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Top 10 News Stories of 2014 Breanne DeMore • College Times At one point, each one of these world news stories completely consumed conversations between friends, colleagues and families. Looking back now, we can relive the pain, sorrow, joy or laughter that we experienced during these times. It’s truly incredible to look back on 2014.

10. ALS Ice Bucket Challenge During July and August of this year, the Ice Bucket Challenge, an activity consisting of dumping a bucket of ice water on someone’s head, recording it and posting it on social media to get other people to do so, went viral promoting awareness of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

The idea was to pour the ice water on one’s head, nominate others to do the same, and if they did not comply within 24 hours of the posted date, they would have to donate to the cause.

On August 29, the ALS Association announced that since July 29, they had received more than $100 million in donations.

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self-congratulatory and more of a way to get attention on social media than bring awareness to a cause, the widespread outreach of the challenge is an example of just how deeply-imbedded social media is in today’s society.

9. 2014 Winter Olympics The XXII Olympic Winter Games were held from February 7 through 23 in Sochi, Russia. Despite concerns for the safety of LGBT athletes and spectators, as well alleged threats by jihadist groups, a total of 98 events in 15 winter sports were successfully completed.

While the U.S. faired well in the games, ranking fourth with a combined 28 medals, the games and their facilities became a bit of a joke among the athletes and media. Sochi was the warmest place to have ever hosted the Winter Games, making the snow and ice difficult to maintain. Athletes also used social media to report inferior living facilities.

8. Celebrity Deaths From literature to comedy to fashion to acting, the world lost many incredibly talented people in 2014.

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Literature lovers everywhere mourned the passing of two beloved authors this year: prolific Colombian writer Gabriel García Máquez, writer of “One Hundred Years of Solitude” and “Love in the Time of Cholera,” on April 17, and poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou, known for her autobiography “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” on May 28.

Comedy greats Robin Williams and Joan Rivers left us on August 11 and September 4 respectively. Williams was known for his high energy comedy as well as his ability to take a serious turn in movies such as “Good Will Hunting.”

Rivers combined her love of fashion and comedy as a red carpet interview staple and stand-up comedian.

The fashion world lost a much-loved icon in Oscar de la Renta on October 20.

Lastly, three Hollywood legends passed away this year: Philip Seymour Hoffman on February 2, Shirley Tempe on February 10 and Lauren Bacall on August 12.

7. Scotland Votes Against Independence Scotland and England came under the same power for the first time in 1603 when James VI of Scotland was declared

King of England. However, the two were officially united in 1707 with the Treaty of Union when the Kingdom of Great Britain was formed.

After winning the 2011 Scottish Parliament election, the Scottish National Party worked with the UK Government until October 2012 when an agreement was made that the Scottish Government could hold a national vote.

On September 18, Scottish citizens were asked to vote either “Yes” or “No” to the question “Should Scotland be an independent country?” With a voter turnout of 84.5 percent, the “No” vote prevailed with a 55 percent majority.

6. Midterm Elections November 4 held the 2014 midterm elections, during which all 435 seats in the United State House of Representatives and 36 of the United States Senate were contested. In addition, 38 state and territorial governorships and 46 state legislatures were up for election.

The midterm elections showed the lowest voter turnout since 1942 and resulted in gains across the board for the Republican Party. For the first time since January 2007, the Republicans will gain control of the Senate in January 2015 and increase their majority in the House gaining the largest majority in Congress overall since 1928.

Despite losing congressional power, President Barack Obama seems intent on not simply riding out his last two years in office. Within a few days, the president granted legal status to five million undocumented immigrants and announced a deal with China over climate change, both of which upset the conservative right. One thing is for sure, it’ll be interesting to see how the two opposing branches of government work together for the next two years.

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Michael Brown was killed by police on August 8.

Joan Rivers passed away on September 4.

5. Crimean Crisis Prompted by the Ukrainian Revolution, the Crimean Crisis is, at time of writing, still unfolding. In the end of February, former President Viktor Yanukovych fled the capital of Kiev prior to the Ukrainian parliament removing him from office. Appointed by parliament, interim President Oleksandr Turchynov formed an interim government, which was recognized by the U.S. and European Union but rejected by Russia.

Although an autonomous republic since 1991, Crimea has been part of the independent Ukraine prior to February of this year. After the Russian rejection of the interim Ukrainian government, proRussian protests began in the Crimean city of Sevastopol and quickly after that, pro-Russian forces began to occupy strategic positions across the Crimean peninsula.

On March 16, a referendum on whether to join Russia was held in Crimea with an official turnout of 83 percent.

The reported result was a 96.77 percent affirmative vote, but the referendum was condemned by the European Union, the U.S. and Ukraine. On March 18, Russia and Crimea signed a treaty of accession into Russia.

4. Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Goes Missing As hour after hour, day after day, week after week passed, disbelief encompassed the world. Losing a whole plane still seems impossible and, yet, nine months later, it is still entirely unknown what happened to Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.

Leaving Kuala Lumpur International Airport and heading to Beijing Capital International Airport, the flight lost contact with air traffic control over the Andaman Sea. Twelve Malaysian crew members and 227 passengers from 15 different nations were on board.

The largest and most expensive multinational search effort in history attempted to find even the smallest piece of evidence, but as of press date, still no confirmation of flight debris or a crash site have been confirmed.

3. ISIS This year, ISIS, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, also translated as ISIL, or the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, came to worldwide prominence. A Sunni jihadist rebel group that controls territory in Iraq and Syria, ISIS also operates in

eastern Libya, parts of Egypt and other surrounding areas in the Middle East and North Africa.

Amnesty International has reported ISIS guilty of ethnic cleansing on a “historic scale” and it has been designated as a terrorist organization by the United Nations, the European Union, the United Kingdom, the U.S., Turkey, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, amongst others.

On June 29, ISIS proclaimed a worldwide caliphate in which they claim to have religious, political and military authority over all Muslims worldwide.

They appointed Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, known by his supporters as Amir al-Mu’minin, as their caliph, or successor to Muhammad, and changed their name to the Islamic State.

2. Ebola Beginning in Guinea in December 2013, the most widespread epidemic of Ebola virus disease in history has caused significant loss this year.

The disease spread quickly in West Africa, most commonly Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea. As of December 8, the World Health Organization reported a total of 17,991 cases and 6,756 deaths,

though they believe only about one third of cases has been reported.

The news hit close to home in early October when a Liberian man visiting the U.S. was diagnosed with Ebola. Two of his nurses became the second and third cases of Ebola in the U.S. Of the total 10 cases of Ebola in the U.S., two died.

1. Civil Unrest Over Police Brutality The terms “Ferguson,” “Hands up, don’t shoot” and “I can’t breathe” all permeated the news as story after story of alleged police brutality, racism and protests were released in the latter half of 2014.

Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, on August 8. Eric Garner in Staten Island, New York, on July 17. Rumain Brisbon in Phoenix on December 2. All were unarmed African American men and all died at the hands of police officers.

As racial tensions rise, the stories and photos of protests and reactions to court decisions have perhaps become bigger stories than the deaths and court decisions themselves, and they don’t appear to be slowing down.

We’ll have to look to 2015 to see what changes and effects come from this civil unrest.

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Between football games, comic conventions and bikini-clad babes, we’ll miss you. Luckily we have our best 2014 photos to relive the memories.

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1. Brave souls run from the wrath of the bulls at Running With the Bulls in Cave Creek. Photo by Kimberly Carrillo. 2. The moment the clock struck midnight on January 1, 2014 on Mill Avenue. Photo by Tiera Allen. 3. Sparky gives us a point at ASU Football’s first fall game. Photo by Kimberly Carrillo. 4. One lucky lady carpe diems her way into crowdsurfing to the sounds of Flogging Molly on St. Patrick’s Day. Photo by Kimberly Carrillo. 5. Students stripped for the annual ASU Bras & Boxers Run. Photo

by Jorge Salazar. 6. One ASU student says peace out at ASU’s Spring 2014 graduation.

Photo by Jorge Salazar. 7. My Little Pony fans get giddy with their peeps at Phoenix Comicon. Photo by Kelli Tresgallo. 8. The raptors go straight for the jugular at DinoCon. Photo by Kimberly Carrillo. 9. Rob Zombie freaks out the crowd at the opening night of his Halloween haunt, Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare. Photo by Kimberly Carrillo. 10. Mr. New Year muggin’ at the New Year’s Eve celebration on Mill Avenue. Photo by Tiera Allen. 11. A Native American hoop dancer performs for the crowd at Running With the Bulls in Cave Creek. Photo by Kimberly Carrillo.

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#TRENDING Dominique Del Grosso • College Times We’re gonna get to this article, but first, let us take a #selfie.

This year was chockfull of some hilarious, utterly ridiculous and downright painful trends. From Tinder

Rainee Gray “I’d say selfies.”

Kenan Thom “The first one that came to mind—well they actually kind of came to mind at the same time—if I want it to be funny or speak honestly, it would probably be twerking and hyper-sexualization in the media, ‘cause that’s always disgusting. And as of late, my heart is telling me that it’s the unjust killing on unarmed black men. That seems to be a trend.”

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to twerking, Americans had the whole gamut covered.

Some fashion trends of 2014 were modernized versions of staples from decades past—cue the Hammer... we mean, “harem” pants. Smart phones and devices of all kinds are getting bigger and smarter, and social media use for young adults (18 to

Deidre Lee “Mine is probably the overuse of acronyms like LOL, GTFO, you know?”

Chad Schilling “I think the whole social media, the way everything is blowing up and it’s blown out of proportion. It’s just kind of too much. Everyone kind of brings it in their way to benefit them, like Ferguson.”

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ASU students weigh in on the worst trends of 2014 29) is at an all-time high.

Inevitably, some trends are a bit more cringeworthy than those that reach the holy grail of success, and there’s no doubt that 2014 produced some lame #BreakTheInternet trends, at least according to some ASU students.

Cassiana Wright “The #ByeFelicia. (Laughs) I don’t understand where that’s from, and I don’t know why everyone says it. And ‘salty.’

I don’t get how ‘salty’ is a thing.”

Marya Munoz “I think Facebook is the worst.

There is a lot of trouble with Facebook with relationships. I think it’s responsible for a lot of relationship breakups.”

David Johns “Oh gosh, I’d probably have to say twerking.”

John Pickwoad “The dumbest trend of 2014 is everyone being on their phone all the time.”

Brandon Jones “I hate excessive hashtags to gain more likes.”

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The Ten Best Albums of 2014 Christina Caldwell • College Times 2014 was a slow year for music from the start.

Around mid-year, those in the loop looked around

and whispered to one another, “Is it just me, or does 2014’s new music kind of... suck?” Luckily things got a bit more interesting toward the end of the year, when Grammy contenders and young

talent flourished. Saving the best for last, music industry? Well, two can play at that game. Here are our favorite albums of 2014, from least best to very best.

10. Jenny Lewis, The Voyager On the surface, you wouldn’t worry about Jenny Lewis on her latest album, The Voyager. Bordering on bubblegum, the perky, goodnatured spirit of tunes like “Head Underwater” outshine the deep, dark depth of the lyrics. But they are seriously dark. It’s been six years since Lewis’ last release, and it kind of makes you wonder what happened in that time. Whatever it was, it turned into one hell of an album.

9. Angel Olsen, Burn Your Fire for No Witness Part lo-fi, part country, Angel Olsen has become a full-fledged indie goddess with Burn Your Fire for No Witness. Besides an overarching theme of melancholy and sadness, there was little stringing the album together, but luckily Olsen’s heartbreakingly achy lyrics and moans make up for a lack of real continuity. If you’re looking for a rainy day soundtrack, Burn Your Fire for No Witness is it.

8. Tweedy, Sukierae How cheesy could Jeff Tweedy get?

The Wilco front man gave his son a healthy dose of nepotism when he released the 20-song ode to family with his 20-year-old son, Spencer. As it turns out, when you grow up with the dad rock musician of all dad rock musicians, you wind up being talented too. As much as we sort of resent him for it, together, Tweedy turns cliché into classic—a sort of aural photo book for the rest of the world to interpret. And it’s way better than any family slideshow we’ve ever seen.

7. Metronomy, Love Letters Metronomy’s 2014 effort has been divisive in the wake of their 2011 hit The English Riviera. Risking their electronic pop reputation, the band reduced instrumentation and increased experimentation with this year’s Love Letters. Part “Let the Sunshine in” and part weepy ‘80s love ballads, all mixed up and sifted through the perspective of modern electronic pop, Love Letters gets an A for effort. Metronomy’s future is so bright, they can’t even see the haters.

6. Alt-J, This is All Yours Following up their smash hit “Breezeblocks” on 2012’s An Awesome Wave, Alt-J continues alienating people who just don’t “get” it on 2014’s This is All Yours.

Lead singer Joe Newman’s frogthroated voice is still creating enemies and fans, but This is All Yours is far from a sophomore slump. Evolving their sound while keeping all of their trademarks in place, Alt-J went a little tribal, a little funk, a little gospel and churned out a cohesive record that requires several spins to sink in.

5. Beck, Morning Phase Beck has been one of pop culture’s most consistent artists since he broke onto the scene with “Loser” in 1994. And he’s gone through many incarnations and phases. His latest is his Morning Phase (*chortle*), which sees him back in true form after a six year hiatus. It’s melancholic in tone and unabashedly Beck with ornate lyrics and the perspective of an older, wiser songwriter that’s weathered over the last six years.

4. Jack White, Lazaretto Although he hasn’t seen the sun in the last decade, Jack White is healthier in other ways—namely in sweet guitar licks and in an abundance of attractive ladies in his band. Now at 39, White based the record around poems, short stories and plays he wrote 20 years ago, long before he was famous and his perspective was clear, if not a little naive. Lazaretto combines country twang with a punk rock heart. It’s just all so Jack White.

3. Spoon, They Want My Soul Sneaking into the number three spot is Spoon with their sexy, slowed-down new sound that strays from the guitar-driven tracks fans are familiar with and strips them down to bombastic, shape-shifting ditties that switch from sweet love ballad to rock n’ roll anthem at the drop of a hat. “Inside Out” is easily the stand-out song on the record, but each has their moment in a cohesive, interesting, but not exactly groundbreaking album.

2. St. Vincent, St. Vincent Is anyone cooler than St. Vincent’s Annie Clark? Few artists continue to reinvent their music while still keeping true to themselves.

Following her 2011 breakout album Strange Mercy, Clark follows it up with a snarky, biting and all around edgy track list of consistently awesome songs. Contorting happy melodies into a bizarro funhouse of songs, St. Vincent is probably the most innovative album on this list and crowns Clark as the undeniable queen of modern rock n’ roll.

1. Ryan Adams, Ryan Adams Ryan Adams has been much-hyped since he released his self-titled album in September. Adams has been a prolific presence, venturing from genre to genre, including rock, alternative, country, metal and more. Stepping away from the limelight for three years, Adams came barreling out with Ryan Adams, which perfectly oozes his essence sans backing band The Cardinals. Filled with painfully tragic songs and bittersweet love letters, it’s his most emotionally honest solo record since Heartbreaker.

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The Ten Best Movies of 2014

Dominique Del Grosso • College Times Movies of 2014 stretched our minds with plots from the fast-paced “Edge of Tomorrow” to the slower, decades-

9. “THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU” It’s refreshing to see a movie where the focal point of the story is not the typical Hollywood ideal of the perfect family—the kind that includes unattainable beauty, charisma and symbiosis. But daily dysfunction, hysteria and crazy shenanigans that only families can understand make up the Altman family of the “This is Where I Leave You” plot. This film is a story of grown up siblings who are reunited and brought together by the death of their father. The plot is masterfully woven together with awkward moments, undeniable loyalty for one another and comic relief by an allstar cast, which includes Tina Fey, Jason Bateman, Jane Fonda and Rose Byrne, among others.

8. “DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES” No, the story isn’t going to bowl-over the audience, as it’s the age-old “them versus us” storyline, but the special effects, acting and the depth of the connection between the apes and humans will. With a nod to the “Planet of the Apes” film dynasty of the past, “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” was a big cinematic force in 2014. In the top 10 highest grossing films this year, each second of its 131 minutes was worth it. Telling the story of the state of the human race and a post-ALZ-113 virus world, the film captures the complexities of a power struggle between two species, which may illicit deep thoughts about current social issues

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between races, sexes and more.

7. “GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY” OK, so another Marvel film for the stack.

“Guardians of the Galaxy” has no real “grit” per se, but the plot, scenes and overall storyline are too funny and awesome not to include on the list. The humorous plot and fantastically futuristic, sci-fi world is ripe for 122 minutes of crazy antics and impressive ass kicking. The film is a definite good time; one where you’ll be free of serious, thoughtprovoking cinematic screen time. Peter Quill, a space adventurer and main character who is played by Chris Pratt, must—along with the bevy of four other galaxy misfits—save the universe.

6. “INTERSTELLAR” Christopher Nolan is back in true form after the “Dark Knight” trilogy and in the wake of one of his best-received films, “Inception.”

“Interstellar” is a think-y sort of movie that, despite its slightly overt themes, captures real human drama in the face of a dying planet. Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) moves through time and space as a rogue astronaut, all for the potential good of the human race, leaving behind his sharp-witted daughter and loyal son, not knowing if he’ll survive the wormholes, black holes and the all-out luck it will take to find a new planet suitable for human life. Plot holes and loose ends are forgiven for remarkable performances by McConaughey and Anne Hathaway. Its 169 minute runtime somehow doesn’t seem long enough.

5. “THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL” Wes Anderson is a tremendous force in the movie industry. As the director of some of the most off-kilter and quirkiest films of our time, “The Grand Budapest Hotel” is once again a testament of his utter genius. A giggle-worthy story that follows a sexually fluid, dandy hotel manager (Ralph Fiennes) who is caught in the threads of intricate encounters with hotel guests and staff is worth award-winning praise. Quick scenes are accompanied by a brilliant, complementary soundtrack that moves just as fast. From beginning to end, the film is so effortlessly Anderson. “The Grand Budapest Hotel” is a film that keeps one step ahead of the audience, even with an ending that is marvelously sad. This story will make you wish that the places and the idiosyncrasies

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10. “BOYHOOD” Although not quite as popular at the box offices as big Blockbuster hits, “Boyhood” earns a spot on the list simply because no filmmaker has attempted to make a narrative feature film that requires the cast and filming to extend intermittently throughout several years—12 to be exact!

The making of director Richard Linklater’s project is unprecedented. Filming one child alongside Hollywood elites—Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette—the film was shot intermittently throughout the span of many years. The end result is one that shows the nuances of time and how our lives are shaped by the experiences and interactions with those around us. Linklater is obsessed with the concept of time and his massive undertaking of capturing people throughout years gone by is fantastic.

long screenshots of “Boyhood.” Although not all of these movies have received rave reviews, there’s no doubt that Hollywood is, perhaps, still committed to releasing films

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4. “WILD” Even in today’s female-forward culture, it’s rare to see movies that fall on the acting chops of a woman alone. But Academy Award-winning actress Reese Witherspoon is brilliant, proving that a film that is a rooted in self discovery, tests of will and real life substance has its place amongst the ranks of male-dominated films. Based on the true story of a woman who dives headfirst into a tailspin of self-destruction, Cheryl Strayed resuscitates her life by making a decision to halt her downward spiral. Strayed, with no previous outdoors experience, sets out to conquer the terrain of the Pacific Crest Trail.

With only a backpack, she is tested beyond her expectations, and the result gives way to breathtaking cinematographic shots and emotional clarity.

3. “EDGE OF TOMORROW” Live. Die. Repeat. Live. Die. Repeat. Reliving the same day again and again seems unimaginable in reality, but “Edge of Tomorrow” is no “Groundhog’s Day.” The film is a fest of awesome special effects, incredible action shots and so many sci-fi twists that the audience will be on the edge, enthralled in each and every moment of the storyline, dying (pun intended) to know what’s next—not to mention the inability to take eyes off the two beautiful actors, Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt. The film takes the audience to the depths of “what if” when given a second chance—a second chance that allows you to make smarter, better decisions time and again.

2. “GONE GIRL” As one of this year’s most highly-anticipated films, “Gone Girl,” based on the 2012 thriller

novel written by Gillian Flynn, was worth the wait. The plot execution was satisfying and engaging, and there’s a reason the movie grossed nearly $164 million. Its success is largely due to masterful acting and detailed direction from production. Together, they nailed it. Directed by David Fincher, this adaptation isn’t one that hardly parallels its origin from bound pages. Instead, it mirrors the captivating storyline, detail by detail. This film, starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike, takes the audience to the edge of insanity and sheer manipulation.

The movie is fraught with palpable marital frailty, insecure characters and tenuous relationships. The ending unravels in an unexpected way, which leaves the audience with more satisfaction than if stereotypically concluded.

1. “THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING” A true story of a truly remarkable human being is encapsulated in the best film of 2014, “The Theory of Everything.” The film is a touching portrayal of the brilliant man and scientist who has surpassed all expectations and a seemingly debilitating disability, Stephen Hawking. The film gives a detailed look into his life, his profession, his brilliance and his loss of normalcy after the diagnosis of motor neuron disease. Hawking has changed the world of science with his achievements as a theoretical physicist and cosmologist who studied the connection between space and time and later discovered that black holes emit radiation, among many other scientific discoveries and advancements. Coupled by luminous acting and production, this gorgeous film is one that centers on love, loss, courage and resilience.

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2014 was an unusual time for fashion. The ‘90s were back and ugly-pretty was the theme of the year. Blending masculine shapes with feminine details made all of us look androgynous in the hottest way ever, but some of these trends were more successful than others. We’ve broken down which were successful and which just... sucked.

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Flatform Shoes So you mean to tell me I can look like I’m wearing heels without the discomfort? Why would anyone wear anything else? Flatform shoes, made famous by the Spice Girls and perfected by Jeffrey Campbell, gave us a sexy lift without the arch.

High Waisted Cut-Off Jean Shorts Can we stop with these already? Cut-off jean shorts are horribly unflattering, even on the best shapes, and are a danger to your, um, womanly health, being that they’re usually obscenely tight.

Pleated Everything We all grew to loathe pleats in the ‘90s, when they were reserved for mom jeans and men’s dress pants. Turns out, though, if you put some pleats in a midi skirt, suddenly you have a long, slenderizing look that’s great on all body types. Even pleated slacks had their moment in the sun, skipping the unflattering darts of decades past for sleek, simple design.

Crop Tops Crop tops allow you to show a little skin without looking overtly sexual. Unlike the days of Britney Spears’ past, there’s no need to show the entirety of where the baby grows.

Showing the section just below the bust is a sexy but demure look that won’t be going away anytime soon.

Jumpsuits Everyone loves the idea of a one-piece body suit, but few execute a jumpsuit well. When they fit right, a jumpsuit can be the cutest thing in your closet. Just, um, look at yourself in the mirror from behind before you go out.

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Jogger Pants Let’s just call them what they are—sweat pants. Just because you pop some heels on with them doesn’t make them real pants, so leave them at home.

Super-Tight Bodycon Mini Skirts Bodycon dresses and skirts only look good on certain body types, but it seems like every girl at the club must wear the tightest dress. It’s a little too revealing. Try some mystery on for change.

Birkenstocks If you’re just trying to be comfortable, more power to you, but can we stop trying to make Birkenstocks fashionable? Just embrace the dumpiness and let’s move on.

Crop Tops Yes, this one made it to the best and worst.

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dismantled host Brazil in the semi-finals on the way to capturing the country’s fourth World Cup title. There were plenty of side stories: Luis Suarez’s biting incident, Landon Donovan’s exclusion from the U.S. squad, and U.S. goalie Tim Howard becoming a national hero (and meme legend) for his goalsaving prowess in the net.

4. Derek Jeter’s Final Game Derek Jeter, baseball’s quintessential ambassador, ended his career in storybook fashion. Captain Clutch delivered a walk-off single in his last at-bat, giving the New York Yankees a ninth-inning win over Baltimore, 6-5.

It was a fitting exclamation point on Jeter’s 18 unforgettable years in Yankee pinstripes.

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Top 10 Sports Events of 2014 Curt Blakeney • College Times As we gaze back over the sports landscape in 2014, it reveals an exciting year from start to finish. A steady stream of buzzer-beaters, upsets, emotional farewells and dramatic finishes filled the sports pages. Some were more memorable than others, so it’s our task at College Times to join the fine tradition of compiling year-end sports listicles and rank ‘em. From the clutch and the inspirational to the heart-breaking and the nail-biting, here are the top 10 sports events of 2014:

10. Boston Marathon One year after the tragic bombings in Boston, 38-year-old Eritrean-born American Meb Keflezighi shocked the field with an awe-inspiring display of stamina and will, finishing the race in 2:08:37, eleven seconds ahead of the second-place finisher. For the city of Boston, it was a cathartic moment, healing emotional wounds caused by the horrific incidents during 2013’s race.

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9. NBA Finals In a rematch of the 2013 NBA Finals (won by Miami), the Spurs used their precision execution and selfless style to easily wrap up the series in five games. The win marked the Spurs fifth championship since they selected Tim Duncan with the first pick in the 1997 NBA Draft. Yeah, he’s that good. After the Spurs bounced the Heat, superstar LeBron James bolted South Beach for Cleveland.

8. American League Wild Card Game

Philadelphia’s Taney Dragons became the first female pitcher in Little League World Series history to throw a complete-game shutout. With a blazing 70-mph fastball, Davis gave new meaning to the phrase, “throws like a girl.” Davis’ final start in the Series, a loss against Nevada, was ESPN’s highest-rated Little League game in history. For her accomplishments, Davis was named Sports Illustrated “Sports Kid of the Year.”

6. Super Bowl XLVIII

Kansas City’s thrilling postseason ride began on September 30 against the Oakland A’s. Battling back from a 7-3 deficit and facing elimination twice, the Royals were victorious after Salvador Perez singled home the winning run with two outs in the 12th inning. The win kickstarted an exhilarating postseason run to the World Series.

It was a matchup that intrigued everyone: the Denver Broncos and their No. 1-ranked offense versus the Seattle Seahawks and their No. 1-ranked defense. Something had to give, and this time the old adage, “defense wins championships,” was never more apparent. The Seahawks manhandled Manning and the Broncos, 43-8, and Manning sulked after another postseason stinker.

7. Little League World Series

5. FIFA World Cup in Brazil

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With steely determination, the Germans blitzed though a crowded field and

Florida State rallied from an 18-point first-half deficit to defeat Auburn, 34-31, to win the final BCS championship game. With 13 seconds left and FSU trailing by 4 points, Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston tossed a game-winning touchdown pass to Benjamin, as 4.4 million tweets OMG’d the dramatic catch.

2. NFC Championship Game After the Seattle Seahawks defeated the San Francisco 49ers and punched their ticket to Super Bowl XLVIII, a bug-eyed Sherman verbally bitch-slapped San Fran’s Michael Crabtree during a postgame interview with Fox Sports’ reporter Erin Andrews. The NFL’s top trash talker, Sherman made the play of the game, but still fueled a social media frenzy with his maniacal tirade. “L-O-B [Legion of Boom]!”

1. MLB World Series San Francisco pitcher Madison Bumgarner was virtually unhittable in one of the sickest pitching performances in recent history. “Mad Bum” finished the World Series with two wins, an ERA of 0.43, and one epic save. He hurled five shutout innings in relief in the pivotal Game 7 victory, clinching the Giants’ third World Series title in five years and ending the Kansas City Royals’ Cinderella run.

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Dominique Del Grosso • College Times In a society that’s obsessed with being in shape and reaching some unattainable level of perfection, it’s no surprise that workout trends come and go. But from Crossfit blunders to the outdoor ElliptiGO, we can’t resist mocking the most ridiculous exercise trends. Although these very well may benefit your hot bod after the fact, the act of executing these ridiculous exercises in the moment won’t fire-up anyone’s libido.

Crossfit Fails Truth be told, Crossfit people generally attain badass physiques over time, but let’s get real—there’s a reason these gyms don’t have mirrors. Who wants to look like a dork and have proof in the mirror? Ignorance is bliss!

Kipping Pull-Up: This is not a real pullup. It’s one that requires swinging your body backward allowing enough momentum to hurl your top half into a pull-up position above the pull-up bar. Warning: you’ll look like a flailing fish out of water, but you know, feel the burn. Also, it’s dangerous.

Double Kettle Ball Snatch: This exercise takes thrust and drive. With kettle balls in hand, begin by swinging the balls through your legs and thrusting (or driving) your arms to an extended position above your head. Yeah, yeah, I’m sure this one builds strength, but I’m not sure when you thrust versus drive exactly because this exercise really just looks like an excuse to hump the air while throwing some heavy balls around. (Heh.) Jerk: Must we say more? OK, while standing and resting a barbell with heavy weights on your chest, the goal is to spastically jerk from a standing with two feet, hip-width apart into a standing lunge position, where one foot shoots

backward and the other foot remains in the same place. Oh, and don’t forget to heave the barbell above your head with outstretched arms at the same time. The result? You get the gist.

ElliptiGO The name says it all: the ElliptiGO is an elliptical on the go, which means that there is such a thing as an elliptical that can be used outdoors... outside the gym.

This machine is much like rollerblades in that it looks incredibly fun, but the nerd factor tops the charts because no one looks hip when rollerblading, and the same goes for this machine, too.

Admittedly, this outdoor elliptical would be a blast. Imagine no impact while taking in real outdoors scenery and still getting a workout? Screw the rep.

We’re in!

Kangoo Jumps These shoes are ridiculous looking.

With claims that these are the world’s lowest impact shoes that can be worn when jumping, running and dancing, etc., they look like hockey skates without the blade. Instead, the shoes have an almond shaped, no-slip tread bouncy thing attached to the bottom so that when you wear them and move, it gives new meaning to “spring in your step.”

Pole Fitness This workout trend basically teaches the average Joe or Jane to dance like a stripper sans the sleazy, gawking audience and low-light nightclub vibe. Swing, thrust and throw your body around the pole to master the dictionary of pole fitness moves. Oh, and don’t forget to bring itty-bitty workout clothes, because who doesn’t want to feel “sexy” when grinding up on a pole?

After years of bickering over co-national champions, abstract computer rankings and NCAA doggedness, college football fans finally get what they’ve been clamoring for beginning on January 1: a college football playoff system to crown a “true” national champion.

Granted, the new system is not entirely without controversy (just ask any TCU or Baylor fan), but for the most part, the new system got it right in its first year. The four teams scheduled for the playoffs—Alabama and Ohio State in the Sugar Bowl and Oregon and Florida State in the Rose Bowl—will battle in a single-elimination tourney. The winner moves on to the National Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on January 12.

More fine-tuning of the system is expected, but not until 2026 when the current contract with ESPN expires. The sports network dished out a whopping $7.3 billion for the 12-year TV broadcast rights.

Most college football fans and pundits, however, are hoping for an expanded playoff field in the future.

“Short term, I imagine that college fans will support a four-team playoff, but what happened with Baylor and TCU, and the Big 12 in general, is going to happen almost every year, I expect, and that will accelerate the demand for an expanded playoff,” says Arizona Republic’s sports columnist Jeff Metcalfe. “Should the Southeastern Conference (SEC) somehow get shut out, the four-team system would double quicker than you can say Nick Saban (Alabama coach).”

This convoluted system was born in 1936, when the Associated Press began ranking college football teams. Major college football didn’t have a tournament to determine its champ, so the AP poll was used to recognize the best team in the country.

Wanting to take the voting out of the media’s hands, football coaches launched their own ranking in 1950 and formalized the Coaches Poll in 1986 with a championship trophy. With two polls in place, there were two different national championship designations…and two different trophies.

Split national championships in 1990 and ’91 soured everyone’s college football experience, so the Bowl Coalition was spawned in 1992 (followed by its illicit sibling, the Bowl Alliance, in 1995), an unholy union between several conferences, major bowls and independent Notre Dame working together to dupe the public into thinking it was conducting a national championship game. This nonsense lasted six years.

The Bowl Coalition and Bowl Alliance, however, both failed to include the Big Ten and Pac-10 conferences, so next up was the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) in 1998, a divisive system that ranked teams by a combination of human polls and computer algorithms, with the top two teams advancing to play in a National Championship—a system that lasted until 2013.

In the new playoff system, a committee of 13 experts with diverse backgrounds (former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is on it) selects, in essence, a “final four” with six bowls—Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Cotton Bowl, Orange Bowl, Fiesta Bowl and Peach Bowl—rotating as hosts for semifinal games.

“This new system is an upgrade over the goofy BCS system, with polls and computers,” says Chris Dufresne, national college football writer for the Los Angeles Times. “But the system cannot work smoothly, so long as there are five major conferences and only four playoff spots.”

The winner of the title game is awarded the College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy. Finally, a great injustice has been resolved, and the divine pleasure of crowning a singular champion is here. Or is it?

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Student Voices Why Greek Life wasn’t for me Lyle Maxson • College Times Most people are filled with nostalgia as they look back at their fraternity days— days filled with bro bonding, Lyle Maxson camping, drinking, formals, socials, more drinking and occasionally some sophisticated house votes and elections for the new executive board.

Hiding behind the façade of community service, philanthropy, group study sessions, and “alumni relations” there lies power-hungry 20-year-olds.

They have a lot of money and free time without a very good concept of what to do with it. Don’t get me wrong, not all fraternities fit the stereotypical mold, but once you are selected at “bid day” it’s a lot like “Harry Potter:” The hat chooses you and there is no looking back.

Once through the notorious pledge process, you step into chapter meeting, finally feeling a part of the “bros”; a part of the house. I quickly realized that once an active member, the only thing

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everyone looks forward to is the next batch of pledges to come in.

You become a member, go on break, come back the next semester and welcome all the new pledges to the chapter. Suddenly all the late nights, grueling challenges, and violent screaming that you had to endure gets switched around. I found myself dripping sweat, pacing back and forth, unleashing angry yells as the prospects enter a dimly lit room. I quickly realized that even though we all hated the things we went through as pledges, that it is just a vicious cycle of punishment.

“Were not going to let them get off easier than what we had to go through, right!?”

The relationships that you can form through the brotherhood are truly something that can’t be taken for granted. I would say that in order for you to really benefit from your time spent in Greek Life, you should thoroughly appreciate time around at least half of the guys in your chapter.

Unfortunately this was not the case for me. I would spend my times at events and parties hanging out with the select people I actually enjoyed being around. The rest of the time was filled with insincere conversations and extreme self control. It was all that could keep me from attacking some of

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my “brothers” that decided to make complete fools out of themselves and everyone around them.

I think Greek Life can be for everyone—it just all comes down to how well you fit in with the brothers with which you’re going to be

spending a majority of your time. If you don’t choose Greek Life, the bright side is that you will never have to worry about someone on the “outside” being turned off because “Eww, you were in a frat?”

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Hayden Flour Mill will undergo a major facelift, if all goes according to plan.

Christina Caldwell • College Times The titular 12-story mill on Mill Avenue, the Hayden Flour Mill, will soon get a 21st Century makeover if all goes according to plan.

According to the approved proposal, which was given the green light by the City of Tempe December 5, the grain silo will become part of an entertainment, dining and vacation destination to be built by Baum Development and Aparium Hotel Group, a hotel group based out of Chicago. The mill itself will act as the hotel structure while a courtyard will be built outside, including a 4,000seat amphitheater for public music and

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The development company has 120 days, starting December 5, to negotiate the contract with the city, during which details may change.

“This team will develop an iconic project that celebrates the history of the Mill through a uniquely branded one-ofa-kind world-class hotel along with an outdoor music venue that will become one of those special places in music history,” says Baum Development’s David Baum in a letter to Tempe.

The new development comes on the back of a rebranding of the Mill Avenue area. In an attempt to broaden the idea of where the district is, expanding just

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beyond one street, and its core audience, the Mill Avenue District rebranded itself as Downtown Tempe, so residents and visitors can expect several updates to the area in coming years.

“Mill Avenue itself is our main street.

It’s our greatest asset where people are going to spend their time, where the most shops are, the most space, and that’s wonderful,” says Kate Borders, president of the Downtown Tempe Community, noting that the name change was necessary to expand to other burgeoning areas like Farmer and College avenues.

The mill, with its newest incarnation being built in 1918 and ending production in 1998, was the longest-

running industrial complex in the Valley, the 16 years since its closing have been packed with controversy, with the public calling it everything from an eyesore to an important part of Tempe’s history.

The structure has seen a fair share of damages and break-ins since its closing.

Tempe opened bids for the structure in May, and was seeking a company that honors its place in Tempe history.

Baum Development has a history of preservation projects, including in Chicago and Boise, Idaho.

“The (proposal review) committee believes this team is most committed to listing the Mill as a historic property,” a Tempe report says.

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Downtown Phoenix, once left for dead by residents and developers alike, has seen a revival in housing options in recent years with new apartment and condo projects.

And more apartments should be on the way, as several major projects are slated to add around 2,100 bedrooms to the downtown core by 2017, according to Dan Klocke, vice president of economic development at the Downtown Phoenix Partnership.

“You’ll see a lot of groundbreakings in the next six to 12 months,” Klocke says.

Among them is Central Station, a proposed 34-story apartment building that would be integrated with the transit station along Van Buren Street between Central and First avenues. It would become Phoenix’s tallest residential building.

Also in the works is Union @ Roosevelt, a proposed mixed-use apartment complex on an empty lot near the center of Roosevelt Row. The developer is still seeking financing for that project, and construction should begin in 2015, according to Klocke.

All told, Klocke says proposed developments should add 3,000 residents to the 9,000 people who live downtown already.

However, development in Phoenix’s downtown continues trail to that in metro areas of similar size. A 2013 assessment put downtown Denver’s population at 17,500, while the Downtown Seattle Association reports a population of 65,000.

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downtown core, says that the perception of downtown Phoenix as a ghost town continues to haunt the area.

“For years and years and even decades, downtown wasn’t as safe, there wasn’t as much to do and people left after dark,” Whissen says. “Obviously, that’s not true at all anymore, but a lot of people still don’t know that, so we’re trying to change the beliefs about downtown.”

The quality of the projects plays a role as well, as Whissen and her co-founder Ryan Tempest cautioned against “supercomplexes,” luxury apartment buildings that take up entire blocks and stifle development in the areas.

“It ruins your experience of walking through a city because you get these vast tracts of land that are all the same building,” Tempest says. “It’s just not visually appealing.”

Klocke also cites cost as a factor, saying that people who come to Phoenix for its lower cost of living relative to other cities might be turned off by the added costs necessary to build projects downtown, such as including parking within the structure.

Phoenix also faces unique challenges due to its age and geography. Unlike many of the cities with larger, more successful downtowns, Phoenix was a relatively small city for much of the 20th century, and it lacks the dense infrastructure that cities like Denver and Seattle had in place.

Tempest, with This Could Be Phoenix, says that without geographical barriers like oceans or large mountain ranges Phoenix has been able to grow out rather than up.

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Founded by two brothers, Jon and Adam Schlegel in 2006, the original location was brought to fruition in Denver. Since then, Snooze has expanded to have locations throughout the Denver and Front Range areas in Colorado, two locations in California, two in the Valley and even more locations to come.

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Get the full hero treatment at the extraordinary Marvel Experience Breanne DeMore • College Times Have you ever dreamed of swinging from building to building with Spiderman?

How about flying off to save the day while exchanging witty banter with Tony Stark? Have you fantasized about saving the world fighting next to Captain America? The Marvel Experience aims to bring these adventures, and more, to life for Marvel fans of every age.

Taking place at the Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Resort from December 19 through January 3, the Marvel Experience is a hyper-reality attraction that covers over two acres and all of your favorite comic heroes. Including seven gigantic domes, the world’s only 360-degree, 3-D stereoscopic full-dome attraction, a life size Avengers Quinjet and a state-of-the art 4-D motion ride, this is a not-to-miss opportunity for any comic fan.

Revealed at New York Comic Con in October, this first-ever hyper reality touring adventure is stopping in Scottsdale for a preview before heading to Dallas for it’s World Premiere and red carpet on January 9. Valley Marvel fans truly get to experience this adventure before anyone else.

Upon entering the attraction, guests will be inducted as the latest S.H.I.E.L.D. recruits. Guided by Nick Fury and the agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., they’ll move through the seven colossal domes as they train with all of their favorite heroes, all in preparation for an epic battle against Red Skull, M.O.D.O.K. and their army of evil adaptoids. Guests will get up close and personal with all of the best heroes: Thor, Wolverine, the Hulk and more!

During breaks from training for their battle to save the planet, they’ll also get behind the scenes looks at exclusive Marvel collectibles and a chance to dine like a superhero in the dining area.

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technology and thoroughly thought out, the Marvel Experience includes augmented reality, multi-person gaming and RFID progress tracking so guests can see how their training is paying off and really see themselves in action. There is absolutely nothing like it and Scottsdale is the first place fans will be able to experience it.

A standard ticket will get access to the entire adventure but for the serious Marvel fans, it’s definitely worth it to look into one of the two VIP ticket options. The S.H.I.E.L.D. Special Operative VIP Package includes an invitation to the MarvelThemed VIP lounge, priority access into the experience, a Marvel Experience screen print poster, a customized merchandise item to commemorate the heroic day and an onsite Experience Concierge with expertise of the show and the Marvel Universe.

The S.H.I.E.L.D. Level 9 VIP Package offers everything that the Special Operative Package has plus one official S.H.I.E.L.D. Badge with case, the guest’s S.H.I.E.L.D. recruit photo featured throughout the domed complex and one return admission pass to the Experience.

While it is obvious that kids and young adults will love this adventure, it really is sure to be an exciting and memorable experience for superheroes of every age.

Not only will the guests be able to join the adventure, but they may even end up being heroes themselves.

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EVENTS My Big Break Comic Series book signing, Philip Haldiman played Denny in the cult film, “The Room,” known as one of the best worst films of all time.

The Phoenix resident is making a stop at FilmBar to sell and sign copies of his comic book series, “My Big Break.” The comic book illustrates his experiences of living and working in Hollywood and of course, behind-the-scenes stories of the epic film phenomenon. FilmBar, 815 N. Second Street, Phoenix, 602.595.9187, philiphaldiman.com, Thursday, December 18, 7:30 p.m., $6 Year of the Rooster, This play is about dude and a rooster. No, seriously. The male character is a lost soul who works to reclaim a sense of purpose by secretly training (and drugging) a rooster to cockfight. Both hilarious and a little bit weird, it’s not one to miss. Tempe Performing Arts Center, 132 E. Sixth Street, Tempe, 480.227.1766, straycattheatre.org, Thursday, December 18, 7 p.m., Friday, December 19, 8 p.m., Saturday, December 20, 8 p.m., $20-$25 A Christmas Carol, A holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol” tells the story of Scrooge as he meets the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. Embark on this lesson of appreciation and gratitude with the Southwest Shakespeare Company.

Playhouse on the Park, 1850 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, through Saturday, December 20, times vary, prices vary Breakfast with Santa, It’s that family time of year, so bring the kiddo in your life (or just in your heart) to Breakfast with Santa at Tempe Marketplace. Enjoy a breakfast with the big man himself, followed by unlimited video game play at Dave & Buster’s. (We hear they have booze. Bloody Mary with Saint Nick, anyone?) Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 480.966.9338, tempetourism.com, Saturday, December 20, 9 a.m., $20 Jingle Bell Run, Add it to your long list of holiday runs. (Eh ehm... the athletic kind, we mean.) The Jingle Bell Run will get you in the festive spirit as you dress to impress with bells, Santa hats and

more at this 5K race. Proceeds benefit The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, so bring a new, unwrapped toy and spread the cheer. Reach 11 Sport Complex West, 2425 E. Deer Valley Road, Phoenix, 4peaksracing.com, Saturday, December 20, 8 a.m., $35 prior to December 19, $40 day of run A Bloody Mary Christmas, It’s the “holiday musical for people who hate the holidays and musicals.” Bring your Scrooge self to Space 55 for a holiday musical that lacks the charm of Christmas, and that’s kind of what makes it charming. Space 55, 636 E. Pierce Street, Phoenix, space55.org, through Sunday, December 21, times vary, prices vary Snow Queen, Feel that chill? “Snow Queen,” a holiday show that often plays second fiddle to “The Nutcracker,” is coming back to Herberger Theater for another holiday season. Don’t be fooled, though. This exhibition of Hans Chrisitan Andersen’s brings the fairy tale into the flesh and brings just as much cheer as its popular competition. Herberger Theater Center, 222 E, Monroe Street, Phoenix, 602.254.7399, herbergertheater.org, through Sunday, December 21, times vary, prices vary Earth Explorers, Looking to the cosmos might be trendy, but there’s a world of wonder on our own planet. “Earth Explorers” tells the story of explorers who went to the ends of the earth to learn more about our curious planet, and in turn, ourselves. Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602.716.2000, azscience.org, through Wednesday, December 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, included with museum admission Snow Week, What is this “snow” you speak of? Only in Arizona would the science center have an exhibit about the curious white stuff that falls from the sky.

Visit the Arizona Science Center to get a snowy experience right here in the Valley at they cover the grassy hill next to the center in white. See chilling demonstrations and guest speakers daily. Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602.716.2000, azscience. org, Friday, December 26 through Thursday, January 1, times vary, free

CALENDAR >>> Fiesta Bowl Parade, It’s bowl season!

Celebrate with colored floats, balloons and groups that will march to ring in the football showdown about to take place in our own backyard at this annual Valley tradition. Central Phoenix beginning at Missouri Avenue and Central Avenue, Phoenix, fiestabowl.org, Saturday, December 27, 11 a.m., free Fiesta Bowl ArtWalk, More than 100 of Downtown Scottsdale’s hottest galleries will showcase their skills, alongside food samples, live music and demonstrations.

Downtown Scottsdale Arts District beginning at Main Street and Marshall Way, Scottsdale, fiestabowl. org, Saturday, December 27, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., free The West Selection Exhibit, The Men’s Arts Council, in participation with The Phoenix Art Museum, presents a selection of true American West pieces. Paying homage to the West, it showcases the landscape and features at its best. With artwork for sale to patrons throughout the month of December, it’s a fundraising event for the museum that will make an impact that matters. Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 602.257.1880, phxart.org, through Wednesday, December 31, times vary, $15 25th Annual Midnight Madness 5k Run, Out with the old, and in with the new. Bid adieu to this year with a 5k race finish. Welcome 2015 with an additional 5k race a few hours later, if you wish, too. Besides, a little midnight madness always makes for more fun!

Rose Mofford Sports Complex, 833 N. 25th Avenue, Phoenix, 480.338.7041, midnightmadnessrun.itsyourrace. com, Wednesday, December 31, 9:45 p.m., $35-$45 Brian Regan, This guy is a stand-up comedian who’s known as a “comedian’s comedian.” Regan is regaled for his clean jokes and an all-around great show. Making a mockery of daily events and pointing out life’s subtlest absurdities just scratch the surface of this dude’s set. Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602.379.2800, comericatheatre.com, Wednesday, December 31, 8 p.m., $47-$80

Fiesta Bowl, It’s football season, and there’s no better way to say goodbye to 2014 than doing so at a game of America’s favorite sporting event pastime.

Ringing in the 44th annual collegiate football showdown all before the clock strikes 12, it’s not a game to miss, on TV or in person. University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, 480.350.0911, fiestabowl.org, Wednesday, December 31, 2 p.m., prices vary Golfland Winter Wonderland, When classes come to an end for the semester, you’re bound to get bored. Luckily, Golfland has all things entertainment, which includes miniature golf, arcade games and a winter wonderland that even features snow days, thousands of lights and visits from Santa. So, get your ho, ho, hiney in motion! Golfland Sunsplash, 155 W. Hampton Avenue, Mesa, 480.834.8319, golfland.com, through Sunday, January 4, 12 p.m., to 2 p.m. or 4 p.m., prices vary Covert Operations: Investigating the Known Unknowns, Visit the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art for an eyeopening exhibit that explores modern-day realities of government surveillance, sans Edward Snowden, of course. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E. Second Street, Scottsdale, 480.874.4666, smoca.org, through Sunday, January 11, times vary, $5-$7 Modern Spirit, The Art of George Morrison, Honoring a key Native American modernist George Morrison, this exhibit will encourage the viewer to see contemporary landscape in a different light and experience spiritual reflection in the process by showcasing drawings, paintings and prints inspired by the beautiful southwest. Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 602.252.8840, heard.org, through Sunday, January 11, times vary, $8-$18 CitySkate Ice Rink, You may be more “Bambi” on ice than the graces of Olympic Gods, Meryl Davis and Charlie White, but hey, you can still enjoy a night out with your special someone, falls and tons of laughs included! Hold hands and laugh at each other for being oh so uncoordinated!

CityScape Phoenix, 1 E. Washington Street, Phoenix cityskatephx.com, through Monday, February 2, times vary, $10-$12

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Dominique Del Grosso • College Times It’s almost time to bid 2014 farewell, but there’s still time to RSVP to the Valley’s best bashes and swankest soirees. Dress to impress and celebrate the year’s end in style and serious swag.

Circle K New Year’s Eve Block Party Downtown Tempe will be flooded with thousands of party-going people come the late-night hours of New Year’s Eve. Enjoy musical entertainment from local bands that will get this par-tay started and keep it going and going. With other local attractions such as beer gardens, champagne lounges and a nightclub vibe that will rock you right into 2015, this party isn’t one to miss. Feast on food truck fare and dance the night away.

At the stroke of midnight, enjoy a dazzling fireworks display and confetti blast. It’s pretty much Arizona’s biggest party.

Downtown Tempe, downtowntempe. com, Wednesday, December 31, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., $15 Arizona’s Best New Year’s Eve 2015 Party Make your NYE a night to remember at The Saguaro Hotel in Old Town Scottsdale. Book a hotel room, a VIP table and delight in a night that is sure to go down in history. The Saguaro Hotel festivities will begin at 9 p.m. where you and 1,200 guests can expect a three-hour premium open bar and a variety of delicious hors d’oeuvres. Get your booty shaking to the beats of some of Arizona’s best DJs, including DECiPHA, DJ Slippe and Ken Mooso.

The Saguaro Hotel, 4000 N. Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, Wednesday, December 31, 480.308.1100, newyearsevearizona.com, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., $105-$145

New Year’s Eve 2014: Fire & Ice This year, Talking Stick Resort is hosting a New Year’s Eve party, which is regarded as the best Las Vegas-style party in the Valley. Hosting an all-you-can-eat buffet, entertainment by a live DJ, a performance by Sam Moore, a southern R&B musician, and Boogie Knights, a ‘70s band, Talking Stick Resort event will fire-up the night. You can expect to cool down the next morning, on January 1, with a complimentary brunch.

Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, 480.850.7734, experiencescottsdale.com, Wednesday, December 31, 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., $119$174 Scottsdale’s Ultimate Block Party In the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, this event is a New Year’s Eve party veteran.

Enclosed within the Craftsman Court block, party-goers can expect a street festival vibe.

With live mixed beats by DJs and Frankie Ballard—an American country music singer and songwriter—the tracks will set the tone for this fun event. This indoor/outdoor block party has something for everyone.

Craftsman Court between Third and Fifth Avenues, Scottsdale, scottsdalesultimateblockparty.com, $20-$30 New Year’s Eve at Maya Day + Nightclub It’s an all out fantasy! Get swept away by some of Scottsdale’s most gorgeous chicks and hunky beaus at the Maya Day + Nightclub’s New Year’s Eve 2015 party and bring that fantasy to life. You’ll be sure to dance the night away to the tracks Adrian Lux, the Swedish disc jokey and music producer will spin all night long.

Maya Day + Nightclub, 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, 602.810.0736, mayaclubaz.com, Wednesday, December 31, 9 p.m., $20-$45

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Old School ‘90s R&B and Hip-Hop Party @ Crescent Ballroom La de da de da. It’s the one and only ‘90s party. Join other ‘90s kids in an R&B and hip-hop appreciation party featuring the tunes of Snoop Dogg, TLC, Prince, Blackstreet, Tupac, Dr. Dre, Nas and Prince. Whether you dance your booty off ironically or seriously, just know that the Crescent Ballroom crowd will be a combination of both perspectives.

Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Avenue, Phoenix, 602.716.2222, crescentphx.com, Friday, December 19, 9 p.m., $5

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Winter Wonderland Featuring Ashley Wallbridge We might not see a white Christmas this holiday, but Wasted Grain has our wintery hopes covered. Join the winter-worshipping celebration with electronic musician, DJ and producer Ashley Wallbridge.

Wasted Grain, 7295 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, 480.970.0500, wastedgrain. com, Thursday, December 18, 9 p.m., $10

Lee Foss @ Monarch Theatre House and techno musician Lee Foss has blown up the club scene in recent years. Named by DJ Magazine as “one of the most talented new forces in modern dance music today,” Foss owns the label Hot Creations, which keeps churning out some of the hottest electronic musicians in the scene today.

Monarch Theatre, 122 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602.456.1991, monarchtheatre.com, Saturday, December 20, 9 p.m., $12 One More Time: A Tribute to Daft Punk @ Crescent Ballroom We’re up all night... to see a cover band. One More Time isn’t one of the cheesy cover bands you’re used to. These guys go all-out with their Daft Punk love, down to mimicking the costumes and helmets the French duo wears. Since the real thing isn’t touring our way anytime soon, this is the closest you’ll get for a while.

Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Avenue, Phoenix, 602.716.2222, crescentphx.com, Friday, December 26, 7:30 p.m., $20 Adrian Lux @ Maya Day + Nightclub Prepare for a Lux New Year’s Eve. Adrian Lux, the Swedish DJ and producer behind “Teenage Crime,” will be keeping 2014 alive in Scottsdale this year until the clock strikes midnight. With tracks certified platinum in Australia, Lux is looking to make a major impact on the states, so take your pick from Maya’s NYE hors d’oeuvres and hunker down for the year’s final blowout with the man himself.

Maya Day + Nightclub, 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, 480.625.0528, mayaclubaz.com, Wednesday, December 31, 9 p.m., $15 for women, $20 for men, $45 VIP

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Decadence NYE fest brings big name EDM talent to Rawhide Lyle Maxson • College Times Why spend New Year’s Eve all bundled up waiting for the ball to drop when you could spend it with some of the sexiest party-goers in Chandler?

This New Year’s Eve in Phoenix will be unlike any other thanks to Decadence, one of the biggest New Year’s parties on the planet, coming to town following its massive debut in Colorado last year.

The lineup is stacked with a variety of world-renowned artists, from the soothing and melodic trance of Kaskade to the hard-hitting trap-fest music of Flosstradamus.

The Rawhide festival’s attendance is predicted to be around 8,000 to 12,000, hosted at the indoor event center Frontier Hall at Rawhide in Chandler. So even if temps drops below

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60 that night, you won’t have to worry about staying warm. The body heat might get a little intense near the main stage, but you can always cool down by the outdoor stage. It will be chocked full of artists that have earned the right to be at this massive show with headlining talent, including Seven Lions, Fedde le Grand, DVBBS and Savoy.

You don’t have to wear tank tops and fuzzy hats just because it’s an EDM show. The event will be decorated and prepared for people that want to actually dress up for New Year’s.

There also be some insane things the electronic scene in Phoenix has never experienced before, like aerialists, stage performers and some seriously extravagant decoration. VIP tables for the event can still be booked, but they’re priced at over $2000, so you probably won’t see us sitting there.

The ball will drop as Fedde le Grand brings in the New Year with style. The EDM crowd will bring quite a different New Year’s Eve than you’re used to at a house party or club. The energy is sure to be nothing short of amazing.

The budget for the event is huge, estimated at $1 million, with $500,000 going just to talent. It’s totally believable considering Kaskade was hired at EDC last year to play for $200,000. Let’s just hope that he can stick around and play for longer than the hour-or-less sets that he is know for.

So head down to Decadence to kick of your New Year in indulgent fashion!

Decadence AZ NYE, Frontier Hall at Rawhide, 5700 West North Loop Road, Chandler, 480.502.5600, rawhide.com, Wednesday, December 31, 6 p.m., $80-$125

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Sure, the convenience factor of decent eyeliner versus smudging coal over your eyes might have its benefits, health, time and otherwise, there are certain products that are just a straight up waste of money.

Vitamin C serum is probably the latest and greatest racket by the beauty industry. It’s easy to make at home with a three-ingredient recipe, so you won’t have to break the bank to break all those necks you turn while walking down the street. (Warning: Try your hardest to not actually break necks. This kills people.)

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Kevin Hart and Josh Gad on rejection, triumph and professional bro-outs Dominique Del Grosso • College Times Kevin Hart is a mega comedy household name, but the guy has been around forever.

You name it, he’s done it. You might not know Josh Gad’s name as well, but here’s a hint—he was the voice of Olaf in the Disney phenom, “Frozen.”

Now these two have teamed up for a major motion picture, “The Wedding Ringer,” which opens Friday, January 16.

Together, these two are a duo packed with fast-paced, witty banter and comedic genius. But off screen, Hart and Gad are just two regular guys who’ve hustled their way to the top, as they discussed with College Times.

College Times: You guys had great on-screen chemistry. Did you guys do anything off screen to nurture that?

Gad: We have amazing on-screen chemistry I think because off screen, we like each other so much. Kevin and I first met, like early on in the process, he made me drive out to Encino to meet him, which is about a two hour drive in traffic, and I was annoyed.

Hart: I don’t think that has anything to do with it.

Gad: It’s completely accurate. And, it took me a while to forgive him, but he charmed me, and the two of us were like immediately like, ‘You know what? This could really work.’ And if you’re going to be co-stars in a film, you kind of want somebody that you’re going to laugh with all day. And, there was no shortage of laughter on the set.

Hart: You have long days—longer nights at times—so if you’re not around a person that has that personality or that you can hold a conversation with outside of the job that you’re doin’, it makes it tougher. I want to talk to a person, and that’s very rare in the business right now to find people who aren’t afraid be people.

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Gad: The lowest I’ve ever been was—I was three years out of Carnegie Mellon Drama and about $80,000 in debt, and I was not getting any work. I was really struggling, and I called up my mom one day, and I said to her, ‘I’m gonna give up on acting and I’m gonna go to law school.’ And, she started crying, and I couldn’t believe she was crying.

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Gad: Having said that, I would say that it would be incredibly hard for me—not having done it—to do stand-up. Like I think as a comedian, you can challenge yourself to do things that are more challenging, in terms of the outlet of comedy, which is why I always take my hat off to Kevin because going up on a stage and doing that form of comedy is, it’s gotta be difficult. It’s got to be something that you’re willing to fall flat on your face over, and over, and over, so I think that there are varying degrees in which it can be more challenging.

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Magic! sticks to what it’s good at, and it’s not sports Christina Fuoco-Karasinski • College Times With the Waste Management Phoenix Open at the end of January, and the Super Bowl in early February, Magic! lead singer/ guitarist Nasri Atweh will be in somewhat familiar territory.

A fledgling golfer, the Canadian reggaetinged singer is working to improve his game, but he can’t compare himself to the hulking men who will battle it out in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium.

“I played football in high school as quarterback, but I sucked, LOL,” Atweh writes in an email interview while Magic! was overseas.

He’s learning a thing or two about golf from drummer Alex Tanas, the avid sports fan in the band, known for its ubiquitous song “Rude.”

“Alex and I play golf all the time, whenever we have a break on the road,” Atweh explains.

Hits—both the musical and sports types—are nothing new to Atweh. Part of the writing and production duo The Messengers, Atweh spearheaded the New Kids on the Block reunion in 2007. Besides writing tracks for them, he has penned songs for Justin Bieber, David Guetta, Shakira, Cody Simpson, Pitbull, Christina Aguilera, Chris Brown and Big Time Rush.

The Messengers’ work garnered two Grammy Award nominations for 2011 Best Pop Vocal Album for Justin Bieber (My World 2.0), 2011 Best Contemporary R&B Album for Chris Brown (Graffiti), and a win for 2012 Best R&B Album for Chris Brown (F.A.M.E.), as well as their collaboration with Justin Bieber/Rascal Flatts in “That Should Be Me” that won a 2011 CMT Music Award for Best Collaborative Video.

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songwriting career have allowed him to tour the world. Among his highlights were Magic! performing at the American Music Awards and the Latin Grammys in the same week. A forthcoming tour with Maroon 5 is a “very special moment” for Magic!, too.

The festival will feature 12 concerts beginning at 5 p.m. daily Wednesday, January 28, to Friday, January 30, at the Pendergast Family Farm near Westgate.

The multi-stage festival will also feature performances by Zac Brown Band, Calvin Harris, Imagine Dragons and Snoop Dogg on the DIRECTV Super Fan Stage. Preceding the main event musical acts including Thomas Rhett, Jason Derülo, Sam Hunt, The Cadillac Three, and Magic! will perform at the HGTV Lodge.

“Everywhere we’re going we are seeing that people really like pop music,” Atweh says.

Atweh and the rest of the band—guitarist Mark Pellizzer and bassist Ben Spivak— firmly believe in the album from which “Rude” came, Don’t Kill the Magic. In 2015, the band is going to continue to work on building its fanbase.

“We have a great album we believe in and a great team that supports us,” he says.

Atweh has a theory for why Don’t Kill the Magic and “Rude,” the latter of which sold more than 3 million copies, are so successful.

“I think that we put our hearts into our music and, of course, bringing a little reggae flavor didn’t hurt either” he says.

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Midnight Ghost Train, Time Out Lounge, December 13, 9 p.m., TBD Andrew McMahon, Mesa Ampitheatre, December 15, 5:30 p.m., $30-$40 Sara Robinson and the Midnight Special w/Kush Country, Ruca, Catfish Mustache, Crescent Ballroom, December 18, 8 p.m., $10-$12 Snot w/He Is Legend, Thira, Lydia Can’t Breathe, Club Red West, December 19, 6 p.m., $17-$20 Lil Debbie w/Caskey, GODZ, Chi City, Miny, D2, Infidel, Pub Rock Live, December 19, 8 p.m., $15-$20 The Mighty Mighty Bosstones w/The Interrupters, Captain Squeegee, Marquee Theatre, December 19, 8 p.m., $33 Kismet w/Sean Watson, Crescent Ballroom, December 20, 11:30 p.m., free Gilgongo Records “10 Years:” Sissy Spacek w/ Stephen Steinbrink, Cherie Cherie, Mallevs, James Fella, Trunk Space, December 20, 7:30 p.m., TBD

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These hard rockers—who hail from Phoenix—have been heavily influenced by their Arizona roots. On the heels of their debut album, the crowd will rock with this killer rock band!

Christopher Norby, Crescent Ballroom, December 22, 12 p.m., free Vinyl Station w/AJ Odneal, Crescent Ballroom, December 22, 8 p.m., $8-$10 Hieronymus Bogs, Trunk Space, December 22, 7:30 p.m., TBD Mannheim Steamroller, ASU Gammage Auditorium, December 23, 8 p.m., $59$241 Kottonmouth Kings “Xmas Show”, Club Red West, 6:30 p.m., $5 Liam and the Ladies w/ JJCnV, The Sara McAllister Trio, Crescent Ballroom,

December 23, 8 p.m., $8-$10 Christmas Cumbia w/ Maclovio, DJ Jorge Melo, El Guero Unico, Crescent Ballroom, December 25, 8 p.m., free One More Time: A Tribute to Daft Punk, Crescent Ballroom, December 26, 8:30 p.m., $20 DJ My Funeral, Crescent Ballroom, December 26, 11:30 p.m., free Moon Hag, Trunk Space, December 26, 7:30 p.m., TBD Bret Michaels, Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casion, December 27, 8 p.m., $72 One More Time: A Tribute to Daft Punk, Crescent Ballroom, December 27, 8:30 p.m., $20 The Rotten Blue Menace w/ Strafgod, Common Tongue, Revision 7, Trunk Space, December 27, 7:30 p.m. TBD Kismet w/Sean Watson, Crescent Ballroom, December 27, 11:30 p.m., free Courtney Marie Andrews w/Monique Reina, Crescent Ballroom, December 28, 8 p.m., free Former Friends of Young Americans w/Francisco, Swelve, Trunk Space, December 28, 6:30 p.m., TBD Christopher Norby, Crescent Ballroom, December 29, 12 p.m., free Ozark Pappy w/Talent Scout, Capsized at Birth, Crescent Ballroom, December 29, 8 p.m., $5-$8

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Andrew Jackson Jihad w/Playboy Manbaby, Sundressed, Diners, Crescent Ballroom, December 30, 8:30 p.m., $14-$16 A folk-punk band sounds like a total contradiction. But somehow, these Arizona dudes make their sound work. With lyrics that stem from political dialogue to religious themes, this band is one to discover.

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Paxtor w/Beyond the Pines, Quiet Shine Trio, Speding Out, Trunk Space, December 30, 7:30 p.m., TBD Authority Zero w/Howard til Midnight, Venomous Pinks, For the Love, Neato, My Life Sentence, Marquee Theatre, December 31, 6 p.m., $29 Cattle Decapitation w/ Theories, GodAwfulNoise, Magguts, Invading Uranus, Grindhouse, Club

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North Brother Island w/ Foster Family Band, Rising Sun Daughter, Last Exit Live, January 2, 9 p.m., $8 G-Eazy w/Kehlani, Kool Joh, Jay Ant, Marquee Theatre, January 3, 7 p.m., $33 Marissa Sendejas w/ Chatter Box and The Latter Day Satanists, Ludlow Massacre, Andy Warpigs, Trunk Space, January 3, 7:30 p.m., TBD Nomada w/Inept Hero, Bear Ghost, Vida, Pride through Strife, Ethan 103, Pub Rock Live, January 3, 8 p.m., $5-$10 The International Might Mushroom w/La Sucursal de la Cumbia, Crescent Ballroom, January 3, 8:30 p.m., $18 Willie Nelson, Celebrity Theatre, January 4, 7 p.m., $60-$110 Growl w/Solid Brown, Uno Sideburn, Trunk Space, January 4, 7:30 p.m., TBD Wild Earth CD Release, Crescent Ballroom, January 4, 7:30 p.m., $8-$10 Brian Chartrand & Friends w/Kyle Phelan, James Mulhern, Jenny Jarnagin, Crescent Ballroom, January 5, 8 p.m., free R.Ariel and Adrian Orange Tour Kick Off: Where Are All the Buffalo w/Pro Teens, Trunk Space, January 5, 7:30 p.m., TBD

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Mighty Mighty Bosstones evolves in more ways than one Christina Fuoco-Karasinski • College Times Dicky Barrett of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones swears that the onus is on his Boston-bred ska band—not the fans—for the act not performing in Phoenix in some time.

“If any of the Bosstones’ fans or ska fans or fans of punk rock are blaming themselves in Arizona, please tell them to stop,” says Barrett, as his typical sarcastic self.

“We take full blame. It’s our fault. We’ve been neglectful. It wasn’t malicious. We’re just not that bright. It was an oversight.”

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones will make good on their “oversight” by returning to the Valley to play Marquee Theatre on Friday, December 19. The shows are a raucous good time, even to first-timers, he says.

“You won’t be disappointed,” says Barrett, 50. “If you’re looking for something to do that’s entertaining, that doesn’t involve staring at Facebook or playing a video game and you want to get out, have a couple of drinks and have fun, come see the Bosstones.”

The show is just the beginning of an exciting 12 months for the band, who is planning on releasing its first album since 2011’s The Magic of Youth in 2015.

“We are always working on new material,” says Barrett, who served as the announcer on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’”

“We enjoy each other’s company and we enjoy writing music together.”

Technology has helped the band pen the music for the album.

“These days, with technology, if you

have a musical idea, I could yell it into my phone and send it in a .jpg or even in a text message and say, ‘Here, this is what I was thinking about.’ Technology has made writing Bosstones song a lot easier. Maybe we’re writing (crappy) songs. I don’t think so. I think the last two albums were damn good.”

But fans won’t see Barrett rocking out to his own songs like “The Impression that I Get” in his car when he hears them on satellite radio.

“It makes me uncomfortable,” Barrett says. “I turn it. I’m glad they’re playing it and it makes me happy. I do enjoy the songs. But if I’m listing to (the channel) Lithium and the Bosstones are on and I get a little into it, then someone sees me doing that, yeah, it could be awkward.”

So he changes the channel quickly or, if he wants to “take a trip down memory lane,” he indulges at home in California.

“Plus, we do the show, I get my fill of those songs when I have my own time,” Barrett says.

The Tempe show will serve as a warmup gig for its Hometown Throwdown, an annual three-day event in late December in Boston.

“The Hometown Throwdown are big shows in Boston,” he says. “It should be fun. We’ve never sounded better in my opinion.”

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King CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Throws 6 Golfer Ernie 9 Recipe meas.

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CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Being too zealous in pursuing your goal could create some resistance. Try to be more mindful of what you ask people to do, and they’ll be more likely to do it.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Things change as you go from being ignored to being Lionized once again. This is a good time to reintroduce those previously rejected ideas to a more receptive audience.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Someone new in your life creates both anticipation as well as anxiety. Avoid the potential for misunderstandings by watching what you say and how you say it.

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6 Time for an egg roll?

7 Darth’s kid 8 Tackle moguls 9 Beat 10 Undoes deles 11 Analyze grammar 17 Swamp 19 Say 21 Weeding need 22 Grecian vessel 24 Hearty brew 26 Cruelty 28 Apportion

30 Stickum 32 Shine softly 33 A billion years 34 Rouen refusal 36 Warnings 38 - Rica 39 Single 40 Jockey’s handful 42 “Poppycock!”

45 Scoff 46 German car 48 Speedometer stat 50 Bullring bravo

51 Crimson

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You might be upset by some of your critics. But most of your associates continue to keep the faith in your ability to get the job done, and done well.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You’ve reached an important point in your ongoing pursuit of your goals. You might now want to consider letting someone you trust join you on your journey.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You’ve been going through a spate of uncertainty involving people you care for. But it might be time to take a stand on a position you feel sure you can defend.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Treading water keeps you busy, but it won’t get you where you need to go. Time to stop making excuses and to start moving ahead toward your goals. ©2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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