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What was the first university to award a degree to a woman?

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A. Mount Holyoke College

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B. Oberlin College

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Answer: B. Although Mount Holyoke was the first university to enroll women, Oberlin was the first university to have female graduates, in 1841. It was also the first university to graduate a black woman, in 1862.

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1,750,000 will graduate.

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On average, about 44 percent of college grads work in jobs that don’t require a college degree.

Business has been the most common major since

1980.

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59 percent of Millennials say they don’t know when their loans will be paid off.

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The average college student’s debt is $23,700.

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86.9 percent of freshmen expect to complete their degrees in 4 years or less.

20 percent of all first-time undergrads take at least 1 remedial course.

19 percent of college freshmen hope

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to eventually earn a Ph.D. Only 0.4 percent of undergrads attend an Ivy League school.

There are 60 all-female and only 4 all-male colleges in the U.S.

It takes the average college student 21 years to pay back their student loans.

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STUDENT LIFE

11 THINGS YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT...

POST-GRAD LIFE CARSON MLNARIK • COLLEGE TIMES

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hether it’s taken you two years or 10 years, your college graduation is imminent. Celebrate how hard you worked, how late you stayed up and all the caffeine you drank when you finally receive your diploma. After the ceremony, prop your feet up and consider these 11 things about what it’s like to be out of college, whether you just graduated or have a few years before you get there.

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After you graduate, the cap and gown you paid for is yours to keep. We encourage you to explore as many opportunities as possible after your ceremony; use that flat hat as a book end, a knife to spread peanut butter and jelly, a cat toy — get creative!

10 CHEAP-CHEAP With graduation comes a few less expenses, from parking to commuting to the obligatory Starbucks before your 8 a.m. class. Now it’s time to prepare yourself for a whole new set of expenses: student loans!

Graduation is a huge deal! In fact, only 63 percent of students graduate within three to six years. It’s totally worth changing your Facebook profile picture for.

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If you’re feeling the travel bug but can’t commit to a global adventure, consider visiting cities in the U.S. you never hit growing up. Many websites rank destinations and resources for college graduates looking to travel cheap and stay in hostels in cities like New Orleans, New York and Las Vegas.

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9 PICK YOUR PARTY Many college graduates are eligible to attend multiple ceremonies, including their academic major-specific graduation, the general university graduation and the honors graduation if they’re in the program. If you’re graduating this year, make sure to let your friends and family know which ones to catch!

8 WORTH IT The majority of college graduates say their education was worthwhile and it was a good investment. Of grads making six figures or more, 98 percent said it was worth it while 63 percent of those making $50,000 or less said the same.

7 VOLUNTRAVEL

Just because you’re done with school doesn’t mean you to have to stop learning. Many major companies sponsor fellowships or internships designed specifically for college graduates.

3 BACK 2 SKOOL A 2015 study showed an increase in graduate programs for all races and genders. Maybe your best post-grad plan is to go to grad school.

2 GETCHA A JOB ASU has one of the best post-graduation employment rates in the country. In fact, 87 percent of ASU undergraduates and 90 percent of graduate students report having a job or receiving an offer within 90 days of graduation.

1 SUN DEVIL FOR LIFE Just because you graduated doesn’t mean you can’t come back. Visit alumni.asu.edu for information about becoming an ASU alumni member. The alumni association features dinners, fundraisers, football game parties and even international travel opportunities.

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Many college graduates take the opportunity to travel before procuring a job. One option grads have is the Peace Corps, an organization that recruits volunteers to travel to a host country to live and work on projects. More than 220,000 Americans have participated and call it a “life-defining” experience.

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A SMILING FIRST FRIDAY You’ve probably heard about First Friday but you might not have heard that Roosevelt Row fave Lawn Gnome Publishing is soon closing its doors.

Head on over to see the store in full swing before it closes up shop. On an outside stage set up for First Friday, catch a lineup of local bands including The Smiling Faces, The Doyenne and Ancient Egypt.

Lawn Gnome Publishing, 905 N. Fifth Street, Phoenix, lawngnomepublishing. com, 7 p.m., Friday, May 5, free.

THE WHOLE STORY: PART II The Phoenix Art Museum presents round two of its storytelling series, which focuses on broadening global

perspectives with personal stories that honor the black experience.

Five storytellers will take the stage, including director Rachel Eseoghene Egboro.

Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, phxart.org, 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 5, $5 museum members, $10 general public.

BIANCA DEL RIO Not today, Satan! Bianca Del Rio stole America’s hearts on TV’s campy favorite RuPaul’s Drag Race,, but the hilarious, loudmouthed queen is bringing her larger-than-life act to the Marquee.

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Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Avenue, Tempe, thebiancadelrio.com, 8 p.m., Friday, May 5, $93-$130.

FOODSTOCK Put “food” in the title and you’ve

got us interested. Peoria’s Foodstock is the largest food truck event in the West Valley. More than 60 local food trucks will serve their food inside the ballpark and on the field. The trucks will feature $2 to $4 samples to allow maximum tasting, so even if you’re feeling a mix of waffles, lobster and barbecue, they’ve got you covered.

Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. Eighty Third Avenue, Peoria, bit.ly/2pHgN04, 11 a.m., Saturday, May 6, $5.

CHRIS ROCK The Everybody Hates Chris writer is hitting Arizona up after having to reschedule his stop on The Total Blackout Tour a

THE CHAINSMOKERS The guys behind “Selfie” and “Paris” must love Arizona. Not only do they name-drop Tucson in their hit song with Halsey, but they’ve also visited the state three times in the past year. Check out their headlining tour featuring up and coming openers Kiiara and Kyle.

Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, thechainsmokers. com, 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 9, $42-$278.

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CINCO PHOENIX FESTIVAL few months back. The comedian can be caught in Top Five, Grown Ups and Madagascar but this time he’s back to the stage for some classic stand up.

Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, comericatheatre.com, 10 p.m., Saturday, May 6, $49.50-$69.50.

CINCO PHOENIX FESTIVAL The 24th annual Cinco Phoenix Festival celebrates Mexico’s historic victory over the French Army in 1862.

Between two skyscrapers in downtown Phoenix, the celebration will feature

If you’re thirsting for a scary movie and Netflix can’t satisfy your craving, check out horror cult classic The Thing on its 35th anniversary. When you have a shape-shifting alien who can take over bodies, you know it’s gonna get bad. Don’t forget to snag some exclusive prints and shirts to commemorate the horror.

Pollack Tempe Cinemas, 1825 E. Elliot Road, Tempe, cultclassicsaz.com, 9:30 p.m., Saturday, May 13, $11-$40.

AN EVENING WITH KEVIN SMITH Kevin Smith is the writer, comedian and director responsible for Clerks and its spin off Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back.

The funny and outspoken director has taken up podcasting and writing, most recently releasing a book called Tough Sh*t: Life Advice from a Fat, Lazy Slob Who Did Good. Expect to get up close and personal as he tells the stories behind it all.

Stand Up Live, 50 W. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, phoenix.standuplive.com, 9:30 p.m., Saturday, May 13, $37.

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live music from platinum artists, Lucha Libre, Ballet Folklorico and traditional food and drinks.

Outside CityScape Phoenix, 200 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, cincophx. com, 12 p.m., Sunday, May 7, $5-$35.

PAINT NIGHT WITH CATS If you’ve ever been stuck at a party wishing you were hanging out with cats, now’s your night! La Gattara Cat Cafe is providing a night of painting, snacks and cats. For the price of your ticket, you will receive all the supplies and paint needed to decorate a happy, smiling cat with the class while surrounded by cats. Sounds totally “pawsome.”

La Gattara Cat Cafe, 1301 E. University Drive, Suite 136, Tempe, lagattaracatcafe.com, 3:30 p.m., Sunday, May 14, $30. CT

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THE STYLISH SCHOLAR 10 DIY IDEAS TO DECORATE YOUR GRAD CAP

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t may not be the most stylish, but your grad cap is by far the most expensive hat you’ll ever rock. But who says you can’t give it a little personal flair? Whether you choose to adorn it with an inspirational quote, fake flowers or dozens of rhinestones, this is your chance to stand out from the crowd and show everyone you’re

ALL EYES ON YOU Grab some glue and googly eyes and embellish your cap so you can literally have eyes on the back of your head. Get varying sizes and create a pattern, use two giant ones to turn your hat into a happy face or enhance your tassel by gluing two tiny ones to the top.

GIVE YOURSELF MAJOR PROPS On the off chance that there are any job recruiters in the crowd, show off your stellar self-marketing skills by adorning your cap with a quirky, eyecatching message about your major.

Psychology majors can write “I’m psyched!” Film majors can utilize the square shape of their cap to mimic a director’s clapboard and add “That’s a wrap!” English and journalism majors can cover their cap in newspaper print or pages of a book and write “The story continues…” Photography major? Add a pic of a camera with the words “Oh snap!”

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Instead of wearing flowers around your neck (or in your hair), grab an assortment of fake flowers from a craft store and cover your cap. Get creative with an assortment of sizes and colors, like bright oranges, blues and pinks to symbolize spring or maroon and gold for ASU.

QUIRKY QUIPS Channel your inner Grandma and raid the scrapbook section of your local craft store to find stickers, letters and decorations to enhance your hat with a clever phrase like “Finally done with this B.S.” for those earning a bachelor of science. Other quips like “Hire Me,” “99 problems but a degree ain’t one,” “I just got one degree hotter,” or “Straight

outta college” are sure to garner a few snickers (or eye rolls) from the crowd.

HEAD IN THE CLOUDS Show everyone the sky’s the limit with a star scene and a quote like “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” Use poster paint to paint your cap periwinkle and adorn it with cotton ball clouds.

AS GOOD AS GOLD Use metallic markers to embellish your cap with mandalas or other dreamy doodles. Cop a few gold or silver spikes or studs from a craft store and fasten them to the top of your hat for an edgy, heavy metal element.

CUT FROM A DIFFERENT CLOTH If you’re looking for a way to give your cap a complete makeover and really stand out from the crowd, spend some time roaming the aisles of a fabric store and see which ones speak to you. Cover your cap in lace and add a silk bow for a flirty, feminine look or cover it in fur for a funky one.

ALL THAT GLITTERS Contrary to popular belief, you can never have enough glitter.

Sure, you’ll leave a shiny trail everywhere you go, be picking it out of your hair until you pay off your loans and possibly blind the person

ready for the next chapter… or a vacation… or a really long nap. The point is, you made it this far, so it’s your right as a graduate to go out in style. Scope out these 10 ways to customize your cap, and if all else fails, scroll through Pinterest until creativity strikes! sitting behind you, but that’s all part of the magic. Use glitter glue, rhinestones or simply loose glitter to embellish your hat with Greek letters, your graduation year, a message or a pattern such as a classy chevron print.

#PINSPIRATION We guarantee if you type in “inspirational quotes” on Tumblr, Pinterest or Instagram, you’ll find one that resonates with you or eloquently represents your college experience.

Flowery quotes like “She turned her can’ts into cans and her dreams into plans” deserve some decorative floral illustrations to go with it, so add to the aesthetic by accompanying your quotes with drawings, doodles, fake flowers or stickers. Some of our other favorite cap-worthy quotes are “It always seems impossible until it’s done,” “She said she could so she did,” “Though she be but little, she is fierce” and “Be fearless

in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.”

POP CULTURE SHOCK When in doubt, emblazon your cap with cartoon characters, pop culture icons or your take on the latest meme.

Glue an image of the Fresh Prince to your mortarboard and let everyone know your sentiment on this major milestone: “Yo homes, smell ya later!” Potterheads can opt to rock a Hogwarts reference on their heads and SpongeBob fans can choose from a slew of quotes and characters to grace their grad caps. Pro tip: You may want to consult your favorite dank meme account for some inspo. The Internet will never let you down. After all, isn’t that how you got this far in the first place? CT

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GRAD GIFT GUIDE WHAT DO STUDENTS REALLY WANT FOR GRADUATION? MADISON RUTHERFORD • COLLEGE TIMES

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ongrats, class of 2017! Cue Pomp, circumstance and a whole lot of stress. Besides the frenzy surrounding “the first day of the rest of your life,” finding a job and preparing for the “real world” (whatever that means), finding and getting the perfect grad gift can be an added stressor. News flash: We don’t want a stuffed version of Sparky donning a cap and gown or an “ASU alum” license plate frame for

GIFT CARDS Getting a gift card as a graduation present is a simple solution to the questions that frequently beset gift givers: “Is it personal enough?” and “Will they actually use it?” Personalize your present by getting a gift card to our favorite restaurant or to a onestop discount store like Target or Walmart, where we can redeem the card for everything from groceries to new shoes. Of course, you can never go wrong with a card for the things that fuel us: food, gas and coffee. Gift cards for grocery stores, gas stations or Starbucks are a surefire way to get on a graduate’s good side.

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SUBSCRIPTION BOXES Once we say goodbye to the college days, we also say goodbye to carefully curated college care packages. Soften the blow by buying us a monthly subscription box service. On average, subscription boxes range from $10 to $50 per month and themes vary from food to beauty to health and fitness. Consider Ipsy, Birchbox or Boxycharm for the beauty-lover or Manpacks for the masculine grad. Loot Crate provides goods for geeks and gamers and Graze and Blue Apron are perfect for foodies.

Subscription boxes truly are the gift that keeps on giving, and you can cancel at any time.

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We’re no longer in college, so I guess

that means it’s no longer acceptable to drink two-buck chuck out of a coffee mug. Pretty soon we’ll be having “dinner parties” and “get-togethers,” which will no longer mean smuggling a 30-pack of Bud Light into the dorms or slurping a Cup O’ Noodles over a study sesh. To further push us to the brink of adulthood, a nice set of wine glasses or beer steins might help point us in the right direction. You can lead a college grad to craft beer but you can’t make us drink it!

A WALLET Have you ever thought about how ironic it is to pay money for somewhere to put your money? College students have, and we’re notorious for cutting costs anywhere we can, even if that means walking around with $20 worth of loose change in our backpacks. Long story short, a wallet isn’t something a starving student (or broke alum) would buy for themselves, so it makes for the perfect gift.

A PLACE TO CALL HOME (A.K.A NOT OUR PARENTS’ BASEMENT) According to a recent study conducted

by Pew Research, more Millennials are living with their parents than ever before. That doesn’t mean we want to.

Establishing financial independence

is at the top of our wish list, but that doesn’t bode well for the broke and jobless (read: recent college grad). That being said, the deposit for our first apartment and/or a shopping spree at Ikea would make the perfect post-grad present, so we can start the rest of our lives with stability and style.

A JOB “Hey, I just graduated – hire me!!!!”

Wouldn’t it be great if that’s all we had to write on our cover letter to procure our dream job? Unfortunately it takes a lot more to snag the career we want and worked so hard for in school. The promise of the perfect job would make graduation a lot less stressful, but that can’t be wrapped and tied neatly with a bow. Instead, we’ll settle for a subscription to a resume service or a new wardrobe so we can dress for the job we want — which is pretty much any job at this point.

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While sentimental stuff such as jewelry and stuffed animals are thoughtful, we really have no use for them. Let’s be real here: What we really want is cold, hard cash so we can buy the crap we really care about, like Chipotle and PBR. Also, while those weird money leis people use to bedeck their necks at graduation ceremonies look cool, the last thing we want is $12 tied together. We’d prefer a crisp (and easily accessible) Benjamin concealed by a cheesy Hallmark card.

more than beer and food, it’s music and movies. So give us the gift of unlimited streaming. For as little as $7.99 a month, you can support our habits of binge-watching the same two shows and listening to the same four songs over and over. Basic Netflix and Hulu subscriptions are $7.99 a month, while an Amazon Prime membership has a monthly fee of $10.99. Spotify allows users to listen to any song in its database for just $9.99 per month.

our ’06 Civic. While those types of gifts are sweet and sentimental, they’re not something we particularly want or need. If you’re a friend or family member of a grad, stop scouring Amazon and the ASU bookstore. If you’re a future grad yourself, you might think about dropping some not-so-subtle hints. Here are nine things we actually want for graduation.

Since most grads don’t walk right off the stage, ditch their cap and gown and trade them for a suit and briefcase, it would be nice if we were given some time to take a deep breath and decide what we want to do next. The post-grad job search is daunting enough without everyone breathing down our necks about it. It’ll all work out eventually; it just doesn’t have to be right after we turn the tassel. CT 9

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2017 ASU GRADUATION CALENDAR Air Force ROTC Commissioning Ceremony, Carson Ballroom, Old Main, 400 E. Tyler Mall, Tempe, Wednesday, May 10, 10 a.m.

Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Gold Convocation, Wells Fargo Arena, 600 E. Veterans Way, Tempe, Wednesday, May 10, 7 p.m.

Asian/Asian Pacific American Convocation, Alumni Lounge, Memorial Union, 301 E. Orange Street, Tempe, Wednesday, May 10, 10:30 a.m.

Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Maroon Convocation, Wells Fargo Arena, 600 E. Veterans Way, Phoenix, Wednesday, May 10, 2 p.m.

American Indian Convocation, Gammage Auditorium, 1200 S. Forest Avenue, Tempe, Wednesday, May 10, 6 p.m.

Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony, Front Steps, Old Main, 400 E. Tyler Mall, Tempe, Wednesday, May 10, 9 a.m.

Barrett Honors College Convocation, Wells Fargo Arena, 600 E. Veterans Way, Tempe, Tuesday, May 9, 9 a.m.

Black and African Convocation, Gammage Auditorium, 1200 S. Forest Avenue, Tempe, Thursday, May 11, 11 a.m.

College of Integrative Sciences and Arts Convocation, Wells Fargo Arena, 1200 S. Forest Avenue, Tempe, Friday, May 12, 9 a.m.

College of Health Solutions, Wells Fargo Arena, 1200 S. Forest Avenue, Tempe, Friday, May 12, 7 p.m.

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Gold Convocation, Wells Fargo Arena, 600 E. Veterans Way, Tempe, Tuesday, May 9, 7 p.m.

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Maroon Convocation, Wells Fargo Arena, 600 E. Veterans Way, Tempe, Tuesday, May 9, 2 p.m.

College of Nursing & Health Innovation Convocation, South Building, Phoenix Convention Center, 33 S. Third Street, Phoenix, Tuesday, May 9, 1 p.m.

College of Public Service & Community Solutions Convocation, Wells Fargo Arena, 600 E. Veterans Way, Tempe, Thursday, May 11, 9 a.m.

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Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication Convocation, Comerica Theater, 400 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, Tuesday, May 9, 6:30 p.m.

Graduate Commencement, Wells Fargo Arena, 600 E. Veterans Way, Tempe, Monday, May 8, 9:30 a.m.

Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts Convocation, Wells Fargo Arena, 600 E. Veterans Way, Tempe, Wednesday, May 10, 9 a.m.

Hispanic Convocation, Wells Fargo Arena, 1200 S. Forest Avenue, Tempe, Saturday, May 13, 10:30 a.m.

Lavender Convocation, Ventana A Ballroom, Memorial Union, 301 E. Orange Street, Tempe, Sunday, May 7, 3 p.m.

Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College Convocation, Wells Fargo Arena, 1200 S. Forest Avenue, Tempe, Friday, May 12, 2 p.m.

Naval Science Commissioning Ceremony, Neeb Hall, 920 S. Forest Mall, Tempe, Wednesday, May 10, 4 p.m.

New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences Convocation, The Quad, West Campus, 4701 W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale, Wednesday, May 10, 10 a.m.

Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law Convocation, Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, Wednesday, May 10, 1:30 p.m.

School for the Innovation in Society, Lyceum Theatre, 901 S. Forest Mall, Tempe, Monday, May 8, 4:30 p.m.

School for the Future of Sustainability Convocation, Gammage Auditorium, 1200 S. Forest Avenue, Tempe, Thursday, May 11, 4:30 p.m.

Spring 2017 International Student Graduation Stole Ceremony, Gammage Auditorium, 1200 S. Forest Avenue, Tempe, Saturday, May 6, 3 p.m.

Thunderbird School of Global Management, Thunderbird Event Center, 1 Global Place, Glendale, Monday, May 8, 4 p.m.

Undergraduate Commencement, Frank Kush Field, Sun Devil Stadium, 500 E. Veterans Way, Tempe, Monday, May 8, 7:30 p.m.

Veterans Honor Stole Ceremony, Gammage Auditorium, 1200 S. Forest Avenue, Tempe, Saturday, May 6, 10:30 a.m.

W.P. Carey School of Business Graduate Convocation, Wells Fargo Arena, 1200 S. Forest Avenue, Tempe, Thursday, May 11, 7 p.m.

W.P. Carey School of Business Undergraduate Convocation, Wells Fargo Arena, 1200 S. Forest Avenue, Tempe, Thursday, May 11, 2 p.m. CT

A PARTY ON WHEELS ARIZONA PARTY BIKE EXPANDS

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new way to celebrate your festivities on the go is taking hold in the Valley, and Arizona Party Bike has you covered.

Yes, you heard that right. Not a party bus, not a limousine, but a party bike: a 14-seat open vehicle designed for exactly that – partying. to bring their own wine or beer.

“We got the state law changed in 2015 to allow alcohol on board, and that is basically why we’re expanding throughout the rest of the state,” Mayer says.

Tourists use Arizona Party Bike for myriad occasions, and the company can take you to pretty much any local destination you designate. Especially popular uses include pub crawls and other private parties, namely birthdays. Arizona Party Bike even rents out individual seats for public tours.

“In Scottsdale, we get a lot of tourists and bachelorette parties,” Mayer says.

“If it’s in Tempe or Tucson around December or May you get a lot of graduation parties or end-of-the-year parties.”

But, as Mayer says, the unique 14-person bike isn’t as difficult to operate as one might think. Of the bike’s 14 seats, 10 have pedals, and only

eight are required to be in use. The Arizona Party Bike is also equipped with a company driver and a motor to aid the process.

“It’s pretty easy to pedal, but we actually have an electric motor system that we’ve incorporated on there just like on a golf cart,” he explains. “That assists the pedalers and makes it really easy.”

Now operating in its two new locations, Arizona Party Bike is starting to catch on with locals, and is already seeing results in both Tempe and Phoenix.

“We’ve definitely started to pick up in Tempe and Phoenix,” Mayer says.

“Usually it takes about a year or so to catch on in a new location. Plus they’re all pretty close together, but they are starting to catch on.”

While Arizona Party Bike has been operating in the state for the past six

years, the idea of a party bike is still new to some people, Mayer says.

“Even after all these years, there’s a lot of people who have never seen it or even heard about it,” he says. “You’re always encountering people who’ve never seen it before and they want to do it.”

But for those who have experienced the Arizona Party Bike firsthand, the unique vehicle keeps them coming back.

“We also have people who at this point have done it two, three, even four times,” he says. “And then when we add a new location like Tempe or Phoenix, it’s like a whole new experience because there’s a whole different scene – whole different bars you can go to… So every new location we open up, at least in terms of the Valley, is a new experience for even the older customers.”

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But while a party bike and a party bus serve similar purposes, the experience, Arizona Party Bike owner Robert Mayer says, is what differentiates the two.

“The biggest difference besides the fact that you’re pedaling when it comes to a party is it’s open air, so other people can see you,” Mayer says.

“Other people can see you jamming out to music and drinking your beer while pedaling down the street, so it definitely gets attention, and I think people like that.”

Arizona Party Bike, which was founded and began manufacturing bikes in 2011, previously only operated in Scottsdale and Tucson. Now the company has added Phoenix and Tempe to its sphere of operation.

The bike features a full sound system and LED lighting, but perhaps the most notable feature is the allowance of alcohol on board. Despite being an open vehicle, patrons are encouraged

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HIGH DEMAND VALLEY RESIDENTS CAN NOW GET MEDICAL MARIJUANA DELIVERED TO THEIR DOORSTEP MADISON RUTHERFORD • COLLEGE TIMES

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empe-based startup Supurb is similar to on-demand delivery services like Uber and Postmates, except instead of summoning a driver for a sandwich or a ride to the airport, Supurb drivers deliver medical cannabis.

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The company is the first of its kind in Arizona. It’s safe, secure, discreet and convenient — and completely legal, according to the app’s co-founder and CEO, Jonathan Ghiz.

Ghiz and his business partner, Justin Schudel, conceived the idea nearly two years ago. The app has been operating in Beta since August. It started with only one dispensary and a handful of patients. Supurb now partners with five dispensaries and has nearly 5,000 active users. The company plans to announce four more dispensary partners within the next two weeks, expanding to Tucson next month and to the entire state within six months. Eventually they’d also like to expand to other states, Ghiz says. They already launched the second generation of the Supurb platform in April, which included a redesign of the entire interface.

“It’s been modified to be more responsive, to create more of a unique experience for every aspect of the business, whether you’re a dispensary employee, driver or a patient,” Ghiz says.

Arizona residents with a valid medical marijuana patient card can register, get verified and order their medicine in a matter of minutes. To get verified, users must answer a series of questions and upload photos of their medical card and state-issued ID. The system then crossreferences that information with the Arizona Health Department to ensure the user is a patient in good standing with the state to receive medical products.

“The state’s guidelines are pretty stringent so we had to build our technology knowing what we could and couldn’t do,” Ghiz says. “When we sat down and developed this business, we analyzed the state’s laws for not only dispensaries, but cultivations and what the state put out for deliveries as well to form a system that could operate under the guidelines of all three.”

Ghiz wanted to get involved with the medical marijuana industry but figured he was too late in the game to open a dispensary. The next thing that came to 12 mind was a delivery service.

“There was no one doing delivery in an efficient manner; there were a lot of illegal operations underway and thriving that were actually hurting the dispensary model,” he says. “We took what we saw in the on-demand food delivery market and applied that same concept to cannabis delivery.”

That concept works like this: Once a user is verified, the app geolocates them to the closest dispensary partner. They then have access to a menu of highresolution photos of all the strains that dispensary offers. It’s just like an ondemand food delivery app, but instead of a menu of pizza and pasta, they can browse a menu of indica and sativa.

Supurb’s marketing director, Dalyn Oakes, sums up the service’s mission simply: “Medical marijuana where you want it, when you want it. It’s like Uber or Lyft for weed.”

According to Ghiz, there’s a delivery fee only when a customer doesn’t purchase the minimum order within their range. Orders within five miles have a $30 minimum, while orders over 30 miles have a $200 minimum. The delivery charge can be 30 cents to $10 depending on where the customer is and how much they order. Supurb users also have the luxury of ordering after hours, so they don’t have to rush to a dispensary before it closes.

“The goal in mind is to be able to get it to a point where you spend $30 minimum and that’s it,” he says. “You can be anywhere and have it sent to you for as low as $30 in under 40 minutes.”

Ghiz claims the app follows a “pizza delivery mindset.”

“When they log in, they want their medical marijuana fast, affordable and convenient,” he says. “They’re not necessarily going to care that much about where it comes from, they just want to get it now. This is what we accomplish.”

Carlos Alfaro, communications director for the company, says Supurb is revolutionizing the medical marijuana industry, enhancing accessibility, eradicating stigma and putting the power (and the product) directly in the

Clockwise from L: Dalyn Oakes, Justin Schudel, Carlos Alfaro, Jonathan Ghiz

hands of the consumer.

“What attracted me to the idea is that now, anybody that’s legally allowed to smoke and carry cannabis can have it, just by having a phone or a computer,” Alfaro says. “It puts all of the power into the individual, rather than businesses, and it marks a turn in the industry from businesses running everything to software like this.”

Ghiz says many medical marijuana patients are living under a shroud of stigma. There’s still a lot of work to be done to make it positive in the public eye.

“They feel a little uncomfortable or maybe not as safe walking into a cannabis dispensary,” Ghiz says. “There’s still a large stigma going on… We’re bringing medical cannabis into a better light.”

Supurb eliminates the underground delivery market, a place where weed isn’t coming from a trusted source.

Supurb serves as the middle man, Ghiz says.

“We provide the software and technology to the dispensaries. The dispensaries hire the drivers and operate it as a separate division of their own brand, so we funnel all the patients through Supurb,” he says. “The drivers are all licensed through the Arizona Health Department; they all have a dispensary agent card. It’s much like being a real estate agent… you have to have a license to sell, transport and traffic cannabis.”

One of the biggest hurdles of this business model is inability of the customer to see or smell the product before they receive it. “That’s part of the disconnect that we have to overcome,” Ghiz says.

Oakes is responsible for coming up with creative ways to represent the product, which includes high-resolution photos and detailed descriptions.

“Creating eye-catching visuals allows us to do something that’s never been done before,” he says.

Supurb allows thousands of Arizona medical marijuana patients to order from local dispensaries without leaving

the comfort of their own home or the places they frequent most, as long as it’s not public property. That means college campuses, libraries and churches are off limits.

Alfaro says college students are a big part of their business. On April 6, Arizona courts overturned the ban on medical marijuana on college campuses, leaving it up to universities to create their own rules. They can disallow it, but lawmakers can’t make it a crime, he says. Because there is still contention surrounding its decriminalization, Supurb will not deliver to any location on a college campus. If an order is sent while on a college campus, users will have to resubmit the order from a new location.

Supurb currently has eight employees, which includes a small team of developers and drivers. Ghiz says the business prides itself on providing jobs and generating income for the dispensaries they partner with.

“We go in and we provide business in a box to the dispensaries,” he continues.

“A lot of them aren’t currently delivering but have the opportunity to do so, so they see us as an opportunity for a new means of expanding their market reach as well as creating a new source of generated income.”

Ghiz says the biggest challenge is the lack of education surrounding medical marijuana. Alfaro adds that many of their patients are working professionals.

“There’s people that smoke marijuana today that are doctors and attorneys,” he says. “Instead of drinking a beer after work or a cocktail with dinner, they prefer marijuana, and not only should that not be a crime, but it’s an industry worth cashing in on, on both the public side and the private side.”

Ghiz says being a pioneer in the legal marijuana delivery business is a perk, but patient satisfaction comes first: “Being the first to do it and be successful at doing it has been the greatest reward, as well as being able to see the faces on the patients that truly need the medicine.” CT

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ASU’S YOUNGEST MBA STUDENT PRIMED FOR SUCCESS MELODY BIRKETT • COLLEGE TIMES

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oshe Cavalin has accomplished a lot in his young life. He already has a master’s degree, has interned at NASA and is a pilot and author of two to improve upon his experience and go for an MBA at ASU. NASA influenced his decision to come to the largest university in the country: “It definitely piqued my interest in aviation... and it’s really what I’m looking to continue (after earning my) MBA, to continue in the aviation aerospace industry.”

In addition to his parents, Cavalin credits a mentor at NASA. “One that played a big role in me even going forward with the MBA is my mentor at NASA, Ricardo Ortega. He has given me a lot of advice that I’m applying to this day and not only career advice, but life advice in general.”

Despite not going to school with peers in his own age group, Cavalin enjoyed classes with older students. Outside of school, he got to socialize with kids his own age.

“I did definitely enjoy having conversations and being around older people,” he recalls. “However, I still got to do a lot extracurricular activities and hang around with people my own age.”

One of those activities was in Chinese martial arts, which Cavalin competed in at the national championship level.

He also enjoys soccer and even used to do a little bit of scuba diving. Somehow, he also found time to author two books – an

autobiography and a book of advice, both available on amazon.com.

When he came to ASU, most students didn’t know Cavalin’s age. Though many of his colleagues now know how young he is, he says it hasn’t had much of an impact.

“A lot of them — a select few — are my closest friends at this point,” Cavalin says.

Most are around 27 to 29 years old, he says.

While Cavalin gets along with them, he admits there are some things he can’t relate to.

“A lot of them have families or lives of their own. But once they’re on campus, or meeting them off campus or outside of class, we do hang out a lot, do a lot of things together: watch the latest movie, just grab a coffee, grab lunch, and talk about various things, not only just classes.”

While Cavalin finds time to socialize with classmates and participate in a Korean pop dance club, the rest of his time is spent studying.

“A large portion of my time is focused on my studies. Not that I wasn’t prepared, but I wasn’t expecting this type of intensity in the MBA program. I’m trying my best to enjoy the undergraduate life, especially since I am 19, trying to fit in with peers of my own age,” he says.

Cavalin received a Forward Focus MBA

scholarship from ASU and started in the Fall of 2016. He plans to graduate in 2018.

Associate Dean of Graduate Programs Joan Brett says this is the first year for the fully funded MBA program, in which 120 students from 25 different countries received scholarships. Cavalin is enrolled in classes like Future Forward Leadership, which covers an array of topics including risk-taking, design-thinking and working with multiple stakeholders.

“What we really want to do is equip our students to be able to deal with the volatile, ambiguous changing nature of work,” Brett explains.

Looking ahead to the summer, Cavalin has an internship lined up with Honeywell Aerospace, headquartered in Phoenix.

After he graduates next year, he hopes to find a job.

“Coming out of the MBA, I want to focus on product development, product marketing, project management, preferably in the aerospace industry but I’m also fine with the tech industry, whatever opportunity comes my way,” he says.

“Eventually, I want to start my own business and do more entrepreneurial things but I’m not in a hurry; that’ll take time.” CT

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Cavalin, an only child, is from Los Angeles and was homeschooled by his parents — his Brazilian father is a semiretired college teacher, and his Taiwanese mother was an accountant — until he was 8-years-old, when he began attending community college.

“After that, I transferred to UCLA at the age of 12 in 2010. I studied mathematics — pure mathematics. I graduated when I was 15 in 2013,” says Cavalin, who boasts a bachelor of science degree.

He then decided he wanted to pursue computer science.

“So I got my master’s in information security from Brandeis University in Massachusetts and it was an online master’s degree so I could stay in California and possibly work, which is what I did,” Cavalin says.

Cavalin didn’t just pick up an ordinary job or internship. He went for the stars — literally.

“I interned for NASA Armstrong in California from 2015 to 2016,” Cavalin adds.

“There, I did project management-type tasks. And we developed software that prevents drones or airplanes from crashing into each other.”

Cavalin enjoys learning about management and leadership and decided

books. Now, at age 19, he’s the youngest MBA candidate at ASU’s W. P. Carey School of Business. He may even be the youngest MBA student in the U.S.

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with this,’” Chenoweth says with a laugh.

After taking some time away, he began to develop an interest in people running businesses from their computers. He learned basic computer skills and started working in Internet marketing until the idea for Qualify hit him. “(The idea came from) a string of really awkward Tinder dates with girls I had nothing in common with,” Chenoweth says. “The girls had just as bad of a time as I did because I probably wasn’t the best date for them either.”

Chenoweth found himself wishing he could qualify his matches a little more before “taking the leap of faith” and meeting up with them. Throw in a bit of Trivia Crack, another app Chenoweth was playing at the time, and Qualify was born. The game-like platform and its level of interactivity and fun was important in its creation.

“It’s really fun,” Chenoweth says. “You will get on this app and just start seeing what your other classmates are asking. It’s like going into a treasure box and pulling something random from it each time.”

The app launched about a year ago at University of Colorado Boulder and has since expanded to other Colorado universities. Recently, Qualify has expanded to select schools in Arizona and Texas, including ASU. Chenoweth says over time, they plan to refine the app and continue its expansion to other states but they’ve had strong numbers in Colorado and are beginning to see it start up in Arizona.

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The app is called, quite simply, Qualify. There’s no swiping back and forth, tapping profile photos and sending noncommittal “Hey”s. In fact, you can’t base your decision on appearance at all. Instead, you pick three questions to define the type of person you’re looking for.

When someone logs into the app, they see your “quiz” and a blurred profile photo. If they can answer two out of three questions correctly, your photo clears and you get a notification inviting you to take their quiz.

Sean Chenoweth, the Colorado-based CEO behind Qualify, wanted to help college students find the same kind of reliable compatibility sites like eHarmony and Match.com foster, without so many hurdles. “Collectively, there needs to be four out of six questions answered correctly, so it gives us both a chance to try our best to see if we can show that we have similar interests,” Chenoweth says.

Users can choose from a list of several hundred questions or create their own. Chenoweth says the most profound part of the process has been seeing users start to focus on creating their questions. “It’s a self-discovery tool almost,” he says. “You start wondering ‘What do I really want in a potential partner?’… Creating these questions isn’t a super easy task.”

Another part of the sell is the pool of people you can match with. Because registration requires a “.edu” email address, you’re looking at only other college students.

The idea for the app came naturally.

A few years ago, Chenoweth was a University of Colorado Boulder student studying molecular biology. “A year after that, I was like, ‘I want nothing to do

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SPORTS A MILL AVENUE GEM CACTUS SPORTS CELEBRATES ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY STORY AND PHOTOS BY CARSON MLNARIK • COLLEGE TIMES

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nugly nestled next to an ice cream parlor and across the street from a single-screen movie theater, Cactus Sports could be mistaken for just another store on Mill Avenue – but it’s pretty special.

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A large glass window previews the collection of ASU sportswear on sale, including jerseys, T-shirts and even Sun Devil football-themed action figures. The store is a dream for any fan of maroon and gold, so it’s fitting the store is founded, owned and operated by ASU alumni.

ASU graduate Troy Scoma helped his brother Jeff launch the store in 1992. They opened in a 792-squarefoot space at the historic Andre Building.

Having worked at his parents’ retail sports shop in Illinois as a teenager, Scoma says it was in his blood.

“It wasn’t the greatest-looking store but we did what we could to scratch out a living,” he says. “It’s pretty cool to see how much things have evolved.

I can’t tell you how much I’ve learned since then.”

Because the store is an official retailer, every purchase results in royalties that help support ASU. When Cactus Sports opened, there were seven ASU merchandise stores on Mill Avenue alone. Now, only three competitors remain within a two-mile radius.

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and roots help it stick out among other retailers in the Valley that are operated by large corporations from out of state.

“I don’t have other locations, which allows us to keep the level of service high and offer a personal touch that other stores don’t provide,” Scoma says.

The store moved to its current location in 2013.

From behind the counter, Scoma has seen ASU go through a lot on its way to becoming the largest university in America.

“It has changed so much,” he says.

The store has faced its own set of challenges, including a decrease in business when the Arizona Cardinals moved out of Sun Devil Stadium after the 2005 season.

Since then, Scoma says, the store has tried to evolve with the growth of online sales and social media.

A flow of shoppers popped into the store on April 15 during its 25th anniversary sale. Juan Roque from ASU’s 1996 Rose Bowl team was there meeting fans and taking photos.

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A buzz reminiscent of game day was felt throughout the store as Scoma helped shoppers grab jerseys and merchandise. The passion for the store — and ASU — was evident in his eyes.

After all, Scoma says, football season is one of his favorite times of the year.

“My staff frequently teases me about my high energy leading up to home football games,” Scoma says. “It’s like I just had five cups of coffee.”

Next time you’re in the market for a new hoodie, apron or ASU key chain, think local and visit Cactus Sports.

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Juan Roque, a member of ASU’s 1996 Rose Bowl team, meets a fan at Cactus Sports.

Cactus Sports owner Troy Scoma smiles during the store’s 25th anniversary celebration.

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WWE PRESENTS NXT LIVE! WWE NXT features the up-andcoming generation of superstar wrestlers battling to prove they belong in the WWE. Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, 800.745.3000, ticketmaster.com, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4, $16-$231.

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This MMA fight features a face-off between middleweights Matthew Frincu and KOTC middleweight champion Daniel Madrid. There will also be many other fights to get the audience’s blood pumping.

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PHOENIX RISING FOOTBALL CLUB VS. RENO 1868 FC Arizona’s most popular soccer team hosts Reno FC as it hopes for a victory in its fifth game of the season.

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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS. PITTSBURGH PIRATES In honor of Mother’s Day, the first 10,000 fans will receive a clutch that is said to be more “clutch” than Luis Gonzalez was in Game 7 of the 2001 World Series. Bring Mom to the ballpark as the D-backs host the Pittsburgh Pirates in alternate pink uniforms. Don’t forget to check out former D-backs Daniel Hudson and Phil Gosselin on the Pittsburgh roster, too.

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rofessional skateboarder and Phoenix native Aaron “Jaws” Homoki is all about going big. Whether it’s landing a lip trick on a vert ramp, popping an ollie off of a two-story roof or clearing a staircase, Homoki generally leaves spectators saying the same thing: “Dude is nuts.”

Before Tony Hawk’s Birdhouse Skateboards made him pro, Homoki perfected his skills at skate parks in Phoenix and Paradise Valley, which he still frequents. The local legend and international sensation’s style and spunk have made him a familiar face on renowned skateboarding sites such as TransWorld and The Berrics and his successful ollie over a daunting 22-foot, 25-stair set in France also landed him on the cover of Thrasher in 2016.

Homoki listens to techno music to get hyped before he lands the large drops and monster gaps that make him the reigning daredevil of professional skateboarding. Read on for a snapshot of the songs Homoki vibes to when he’s skating, or scouting the next staircase, roof, fence, ramp or rail he’s going to hurl himself down.

every day for years.”

“Escape Velocity,” The Chemical Brothers “I had to walk home one morning hungover, 22 miles from my friend’s house (this was before Uber was a thing) and I used this song to get me home.”

“Love Will Guide You,” Shinichi Osawa “One of my all-time favorites just because it puts me in a better mood at any time of the day, in any situation. I could be in jail and this would make me so happy in there.”

“This song is just on another level and the music video for this one is so good.”

“Digital Love,” Daft Punk

DESCRIBE YOUR MUSIC TASTE IN A FEW SENTENCES “I just love techno! I love the repetitive beats and two-hourlong sets that I can just put on my headphones and go.”

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“Escape Velocity”

“I prefer a giant PA with huge speakers and hundreds of people dancing around me sweating, with the music so loud you can feel it in your chest. But when I’m on the road, I use Spotify. You can follow me on there if you would like: @ jawshomoki. I only have three playlists: ‘Slow,’ ‘Clouds of Smoke’ and ‘Techno.’”

GO-TO GUILTY PLEASURE TRACK OR CLASSIC KARAOKE TUNE “Jumper,” Third Eye Blind CT

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Orbital

The Chemical Brothers

“Love Will Guide You” Shinichi Osawa

“Window Licker” Aphex Twin

“Digital Love” Daft Punk

“Jumper” Third Eye Blind

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“Halcyon On + On,” Orbital

“My favorite song to skate to is actually a set of songs by this dude Molecule. It’s on Spotify and it’s called ‘60°43’ Nord (Deluxe Edition).’

He named it that because he spent some time out at sea when he made this album and then he plays it live and it’s an hour and a half of some good, solid techno.”

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“Window Licker,” Aphex Twin

“If I ever get married, this is the song it will be to.”

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SPEAKING OUT

TEMPE SLAM POETRY SCENE CONTINUES AT THE BLEND

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Randolph hosts weekly slam events at The Blend Teahouse in Tempe every Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. At this weekly gathering, poets, artists and musicians will unite in what they hope will enhance the quality of slam poetry in the Valley.

But while the event’s format is open mic, it is ultimately a competition. And there’s a lot of it. Slam poetry consists of three rounds, beginning with 11 to 12 poets and dropping to five and three poets in subsequent rounds. Five judges selected from the audience will rank poets on a scale of 1 to 10, based on the performance and quality of work, Randolph explains. And this time around, he’s placing an emphasis on professionalism.

“We want to build a community where we’re teaching our poets how to memorize and not read off of a cell phone or read off of a piece of paper,”

Randolph says. “That is a professional slam poet who doesn’t read off of paper, so you’re actually able to engage the audience by not reading off of your telephone.”

Randolph already had a deep history in the local poetry scene prior to Spinelli’s. After sponsoring events on Mill Avenue since 2007, he eventually took a four-year hiatus in which he worked as a traveling poet in Seattle and Portland. In addition to last year’s weekly poetry nights at Spinelli’s, Randolph has performed in Mesa, Flagstaff, Jerome and at Tempe’s Shady Park. But when he began his partnership with Spinelli’s in 2016, his goal was to build a team for the National Poetry Slam competition.

He hasn’t lost site of that goal, and he ultimately hopes to continue that process at The Blend.

“We are still in the process of

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fter returning to the Mill Avenue poetry scene at Spinelli’s Pizzeria last year, Valley slam poet Terran Randolph has continued to build the scene he has worked so hard to reestablish.

building a team for the poetry slam (competition),” Randolph says. “We’re actually starting a new poetry slam because nationals has just gone by, and so this is just all brand new.”

While poetry is the focal point of the evening at The Blend, there will be plenty of other types of entertainment to go around. The open mic nature of the event will also lend a hand to local musicians looking to spread their talent.

“If there are some people that come and sign up for the open mic for music, they’re welcome to come and play, but for the most part, it’s focused on poetry,” Randolph says.

The events will also consist of a variety of artists, regardless of their medium. Randolph notes live painters, cartoonists and jewelry makers are staples at The Blend. At other events, belly dancer troupes have even come

through.

“We have a nice little community; we’ve been averaging about 25 to 35 people in a small coffee shop, which is not bad,” he says.

But while this evening of varied talent is based around competing poets, positivity, Randolph explains, is the key.

“Once school lets out, the young kids come back. It gives them something positive to do. I always want to hit on the positive note.”

Poets, artists and musicians looking to get involved can reach out to Randolph via the event’s Facebook page, “The Blend Coffee Poetry Slam.”

Participants are asked to arrive at least 10 minutes early to sign up.

Slam Poetry at The Blend, 521 S. College Avenue, Tempe, 480.939.2738, Fridays, 6 to 8 p.m. CT

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Snaps from the most recent weekly slam at the Blend, Friday, April 28, 2017.

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LIVE MUSIC

CALENDAR MAY 4 A Concert to Benefit Trivium School of Music Summer Camp for Kids Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $7-$10 Dengue Fever w/ Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $15 Devil to Pay Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free Evan Shinners Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $31.50-$38.50 Jay Allan & The Uncommon Good w/ The Runner-Up, Gene Pool Last Exit Live, 8 p.m., $8 Kane Brown Livewire, 7 p.m., sold out Phoenix College Combos & Big Band The Nash, 7:30 p.m., $5-$15 Traitors w/ Distinguisher Pub Rock Live, 7 p.m., $12-$15 Whitherward w/ Jay Allan, Cameron Degurski, The Waters Rhythm Room, 7 p.m., $10 Zac Brown Band Gila River Arena, 7 p.m., $44.75-$235 Live Band Karaoke with The Instant Classics Copper Blues, 8:30 p.m., free

MAY 5

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Au5 Club Red – West, 9 p.m., $15-$20 Bianca Del Rio Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $39.50-$201 Bob Schneider Crescent Ballroom, 8:30 p.m., $23-$30 The Bombpops Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., $8 Lea Salonga Orpheum Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $55-$125 Mike Eldred Trio Rhythm Room, 9 p.m., $8 Nick Thune Valley Bar, 7:30 p.m., $18-$20 REO Speedwagon Celebrity Theatre, 8 p.m., $50-$195 The Scorpion Decides The Nash, 7:30 p.m., free The Weeks Pub Rock Live, 8 p.m., $9.33-$12 Furious George Copper Blues, 9:30 p.m., free

MAY 6

Atoms Fall RockBar, 6 p.m., $10 Desole Rebel Lounge, 7:30 p.m., $8-$10 22 Evil Waze

BLK Live, 8 p.m., $20 Hillsong Young & Free Marquee Theatre, 7 p.m., $24.95-$64.95 Lea Salonga Orpheum Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $85-$149 Madness Nile Theater, 6:30 p.m., $13-$15 One Body Too Many Joe’s Grotto, 6:30 p.m., $10 Purgatory w/ Queensway, Absolute Suffering Fiftyonewest, 7 p.m., $12 Puscie Jones Revue Rhythm Room, 9:15 p.m., $10 Radius Homecoming!

Club Red – West, 8 p.m., $10-$12 Snake Burner Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free Sondre Lerche Crescent Ballroom, 8:30 p.m., $20-$22 Tim Kasher Valley Bar, 7:30 p.m., $14-$16 A Tribute to Mongo Santamaria The Nash, 7:30 p.m., $10-$20 The Venomous Pinks w/ The Darts, Sugar Stains, Cheap Hotels Last Exit Live, 9 p.m., $8-$10 North Copper Blues, 9 p.m., free

$30.50-$38.50 Coach Taylor Copper Blues, 7 p.m., free

MAY 9 The Bad Signs Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free The Chainsmokers Gila River Arena, 7 p.m., $42.75-$223 Eyes Set to Kill Club Red, 6:30 p.m., $13 Kilter Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $10-$12 Lucky Devils Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., free Kyle Phelan Copper Blues, 7:30 p.m., free

MAY 10 Denney Bar Smith, 10 p.m., $10 Greyhounds Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., $10-$12 Joshua Powell & The Great Train Robbery Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free Marcia Ball Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $38.50-$43.50 Me First and the Gimme Gimmes Pub Rock Live, 7 p.m., $22 Sundressed w/ Daisyhead Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $12-$14 A Tribute to Chet Baker, Gerry Mulligan & West Coast Cool Valley Bar, 7:30 p.m., $5$30

MAY 7 Anat Cohen & Trio Brasileiro Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $33.50-$43.50 Arizona Musicfest Young Musicians’ Spring Concert Musical Instrument Museum, 2 p.m., $23.50 Chandler Symphony Classical Series Chandler Center for the Arts, 3 p.m., free Cinco Phoenix featuring War Downtown Phoenix, noon, $5-$35 Combust w/ Headstrum, Bloody Rogue Bastards, Andy Warpigs Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free Francine Reed The Nash, 3 p.m., $15-$25 Insomniacs Rhythm Room, 5:30 p.m., $12 Zedd Maya Day + Nightclub, noon, $50

MAY 8 At the Drive-In Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $29.50-$39.50 Diners w/ Real Life Buildings, Hiccups, The Expos Trunk Space, 7 p.m., $6 Tift Merritt Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m.,

Black Bottom Lighters Copper Blues, 7:30 p.m., free

MAY 11 Coast 2 Coast Interactive Showcase Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., $10 Delain w/ Hammerfall Club Red – East, 6 p.m., $25-$75 ForeverAtLast w/ The Protest Pub Rock Live, 7 p.m., $10-$12 Handsome Ghost

Club Congress, 7:30 p.m., $15-$17 Hot Buttered Rum Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $15-$18 Matt Pryor w/ Dan Andriano Rebel Lounge, 8:30 p.m., $13.50-$16 Poptone Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $22.50 Robin Trower Rialto Theatre, 8 p.m., $26-$48 Wale Livewire, 7 p.m., $27-$125 Live Band Karaoke with The Instant Classics Copper Blues, 8:30 p.m., free

MAY 12 2 Tone Lizard Kings Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free Alex Dezen Pub Rock Live, 8 p.m., $12-$14 Autumn’s End Club Red, 6 p.m., $10-$13 Blue October Celebrity Theatre, 8 p.m., $14.69-$60 Breathe Carolina Maya Day + Nightclub, 10 p.m., free Devin the Dude Club Red – East, 7 p.m., $20 Dishwalla BLK Live, 8 p.m., $19 FORM Arcosanti Arcosanti, various times, $389-$2,500 Hellyabrofest Trunk Space, 7 p.m., $6 John Pizzarelli Trio Musical Instrument Museum, 7 and 9 p.m., $28.50-$43.50 Memorial Tribute to Bobby Whiteshoes Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., $10 Paper Foxes Valley Bar, 7 p.m., $5 Robin Trower The Showroom at Talking Stick Resort, 8 p.m., $25 Sabaton Marquee Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $25 Treasure Fingers Bar Smith, 9 p.m., $10 Worship Night in America Talking Stick Resort Arena, 7 p.m., $15$69.75 The Instant Classics Copper Blues, 9:30 p.m., free

MAY 13 The Alkaholiks Rebel Lounge, 9 p.m., $16-$25 DMC Phoenix DJ Battle Rebel Lounge, 4 p.m., $10-$15 E-40 Marquee Theatre, 6:30 p.m., $26-$150 Evergrey w/ Seven Kingdoms, Ascendia, Need Joe’s Grotto, 6 p.m., $20-$105 FORM Arcosanti Arcosanti, various times, $389-$2,500 Los Tucanes De Tijuana Celebrity Theatre, 8:30 p.m., $51-$106

MAY 14 E-40 Rialto Theatre, 8 p.m., $25-$150 FORM Arcosanti Arcosanti, various times, $389$2,500 Metalachi Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., $15 Rock, Roll & Remember Mesa Arts Center, 4 p.m., $15 Surfs Up, a tribute to the Beach Boys BLK Live, 4 p.m., $18 SYNRGY Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free Teebs w/ Lefto, Free the Robots Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $18-$20

GIGS

Silver Ships w/ Kolezanka, Herbert Walker Trunk Space, 8 p.m., $6 Smino w/ Bari, Jay2 Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $13-$15 So Much Light w/ Nnamdi Ogbonnaya Fiftyonewest, 7 p.m., $10 Train w/ Natasha Bedingfield, O.A.R. Ak-Chin Pavilion, 7 p.m., $25-$350 Nathan Dean Copper Blues, 7:30 p.m., free

Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free Shawn Johnson Copper Blues, 7:30 p.m., free

MAY 18

Afton Showcase Rhythm Room, 6:30 p.m., $11-$14 As It Is Pub Rock Live, 7 p.m., $13-$16 Branches w/ The Senators

MAY 17 Ben Rice Band Rhythm Room, 8 p.m. $5-$7 Jesus Piece Underground, 6:30 p.m., $12-$14 Los Lonely Boys Mesa Arts Center, 8 p.m., $32-$45 Matthew Logan Vasquez The Flycatcher, 9 p.m., $12 Moonchild Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $12-$15 René Marie Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $30.50-$38.50 Testament w/ Sepultura, Prong Livewire, 6 p.m., $23-$130 Vampyre w/ Oozer

GOT SKILLS?

Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $12 Kool A.D. w/ Ceschi, Chisme, Cultdays Last Exit Live, 9 p.m., $12-$15 Check out the latest L.A. Witch w/ Mr.part-time Elevator Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $12-$14 and full-time jobs, Witchaven w/ Deathblow careersYucca and Tap internships!

Room, 8 p.m., $12 Live Band Karaoke with The Instant Classics Copper Blues, 8:30 p.m., free CT

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No Volcano w/ Whispering Wires, JJCnV Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free The Paladins Rhythm Room, 9 p.m., $16-$20 PNB Rock The Pressroom, 7 p.m., $20 The Repeat Offenders Rhythm Room, 5:30 p.m., $10 Ron Carter – The Golden Striker Trio The Nash, 7 and 9:15 p.m., $20-$250 Stateline Club Red – East, 8 p.m., $10 Urban Splash 6 BLK Live, 2 p.m., $20-$50 The World Is Ours Mesa Arts Center, 7 p.m., $11-$20 Yung Simmie Nile Theater, 8 p.m., $25 34 North Copper Blues, 9 p.m., free

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MAY 15

The Adarna Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free All Them Witches Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $12-$14 Icon for Hire Club Red, 7 p.m., $15-$17 Mono Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $15-$18

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MAY 16

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Chris Brown Talking Stick Resort Arena, 7:30 p.m., $25.20-$420.25 George Clanton w/ Negative Gemini, Repose Valley Bar, 7 p.m., $10-$12 Helado Negro w/ Nao Bustamante, Josh Kun Crescent Ballroom, 7 p.m., $20 Pallbearer Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $15-$18 Real Friends Nile Theater, 5:15 p.m., $20-$23 The Roosevelts Pub Rock Live, 8 p.m., $10-$12 Coach Taylor Copper Blues, 7 p.m., free

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TOTALLY ACCURATE PREDICTIONS YOU SHOULD PROBABLY TAKE WITH A GRAIN OF SALT AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20-FEBRUARY 18) Finals are coming and you need to start studying. But first, it’s time to do every household chore imaginable to avoid cracking a book open. You know what they say: No motivation like procrastination!

LEO (JULY 23-AUGUST 22) You’re feeling wanderlust and can’t wait for school to end to hit the road. Unfortunately, trips cost money and you can barely afford to drive to McDonald’s, but hey, that’s an adventure in itself!

PISCES (FEBRUARY 19-MARCH 20) Take the time to make some new friends: the girl who works at the coffee shop every Monday, your pizza delivery person, the boy who always gets an A in chemistry. It’s great to make new connections and if you can squeeze in a study session with free coffee and pizza in the process? Even better.

VIRGO (AUGUST 23- SEPTEMBER 22) Your friends are pumped for vacations and internships this summer break, but you’re a person of simple tastes; there’s only one thing you’re looking forward to: waking up after noon.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 21) This is your month to kick some butt and take some names. No matter what the goal, you’ve got it in the bag, even if it’s just to start dressing as good as your Bitmoji.

They have great flair!

TAURUS (APRIL 22-MAY 20) Focus on removing bad energy from your life this week, especially as you move out of the dorms. Buy a scented candle and really find your zen. You’ll feel clearer and your community assistants won’t notice your room smelled like old pizza all year.

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GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 21) You eat healthfully fairly regularly but between finals, moving and friends, you’re lacking the prep time and it’s time to get dirty. Feel no guilt as you devour that In-n-Out, Gemini; you earned it.

CANCER (JUNE 22-JULY 22) Summon your friends like The Avengers or just text them because you’ve got to spend a mountain-sized amount of M&G dollars on your dining hall account. Make it a “venti” at Starbucks and grab another plate at dinner; not a dollar is going to waste!

LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23-OCTOBER 22) It keeps getting hotter and hotter and you’re at boiling point… literally. It’s 100 degrees in your apartment and you’re too stubborn to turn on the AC. When you find yourself drenched before your shower, it might be time to reevaluate your cheap electric bill plan.

SCORPIO (OCTOBER 23-NOVEMBER 21) Try something new this week, whether it’s getting a new hairstyle or trying an unknown restaurant. You have nothing to lose because even if it goes bad, you’ve got a million cute hats and a DiGiorno’s pizza in the freezer.

SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22-DECEMBER 21) It’s time to catch up on adulting after an intense load of work for finals. Organize your finances, clean your room and go to Chili’s — not because it’s a necessity but because they have some really good deals!

CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22-JANUARY 19) You’ve been surprisingly frugal this past year so don’t be afraid to treat yourself with new summer threads.

After all, your current summer wardrobe looks like it belongs in Mad Max: Fury Road and we can’t tell if that’s a good thing or not. CT

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