees that the people who do have unprotected sex will be the ones without personal responsibility. Do we want those people to be parents? When these people eventually do have children, they can be a burden on the tax system—much more than a $10 pack of birth control or the miniscule cost of a condom.

As for sex education being taught in kindergarten classes, I agree that that is completely bizarre. However, it’s a sad reality that sick people are willing to take advantage of the innocent and helpless.

If children are taught what sex is, what it does and that their bodies aren’t yet ready for that yet, they’re much more likely to understand when they’ve been taken advantage of and tell an adult. It’s a dark situation, but it’s all too common.

From a young age, my mom put makeup on me for special occasions. I loved it. This was a healthy bonding experience between the two of us and they’re some of my fondest memories with my mom. Makeup isn’t the problem—our culture is. No matter the amount of wax I put on my eyelashes, it doesn’t reflect anything about my attitudes toward sex. I started wearing makeup at 12. I lost my virginity at 21. I waited because I was taught the right messages about sex by my parents, in spite of the abstinence-only education I received.

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La Casa Vieja in the “vieja” days.

A vintage shot of Monti’s in the ‘60s.

As doors close, Monti’s La Casa Vieja counts the memories Julia Thatcher • College Times On Monday, November 17, the oldest restaurant in Tempe closed after 58 years of business.

The news of the closing is in large part due to the rising costs of maintaining the tradition of the restaurant and offering affordable pork, fish, and chicken dishes. Owner Michael Monti released a statement saying he toyed around with ideas of how to develop the property, but with both the changing economy and varying demographic that Mill Avenue caters to, sustaining Monti’s would not be possible.

Monti’s La Casa Vieja was registered as a historic building in 1984, which was built sometime in the 1870s, which now poses questions regarding future development of the property. The kitchen itself—built in the 1970s—is located in the newest addition of the restaurant, and it will be torn down to create a hotel and office building, while the historical pioneer, Hayden House (La Vieja) will be preserved and refurbished.

The 2.5 acre site was bought by a partnership of real estate firms from

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Colorado and California who have plans to develop the site.

Monti says he does not have any plans to reopen Monti’s, and he is planning to spend time with his wife and family after doors close. Monti says he has seen a remarkable outpouring of nostalgia of people flooding to enjoy one last meal at the historic restaurant.

He says he has seen so many people travel from different places in the state, and he even had a guest who came all the way from Texas.

One guest who came back to visit lived in the portion of the building that was used as apartments and housed students at one point. She lived there in 1943 and attended Tempe Normal School, Arizona State University’s name when it was originally established as a teacher’s college.

“I think it’s every college student’s dream to live at a bar,” Monti says.

It’s tough to choose between the multiple weddings, engagements and other special occasions that occurred at Monti’s, but Monti says his favorite experience throughout the past 58 years was pitching a tent outside the restau-

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rant in 1996, when the Super Bowl was played at Sun Devil Stadium, where he greeted some seriously famous guests.

“The beauty in the restaurant business is you never know who is going to walk in the door. Stephen Hawking showed up two nights in a row with his entourage. He is probably the greatest mind in the world since Galileo, and just came on in,” he says.

The company has faced other unexpected challenges during the closing of an era. Monti explained that a portion of the staff was under the impression they would close the doors immediately and chose to no longer continue working there.

Within a day of posting on their website the announcement of closing their restaurant doors, Monti’s also had to make other announcements about because of the overwhelming response, they could no longer take any reservations. They urged guests, that if they choose to walk-in, there will most likely be a substantial wait.

On the business side, Monti says working in the restaurant industry has taught him a lot about economics and

the value of business, but even more, about human nature.

“It helped me see that sometimes you have to stop listening to what people are saying with their words and what they are actually saying with their body language. People behave differently than what they actually say.

It’s fascinating to anticipate how staff and customers are going to react,” he says. “A system needs to be created that allows people to exercise the best opportunities. The restaurant industry is always an invitation for an unexpected disaster to happen.”

There are no plans to begin tearing down the property until 2015, but the luxury hotel will fit in with other renovations and projects happening around Tempe. Currently down the street from Monti’s, a $600 million dollar development is being built to house a new State Farm Facility.

Memorabilia from the historic restaurant is set to be auctioned off on Thursday, December 4, starting at 5 p.m. The auction will be held live at Monti’s and historic framed pictures, maps, vintage pieces, unique fixtures and sports memorabilia will go to the highest bidder.

“There is a huge emotional upheaval. I’m very focused on the nuts and bolts of the business transition. We’re closing on the [November] 17th. I’m expecting after that, that’s when the emotional toll will happen. I’d like [people] to know how grateful I am and my family is for the support for all these years. I am grateful for the staff and people who worked here of the years.

We are sorry that it has to be shut down, but certainly very grateful for all the love and support over the years,” Monti says.

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Brr, it’s “cold” outside. With these chilly Phoenix temps—an unbearable 70 degrees—cold treats might not be what you’re craving, but Rita’s Italian Ice might just have the traditional holiday flavors your sweet tooth can’t ignore during the season.

The Rita’s Italian Ice Tempe locations have been in business for more than two years, and no matter the temp, Zach Cobian, owner, is certain that the desserts, his staff and prices will leave a lasting impression.

“Everything is always fresh. We make everything daily, and aside from that, we want people to feel like family, and not to just come in for dessert,” he says.

“We try to keep treats affordable. Our average item is about $3.”

At Rita’s Italian Ice, customers can choose from a wide variety of treats.

But for this holiday season, Rita’s Italian Ice is offering a few flavor favorites including YORK Peppermint Pattie treats, a gingerbread Italian ice flavor, a horchata Italian ice flavor and variations on the traditional pumpkin pie, too.

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If a minty treat isn’t your preference, Rita’s Italian Ice dessert options don’t stop there. Cobian says bringing a pumpkin pie to a holiday dinner or party is possible, even if you don’t have a kitchen. He says that with a few easy steps, your pumpkin pie will be a total hit. To make it, purchase a pre-made graham cracker pie crust, visit a Rita’s Italian Ice in Tempe location, order two Pumpkin Pie Blendinis. Once made, scoop the Blendinis into the ready-made pie crust and—if necessary—put the pie in the freezer long enough until it sets up.

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Dominique Del Grosso • College Times Hospitality work can be tricky business. It’s an industry that’s rooted in giving people an enjoyable, one-of-a-kind experience. From hotels and restaurants to baristas and bussers, employees in this field rely on tips to supplement hourly wages. And for most hospitality workers, tips are—more often than not—based on how you make that patron feel about the experience or service you’re providing.

In the state of Arizona, minimum wage is $7.90. Sometimes, hospitality workers can very easily be asked to work more than 40 hours each week without being paid overtime—or time-and-a-half for each hour worked beyond 40. So, when it comes to the bottom dollar, if hospitality workers aren’t given tips earned, unfairly asked to “tip out” fellow co-workers or compensated for overtime by their employers, Clifford Bendau of Bendau Law Firm says the employers are not conducting business or treating their employees in a lawful manner.

Bendau is a licensed attorney in both Arizona and Ohio who specializes in representing hospitality workers who do not get paid minimum wage, are unpaid for overtime hours worked, undertipped by an employer, unlawfully required to “tip out” to employees who are not customarily required to receive tips, among other services. His purpose for serving the community as a legal representative of hospitality workers is entrenched in a philosophy to: “Serve Arizona’s hospitality workers; protect the

rights of Arizona employees, and recover unpaid wages for Arizona workers.”

Although moving to Ohio for law school, Bendau, an Arizona native couldn’t stay away forever. After three years, he returned to the Valley to help underserved members of the workforce.

He believes that all employees, no matter their job titles, deserve to be fairly paid for the work they do.

“My practice is completely directed to representing members of the service industry and other hard working employees,” he says.

Bendau says that sometimes employees can easily be taken advantage of, especially if they don’t know the law or their rights, and he stresses that employers are treating their employees in an unlawful manner if they do not pay their employees for overtime.

“You have to be paid for every second you work,” Bendau says. “You have to be paid overtime—[1.5 times your normal amount of pay] for every hour worked over 40 hours. Any employer that fails to pay overtime is liable for improper payment of wages under Arizona and Federal law.”

Know your rights, but if you don’t, consulting Bendau can help you sort fact from fiction. Bendau offers free consultations and free legal representation.

Bendau Law Firm, 6350 E. Thomas Road, Suite 330, Scottsdale, 480.296.7887, bendaulaw.com

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Calendar >>> Events Suicide Girls’ Blackheart Burlesque Show gets sultry.

SuicideGirls Burlesque tour heats up with quirky pop culture references Dominique Del Grosso • College Times If you’re looking for a hot and fun night out on the town, look no further than the SuicideGirls Blackheart Burlesque show in Tempe on November 21. The show is sure to heat up these chilly Phoenix temps and thaw your cold bones, which is to say the very least, considering the show is a playful burlesque performance.

SuicideGirls—an adult lifestyle brand and interactive website that features alternative pin-up girl profiles, pin-up girl photography and an interactive forum between the girls and the international community—was founded by Missy Suicide 13 years ago. Since, what was once simply an adult lifestyle website concept that would give Suicide’s friends and the people in her community a space to showcase women who go against prescribed beauty ideals, now has a huge international following and for the second time, a full-length burlesque show tour.

“The name SuicideGirls came from this idea that there is no norm,” Suicide says. “Being a SuicideGirl is for girls who commit ‘social suicide’ by rejecting the norm. This is no arbiter for what you can and can’t like in society and culture, and we appreciate and support that.”

Today, with more than 2,700 SuicideGirls applications each month, it’s safe to say that the international community—even including Antarctica— agrees with Suicide’s sentiment. The

SuicideGirls website features women with every body shape, eye, hair, and skin color imaginable—and you can’t miss the women’s colorful tattoos and piercings.

“There’s no formula for ‘X’ number of tattoos and piercing or rainbow colored hair. It’s more about personalities and if [women] have something to share with the community,” she says.

The SuicideGirls Blackheart Burlesque Tour features Suicide’s most talented girls. After grueling auditions and in-depth rehearsals with choreography crafted by famed choreographer, Manwe Sauls-Addison—who has worked with mega stars like Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, and more—the end result is a pop culture phenomenon. The show pokes fun at everything from “Games of Thrones” to “Star Wars.”

“There’s a lot of pop culture references. [The show] is sexy, it’s fun, it’s funny, it’s empowering, it’s thoughtful, it’s goofy. It doesn’t take itself too seriously, and it’s impossible to leave without a smile on your face,” Suicide says. “It’s a really fun time.”

Although, the Blackheart Burlesque show is pretty cheeky—literally—the SuicideGirls connect with playful striptease numbers, bringing the burlesque concept to the stage again.

Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Avenue, Tempe, 480.829.0607, blackheartburlesque.com, Tuesday, November 25, 8 p.m., $32

FilmBar Late Night, Get ready to watch a late night movie and sip a brewski at FilmBar! The drink-and-watch venue is hosting late night movies on November 21, 22 and 28. If you like a comedy with some added action, head down to the FilmBar on November 21 and 22, where they will be playing the movie, “Why Don’t You Play In Hell.” Enjoy this action-packed movie with sword fighting, shooting and an additional twist. If a horror movie with some added comedy is more your taste in genre, arrive on November 28, where they will be playing “Seven Hells.” “Seven Hells” is a collection of short films that offer different scenarios as people find themselves in their own personal hell. FilmBar, 815 N. Second Street, Phoenix, 602.595.9187, thefilmbarphx.com, Friday, November 21, Saturday, November 22 and Friday, November 28, 11:55 p.m., $9 Birds’n Beer, Spread your wings and take flight with an event focused on birds and beer. If you are a bird lover and want to learn more, then this is the event for you! At this event, you will learn about all the different kinds of birds along with other wildlife.

Grab a beer and get ready to learn some interesting facts, from the mating game of animals to the history of mushrooms. Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 602.468.6470, riosalado. audubon.org, Thursday, November 20, 6:30 p.m., free The Big Heap, It’s time to be unique! Get ready for a three-day event filled with vintage items. There will be vintage furniture, fashion and other handmade items that are the best in the West! There will also be a live jazz performance by Torrey McDannald Quintet, parades featuring glam fashion from the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s, and of course, there will be tons of food. Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, 480.270.5000, thebigheap.com, Friday, November 21 through Sunday, November 23, 9 a.m., $9 Shear Madness, A theatre performance that holds the Guinness World record for being the longest running play in American history comes to the Phoenix Theatre! This is unlike any other theatre performance. This performance is filled with stand-up, improv and comedy. You, as the audience, will be helping the talent solve the mysterious mur-

der in “Shear Madness.” Phoenix Theatre, 100 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix, 602.254.2151, Phoenixtheatre.com, Thursday, November 20 through Sunday, November 23, times vary, $30$60 Circus Vargas, Come one, come all! Feast your eyes on a night of death-defying acts and pure entertainment! Circus Vargas performs magic in a way you have never seen before, in their show Magikaria Extreme! Watch as the talent does highflying stunts, extreme juggling, tight rope walking and motorcycle stunt riding. Arrive 45 minutes earlier, and you can meet the cast of Magikaria Extreme! WARNING: this show will put you at the edge of your seat. The Pavilions at Talking Stick, 9180 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, 877.468.3861, circusvargas.com, various dates through November 24, 7 p.m., $15-$35 Zoo Lights, It’s that time of year again!

Bundle up and come parade your way through the zoo. The zoo lights include 3.8 million lights with 700 sparkling displays. The zoo is bringing new attractions to Zoo Lights this year, which includes an opportunity to meet Tortuga, the talking Galapagos Tortoise. Be entertained with two new Music in Motion shows with music from the popular films “Polar Express” and “Home Alone.” Get ready to experience a ride on the Polar Express while you feel the amazing sensory effects of snow, fog and wind in the new 4-D theater experience.

Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, 602.286.3800, phoenixzoo. org, Monday, November 24 through Sunday, January 11, 5:30 p.m., $12$18 Arizona Antique Market, troll through Chandler and explore the products offered at the Arizona Antique Market. There will be vintage jewelry, ornamental glass, clocks, pottery, early American primitives, Western items, Victorian-era antiques and military memorabilia. The Arizona Antique Market offers many antiques to choose from, and you’re sure to find something that you can’t leave without! Pick up something for yourself or a gift for a friend because don’t forget, Christmas is just right around the corner. Arizona Antique Market, 240 W. Warner Road, Chandler, 10times.com, Friday, November 21 through Sunday, November 23, times vary, free

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CALENDAR >>> Courtesy Charlie Murphy

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Charlie Murphy on when keeping it real goes great Dominique Del Grosso • College Times Charlie Murphy, a stand-up comedian made famous by his time as a writer and cast member of Comedy Central’s “Chappelle’s Show,” doesn’t take crap from anyone. Murphy is a crusader for “keeping it real.” Murphy used to let his fists do the talking, but these days, he’s about inspiration and blocking out the haters, as he discussed with College Times.

College Times: You know, I have to ask you, do you think you’re funny? I mean, do you crack yourself up when you’re coming up with new material or in your day-to-day?

Murphy: In my day-to-day life, absolutely. I don’t go to sleep without laughing about something. I find something to laugh about. I wish everybody had that sensibility.

It adds years to your life—laughing and laughing very hard.

As a comedian, how do you stay current to keep people’s attention?

I pay attention to my environment. I pay attention to my environment—period. Your environment is gonna change, and when it does, you got to change with it. Change is goin’ to happen.

This year, if I wanna do the same joke, I got to change up whoever is prominent now.

It’s the same type of joke, but I just switch the names over to who it is now.

What’s super popular right now—that a bunch of comedians are writing jokes about right now—is Kim Kardashian’s butt naked ass in the Paper yesterday. Trust me. Comedians across the country are

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writing jokes about that. It’s not because of disrespect or anything, but because they know everybody seen that picture and everybody has an opinion. And that makes it the perfect ground for you to work it and create something funny.

What would you say is your best achievement?

My kids. Yeah, my kids are my best achievement. That’s the thing I’m most proud of. It has nothin’ to do with show business.

You put out a lot of inspirational/ positive energy via Twitter, which seems like advice that you could have—perhaps—given to your younger self, or to your kids, for that matter.

What makes you want to share those sentiments with others?

Oh, because I’m in the feel-good business.

Comedy is about makin’ people laugh.

Makin’ people laugh is positive. That’s what I do. That’s good work, making somebody laugh, and to go along with that, I have inspirational words to put out to somebody early, first thing in the morning, you wake up with inspiration. You don’t want a joke at 7 in the morning; you want inspiration, so that’s right up your alley.

Is there anything else you’d like to share?

I’m comin’ to Phoenix. And, I’m coming to beat y’all up. And, I ain’t gonna do it with my hands neither. (Laughs) StandUpLive, 50 W. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 480.719.6100, standuplive. com, Friday, November 21 through Sunday, November 23, $25

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Duck the punches, and get ready for some knock-out fights. Wild Horse Pass Casino Hotel and Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, Chandler, 800.946.4452, wingilariver.com, Saturday, November 22, 6:30 p.m., $25-$100 ArtFest of Scottsdale, One of Scottsdale’s annual traditions, 180 artists from around the Valley come together to showcase their art. This event lends the perfect opportunity to find that great gift for your friends and family that you’ve been searching for. There are also activities for kids and restaurants for when you are weak and hungry from shopping your heart out. Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza, 7380 E. Second Street, Scottsdale, 480.968.5353, 888artfest. com, Saturday, November 22 through Sunday, November 23, 10 a.m., free Harvest Festival, Paired with St. Mary’s Food Bank, this event is not only family friendly, but it is also a fun way to give back to the community at the same time.

Hayrides, rock walls, a petting zoo and a pony ride are just a few of the harvest-y things you can enjoy. Enchanted Island Amusement Park, 1202 W. Encanto Boulevard, Phoenix, 602.254.1200, enchantedisland.com, Saturday, November 22 through Sunday, November 23, 11 a.m., $6-$15 American Heritage Festival, The American Heritage Festival is an interactive event that takes you through history from Colonial Days to modern times. There will be a battle reenactment of the American Revolution and dramatic portrayals of famous people throughout history. Other parts of the festival include speeches from famous Americans in the past, live music, a fashion show featuring historic clothing and you can pick up a souvenir! Schnepf Farms, 24810 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek, 480.987.3100, americanheritagefestival.com, Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23, 10 a.m., $15

Foodie Fair, Phoenix is notorious for their food trucks, and the foodie fair will have some of Arizona’s best. This event sponsors the Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation. Although there will be great food, entertainment and activities for children, there will also be a silent auction and all the proceeds will benefit children in the foster care system. Kierland Commons, 15205 N. Kierland Boulevard, Scottsdale, 602.252.9445, affcf.org, Sunday, November 23, 12 p.m., $2-$35 White Elephant Show, In need of a way to combat some family stress right before Thanksgiving? Bring the entire family to a night of improv at the National Comedy Theater. The audience picks the game, and actors come up with the show on the spot.

Featuring true talent, this show may be the distraction necessary to get Grandma to stop asking you, “How is school going?” and of course, “Who are you dating?” National Comedy Theater, 1111 S. Longmore, Mesa, 602.374.5638, nctphoenix.com, Wednesday November 26, 7:30 p.m., $8 Thanksgiving Day Parade, What would Thanksgiving be without going to see a parade? Classic cars, Girl Scout troops and local businesses are what make the only Thanksgiving Day parade in Arizona so wonderful. The parade lasts two hours and is a Thanksgiving Day must. Downtown Fountain Hills, 480.837.1654, fountianhillschamber.com, Thursday, November 27, 9 a.m., free ThanksLiving, If turkey isn’t your thing for Thanksgiving, enjoy a turkey-free meal with the folks at Green. The 100 percent vegan/vegetarian restaurant is hosting their seventh annual dinner celebrating “compassion.” There will be events for kids, vegan vendors and music. Green, 2240 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 8, 480.941.9003, greenvegetarian.com, Thursday, November 27, 12 p.m., $9-$28 Arizona International Auto Show, The nation’s largest auto show production company is coming to Phoenix. The show lets you see hundreds of cars, trucks and SUVs that will be coming out in 2015.

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In the Clubs Rusko @ Monarch Theatre

It’s all about that bass. Rusko, who created the original U.K. dubstep, will be bringing his trademark sound to Monarch Theatre! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, get ready to dubstep the night away. He will be bringing back the early days of dubstep, when it was about the “happy and heavy” music, not the aggressive and angry music everyone is familiar with now. Check it out and freshen up on those dubstep moves!

Monarch Theatre, 122 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, relentlessbeats.com, 602.456.1991, Thursday, November 20, 9 p.m., $20

ATB @ Maya Day + Nightclub

Schnitzels and sausages aren’t the only appealing and delicious things hailing from Germany.

André Tanneberger, known by the stage name ATB, is among the ranks. ATB has worked with international artists including, Heather Nova, William Orbit and Moby. ATB has also played at a number of music festivals including Electric Daisy Carnival, Escape From the Wonderworld Festival, Creamfields and more. This DJ and techno, dance music producer will enTRANCE the crowd with his latest North American trance music tour coming to Maya Day + Nightclub.

Maya Day + Nightclub, 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, 480.625.0582, mayaclubaz.com, Friday, November 21, 9 p.m., $20

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Rebecca & Fiona @ Blur

These Swedish natives are bringing it to the top! These girls have traveled all over Sweden, and they were the opening act for Robyn on her European tour. It doesn’t stop there. They’ve even made it to the TV screens with their very own Swedish reality show, “Rebecca & Fiona.”

They have created singles that have gone double platinum and have played alongside other DJs including Kaskade, Steve Angello and Axwell.

7419 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, relentlessbeats.com, 480.662.5959, Wednesday, November 26, 9 p.m., $10

Stay Up with Me @ The Pressroom

The Stay Up with Me tour features Boris Daenen, or “Netsky,” with special guest Kove.

Netsky has received many awards and continues to catch people’s attention around the world with his Netsky LIVE show! He has had an album that shot to the top of the charts and he continues to deliver his jungle sound. Kove’s music continues to grow, too. They’ll be playing music that will get you up and dancing!

The Pressroom, 411 W. Madison Street, Phoenix, relentlessbeats.com, 602.396.7136, Friday, November 28, 9 p.m., $20

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Cailyn Finkel • College Times What’s cooler than being cool? Ice cooooooold!

Ice Cube is set to rock the audience at Maya Day + Nighclub on Sunday, November 3 with his classic gangsta rap style and flow. Ice Cube is no stranger to the live performance game, being a rapper and emcee for over 20 years. Plus, he’s a full-fledged pop culture phenomenon with a wide-ranging filmography with credits like the recently-released “22 Jump Street” and upcoming “Ride Along 2.”

So it’s safe to say that Cube is, indeed, cooler than cool. And he has been for decades.

One of the original members of N.W.A, a rap group that included Arabian Prince, DJ Yella, Dr. Dre and Eazy-E, Cube’s career skyrocketed after the hit songs “Straight Outta Compton” and “Boyz-n-the-Hood” were released and touched the gangsta soul of middleclass white teenagers everywhere.

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He told Complex Magazine last year that “Boyz-n-the-Hood” wasn’t originally for his group.

“I wrote the song. “Boyz-n-the-Hood” was actually supposed to be written for Eazy’s group. He had a group out in New York called Home Boys Only, called HBO. One of them looked like LL Cool J. Eazy wanted to write a song for them, a street song, like what we were doing on the mix-tapes,” Cube told the mag. “So when I wrote it, it was too West Coast for them. They didn’t understand the terminology. So they rejected the song.

I paid for the studio time already, so Dre convinced Eazy that he had a good enough voice to do it.”

He explained to the mag that his meeting Eazy-E was all thanks to Dr. Dre. “We connected through Dre. Him and Dre knew each other from high school.

He used to DJ or promote parties or something, he used to throw high school dances.”

The performance at Maya is sure to impress those who are loyal followers

as well as the ones who aren’t as familiar, since clearly, Cube isn’t new to the party. He’s prepping his material and performance for his upcoming December tour in Australia and New Zealand, adding to the accolades of his international resume.

He recently explained to LA Weekly what his favorite part of being an artist is.

“Yeah, to me it’s the creative freedom—the creative outlet is really what I love about the entertainment business.

The money is the gravy on top, but I’m into the projects that I’m working on.

I want them to be good. I want people to enjoy them and the money will come after that. I get off on that more than the money. That’s why I stay active. My wife will tell you when I’m not busy, I’m antsy.”

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Pop Culture >>> Steve Gullick

Scars on 45 reinvents itself in more ways than one Christina Fuoco-Karasinski • College Times English pop band Scars on 45 will have some sort of rest when the crew comes to Crescent Ballroom to open for Augustana Friday, December 5 through Saturday, December 6.

Vocalist/guitarist Danny Bemrose, vocalist Aimee Driver, pianist/ keyboardist David “Nova” Nowakowski and drummer Chris Durling have lived a nomadic lifestyle since releasing their self-titled debut album in 2012 on Atlantic Records, so staying in one city for two days sounds great to the core quartet.

“Phoenix is one of the places where we haven’t spent that much time,” Bemrose says. “Usually it’s one gig and then get out. We have two gigs with Augustana and we’re really looking forward to it. I just hope the weather isn’t as hot as it usually is.”

Scars on 45 is touring behind its sophomore effort, Safety in Numbers.

“Crazy for You,” the disc’s first single, is cathartic with a propulsive chorus that relates a sense of longing.

Although its second album, Safety in Numbers is the act’s first for Nettwerk Records.

“The album was recorded last year, and it was a little bit of a strange year,” Bemrose says.

“We lost our first record deal, the one with Atlantic. It was a period of trying to rediscover ourselves. We spent three years in this bubble, touring— constantly really. We lost our way

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a little bit, in regard to writing and recording new songs.”

When Scars on 45 was demoing its album, it was focused on pleasing other people. The album’s true direction came forward when the musicians from the Leeds, England area put themselves first.

“We rediscovered ourselves and we recorded it very similar to the way we recorded the first album, very DIY. We went to Indianapolis with Eric Olsen, who produced it.

“We were lucky enough when we finished the record to sign a deal with Nettwerk Records. They’ve been fantastic so far. We’ve got a second bite of the apple and we’re back on the road again and working this new album. It’s exciting.”

Bemrose isn’t bitter about the split from Atlantic. If anything, it makes him appreciate what he has now.

“Atlantic gave us a platform,” he says. “They put their money where their mouth was an enabled us to tour and build a fanbase for three years, which we’ll be forever grateful for.

“Nettwerk is a much better fit for us.

That’s not just sour apples. Nettwerk’s been fantastic. It’s a wonderful label.”

So wonderful that Scars on 45 is already contemplating their next album.

Bemrose is going to use the Christmas holiday as an opportunity to write and demo new tunes.

Music wasn’t Bemrose’s first love. He was a striker for the professional soccer team the Huddersfield Town Football Club until he broke his foot. That ended his sports career. After his injury, he, in earnest, learned a few songs on his father’s guitar.

“That was many moons ago now,” Bemrose says with a laugh. “Football or soccer was always my thing, really.

When I learned to play a few songs on the guitar, I just really enjoyed it.

“I’m quite an obsessive person.

Soccer was my obsession from an early age. When I couldn’t do that anymore, the next thing I found that I quite enjoyed was playing the guitar and writing songs. It quickly became an obsession and it’s been an obsession ever since.”

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He’s admittedly still into sports, however.

“Sports is engrained into who we are—especially soccer,” he explains.

“Where we come from in England, it’s an obsession. It’s more than an obsession. It’s a religion. It’s people’s life. Although we’re not that extreme anymore, it’s a huge part of our lives.”

The night before an interview, Scars on 45 took in a little CanadianAmerican culture and checked out an L.A. Kings-Dallas Stars hockey game in Los Angeles.

“It was great,” he says. “They (Los Angeles) lost, though. The fighting was great. It’s just so American. It’s like Vegas, going to watch a hockey game.

It’s incredible, with all the over-the-top big music. It’s incredible.”

Bemrose says Scars on 45 says fans can expect to see “the usual” at his band’s show. But Scars on 45 is anything but usual—and he’s quick to compliment his tourmates.

“We’re touring with Augustana,” he says. “They’re a fantastic live band.

The one thing that you can always guarantee from a Scars on 45 show is we’ll give it everything we’ve got.

You’ll see five people giving everything they’ve got and enjoying it.”

Augustana w/Scars on 45, Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Avenue, Phoenix, 602.716.2222, crescentphx.com, Friday, December 5, and Saturday, December 6, 8 p.m., $20

POP CULTURE >>> Courtesy ACEOFLA from Aaron Carter Website

‘Ooh Wee:’ Aaron Carter takes Phoenix Dominique Del Grosso • College Times You may remember Aaron Carter as the child star who took the pop scene by storm—and who can forget that he’s also the younger brother to Nick Carter, a member of Backstreet Boys. With multiple platinum albums, world tours, money and more success than any child could imagine, Carter’s career took a swift turn in the wrong direction. After battling drug addiction, losing sight of his music and acting careers and declaring bankruptcy in 2013, Carter is set to revamp his career and with a new single, “Ooh Wee.” To put the revamp in motion, he’s on another world tour, and he just so happens to be making a stop in Phoenix, as he discussed with College Times.

College Times: So, I hear you have a new album dropping sometime in 2015.

What can your fans expect?

Carter: Well, good music. I mean, they can expect me to be me. It’s kind of a hard question to answer sometimes because people are like “What are they going to expect?” and I’m like, “I don’t know.”

Does your album have a name yet?

Right now, there’s no name for it.

You seem like a fun and flirty guy. It seems like you’re playing to that vibe in your latest single, “Ooh Wee.” Was that what you were going for?

Absolutely, I mean, that’s who I am. Yeah, it’s definitely a fun, vivacious, flirty type of song.

Are you working with any collaborators on your album that you’re willing to share?

I have a feature on the record from an artist named, Pat SoLo, and he’s an up-and-coming artist. The producer that’s doing my album is a Grammy award-winning producer, and his name is Aaron Pearce.

Your tour is called “Wonderful World Tour.” What does it mean to you?

Well, I have a song called “Wonderful World,” and it just made sense to call it the “Wonderful World Tour” because now we’re going all over the world.

Are you superstitious? Do you have any pre-show rituals?

Usually I like to have a prayer before the show. I’m a very big believer in God, so I like to have a prayer before the show. That’s usually the ritual.

The audience must give you so much energy and feedback.

Oh my God, eventually at a certain point in the tour you just can’t catch up on rest. You just gotta deal with being tired. Well, [the audience’s energy] what makes you more tired. You go out there and you get all this energy from the audience that you probably didn’t have, really. And then when you get off stage, you’re like, “Oh my God,” and you’re even more tired.

Because you were so incredibly successful so young, do you feel more pressure as your career progresses?

Oh, for sure. I mean, I don’t want to be 12 or 13 again. I wanna be 26, so I’m not like too concerned about it. I don’t compare myself to who I was when I was a little kid because I was a little kid. And now I’m an adult. I have a lot of experience until my belt.

What do you want for Christmas this year? Anything you’re jonesing for?

Oh yeah, for sure. For Christmas, I’m jonesing to help and feed the homeless on that day, and give back and give shoes, and give to people who are in need of it on Christmas day.

What is the last thing you think about before going to bed?

I don’t know. I’m always thinking about how I can be a better person or a better artist.

What is something your fans don’t know about you?

There’s a ton of stuff…there’s a ton of stuff.

(Laughs) I produce music. I can make beats and stuff. I’ve been doing it for fun and for myself.

And, you’re heading for Phoenix soon!

I can’t wait, I love Arizona!

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Concert Calendar Self Proclaimed Narcissist w/Every Day, Andy Warpigs, Cruel Party, Jelena Gonzalez, Trunk Space, November 20, 7:30 p.m., TBD Nekrogoblikon w/Phoenix & Dragon, Rainbow Dragon Eyes, Storm Of Perception, Adreus, Archenaut, Infinite AZ, Club Red West, November 20, 6 p.m., $14-$16 Enigma, Celebrity Theatre, November 21, 8:30 p.m., $25-$50 Jared & The Mill w/ Alexz Johnson, Patrick Dorney, Crescent Ballroom, November 21, 8 p.m., $12$15 Frontier Ruckus, Last Exit Live, November 21, 9 p.m., $8-$10 Animate Escape (album release) w/Vincent Liou, So Loud, Torin Dinh, Yucca Tap Room, November 21, 8 p.m., free Sanctuary, Club Red East, November 21, 6 p.m., $22$25

Earlygrabs, Yucca Tap Room, November 22, 8 p.m., free Hot Buttered Rum, Crescent Ballroom, November 22, 8 p.m., $14$17 Shooda Shook It w/ Hug Of War, The Smiling Faces, Brain Child, Trunk Space, November 22, 7:30 p.m., TBD Bone Thugs-N-Harmony w/ Mac Lethal, Almost Kings, Skinny & Sir Trigga, Lua Proc, Celebrity Theatre, November 22, 8:30 p.m., $24-$39

The 1975, Comerica Theatre, November 22, 8 p.m., $25-$33 If a new-wave British indie rock band is your style, The 1975 is right up your alley. The four-member band has achieved massive international success, shooting them to the top of the charts. With their trademark mellow style, The 1975 show is not one to skip.

Alvvays w/Absolutely Free, Shallow, Pub Rock Live, November 23, 8 p.m., $10-$12 Vance Joy w/Jaymes Young, Crescent Ballroom, November 24, 8 p.m., $18$21 Melanie Martinez, Pub Rock Live, November 24, 8 p.m., $15-$38 Courage My Love, Pub Rock Live, November 25, 7 p.m., $10-$13 Onslaught w/Striker, Artillery, Ye’iitsoh, Warhead, In Vengeance, Saint Breaker, Club Red West, November 25, 6 p.m., $15-$20 The Saxophones w/The Paper Hats, Fifty-Five Lions, Madison Avery, Trunk Space, November 25, 7:30 p.m., TBD Modern Baseball w/ Knuckle Puck, Crying, SoMoS, Sundressed, Club Red East, November 26, 6:30 p.m., $14-$16 The Birthday Massacre w/New Years Day, The Red Paintings, Pub Rock Live, November 26, 8 p.m.,

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Jerry Joseph & The Jackmormons w/Matt Hopper, Last Exit Live, November 28, 8 p.m., $10 ¡MursDay! w/Ces Cru, Marley B & Cash Lansky, Club Red East, November 28, 7 p.m., $20-$22 The Oxford Coma (album release) w/The Pattern Interrupt, Sans Meridian, Bear Ghost, ENKAGED, Yesterday’s Promise, Club Red West, November 29, 6 p.m., $10-$13 Joan Sebastian, US Airways Center, November 29, 7 p.m., $91 Life w/Clairevoyant, The Whoeva’s, The Zoo, Pub Rock Live, November 29, 8 p.m., $10 ... Continued on page 31

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POP CULTURE >>> Courtesy Cassadee Pope

Cassadee Pope talks music and touring with some of country’s biggest stars Julia Thatcher • College Times Best known for her victory on “The Voice,” Cassadee Pope has seen huge success following the release of her album, Frame By Frame. A lot of people don’t know that the country cutie already had great success with her pop punk band, Hello Monday.

Since making the move to the country scene, she’s been busy making new music, but she stopped by Phoenix for the Country Thunder Launch Party and took time to talk to College Times.

How do you think your experience with Hello Monday has helped both while competing and now after you’ve had huge success?

You know it’s funny, I went into the show knowing I had a decent sized fan base that would help me get to the first round, but the show is so big. At a certain point the show is so big that that number is so small compared to the viewers. I was really excited to find that the general public reacted to me. I knew my experience on the road would help me out as far as entertaining, but going week by week [on the show] was like nothing I’ve ever experienced before.

What was the funniest moment on tour with Rascal Flatts or Tim McGraw?

On both tours, on the last day of the tours, I pranked both of them. With Rascal Flatts, I dressed up their guitar tech—he is a big man, definitely a big burly man. I put him in an outfit I would wear on tour and put my hair extensions on him and had him go on stage and lip sing as I was singing off stage. They all laughed and broke on stage, which was my goal.

With Tim McGraw, I would go out on stage and sing “[Down] On the Farm” with him, and I went out and dressed up as him, I went the whole nine: I had the same tattoos, the black cowboy hat, the tank top. It was well executed. I did a good job.

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Totally...** Dear College Times audience,

College Times: How are the fans from your pop rock days different from your country fans?

Pope: It’s crazy; a lot of them have come over with me. I see a lot of fans come over, and I love to see that I’ve turned them on to a new genre. As a country fan for a long time, I get to see a large demographic. I’ve had a lot of fun getting to know everyone.

You grew up singing country music, but what made you transition between the two genres?

I got on “The Voice” and was really connected with the songs I did. I started singing Faith Hill, Rascal Flatts, and Keith Urban. I had always connected with country music. With the storytelling, I can say things in my songs I can’t say in everyday life in regular conversations. I new I wanted to go to Nashville and do my album, so that’s what I did.

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My favorite word is “I” for a few reasons. I know I’m the best, I know I changed the world and I know I am, clearly, awesome. That’s why when people asked me what I thought about the Cardinals being one of the best teams in the NFL today, I knew exactly what to say and why it’s happening.

Being the best is hard to do and very few people achieve it. (Among them are myself, Michael Jackson, Jesus Christ, Kumar from “Harold & Kumar,” and my mother, God rest her soul.) Being the best takes a lot of hard work and dedication to obtain that level of excellence. When Carson Palmer was declared out for the season after tearing his ACL, I knew there was nothing to worry about because as a team, the Cardinals have put in that hard work and dedication. Fitz, Mathieu and many others have shown my signature Kanyestyle type of brilliance by ballin’ hard. (Chortles) Even the young ones are reflecting my extremely successful career. During the nail-biting game against the Rams, the rookie receiver, John “Smokey” Brown, caught a 48-yard pass from the back up quarterback, Drew Stanton, in magnificent fashion. Only I could’ve done it better. Seriously, I could’ve.

Do you know I’ve been the honorary coach at high school football games? Of course you do. I’m certain you’ve followed my every move from infancy to my last tweet. Anyway, the Cardinals are honoring what it means to be great and that makes me proud of someone else for the first time ever.

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Young Rising Sons keeps ‘High’ going on the road Christina Fuoco-Karasinski • College Times Young Rising Sons’ lead singer Andy Tongren wants to make listeners of his band feel good. As he says, “music is here to make people feel something, so why not try and make people feel good?”

That’s the basis of the band’s first single, “High,” a song that led to a record deal with Interscope and subsequently a tour with England’s The 1975.

The New Jersey-based quartet, which recently wrapped up a tour with hometown heroes Kongos, is working on its debut full-length album. To keep fans interested, Young Rising Sons—who have been compared to fun. and The Neighbourhood—released a self-titled debut EP. Tongren took the time to talk to College Times about the songwriting process, his love of hockey and the United Kingdom.

College Times: What was the experience like recording your EP? Tongren: It was awesome. We signed to Interscope right before we put it out. All we had was “High” at the time. We had

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the songs written. We wanted to put out more music so we had the whole EP to stand behind, instead of a single. We wanted to show people that we were more than just one song.

When did you know you were going to pursue music?

We were all pretty young. I wanted to be an athlete when I was a kid, actually.

I played all sort of different sports— football, baseball, hockey. I just kept getting hurt. Finally, I took it as a sign that I wasn’t supposed to be playing sports and stuck with music. In the seventh grade, I bought my first guitar and have been playing ever since.

You recently played in the United Kingdom. How was that?

It’s such a cool place. I did a semester abroad in the U.K., in London, when I was in college. It’s such an awesome place. I love it over there.

What can we expect from your live show?

Some people maybe have trouble defining us as a rock band until they see us live and see the energy we put into it and see how everything translates live. At heart, we’re a rock band and that really comes across live. We like to have fun. We enjoy what we do. We’re all best friends. I think that dynamic comes across when we play.

The 1975 w/Cruisr and Young Rising Sons, Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, 800.745.3000, comericatheatre.com, Saturday, November 22, 8 p.m., $33

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