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11 THINGS

STUDENT LIFE

THAT CROSS YOUR MIND WHILE CROSSING THE GRADUATION STAGE ALEXANDRA WHITTEN • COLLEGE TIMES

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raduating is a huge academic accomplishment and event in your life. Your family and friends are in town, and excited to see you finally crossing the stage. But then you actually get to the ceremony and your mind starts racing a million miles a minute about anything and everything that can happen during the ceremony. Here are a few thoughts that cross your mind while crossing the stage.

#11 • DON’T TRIP, DON’T TRIP, DON’T TRIP…

Please graduation gods, don’t let me trip on my way up or down the stage. Please don’t make me “that person” who tripped and fell during graduation; everyone in my major will remember it and laugh about it once I sit down. I made it too far to make a fool of myself now!

#10 • CAN I BRING MY PHONE?

I’ll miss the halls, the walls, the whining...

This ceremony is going to take a long time. Can I live tweet this? Maybe I can take a couple boomerangs and Instagram stories or send a couple “Graduation!” Snaps to friends. If I can snag a selfie while I’m up there, I’ll be a legend. Also, I totally need it so I can find my family after, so duh I need to bring it.

#9 • WHY DOESN’T THIS GOWN HAVE POCKETS?

Why don’t these things come with pockets? Imagine all of the possibilities! I could’ve brought snacks so I could stress eat the entire time I’m waiting to cross the stage.

This is a long time to sit without some serious snackage.

#8 • CAN MY PARENTS SEE ME?

There are literally a million people here. I’m like one small little square in a sea of maroon caps and gowns.

Can they see me? I can’t see them anywhere. I wonder if they have signs; I hope they’re not those giant ones of my face.

Who are these people?

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#7 • WHO EVEN IS THIS GUY?

I have no idea who some of you are. I’ve maybe seen you a handful of times and now you’re calling my name, shaking my hand, and giving me a diploma.

Oh, and we take a picture together.

I can’t wait to not remember your name when people ask me, “Who’s that?”

I wonder how many hands they’ve shook today. I hope they have hand sanitizer.

#6 • WHY IS MY DIPLOMA FOLDER EMPTY?

Wait, this thing is empty? Seriously, you’re going to give me an empty folder? Maybe add a paper saying “Congrats!” or “Thank you for your money,” maybe even a “Sorry we sucked the life out of you over the span of four years.” Just a little something to tide me over for the next six to eight weeks while I wait for a piece of paper that decides my career fate.

#5 • OH GOD, WHERE’S MY SEAT?

Wait, what row did I come from? How am I supposed to know where my seat is!? There are so many rows of people. Oh no, I’m panicking. Where do I go? Please someone important or more adulty adult help me.

#4 • WOW, THAT WAS FAST!

Wait, that was it? I’m done? No more classes? No more homework? That was so fast, I feel like I blinked and missed it all. I can’t believe I’m back in my seat…

#3 • HOW AM I GOING TO FIND MY FAMILY?

I hope my family thinks to call me after this so I can find them. Maybe they’ll remember to meet me at that sign. I doubt it. With all the commotion afterwards, this is going to be a mad house. I just want to get out of here and change into comfy clothes ASAP.

#2 • TOO MANY EMOTIONS!

I can’t handle all of these emotions. Why am I so emotional? Why am I about to cry? It’s just graduation!

Oh no, now my mom’s crying, now I’m going to cry more.

Everyone’s so nice saying “Congrats” and that they’re proud of me. Please stop or I’m going to sob.

#1 • I’M GOING TO MISS THIS PLACE… Wow. I can’t believe it’s all over.

I may have whined about classes and homework, but I’m going to miss all the fun and memories I’ve had with my friends. At least in college it’s not weird to come back for football games and alumni events. See you soon, ASU! Thank you for the memories! CT

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Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. MonLocal band X Offenders takes on Blondie, roe Street, Phoenix, phoeniximprovfeswhile Some Local Spuds will cover Devo.

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Palo Verde Lounge, 1015 W. Broadway ASU STUDENT FILM Road, Tempe, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday, FESTIVAL April 28, free.

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Margaret T. Hance Park, 67 W. Culver Street, Phoenix, cannedcraftbeerfest. com, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m, Saturday, April 28, $35 general admission and $20 designated driver.

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GRADUATION GUIDE EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE TURNING THE TASSEL ALEXANDRA WHITTEN • COLLEGE TIMES

TAKE THE PERFECT PICS Y

our graduation photos are a great opportunity to document your accomplishments and let friends and family have a look at your campus. But with a campus as huge as ASU, where do you even begin? Here’s a quick guide on where to take your grad photos, as well as some tips on props to go along with them.

West Hall is beautifully lined with blooming flower bushes this time of year.

With its symmetrical white pillars and walls, the building is a great backdrop. It’s also close enough to get some photos with Hayden Library.

Prop tip: Confetti and glitter poppers are a fan favorite. The simple devices explode with different colored confetti or glitter, make for a fun photo celebration and can be found at any typical craft store. Just make sure you clean up what you can!

SECRET GARDEN

Old Main is one of the nicest looking buildings on campus. With the terracotta and maroon exterior, lush lawns, water fountain and the classic “Normal School” sign, it’s an essential stop for your grad photos. You can take pictures splashing in the fountain (don’t get caught!), walking up or down the steps or with the sign; the possibilities are endless!

Prop tip: A common prop for those taking pictures at Old Main is popping Champagne.

Just make sure you don’t break or leave any bottles behind!

The Secret Garden is generally well-hidden, but if you can find it, your pictures will be worth it. This time of year flowers, bushes and trees are all in full bloom, which make for great floral backgrounds and accents in any photo. Because it’s so hidden, there are typically not a lot of people to photo bomb your grad pics.

Prop tip: Really frame your photo with, well, an old picture frame! You can buy one from a craft store, or even find a cool vintage one from a thrift shop. You can hold up the picture frame in front of yourself, have someone hold it for you or even grab some friends and pose in the frame.

PALM WALK

ASU SIGNS

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WEST HALL

We’ve all strolled down Palm Walk a million times. Why not commemorate one of your last walks? Any spot on Palm Walk can become a runway. The symmetry of the palms makes for a clean and simple grad photo.

Prop tip: Your own cap and gown may come in handy for this one! Work the runway and throw the gown to one side over your shoulder. If you have stoles or cords, add those too. Hold your grad cap in your opposite hand and take a walk. This is a cute way to show you’re leaving college, and emphasize your cap if you decorated it.

Anywhere that says Arizona State University or ASU is fair game! You can find signs off of University or Apache and all over campus. Commemorating your alma mater in your photos is a must. Although you’ll probably never forget ASU, it doesn’t hurt to have a reminder of your favorite school.

Prop Tip: Any ASU regalia and memorabilia is perfect for a photo in front of an ASU sign.

Wear your favorite ASU shirt, sport some Sparky the Sun Devil horns, get a foam fork or even throw up your own pitchforks.

PRO TIPS TO MAKE GRADUATION LESS GRUELING

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t’s no secret that graduation time is chaotic. Worrying about your cap and gown, your family in town, your grad party and photos are enough to stress out any graduate. We’re here to make sure your walk across the stage is an easy one.

Here are some tips to make your special day a little easier and more fun.

GET YOUR GOWN AND STOLES DRY-CLEANED You want to look your best for graduation, so having a wrinkly gown and folds in your stoles isn’t going to help. Get your gown and stoles dry-cleaned so you don’t have to worry about ruining them with your questionable ironing skills.

DRESS TO IMPRESS Your graduation is most likely a big deal to your family, meaning everyone will be coming into town to attend. Dress in semi-formal clothing and try to look professional and mature. You’ll probably take a million pictures with various family members, and you want to give off a “star student” vibe, not a “C’s get degrees” one.

DECORATE YOUR CAP Fun fact, boys and girls: You will be in a sea of maroon and your entire family will probably have a hard time finding you, so live a little and make yourself stand out by decorating your cap. You’ll be a lot

easier to spot during graduation, and it’s an opportunity to add a little personality to your regalia.

NO POCKETS? NO PROBLEM Ladies, the men have it easy with pants that have pockets. If your dress didn’t come with pockets, don’t fret! You can find phone garters on Amazon. These garters go under your dress on one of your legs and have a pocket for your phone. Just make sure you get a color that doesn’t show through your dress.

KEEP THE CAP ON Graduation caps aren’t the most flattering attire. They’re pointy, ruin your hair and sometimes don’t stay on. Try folding down the front half of your cap and securing it with bobby pins to avoid ruining your hairdo. Or, if you’re crafty, glue a headband into your cap to really secure it in place.

FIND A LANDMARK The second graduation is over, everyone will be flooding around the building, causing mass chaos and disorientation for family and friends who want to find you ASAP. Before the ceremony starts, try picking a clear landmark to meet at afterwards. A statue, street sign or art installment are all good options.

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CAP DECORATION IDEAS PARKING IS THE WORST

There’s no way you’ve gone to ASU this long without a parking ticket or getting towed to a creepy lot in the middle of nowhere. Pay homage to all of your parking tickets from ASU by gluing them to your grad cap. You can simply make them cover the surface of the cap, or arrange them like a flower on top. Nothing says “ASU” quite like its terrible parking!

IT’S LIT Make yourself stand out amongst your fellow graduates with some wire lights on your cap.

You can buy copper wire lights at most craft stores, and some even come with cute designs like hearts or diamonds. Make sure they have a battery pack and hide it under your cap so they stay on the entire ceremony.

GRADUATE LIKE ROYALTY Make your cap reflect the true princess you are by adding a crown. Either add a plastic crown to the top of your cap or make a flower crown to go under your cap. Both will make you look like royalty.

DRY CAMPUS Celebrate your favorite bar on Mill with some mementos from your nights out. Buckets, jell-o shot syringes, stickers and more can all be glued to your cap. You can even paint your cap to look like your favorite bar.

SPARKIFY IT Make your cap resemble your favorite mascot, Sparky the Sun Devil! You can get normal or even glittery construction paper and cut out pieces to make your cap look like Sparky’s face.

If you’re not the craftiest, you can settle with putting some Sparky horns on your cap, and maybe even throw in a pitchfork.

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IS A STOLE OF GRATITUDE? If you go to ASU, you’ve definitely seen the gold stole graduates wear with their caps and gowns. Maybe you’ve even purchased one and will be wearing it this May. But do you know the legend of the stole of gratitude? Everyone has a special person who has helped him or her through college, whether it is a parent, a family member or a friend. They could have helped you financially, provided words of wisdom, encouragement or supported you through your college career. The story goes (as told by the packaging of the stole) that the gold gratuity stole is an opportunity to say, “Thanks for helping me make it through, thanks for making it possible for me to succeed!” After the ceremony, the new graduate is supposed to present the stole to someone who has provided extraordinary support. Wearing multiple stoles means there are multiple people receiving the stole of gratitude, and grads typically write a letter of appreciation on the back of the stole using a fine-tipped marker, or have friends and family sign the front or back of the stole. So when it comes time to graduate, think of someone special that deserves a stole of gratitude. CT

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BATTLE OF THE BURRITO WHICH BERTO’S IS THE BEST?

MADISON RUTHERFORD AND WAYNE SCHUTSKY • COLLEGE TIMES

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e ate a burrito from a different Berto’s every day for seven days to determine which one is the best. Here’s what happened.

MEET THE VICTIMS Madison I’m a vegetarian, which is honestly a loose term because sometimes I eat seafood and I don’t freak out if I accidentally eat meat (especially if I’m drunk), so I’m not really that picky of an eater. I spend a lot of time eating at Filiberto’s but I usually order small-ticket items like quesadillas or churros. I wouldn’t consider burritos a regular part of my diet. I do eat a lot of veggie burrito contents (beans, rice, veggies), just not all at the same time/blanketed by a giant tortilla.

A burrito isn’t complete without: Sour cream, cheese and hot sauce.

I believe it’s pronounced p u rrrri t o !

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METHODOLOGY There are a bunch of Berto’s in the Valley, but which one has the best burrito? We were super curious, so we sacrificed ourselves so you don’t have to. (I know, I know. How intrepid of us.) The rules are simple: Eat one burrito a day for seven days. Each day is a different Berto’s, but the same kind of burrito; Wayne can only eat carne asada and Madison can only eat veggie. Rate each burrito on a five-point rating scale based on price, size, quality and how we feel one hour after consuming the burrito. The last Berto standing wins. There can only be one.

THE EXPERIMENT ROLBERTO’S Madison Veggie Burrito: $6 Price: 2 Size: 4 Taste: 5 Quality: 2 1-hour post-burrito feels: 3 Final score: 3.4 I have a working theory that anything will be delicious if you load it with enough cheese and sour cream. There was a ton of both in this bad boy, so I was a happy camper. The lettuce and pico were also pretty fresh, so the taste was a solid five, but this was by far the messiest burrito of the bunch.

This is not a consume-in-the-car kind of snack — eating a Rolberto’s veggie burrito is definitely an activity that requires all hands on deck. And a fork. And a few napkins. Much like me after a long day, it fell apart at the end. But honestly, I wasn’t really that mad because I just grabbed a fork and dug in and got the best of both worlds — a burrito and a burrito

bowl. I felt pretty lethargic after an hour, though, so the quest for the quintessential burrito continues…

Price: 4 Size: 3 Taste: 3 Quality: 4 1-hour post-burrito feels: 4 Final score: 3.6 Filiberto’s was hands down one of the most basic burritos I have ever consumed. Was it mediocre at best? Yes. Did I eat the whole damn thing? Hell, yes. Would I eat it again? Most likely, but compared to the rest of the Berto’s, it was pretty freakin’ average. Filiberto’s definitely gets props for price (less than $6 after tax is hard to beat) and sturdiness (it held up pretty well and could easily be eaten with one hand), but on taste alone, it was fairly forgettable. Bye, Filiberto.

I still back their quesadillas and churros, though.

Wayne Carne asada burrito: $7 Price: 3 Wayne Size: 5 Carne asada burrito: $7 Taste: 2 Price: 3 Quality: 2 Size: 4 1-hour post-burrito feels: 4 Taste: 5 Final score: 3.2 Quality: 5 I came at Filiberto’s with high 1-hour post-burrito feels: 4 expectations. Not only is it the Final score: 4.2 most ubiquitous Berto’s in Arizona (and much of the Southwest), but I, too, have a working theory: there was a location next to my burritos are delicious, which is high school in central Phoenix for why no Berto’s received lower than a three on my list. That being many years that provided me with after-school sustenance and even said, a few of the shops elevated purchased ads in my high school their game. Rolbertos was one of newspaper. Sadly, Fili’s did not live those shops. Maddie must have had a different tortillero than I did, up to the hype I had built for it in because this Mesa joint had one of my head. The tortilla was stale and brittle — telltale signs of being old the top-notch tortillas that tasted homemade and were rich in flavor and left out in the elements — and with select deliciously burnt spots. the meat was cold in the center, They were tender and with just the which told me that it had been preprepared and simply warmed up for right amount of chew, but did not my order. Still, Filiberto’s has a rep split open a la Chipotle (which is a in the Valley, so I am going to chalk garbage restaurant in my opinion, but that is a story for another day) this one up to a bad day and I won’t despite being filled to the brim with write them off completely. The meat. The guacamole and pico also pico and guac were decent and the tasted fresh (largely due to a ton of burrito was the size of my forearm, fresh cilantro, a critical ingredient. so the overall score still sits in the threes.

Don’t @ me) and provided bright flavors and a nice bite from the RILIBERTO’S onion, which is necessary to cut Madison through the decadent, fatty meat.

Veggie burrito: $5.99 Speaking of meat, this was one of Price: 2.5 most well-seasoned carne asadas Size: 5 I tried, with a few bites eliciting Taste: 4 memories of the golden standard Quality: 4 (which is Taqueria Los Yaquis in Phoenix). The place only lost points 1-hour post-burrito feels: 5 Final score: 4.1 on price, as it was tied for most The first bite of the burrito expensive, and size, though it still was awesome (like Etta James’ measured 3/4s of a forearm.

“At Last” plays softly in the background awesome), but I became FILIBERTO’S increasingly more crestfallen Madison with every following bite as a Veggie burrito: $4.79

looming suspicion turned into an unfortunate truth — there was no sour cream. In its defense, however, the tortilla was warm and just the right amount of chewy and the ingredients tasted super fresh. It was the perfect size for my level of hunger (I ate the whole thing), the tortilla was able to keep its sh*t together and I felt great afterward, so the whole experience was pretty enjoyable. It was a little pricier than some of the others, but I guess you get what you pay for when it comes to burritos (and most things in life).

Wayne Carne asada burrito: $6.50 Price: 4 Size: 2 Taste: 5 Quality: 5 1-hour post-burrito feels: 5 Final score: 4.2 Riliberto’s delivered a solid burrito, though it was much smaller than some of the other places we reviewed. I took whole bites that contained nothing but tortilla folded over on itself with some residual guacamole that had seeped into the seams. The saving grace was that Riliberto’s tortillas were top-notch, so even my meatless bites were delicious.

The carne asada, guac and pico all tasted fresh as well, which is why I recommend this one as the lunch burrito — you can enjoy the decadent deliciousness of carne asada without going into a food coma before you have to head back to work or class.

ALIBERTO’S Madison Veggie Burrito: $5.80 Price: 4 Size: 5 Taste: 5 Quality: 5 1-hour post-burrito feels: 5 Final score: 4.8 The veggie burrito from Aliberto’s is the best burrito I’ve tried all week, and possibly my whole life. These are bold words from someone who doesn’t eat a whole lot of burritos, but trust me on this one — you just have to taste to believe. It was love at first sour cream-filled bite and every one after that, too. This tiny taco shop’s veggie burrito features fresh refried beans, rice, guac, lettuce, pico, sour cream and cheese all cocooned in a soft, chewy tortilla. The price was pretty fair, though I gave it a four because it’s not the cheapest Berto’s on the block, but I was feelin’ fine an hour after, so I’m filing this one under “The Ultimate BAErrito.”

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Wayne I’m not a vegetarian, though I was trying to cut a good deal of meat out of my diet recently until this assignment came along.

Apparently, my editors think I am the guy in the newsroom who will take on the weird, painful and potentially unhealthy assignments.

They’re probably right. In the past year, I’ve flown upside down in a stunt plane, completed a hot spin cycle class and, now, eaten carne asada burritos for seven days straight. Those are all par for the course for my career; I’ll do just about anything for a good story.

A burrito isn’t complete without: A fresh tortilla. Nothing ruins a burrito faster than an old, stale tortilla.

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Wayne Carne asada burrito: $6.50 Price: 4 Size: 5 Taste: 5 Quality: 4 1-hour post-burrito feels: 5 Final score: 4.6 Aliberto’s put itself in contention for my favorite burrito of this gut-busting competition. The small shop near downtown Mesa might not look like much from the outside, but they delivered some of the freshest guac and pico of any of the restaurants I tried. That, paired with quality, well-seasoned carne asada, generous portions and a tortilla that tasted homemade, earned Alibertos high marks.

POLIBERTO’S Madison Veggie Burrito: $3.99 Price: 5 Size: 5 Taste: 5 Quality: 3.5 1-hour post-burrito feels: 4 Final score: 4.5 Poliberto’s was by far the cheapest of the bunch – $4 for a giant veggie burrito with all the fixings? Si, por favor! It was super filling and featured a fresh tortilla and tasty ingredients (the pico was especially palate-pleasing), but it lost major points in the quality category due to the simple fact that it was just a hot mess at the end. No one wants a leaky burrito on their hands — literally. I was pretty over

the Poliberto’s experience as soon as it started dripping everywhere; the only bean juice I’m down for is coffee. It was still delicious though, so I would definitely come here again if I have a big appetite and want to ball on a budget. Poli’s burrito game is relatively strong, but it’s not quite the best in the Valley.

Wayne Carne asada burrito: $5.55 Price: 5 Size: 5 Taste: 4 Quality: 3.5 1-hour post-burrito feels: 4 Final score: 4.5 Poliberto’s delivered what I am naming the “College Special” burrito. That’s because the restaurant’s location near Southern Avenue and Priest is not all that far from campus and it offers the best price by far for a carne asada burrito at well under $6. For that price, you get a burrito the size of my forearm wrapped in a soft, chewy and delicious tortilla and filled to the brim with flavorful meat. The only knock I had on this one was that the pico de gallo was a little bland, so I didn’t get that nice sharpness from the onions to cut through the fattiness of the meat.

ERIBERTO’S Madison Veggie burrito: $5.49 Price: 4 Size: 3

Taste: 3 Quality: 3 1-hour post-burrito feels: 4 Final score: 3.4 Eriberto’s tortilla was pretty tasty and it was a pretty good size for the price, but the whole enchilada, er, burrito was just okay.

I didn’t end up finishing the whole thing because again, it deteriorated at the end and I didn’t have the energy or appetite to pick up the pieces. Eri’s definitely gets points for having fresh lettuce and an acceptable amount of sour cream and cheese, but the rest just fell flat.

Wayne Carne asada burrito: $7.50 Price: 2 Size: 5 Taste: 3 Quality: 3 1-hour post-burrito feels: 4 Final score: 3.4 The burrito from Eriberto’s was perfectly adequate, though it priced itself out of a good grade at over $8 after tax. Everything tasted the way it should, though the tortilla was a bit stale and dry, so it didn’t measure up to some of the fresher fare from other restaurants. I will mention that the burrito was loaded up with guacamole — more than any other place by far — so if guac is your jam, this might be the one for you.

JULIOBERTO’S Madison Veggie burrito: $5.99

Price: 2.5 Size: 4 Taste: 3.5 Quality: 4 1-hour post-burrito feels: 2 Final score: 3.2 What’s a girl gotta do to get some dairy around here? The Julioberto’s veggie burrito is more of a vegan burrito because it is only comprised of beans, rice, lettuce, pico and guacamole, but they certainly don’t skimp on the latter (ain’t nobody got time for that “guac is extra” B.S.), but it definitely lost some points in my book for its lack of cheese and sour cream. Also, I didn’t feel so hot afterwards. I did eat the whole thing without the tortilla falling apart, so that’s chill.

Wayne Carne asada burrito: $6.99 Price: 3 Size: 4 Taste: 5 Quality: 3 1-hour post-burrito feels: 3 Final score: 3.6 Julioberto’s delivered a solid burrito with a fresh, tender tortilla and a healthy serving of tasty guacamole. On taste alone, it received high marks. The meat from this spot was a little tough at times and chewy at others, though, so the quality score was a little lower than the other spots. I realize when ordering carne asada that I am not going to get filet mignon, but I still had to score the meat relative to the other Berto’s.

THE RESULTS

Madison Yo, all other Bertos, I’m really happy for you and Imma let you finish, but Aliberto’s has one of the best veggie burritos of all time. Ali’s has the best tortillas, freshest ingredients, reasonable price and size, and is totally worth the drive to Mesa. In fact, we went to Aliberto’s to celebrate the end of burrito week by eating more burritos. And guess what?

They were still just as good.

Other theories that were proven true during this project: Wayne was right; burritos are delicious.

I mean, even when they’re bad, they’re still pretty good. Also, the sketchier a Berto’s looks, the better the burrito. Looks like a hole in the wall, tastes like heaven. That’s my motto from now on.

Wayne This was a hard-fought battle between a bunch of Bertos that did not even know they were vying for my affections.

After careful consideration, I declare Aliberto’s the winner, because, quite simply, it offered a reasonably-priced burrito that hit every note — tortilla, meat, pico and guac — just right. The loser? Obviously my digestive system. Those burritos sure were delicious, but now my stomach hurts. CT

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GETTING STARTED

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he hospitality industry – from resorts to restaurants and bars – drives Arizona’s economy in a major way. According to the Arizona Restaurant Association, there are more than 9,000 places to eat, drink and stay in the state, and restaurants alone generate more than $11 billion in sales. For those serious about the industry, the opportunities for long-term success are endless. Here are five leaders in the industry on how they got inspired to go into the field and how they got their starts.

Michael Kogan Manager at Boondocks

“I grew up in the Valley and while attending Horizon High School at age 15, I started working at a then-Sam Fox restaurant called Chloe’s Corner. The corporate chef and I got along straight away, so when she made the decision to buy the business from Fox, I stayed on with her. Then, once I started at ASU in 2009, I went to work for Pranksters, which was owned by a family friend. By age 19, I was co-running the Tempe location and helping in Scottsdale – getting fascinated by the quickly growing craft beer movement but not yet able to taste it. I moved over to Spanish Fly in 2011 and stayed on when it converted to Boondocks in 2013, really focusing on how to champion local and regional craft beers.”

I got my start in the hospitality industry as… a bouncer and server. But, I quickly learned that I loved being around people. My first big break came when I went to work for Olive + Ivy in 2006. They had an advanced sommelier on staff, and he was kind enough to take me under his wing. Turns out, there was so much more to wine than simply red and white – and I wanted to know it all.”

seat guests. A few years later I would get some more responsibility to bus tables and make the mud pie dessert.”

Kellie Pruitt Owner of PNPK Craft Slider + Wine Bar

Colin Ribble

“I actually didn’t start out in the industry.

In fact, I got my start in law enforcement before going back to school and getting into finance, eventually working my way to a CFO position. Ready to take on a new challenge, and an avid wine and food fan, I purchased an existing wine bar to whet my chops in the industry. The first two years provided me a crash course of the work that goes into ensuring others enjoy themselves. What an education!

This business is not for those simply seeking to hang out and entertain – it’s about filling needs of people, making them happy and mastering multi-tasking. It wasn’t until just earlier this year that I opened my own complete concept – PNPK Craft Slider + Wine Bar – and I am still learning something new each day.”

Executive chef at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino

“Some of my favorite memories were growing up in an Irish Catholic kitchen with my mother. I loved to watch her cook and savored all of the dishes she would make.

I still use the same recipes today, both at work and home, but as much as I attempt to recreate them just like my mother, I can never get them to the perfection that she had.”

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Sharisse Johnson Owner and CEO of Woody’s

Jason Caballero “My father was an engineer, and I initially planned to go in that direction.

So much so, I double majored in electrical engineering and physics in college. By year five of six into my studies, I just knew it wasn’t the right path for me.

Being a big guy,

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“My father, Woody Johnson, opened his first restaurant in 1946 so my start in the industry came before my first steps, I was born into it.

My earliest memories are of my father bringing “his little one” to work on the weekends to help out the hostesses.

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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS

ASU’S W.P. CAREY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS PART-TIME PROGRAM CLIMBS EIGHT SPOTS IN NATIONAL RANKING

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recent list published by U.S. News & World Report ranked ASU’s Professional Flex M.B.A. program in the W.P. Carey School of Business as part of the top 25 parttime M.B.A. programs in the United States.

At No. 25, the ranking is an eight-spot improvement for W.P. Carey’s part-time program since 2017, according to a press release from the school.

Small class sizes and low out-of-state tuition are part of what assistant dean of graduate programs Stephen Taylor says makes the program special. However, he says a more important factor in the recent rise in rankings is due to the increasingly capable students the school has been able to enroll.

“On the selecting and attraction front, there are students that we’re seeing in the program that we consider to have higher sophistication in their work experiences, higher scores on their entrance exams, higher GPAs in their undergraduate programs,” he says.

Those outstanding students eventually graduate from W.P. Carey, and admissions staff can point to their successes after their education to keep the cycle going.

“We can talk to potential students about the increase in the number of graduates that, within a year of graduation, have seen an increase in their responsibilities and salary or promotions. And that’s attractive to people,” Taylor says.

The Professional Flex Program allows current professionals in the Valley to not have to quit their jobs or move away from home, while still pursuing a top-notch M.B.A. degree from qualified teachers and career counselors.

Christina Ratto, a first-year student, says the ability to continue her career while going to school was what initially drew her to W.P. Carey.

“Part of the reason I went into the proflex W.P. Carey program was because I could work full-time during the day, but still go to school at night, and get that real in-class experience… the ASU program just made sense for that,” she says. “It’s definitely not easy but they really do a lot to help with your schedule because they know everyone is busy.”

With a plethora of online and hybrid classes available throughout the day, the school offers options for those who have

obligations at work and cannot attend classes regularly, which career coach Clarence Moore says is crucial to the many students hesitant to pursue a master’s degree while working.

“For a rigorous M.B.A. program, especially when it’s ranked like this one, a lot of students start to feel the pressure and stress, but talking about that flexibility, you can see that stress level pretty much just go away,” he says.

W.P. Carey also offers a full-time, two-year M.B.A. program. ASU’s part-time program offers a distinct advantage because it allows students to sift through workplace obstacles in real time.

Because they are currently dealing with the same issues at work that they are theoretically in classes, proflex students can apply their lessons and solutions immediately, rather than waiting for the end of school and testing things out later in a new job.

“Our evening or pro-flex students typically have a lot of experience, and they actually can bring in challenges that they’re having

staff to make sure students are engaged in classes and projects. It’s not always easy to coax interaction in a theoretical economics presentation at 10 p.m. after a long day of work and make sure the material is challenging enough that the minds of the students are consistently expanding.

In fact, Ratto says the difficulty caught her off guard a bit, but the reason she pursued an M.B.A. in the first place was to be challenged

- C’pher Gresham, vice president of communities at Seed Spot, an organization that provides education and resources for young entrepreneurs aiming to create solutions to social problems

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We asked local business professionals what it takes to start — and sustain — a booming business.

“F at work into the classroom,” says Jennifer Whitten, W.P. Carey’s career services director, “It’s very timely to have them be able to work through stuff that they’re dealing with in work and find solutions right there and then.”

Being ranked top-25 in the country prompts pride from W.P. Carey staff, and it serves as recognition that staff and students are making tangible efforts to improve the school overall, not just the pro-flex program.

“We don’t really have to manage rankings, which is a pleasure as a professional, but we do hold that out as a goal there for us because it’s one of the primary tools for students to pick what programs are right for them,” Taylor says.

After students enroll, though, it is up to

and grow as a professional.

“The perception might be that if you’re taking classes online or in the evening, it might be a little bit easier than a fulltime program, but that’s certainly not my experience. It’s super challenging, but I like that and I’m learning a lot.”

Other recent high U.S. News & World Report rankings for the W. P. Carey School of Business: • No. 5 online M.B.A program in the nation • No. 2 online graduate program (non-M.B.A) • No. 8 return on investment, full-time M.B.A programs • No. 24 best undergraduate business program CT

ind something you’re very passionate about. If you’re passionate about it, you’ll find it pays dividends in the future. If you talk with some of the most successful entrepreneurs that have come through, they’ve all anchored into a problem that they’re passionate about solving. We hear on Shark Tank, TV and news stories about the overnight successes, but what I’ve seen is the best entrepreneurs are the people who get up every day ready to solve a problem and work through creating a very viable and sustainable company over the long-term. Don’t go at it alone.

We think having a co-founder is great for starting a business or having capable team members. Having the people around that are going to make you better and keep you going is crucial. Take advantage of your opportunities at universities. A lot of schools have entrepreneurship centers that have business competitions; they have resources there to help think through the beginning stages if you’re interested in starting a business at any point.”

“First, you need a business concept or idea. Ask yourself these key questions: How do you make money? Are you offering a service or a product? Are you going this alone? Will you have a business partner? Have the best team available. Find experienced outside legal, accounting, tax and business professionals to help you. Create a team that you can trust and one that will help you succeed.

With your team in place, decide what entity is best. Will your company organize as an LLC, corporation or partnership?

Make that decision in consultation with your legal team. Don’t wait for everything to be ‘perfect’ – that place does not exist.

Get your product or service into the market, and make adjustments as you go.”

- Robert Reder, managing partner of Blythe Grace, a law firm that specializes in helping businesses start on the right foot and stay successful “First and foremost, starting a business requires a strong work ethic and an extreme passion for what you’re doing.

Creating something of your own is one of the most rewarding feelings in the world, but don’t underestimate how much patience and sacrifice goes into sustaining a business. Last, find your niche so your business is unique and take pride in customer service because that creates brand loyalty.”

- Michael Spangenberg, co-founder of State Forty Eight LLC, an apparel company started by local entrepreneurs to produce gear that embodies the Arizona lifestyle CT

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D-BACKS VS. SAN DIEGO PADRES The Arizona Diamondbacks take on the San Diego Padres, but before the game, there’s a treat. The first 20,000 people get an Archie Bradley audio bobblehead.

Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 602.462.6500, dbacks.com, Saturday, April 21, 5:10 p.m., various prices.

ARIZONA RATTLERS VS. GREEN BAY BLIZZARD The 2017 United Bowl and Indoor Football League Intense Conference Champion Rattlers take on the Green Bay Blizzard in a regular season home game.

Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 602.379.2000, Saturday, April 21, 6:05 p.m., various prices.

PHOENIX RISING FC VS. SWOPE PARK RANGERS Looking to avenge its 2017 playoff exit, the USL’s Phoenix Rising FC play a home match against the Swope Park Rangers. It will be Military Appreciation Night, and there will be a camouflage drawstring bag giveaway presented

by APS. Phoenix Rising FC Soccer Complex, 751 N. McClintock Drive, Tempe, 623.594.9606, phoenixrisingfc.com, Saturday, April 21, 7 p.m., various prices.

LARRY FITZGERALD 8TH ANNUAL CELEBRITY SOFTBALL EVENT Football fans can enjoy seeing their favorite celebrities in action as they showcase their baseball skills in this highly anticipated charity game. The event supports the Larry Fitzgerald First Down Fund, which supports nonprofits benefiting children and families around the country including the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the American Cancer Society, Make a Wish and more.

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, 480.270.5000, saltriverfields.com, Saturday, April 21, 5 p.m., $20.

ARCADIA FAMILY FUN RUN This 5K run benefits research into sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). It was organized by Katie and Mark Cosmas, whose 5-month-old daughter, Taylor, died in April 2010.

Begins at 48th Street, just north of Indian School Road, teamtayloraz.com, Sunday, April 22, 8 a.m., $40.

DONATE LIFE DAY Support organ donation with the D-backs via Donate Life Day. With each $26 ticket purchased before Tuesday, April 10, folks will receive a Donate Life or Done Vita T-shirt and a D-backs gift. The group will sit in the lowerlevel, left field baseline reserve (sections 133 to 135). The game is against the Padres.

Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, donatelifeatthedbacks. org, Sunday, April 22, 1:10 p.m., $26.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS. LOS ANGELES DODGERS Celebrate the end of April by watching the Diamondbacks take on the reigning National League Western Division Champion Dodgers.

Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, dbacks.com, Monday, April 30, 1:10 p.m., various prices.

STELLA ARTOIS DERBY DAYCLUB Arizona’s only Kentucky Derby Party with live horse racing, betting and polo partystyle outdoor tents features a VIP area, a taco bar, Champagne tastings and, naturally, mint juleps.

Turf Paradise, 1501 W. Bell Road, Phoenix, thepoloparty.com/derby, Saturday, May 5, 10:30 a.m., tickets start at $30 in advance.

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CELEBRITY POKER TOURNAMENT Former Coyotes player Shane Doan will host Care Fund’s fourth annual Celebrity Poker Tournament and Casino Night. Care Fund provides financial assistance for families caring for seriously ill or injured children. Joe Cada, the youngest winner of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) main event, and Tom Schneider, a fourtime WSOP bracelet winner will host coaching sessions and play against some tables. The winning prize is a new HarleyDavidson motorcycle.

Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale, 15656 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, thecarefund.org/poker, Saturday, May 12, 4:30 p.m., tickets start at $75.

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WHITNEY FENIMORE RELEASES NEW SONG, “FIND YOUR LOVE” CONNOR DZIAWURA • COLLEGE TIMES

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says. “I didn’t know what that was.

I felt like people threw that around when they were sad. And I had major anxiety, I was having panic attacks, I couldn’t really perform anymore, at all. I couldn’t do shows, didn’t want to write. Where music gives me life, it wasn’t, and it was a very scary time period. And so I moved home. I thought music was done.”

Home for Fenimore is Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she was born and raised. At the time, she had been pursuing a music career in Los Angeles. Eventually, the opportunity to compete on The Voice came about.

“I was like ‘Damn, I have to keep doing music. This is exactly what I’m supposed to do,’” she explains of her chance at The Voice. “And it just reaffirmed that within me, so I didn’t want to waste any time, and I knew that after the show I had to release new music. So that is what I’m doing.”

Fenimore has an EP due out this summer. “Find Your Love” is just the first taste. A second single is in the pipeline, as is the full project’s official announcement.

“Honestly, I really think that each song takes you for a different kind of ride, which I like,” she explains. “Each song is very different. And honestly, each song has been written over the course of the last four years.”

Now residing in Phoenix, Fenimore says some of the EP’s songs date back to her years in Los Angeles.

“It’s kind of interesting, because each of these songs came from a different moment, a different time within my life over the past few years,” she says.

She notes an overarching theme across the EP’s track list, though it wasn’t intentional. “It just kind of happened,” she says.

“It all does kind of tie in lyrically, without me even really trying to do that. And I couldn’t have tried to do that because most of them were written before ‘Find Your Love,’ way before it,” she says, adding that “Find Your Love” was written just months ago in Phoenix. “I write about what I feel and what I’m going through, so I guess that’s kind of how that happened, actually.”

Fenimore recently debuted a solo rendition of the single live at SXSW in Austin, Texas. Then she added a friend into the mix for a live performance at Hotel Café in Los Angeles. She’s still anticipating an eventual full band performance.

“I can’t wait to play it full band,” she says. “That’s what I cannot wait to do. I’ve gotten to play it a couple

times, but it’s still fresh.”

Soon, Fenimore will open for the Nick Foster Band and Old Coast at Tempe Tavern. The show is set for Sunday, April 29.

“I’m excited about that.

I am going to do a bit of a tour in the summer/ fall. Just doing one-offs right now. That one on the 29th is going to be pretty fun,” she says. “It’s just kind of folky. So it’s going to be kind of like an Americana/folk show, which I’m really, really stoked about.”

Nick Foster Band w/Old Coast, Whitney Fenimore, Tempe Tavern, 1810 E. Apache Boulevard, Tempe, 480.794.1706, tempetavern. com, 7 p.m. Sunday, April 29, free. CT

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hoenix-based singersongwriter Whitney Fenimore calls her new song the most “me” one she has written yet.

Fenimore, however, is hesitant to reveal the inspiration for the song, titled “Find Your Love,” which BlackBook premiered on March 22.

She wants to keep it ambiguous and open to fan interpretation.

“Everything that’s been going on this last year with me,” she responds, when asked about a driving force. “The overall thing would be just finding love in the midst of a struggle or a difficult situation and always fighting for that.”

That “last year” includes competing on season 13 of NBC’s The Voice, where she earned a spot on Adam Levine’s team for her rendition of Drake’s “Hold On, We’re Going Home.”

Change isn’t new for the 28-year-old Fenimore. She sees a continued evolution spanning her music-making career, which is why she feels her new song is different.

She notes a thread of gospel influence throughout her first project, Take Hold of Me, which she made at age 18. Two other projects – Ready. Let. Go. and In Between – are a bit different, with the latter picking up on the country roots of the city it was recorded in.

“Those both had a bit of singersongwriter pop; just very clean recordings. One (In Between) was recorded in Nashville and the other one (Ready. Let. Go.) was recorded in Oklahoma,” she explains. “And there’s nothing wrong with them; I just felt like I wanted to go somewhere different sonically.”

The sonic evolution is apparent, she says, noting that emulating her influences as well as a four-year absence in releasing projects after 2014’s In Between are other likely factors.

“A lot of people that have heard it (“Find Your Love”) have even said, ‘Whoa, this is way different;’ I’m like, ‘Good, I wanted it to be,’” she adds with a laugh. “I think I’m finally starting to grasp exactly what I want to sound like. But I think each artist, as they put something new out, it’s always going to be a little bit different sound-wise. I think even just lyrically, too, it’s not real poppy singer-songwriter. It’s a little bit more gritty and raw, and I’m really excited about it.”

According to Fenimore, though, that four-year gap had a period of doubt. She found herself unsure of her future in music.

“I was massively struggling with depression, which I never had,” she

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Jason P. Woodbury

A PEEK INSIDE THE PLAYLIST OF PHOENIX’S MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE

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ason P. Woodbury is a musician, writer and podcast host living and working in Phoenix. He handles social media for independent record store chain Zia Records and has written about music and pop culture for publications like Pitchfork, Phoenix New Times, Relix, Comic Book Resources and Aquarium Drunkard. You can also catch him DJing around town or playing guitar in his band, Counsel Bluffs. Read on to get his take on the best music to put you in a meditative state and why no one should feel ashamed about singing along to Sarah McLachlan.

TOP 5 FAVORITE SONGS OF ALL TIME

“You might get an entirely different five from me if you ask me next week, but here are five songs that mean a lot to me.”

“Coney Island Baby,” Lou Reed “When I was in high school, my civics teacher Mr. Dobbins got word I was beginning to collect vinyl. One day, I show up for class and he took me out to his car and his trunk was loaded with albums by Neil Young, Pink Floyd, Bowie and Lou Reed for me to borrow. Neil Young’s ‘Cortez the Killer’ hit me hardest, but Mr. Dobbins insisted I keep Lou Reed’s Coney Island Baby when I returned the haul. I didn’t get it at the time, but all these

years later I think I do. It’s heartbreaking and funny doo-wop laced sidewise Americana.

Thanks, Mr. Dobbins. You were right about this and a lot of other things, too.”

“Nuclear War,” Sun Ra “I first heard this via Yo La Tengo’s cover.

I love the contrast. In a catalog full of wild stuff, Sun Ra’s song about an impending apocalypse is gentle and soulful. And it’s funny! ‘What you gonna do without your ass?’ kept bouncing around my brain in January when the president was tweeting about how much ‘bigger’ his nuclear button is than Kim Jong-un’s.”

“Hejira,” Joni Mitchell “YouTube comment sections are mostly hellscapes, but someone named StonyRC left a note on this perfect song that feels as mysterious and evocative as the song itself: ‘I always have to be careful listening to Joni – it’s too easy to spiral into melancholy and think of earlier years. But the music is so beautiful.’ Stony gets it.”

“Promises Kept,” Sonny Sharrock “When I was in my early 20s, I worked at the dearly missed Zia location on University in Tempe and I’d spend all my available money on records there, and sometimes spend my

lunch money on even more records over at Eastside Records off Ash. (Occasionally, I’d grab a slice from Otto’s as well if I was living large). Anyway, Michael at Eastside sold me a record by guitarist Sonny Sharrock and it rang me out pretty good. He also clued me in on all the Herbie Mann records that Sharrock plays wild, feverish stuff on too, which could be easily found in the dollar bin. I didn’t find Ask the Ages until much later, but that laid the foundation for my ‘getting it.’”

“Listen to the Lion,” Van Morrison “Long before I got into drone, meditation

music or raga, Van introduced me to the idea of music as an incantatory tool. I first heard it living in a house with a bunch of dudes behind an abandoned doctor’s office in Coolidge, Arizona and I’d get through all 11plus minutes of it and start it over again.”

PREFERRED WAY OF LISTENING

“Obviously there are some really cool things about streaming, but nothing beats listening to music on tape, CD or vinyl. I love an active experience. Algorithms often dictate what we hear and when we hear it, so it remains important to keep the experience of music from becoming a completely passive one.”

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WHAT ARTIST WOULD PROVIDE THE SOUNDTRACK FOR THE MOVIE ABOUT YOUR LIFE? “William Tyler, and if he’s too busy we can just use his record Modern Country.”

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“Steve Reich’s Music for 18 Musicians because I’ve been listening to it for more than a decade and I hear new things in it each time I put it on.”

“Hejira”

FAVORITE SONG BY A LOCAL ARTIST

Joni Mitchell

“Why Not Patterns? (For Jeff Parker),” from Boxhead Ensemble’s Electric Guitar album. It’s the kind of music I hear in my head when it’s clear enough.”

“Promises Kept” Sonny Sharrock

“Listen to the Lion”

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“Sweet Surrender” Sarah McLachlan

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“Sweet Surrender” by Sarah McLachlan. I don’t feel any guilt about liking it, as it’s a brilliant song by an amazing songwriter, but I do feel guilty that masculine projection BS sometimes keeps me from proclaiming stuff I love as loudly as I should.”

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A PEEK INTO THE POETRY SCENE FROM PHOENIX TO TEMPE CARSON MLNARIK • COLLEGE TIMES

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oses are red, violets are blue, if you like poetry, this month is for you.

While April officially marks National Poetry Month, the annual celebration only ups the volume on the underscore of buzz in the downtown Phoenix and Tempe poetry scenes.

Creators come out of the woodwork for a number of readings, workshops and performances, but you’d be sorely mistaken if you think poetry stops at a Rupi Kaur quote or your favorite Shel Silverstein book.

Students, professors and professionals alike are busy crafting compositions that are taking poetry beyond the page and breathing new life into the art scene.

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TEMPE

Between espresso shots and pastries, performers at King Coffee are building a community of their own at Organic Open Mic Poetry on Fridays at 4 p.m.

Poets and singersongwriters are welcome at the event, which has grown to crowds of 40-plus under the eye of Terran Randolph.

The event draws out all types of stories and perspectives in what Randolph calls a chill and welcoming atmosphere.

“It’s almost like we’re the Jack

Kerouacs,” he says. “It’s a new age kind of record themselves.” vibe, it’s culturally diverse… and everybody Interested in showing off your chops? feels comfortable.”

Musing creatives need only show up at 4 Randolph is no stranger to the scene, p.m. sharp, ready to share their stories. having sponsored slam poetry teams and open mic nights across town. As a poet, he For more from Rosemarie, visit has sold 400,000 copies of his albums and rosemariedombrowski.com. books straight from his backpack, traveling For more on King Coffee’s open mic and from New York to Portland to Tempe. from Terran, visit bit.ly/2vmS5WA and It’s the idea of helping younger, developing soundcloud.com/manifest-destiny-4. CT performers that brings him back PHOTOS • CELISSE JONES time and time again.

“My high is off of seeing younger people and how they write,” he says. “It’s about inspiring them to put their work into chapbooks, inspiring them to

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Perhaps no voice is cheering as loudly in downtown Phoenix as Rosemarie Dombrowski’s.

Besides being the city’s official Poet Laureate, Dombrowski divides her time between roles as faculty editor for Write On, Downtown, the editor-in-chief of rinky dink press and a professor at ASU. For Dombrowski, poetry is an art form that starts change and ignites conversations that people are afraid to have.

“I’m excited for movements like Black Lives Matter and Me Too but I gotta tell you, the poets were doing that a long time ago,” she says. “The poets have been unafraid to broach those subjects for a very long time.”

An advocate of all expression, Dombrowski works hard to breathe poetic air from Roosevelt Street to Buckeye Road and everywhere in between.

“Whether you stop and listen on a First Friday or not is not ultimately the sign of success,” she says.

“I think it’s just the fact that poetry’s there; it’s part of the landscape and eventually it’s just going to become a part of the vernacular.

I think it already is, so I’m pretty proud of that.”

Through her courses, students take poetry beyond paper, dealing rhymes into the world through mediums like tape poetry — words written on pieces of tape and stuck to street signs or posts — as well as zines, street art and performances.

A familiar face at many Phoenix readings is Anna Flores, 22, a senior English major at ASU, who has taken many of Dombrowski’s courses.

Flores describes her writing as “functional

poetry,” extending beyond the arts realm and into communication in the political sphere.

“I think that poetry — or any sort of art — has the ability to talk about these really intimate, privatized issues and take them into the problem solving sphere without dehumanizing them,” Flores says.

Describing her style as factual, wellresearched and conscious of that human aspect, Flores’ work tends to deal with border struggles and theory, as well as undocumented and mixed-status family stories, DREAMers and DACA. The act of creating poetry is brave in itself, she says, and can help the community.

“If you are writing with compassion, if you are writing with any sort of effort, than that piece of work is something to be proud of,” she says.

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CALENDAR APRIL 19 Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Marquee Theatre, 6:30 p.m., $36-$66 Highly Suspect Van Buren, 8 p.m., $30 Sir Sly Tempe Marketplace, 7 p.m., free

APRIL 20 Cradle of Filth Van Buren, 7:30 p.m., $32-$47 Good Rust Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., prices TBD Rodney Carrington Wild Horse Pass, 8 p.m., $45-$75 UFEST 2018 w/Five Finger Death Punch, Jonathan Davis, Sevendust Riverview Park, 3 p.m., $49-$125

APRIL 21 No Volcano Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $7 Roberto Tapia y Los Nuevos Rebeldes Celebrity Theatre, 8:30 p.m., $45-$125 Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers The Pool at Talking Stick Resort, 8 p.m., $30$100 Soul Power Band Rhythm Room, 9 p.m., $8 Vance Joy Comerica Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $29.50-$49.50

APRIL 22 Billy Kenny Shady Park, 2 p.m., $20 Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles Comerica Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $38.50-$175 Somatoast Last Exit Live, 9 p.m., $10-$12 That 1 Guy Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $15

APRIL 23

APRIL 24 Judas Priest w/Saxon and Dark Star Riders Comerica Theatre, 7 p.m., $53.75-$450 Jukebox the Ghost Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $17-$60 Marian Hill Van Buren, 8 p.m., $29-$44 Snoozy Moon Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free

APRIL 25 Coast Modern Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $18-$20 Pink Talking Fish Last Exit Live, 9 p.m., $15-$18 Sara Evans

Wild Horse Pass, 8 p.m., $30-$79

APRIL 26 Grendel Club Red, 7 p.m., $15-$18 Jake Miller Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $20

APRIL 27 The 44s Rhythm Room, 9 p.m., $10-$12 Midland Celebrity Theatre, 8 p.m., $25-$35 Playboy Manbaby Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free Six Organs of Admittance Valley Bar, 7:30 p.m., $16-$19

APRIL 28 Luca Lush Shady Park, 9 p.m., $10-$18 Playboy Manbaby Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free The Weight Band Rhythm Room, 6 p.m., $26-$32

APRIL 29 Coastlands Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free Emmure The Nile, 6 p.m., $18-$22 Madison Beer Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $26-$125 Ripe Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $12-$15 The Sherlocks Last Exit Live, 8 p.m., $10-$12

MAY 1 Cigarettes After Sex The Van Buren, 8 p.m., $19.99 Fu Manchu The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $15-$16 Sure Sure Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $13-$15 Tyler Childers Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $16-$28

MAY 2 Baths Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $16-$18 Joey Bada$$ The Van Buren, 8 p.m., $26-$125 Justin Timberlake Talking Stick Resort Arena, 7:30 p.m., $90$1,250 Los Kung Fu Monkeys Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $12-$14 Tesseract Club Red, 8 p.m., $22.50-$26

MAY 3 The Lawrence Arms w/Red City Radio Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $18-$20

King Tuff Valley Bar, 7:30 p.m., $16-$18 Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $29.50-$47 Rogue Wave Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $18-$30 The World is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die w/Pianos Become the Teeth The Rebel Lounge, 7:30 p.m., $15-$18

MAY 5 Acid Mothers Temple Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $13-$15 Desert Daze Caravan II w/Ariel Pink, DIIV The Van Buren, 8 p.m., $22 The Fratellis Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $22 MaSkaRade Ball – Half-Way to Halloween Party Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free OverTime The Underground, 8 p.m., $10-$15 Sons of Apollo Marquee Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $25-$55 Stateline Club Red – East, 8 p.m., $10 Virulent Club Red, 7 p.m., $10

MAY 6 Hazardous for Humans Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free Kamelot Marquee Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $15-$60 Maluma Comerica Theatre, 7 p.m., $64-$154 of Montreal Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $23-$25

MAY 7 Wild Child Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $12-$15

MAY 8 Built to Spill w/The Afghan Whigs The Van Buren, 7:30 p.m., $29.50-$135 Michael Monroe Goodman Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free Taylor Swift w/Camila Cabello, Charli XCX University of Phoenix Stadium, 7 p.m., $42.50$892 The Weepies Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $25-$40 “Weird Al” Yankovic Mesa Arts Center, 8 p.m., $39.50-$69.50

MAY 9 Animal Years Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $10-$12 Echosmith Marquee Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $24-$79 Sunny Sweeney w/Ward Davis Last Exit Live, 8:30 p.m., $20-$100 Tyrone Wells Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $17-$33

MAY 10 Hot Snakes Crescent Ballroom, 8:30 p.m., $25-$29 Sparta The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $16-$19

The Atomic Punks w/Mötley Inc., Pyrosteria Marquee Theatre, 6 p.m., $20-$35 Franz Ferdinand The Van Buren, 8 p.m., $31 Juanes with Mon Laferte Comerica Theatre, 8 p.m., $49.95-$457.28 Khalid Rawhide Event Center, 6:30 p.m., $50.50-$299.95 Morbid Angel The Rebel Lounge, 7 p.m., $35 Solstice Club Red, 6 p.m., $10-$13

MAY 12 Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness The Van Buren, 8 p.m., $30 Cough w/Grime Club Red, 7 p.m., $12-$15 George Ezra Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $25-$55 Hemlock Club Red, 6 p.m., $13-$15 John Raymond & Real Feels The Nash, 7:30 p.m., ticket prices TBA MEGA 104.3 Funk Fest w/Cameo, Zapp Band, Rose Royce, Lakeside Celebrity Theatre, 7 p.m., $49-$100 Phoenix 90’s Block Party w/Guy with Teddy Riley, Jagged Edge, 112, Next, Ginuwine Comerica Theatre, 7:30 p.m., ticket prices TBA School of Rock The Rebel Lounge, noon, $10 Soul Power Band The Rhythm Room, 9 p.m., $8

MAY 13 Frenship Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $16-$50 Hovvdy The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $10-$12 The Native Howl Yucca Tap Room, 7 p.m., $10 Red Wanting Blue Last Exit Live, 8:30 p.m., $15 School of Rock The Rebel Lounge, 11:30 a.m., $10 Tech N9ne The Van Buren, 8 p.m., $45

MAY 14 Born Ruffians Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $15-$18 Kendrick Lamar w/SZA, ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, SiR, Lance Skiiiwalker Ak-Chin Pavilion, 7:30 p.m., $35-$595 Rainbow Kitten Surprise The Van Buren, 8 p.m., $22 Sofi Tukker Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $17-$20 Steven Wilson Celebrity Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $50-$90

MAY 15 Mushroomhead Club Red, 6 p.m., $25-$30 Urban Pioneers Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., $8-$10 X Ambassadors The Van Buren, 7:30 p.m., $33-$139

MAY 16 Celtic Woman Mesa Arts Center, 7 p.m., $50-$115 COUNTERFEIT. The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $13-$65 Voice of Addiction Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free CT

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Alvvays Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $15-$18 Ron Gallo Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $12-$14

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LEO

(JANUARY 20-FEBRUARY 18) Don’t be afraid to cancel plans every now and then, Aquarius, and take time for you and your bae. These moments can be so stressful and affect a relation — What?

You’re hopelessly single? Well then, quit your crying and get back to studying.

(JULY 23-AUGUST 22) The weather’s getting warmer, pool parties are getting more frequent and we know the temptation is high, but we urge you to stay strong and do not wear Crocs to class. Even your imaginary friends will judge you for that one.

PISCES

VIRGO

(FEBRUARY 19-MARCH 20) Take some time and thank your friends for all they do for you. You’ll be surprised how much they appreciate it. Now will it be enough to delete that Venmo charge for the $20 you owe them? Probably not, but you never know!

(AUGUST 23- SEPTEMBER 22) If Tony Stark can become an expert in thermonuclear astrophysics in one night in Avengers 2: Age of Ultron, you can pass that multiple choice final exam you didn’t study for.

ARIES

(SEPTEMBER 23-OCTOBER 22) Love is in the air and so is pollen! Don’t forget to take your allergy meds; no one wants to date someone who sneezes all the time.

(MARCH 21-APRIL 21) The stars show an increase in creativity for you this month. Whether that’s hiding your sweat on campus in the sweltering heat or figuring out a way to miss a fourth class period to go to Coachella, the possibilities are endless.

TAURUS (APRIL 22-MAY 20) As you plot your post-final exams outing to Mill Avenue and all the stress, frustration and studying you will party off, remember the age-old adage: Old habits die hard, but your bank account dies harder.

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(MAY 21-JUNE 21) In a world where everyone strives for perfection, remember it’s okay to show your close friends how you’re feeling underneath it all… unless you’re a lizardskinned extraterrestrial, in which case you should show everyone because that sounds awesome.

CANCER (JUNE 22-JULY 22) The social bug has gotten hold of you and it’s bitten hard… you should probably get that checked before we tell you anything else.

LIBRA

SCORPIO (OCTOBER 23-NOVEMBER 21) This month shows a break in communication for you… now whether that’s a splintered friendship or a cracked iPhone screen, only time will tell.

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