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What are Draconids and Orionids?
a. Draco Malfoy and his wife’s superfans on Pottermore
b. New strains of bacteria that are found to live on human eyelashes
c. Two sets of meteor showers that will be visible this month
22. Take a drive away from the light pollution for an excellent date night.
October 8 and 9, and the Orionids are expected around October 21 and
ANSWER: .C The Draconids are expected to be visible early this month,
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NUMBERS
Sneezes typically exceed 100 MPH.
Apple broke its own record after 50 PERCENT of iPhones and iPads upgraded to the latest IOS 9 within a few days.
THE SUN SHINES
Over 90 PERCENT of diseases are either caused or made worse by stress. 85% of the year in Phoenix and Tucson, even more than Florida, the socalled “Sunshine State.”
76 PERCENT of college freshman were accepted into their first choice college this year.
Cardinals QB Carson Palmer has only lost one football game that he started since 2013. In September, a 100-YEAR-OLD MAN became the first centenarian to break 27 seconds in the 100-meter dash and the first to clear an official height in the high jump.
Oktoberfest began in 1810 as a celebration of the wedding between Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Theresa of Saxony-Hildburghausen. Hard to compete with this anniversary party, isn’t it?
10 A DRY WEDDING CELEBRATION
Yup, there was no beer at the first celebration. Just think about that for a minute.
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GLASS CAME LATER
The first steins were made from stone or metal, but in 1892, they started to replace them with the familiar glass that we know and love today.
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THE REAL ONE IS IN MUNICH
The official, central festival takes place in Munich and lasts 16 days, from late September to the first weekend of October.
7 AND IT’S PRETTY POPULAR
More than 6 million people attend the real deal each year.
6 FESTIVAL GOERS DRINK A LOT OF BEER
Approximately 1.8 million gallons of beer are consumed at the official festival each year.
5 BUT IT’S NOT THE BEER YOU KNOW
The festival serves a special brew called “oktoberfestbier” that’s only consumed during the event and is a little stronger than typical German beer.
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BUT IT’S NOT CHEAP
A full stein, slightly less than 34 ounces, costs about $13! That’s a lot of beer, but $50 would go pretty quickly!
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MEET YOU AT THE ‘WIESN’
Locals and those in the know will refer to the festival affectionately as the “Wiesn.” This is a shortened form of Theresienwiese, the name of the plot of land on which the event takes place.
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EINSTEIN WORKED THERE ONCE
Everyone’s favorite genius once earned a living helping set up one of the beer tents in 1896. Prost, Albie!
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NO PARIS IN MUNICH
Paris Hilton was officially banned from the festival in 2006 after she tried to promote a brand of canned wine without prior arrangement and got in a fight with security.
GTFO!
DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND CATCH THESE
10 EVENTS OR YOU’LL BE FEELING SOME SERIOUS F.O.M.O.
POEFEST
It’s a night of gothic horror just in time for the spookiest time of the year. Poefest celebrates the infamously macabre Edgar Allan Poe with live performances of some of his most ghoulish stories. Plus, the Hotel San Carlos has been touted as the most haunted hotel in the Valley. So if “The Raven” or “The Tell-Tale Heart” don’t get you, the ghosts will.
Hotel San Carlos, 202 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, poefest.org, Fridays and Saturdays starting October 9 through October 31, 8 p.m., $26-$50
CHOCOLATE HARVEST FESTIVAL
The delicious combination of chocolate and wine come together at Rawhide Western Town. For two nights there will be tastings of delectable chocolate and gourmet fare, as food trucks will provide a variety of more hearty options. If you’re looking for a great date idea, look no further. Who doesn’t love wine and chocolate? Rawhide Western Town, 5700 W. North Loop Road, Chandler, 480.502.5600, festivalssouthwest.com, Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10, times vary, $10-$70
FLORENCE + THE MACHINE
Experience the exhilarating and magical sound of Florence + the Machine. This mesmerizing indie band known for “Dog Days are Over” and “Shake it Out” is touring their third studio album, How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful, which was released early this year. Lead singer Florence Welch’s incredible voice is definitely worth hearing live. Ak-Chin Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Avenue, Phoenix, 602.254.7200, livenation.com, Tuesday, October 13, 8 p.m., $35-$663
ALT-J
One of the biggest indie rock bands of the past few years is on tour and on their way to Phoenix. alt-J formed in England in 2007 and has rocketed to fame with their singles “Breezeblocks” and “Tessellate” off their self-titled debut EP.
It didn’t take long before they were getting huge traction from the “Silver Linings Playbook” soundtrack and the 2015 video game “Life is Strange.” Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602.379.2800, livenation.com, Wednesday, October 14, 8 p.m., $47
VAPOR DYNASTY EXPO
Once designed to be safe alternatives to smoking, vapor pens and e-cigs have developed a unique culture of their own. Now vape fanatics of the Valley can look forward to the largest vapor and e-cigarettes convention in the state. This expo will have hundreds of devices and flavors to browse, as well as guest speakers and live DJs to keep the party going.
Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. Third Street, Phoenix, 602.262.6225, vapordynastyexpo.com, Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18, times vary, $10-$15
AZ STATE FAIR
Get excited for all of your fun fair favorites! You better believe there will be enough fried food and carnival rides to make you sick. But for those that prefer calm stomachs, some of the hottest stars will be performing. Think Bret Michaels, Flo Rida, Jason Derulo and Sheryl Crow. Plus, there will be plenty of entertaining attractions like a UFO experience, The Great American Petting Zoo, a Krazy Maze, Native Spirit Dancers and Demolition Derbies.
Arizona State Fairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix, 602.252.6771, azstatefair. om, Friday, October 16 to Sunday, November 8, times vary, prices vary
ARIZONA TACO FESTIVAL
Experience a taco-topia of epic proportions! Take part in this two-day celebration of everything tacos that not only includes over 40 taco teams, but will feature Lucha Libre wrestling, a chihuahua beauty pageant, live music and a hot
chile pepper eating contest. Taco-bout a great time! (Admit you love it.)
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, 480.270.5000, aztacofestival.com, Saturday, October 17 to Sunday, October 18, times vary, $12-$15
THE RAINBOWS FESTIVAL
Celebrate a historical year for the LGBTQ community by attending this massive annual event located in historic Heritage Square in Downtown Phoenix. Each year, over 25,000 people come for the food, dancing, fashion and love that can only be found at Arizona’s second-largest LGBTQ festival. Heritage Square Park, 113 N. Sixth Street, Phoenix, 602.277.7433, phoenixpride.org, Saturday, October 17 to Sunday, October 18, 10 a.m., free
FLYING TOMATO FESTIVAL
It’s the only time of the year when it’s perfectly acceptable to throw a tomato at someone else’s face. Inspired by Spain’s La Tomantina, the Flying Tomato Festival brings together thousands of people for music, games and some serious food-tossing action. Live out all of your food-fighting dreams here.
Kiwanis Park, 5500 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe, tomatofestival. com, Saturday, October 17, 11 a.m., $50-$75
ZOMBIE PAINTBALL HUNT
This is your chance to start practicing for the zombie apocalypse. Armed with special paintball zombie markers that are pre-loaded with “zombie poison,” or glow-in-the-dark paintballs, you’ll aim for the targets on the zombies back for extra points and strategize with your team. This is so much more than a zombie shoot-out— it’s a game with humanity at stake.
Xtreme Pursuit, 4240 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602.447.8200, westworldpaintball.com, dates and times vary throughout October, $30
FLYING TOMATO FESTIVAL
IN ACTION STREET TEAM SNAPS
STREET TEAM • COLLEGE TIMES
Check out our lovely Street Team posing with our stunning readers on campus last week! Looking to get in on this action? Make sure to stop by the Devil’s on College tailgate party before the October 10 home football game! Our tent is located on the north side of the Sun Devil Marketplace. Hint: we usually have some pretty amazing giveaways!
DAS BEST FEST
TEMPE OKTOBERFEST PACKS AN IMPOSSIBLE AMOUNT OF FUN INTO ONE FESTIVE WEEKEND
CHRISTINA CALDWELL • COLLEGE TIMES
Grab your lederhosen, dirndls, steins and weiner dogs—the Oktoberfest to end all local Oktoberfests is back and ready for more brat-eating, beer-guzzling good times.
Tempe Oktoberfest is a Valley mainstay, and for good reason. It’s the largest Oktoberfest celebration in the state, and this year it’s going to be even bigger, better and fitter than ever.
It might not be your traditional Bavarian celebration, but Tempe Oktoberfest puts a spin on the tradition. Kick it all off with the Das Frank Kush Foot Race on October 10 for a 10K, 5K or 1 mile fun run around Tempe Town Lake, where you can work off any guilt you’ll take on while drinking beer
over the weekend. Proceeds from the run benefit the Frank Kush Youth Foundation and Tempe Sister Cities Youth Programs.
If running isn’t your thing, find your Zen at Yoga in the Park—the calm before the hops-laden storm that takes over the park by night. And oh, the beer selection is going to be out of this “welt!”
Eight distinct beer gardens will make Tempe Beach Park their home the weekend of October 9 through 11, including selections from Tempe’s pride, Four Peaks Brewing Company, plus Beck’s, Windmer, Warsteiner and more.
Not a beer fan? No problem. Wine selections from Barefoot Wine & Bubbly will keep you close to the vine.
And if those things don’t make you giggle from sheer happiness, dachshund races will bring the smiles as the ‘lil weenies race for the spot of top dog.
All this, plus music from locals Whiskey’s Quicker, The Black Moods, Cold Shott & The Hurricane Horns, Darkness Dear Boy and more, will get the party moving. (And don’t worry. There will be traditional polka music too, ya nerd!)
TEMPE OKTOBERFEST
Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, tempeoktoberfest. com, Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 11, times vary, free
HOW TO PULL OFF BLACK LIPS (WITHOUT LOOKING DEAD)
CHRISTINA CALDWELL • COLLEGE TIMES
The latest “cool girl” trend is black lips, which can go two ways for the average Joann: You’re either going to look really awesome or really, really dead.
Halloween is drawing near, so we’re not going to say dead people can’t look good (We don’t need any ghosts chasing us, after all.), but it’s definitely not the ideal look if you’re just trying to successfully tackle a beauty trend. Here are a few tips to pull off black lips as an everyday look:
FIND A SHADE THAT WORKS FOR YOU
Your ideal shade might not be a true black, based on your skin tone. Have yellow under-
tones? A grey might be more your speed. Are you super duper pale? Avoid matte blacks if you don’t want to look like Wednesday Addams. If you’re afraid to go all the way there with black, there are blacktoned reds, purples and blues that will help you dip your toes into the world of black lipstick without jumping into the deep end.
FLAWLESS APPLICATION
You’re going to want to use a lip brush and lipliner for this look. Black lipstick can easily bleed and look messy, so flawless application is a must. Dab a tiny amount of lip balm on your lips and rub it in. Line
with black lipliner (or just lipsafe eyeliner!), then use your lip brush to pick up a bit of color from your lipstick and apply. Clean up any smudges around the edges with concealer, or a concealing pencil like NYX’s Wonder Pencil.
GO EASY ON THE REST
As tempting as it might be to do a big, dramatic cat eye with this look, if you’re new to black lips, it might be best to go light on the rest of your makeup. Light eyeliner and mascara should round out the eyes and a touch of color to the cheeks should do the trick—and ensure those around you that you still have a beating heart.
TOUR DE FAT
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 • TEMPE BEACH PARK
Tour de Fat is one of our favorite events every year. We love beer and we love bikes so this is kind of our ideal event. Check out all of these lovelies that we ran into while celebrating! 1 2 3 4 8 9 7 6 5 10 11 12
1. Not everyone wore helmets, but Jared McKean and Katie McKean were sure to be the voices of safety. 2. Flowerchildren Amanda Martiny and Kames Oman handed out daisies to other bikers. 3. Mario and Luigi impersonators Nick Ricci and Nick Bower rode in the parade on their Big Wheels. 4. These signs pointed people in the right direction— mostly toward beer. 5. Minely Perotti, Seary Vue and Jena Vue coordinated their outfits for the parade. 6. Ashley Lauderback and Michelle Alkin got into the spirit with some pretty, colorful outfits. 7. As the parade started, confetti blasted into the air. 8. An excited extraterrestrial high-fived bikers as they rode by. 9. Dressed in their colorful outfits, Melissa Lichtinger and Katrina Eory enjoyed the sunny weather. 10. A huge crowd of bikers took part in the parade. 11. There were plenty of colorful and … interesting outfits. 12. Logan Scaife and Brittany Scaife show off their enviable costumes.
CHEAP AND EASY CLEANING PRODUCTS
TThe grocery store cleaning aisle can be a bit bewildering—and expensive. Unfortunately, keeping your dorm room or apartment clean is necessary. Luckily there are plenty of do-it-yourself cleaning products that are safe, cheap and easy to make!
BAKING SODA AIR FRESHENER
Ingredients:
• Small glass mason jar
• ½ cup baking soda
• Piece of cloth or sturdy paper
• 15-25 drops essential oil of your choice (We like lavender for relaxation!)
Directions:
Add baking soda and essential oil drops to the jar and stir them together. Place the lid and cloth or paper (paper should be sturdy enough to allow the scent but not the contents to escape) on the top and then shake whenever your room needs a refresh!
Why it’s worth it:
It’s so easy and lasts a while. Plus, you can really customize it to the scent and atmosphere that you want your room to have.
*Courtesy of bodyunburdened. com
SIMPLE GLASS AND STAINLESS STEEL CLEANER
Ingredients:
• ½ cup vinegar
• ½ cup rubbing alcohol
• Distilled water
Directions:
In a spray bottle add a ½ cup vinegar and rubbing alcohol. Top the bottle off with water. Shake bottle before use.
Why it’s worth it:
This simple recipe for glass and stainless steel cleaner calls for ingredients that are super easy to get. It can be made in a hurry and costs next to nothing to make.
*Courtesy of livesimply.me
DIY DISINFECTANT SPRAY
Ingredients:
• 1 cup water
• 20 drops lavender essential oil
• 20 drops thyme or eucalyptus oil
• 10 drops tea tree oil
Directions:
Simply mix all ingredients together in a spray bottle and spray on any hard surface!
Why it’s worth it:
If you’re going to cover your room in cleaning products, they might as well be all-natural. All of the essential oils naturally disinfect when diluted with water. Plus, the lavender and thyme scents will keep your room smelling fresh!
*Courtesy of areal-lifehousewife. com
VOICES EXISTENTIAL AMBUSH
WE BOMBARD PEOPLE WITH THE BIG QUESTIONS TO SEE HOW THEY RESPOND
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“Do you believe in God? Why or why not?”
“Yes, I believe in God because it makes me better and it gives faith and hope in my life. It’s nice knowing someone is always there for me and loves me unconditionally.”
– ABEEY KERTH, SENIOR, ASU
“Yes. I grew up Catholic, so it was my [whole] family, just going to mass every Sunday.”
– RYAN FARRER, SENIOR, ASU
“That’s a complicated answer. I think it changes. Sometimes I do, sometimes I don’t. It has a lot of to do with my identity. The fact that a lot of religions that do believe in God don’t accept me as a person and basically condemn me to hell because [of] who I am, makes me question a lot if there really is [a] God and why he wouldn’t accept me. It’s such a big push towards it. Everybody in my life wanted me to believe. There is so much push into it, but I don’t know if I do.”
– AIMY ARELLANES, SOPHOMORE, ASU
HE SAID, SHE SAID
ONE GUY, ONE GIRL, THREE QUESTIONS
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HER
SARAH MELOSH, FRESHMAN, ASU
What kind of experiences have you had with religion on your life?
I’m Muslim and I grew up in a Muslim country. [So] my life has been centered with the idea of my religion.
How have these experiences shaped you and your views?
It really taught me what values and morals are. I also have priorities in certain things in my life.
Do your views on religion affect your friendships with other people? Why or why not?
[They] would, but I respect other people’s religion and I expect they would respect mine. I’m cool with it if you are Jewish or atheist as long as you respect that I’m a Muslim and you don’t try to change that about me.
HIM
NEIL TUGAOEN, GRAD STUDENT, ASU
What kind of experiences have you had with religion on your life?
I have experienced everything from good to bad. I’ve had experiences where I was made fun of [and] criticized for my faith. Also, [experiences] where I just felt empowered even when I’m down—both sides.
How have these experiences shaped you and your views?
[They] shaped me in a way that I’m striving to become a better person. There has been multiple times where I felt that I could act in a way that was emotionally driven. Because my views and faith, they helped me see the right thing to do although it [didn’t] feel emotionally right.
Do your views on religion affect your friendships with other people? Why or why not?
I don’t believe so. I hope for all children of God in faith or not in faith are treated the same and we can have a great friendship regardless.
KEEPING THE COOL
STUDENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EFFECTIVE STRESS RELIEF TACTICS
LEAH GOLDBERG • COLLEGE TIMES
As midterms quickly approach, it is common to encounter college students in their most pathetic form: living in the library surrounded by textbooks, color-coordinated study guides, incomplete checklists, cold coffee, and—with nothing more to lose—dressed in their pajamas.
In the spring of 2009, The Associated Press and MTV conducted a survey from over 40 colleges throughout the United
States on a college stress and mental health poll. At this time, it was reported that 85 percent of students feel stressed on a daily basis.
Rita Landino of PsychCentral says, “Stress is an individualized response to the demand for change. On a college campus, you are continually bombarded with demands to change—your behavior, academic performance, career or major choice and values.”
Since humans are so indi-
vidualized in our likes, dislikes, habits and lifestyles, we all respond to and cope with stress differently. As long as our coping mechanism does not bring harm to the individual or others, who is really to judge whether or not it works?
The most common ways to de-stress include laughing, creatively making some-
thing and distracting oneself by doing an activity that requires one’s full attention. Everyone interprets these methods differently.
For example, Miranda Gue is part of the Northern Arizona University transfer program at Paradise Valley Community College and is majoring in special and elementary education. She relaxes by watching horror movies and
crime TV shows. As she puts it, “At least my life isn’t as bad as what I’m watching on TV.”
Gue’s go-to horror movies include “Cabin in the Woods” (Joss Whedon, 2012), “Smiley” (Michael J. Gallagher, 2012) or if she is lacking time to watch full-length movies, she also likes the TV show, “Criminal Minds.”
“I remember asking my mom what helped her deal with stress in college when I first started college classes in 2010
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THE MOST COMMON WAYS TO DE-STRESS INCLUDE LAUGHING...
May we suggest you take some tips from our “Keeping the Cool” article on pages 16 and 18 to find your most relaxed state to deal with this day?
and she said she read Stephen King books. I tried that, then moved on to watching the movie adaptations, then other horror which helped more. I [can] be fully immersed into the world,” Gue says.
It’s a common theme for stressed out individuals to want to detach from society and plug into something else that doesn’t require complicated thinking. Chris Culpepper is a current student at NAU majoring in supply chain management/logistics. His mode of transportation and method of relaxation involve riding his
2006 Suzuki sv650 motorcycle. This form of release has a thrill seeking approach which can force the individual to forget what they were worrying about in the first place.
“Riding a motorcycle is very dangerous, especially in Arizona. So it forces me to clear my mind and focus on riding my motorcycle. By the time I am done with my ride, my mind is cleared and I’m able to tackle my school work without anything else getting in the way,” Culpepper says.
As a broadcast journalism major at Arizona State University, Alexis Kuhbander escapes from her college work by making trips to As You Wish, a pottery painting studio. Kuhbander has used As You Wish as a place of relaxation since her parents got a divorce and has continued to make a hobby out of painting pottery through college.
“I stress out about the time I have to
do assignments. I look at my planner, talk to myself, and write out to-do lists more than twice a day just to keep track of the time that I have to put towards school. By painting pottery at As You Wish, I feel like the world [is] silenced and I am not on a time limit. Although the store closes at a certain time, the piece I’m completing doesn’t have directions or a set of rules…I can simply spend as much time decorating or doing whatever I want to the piece of pottery and not feel like I am doing a horrible job,” Kuhbander says.
In a poll, conducted by College Times, many students explained that they go for a run, hike or settle for some yoga poses when they are feeling anxious about college. But one unique student studying psychology at Phoenix College, Bryce Hustad, prefers to handle his stress with full force in the art of Brazilian jiu jitsu. This form of martial arts focuses on grappling and ground fighting while also emphasizing on building inner strength.
“Jiu jitsu [is] a very physical sport that requires a great amount mental focus as well.
You have to think two, three and four moves ahead in order to be successful in the sport. You are focusing on your breathing, where your arms are in relation to danger…So you don’t have a whole lot of time to think about any other issues going on in your life...” Hustad says.
If these ideas don’t appeal to you, here are some sciencebacked and simple ways to ease your inner tension:
• Chew a piece of gum. It will make you breath better and
physically gives you something to work your stress out on.
• Close your email. Scientists at the University of British Columbia have found that checking your email less frequently can reduce your stress levels.
• Naam yoga hand trick. Applying pressure to the space between your second and third knuckle (the joints at the base of your pointer and middle fingers) can help create a sense of instant calm, according to Sharon Melnick, author of “Success Under Stress.”
• See your best friend. But try not to talk about the anxiety in your lives creating a conversation of negativity.
It is imperative that college students find a relaxing outlet for when they are not working on their schoolwork. There is no “one size fits all” formula when it comes to relaxing. However you choose to cope with the intensity of college and everyday struggles that come with life, do so in a healthy way. It’s all about that R&R.
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SUCCESS & MONEY
ADVENTURE UNDER $50
OFF-THE-BEATEN-PATH ROAD TRIPS THAT’LL COST YOU LESS THAN $50 IN GAS
JUSTIN STABLEY • COLLEGE TIMES
Looking out to the Arizona desert, one might think that dust and cacti are all that make up this state. However, if you really look, you can stumble upon some pretty fun and unique adventures. From ghost towns to architectural experiments, Arizona has some pretty whacky adventures. Check out these odd destinations for distinctive and exciting experiences that will cost you less than $50 in gas round trip!
TOMBSTONE
First of all, if you haven’t seen the 1993 movie “Tombstone” starring Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer, you need to stop what you’re doing and watch it right now. Now that you’ve done that, we can all be excited about how close this place is to the Valley. This quintessential Western town is just a few hours south of town and it completely plays into its theatrical reputation. The town is obviously well-known for the historical gunfight at the
OK Corral, where Wyatt Earp and his posse gunned down a group of infamous bandits, and today actors recreate the battle daily. Once you’ve witnessed that, check out some of the most haunted places in Arizona such as the Birdcage Theatre. Maybe you’ll see Doc Holliday’s ghost.
JEROME
Another classic Arizona location, Jerome was once the biggest copper mining town that eventually ran dry and became a ghost town. Now the tiny town has transformed into a fun cultural center complete with a mining museum and a very eclectic group of citizens. Located high on top of Cleopatra Hill, Jerome is known as “America’s Most Vertical City” and is a huge attraction for tourists and artists inspired by the surrounding countryside. Check out this fun destination and bring back some beautiful, handmade jewelry for your friends.
TOMBSTONE
JEROME
ARCOSANTI
In Yavapai County is a hidden experimental town called Arcosanti. This unique gem was began by Italian-American architect Paolo Soleri in 1970 to demonstrate ways urban conditions could be improved while minimizing impact on the earth. Today, it’s a community of molten bronze bell casters and architects inspired by Soleri’s striking architectural work. For those inspired by architecture and natural landscaping, this one is for you. Also, those looking for your next most-liked Instgram, you’ll find this whole place is photogenic.
CASA GRANDE RUINS
Native Arizonans will have heard of this place their whole lives and those of you from out of state will surely be wondering why locals refuse to pronounce it the way it should be pronounced. That is almost as big of a mystery as to how people made this huge house so long ago. Halfway to Tucson, the Casa Grande Ruins are a testament to Native American engineering. The structure is essentially a large, two-level house (as the name describes) made of clay that was the center of a community about 700 years ago. It’s an interesting piece of history less than an hour away.
BISBEE
Near the southern border of the state, Bisbee is an authentic historical town famous for its local art galleries, gourmet restaurants and ghost haunts. With dozens of ghost tours, it’s a prime spot for day-trippers looking for a spooky encounter this time of year. If you need to settle your nerves a little after one or two of those tours, the Old Bisbee Brewing Company is a great place to ease any frights. There’s also an in-depth tour of the Queen Copper Mine where you don a miner’s hat and traverse the underground on a mine train.
KARTCHNER CAVERNS
The famous caverns need little introduction. Kartchner has captured the imagination of spelunkers and tourists alike with its magnificent Throne Room, home to one of the largest water-constructed columns in the world, Kubla Khan. The caves are also ecological wonders, inhabited by bats, insects and rare microbes. You get to choose from a few different tour options, but we are excited to live out our old timey explorer daydreams with the helmet and headlight tour.
KARTCHNER CAVERNS
BISBEE
CASA GRANDE RUINS
SPORTS
SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS
HOW ROCK CLIMBERS GET PAST THEIR FEARS TO REACH THEIR GOALS
LEAH GOLDBERG • COLLEGE TIMES
ATHENA SIMMONS
“I don’t believe you ever conquer a fear—you just become comfortable with it. Irrational fears keep us alive,” says Tyler Miller, a 25-year-old rock climber in Greenville, South Carolina and former Arizona resident. “I think fears are a good thing. I never overcame my fear of heights but I have become comfortable with it.”
Miller, along with Athena Simmons, are just two of the many individuals who have “fallen” in love with rock climbing to ascend high peaks of over 100 feet. To those unfamiliar, there is more to rock climbing, including multiple types, than just sheer courage and a good grip.
I FELT SO MUCH ADRENALINE WHEN I CLIMBED THAT DAY, THEN FOUND MYSELF THERE EVERY WEEK.
THE TYPES
To start, bouldering is a form of rock climbing without the use of ropes or a harness. These climbers often use special shoes to secure their footing in the climb, chalk for their hands to get a firm grip and bouldering mats to prevent injuries from a fall or jump.
Simmons is a 20-year-old currently majoring in digital film production at Grand Canyon University who also happens to be an award-winning mountain climber. Simmons originally started climbing at 12 years old after attending a birthday party at a rock climbing gym and, has ever since.
“I felt so much adrenaline when I climbed that day, then found myself there every week,” Simmons says.
She prefers to boulder, but also enjoys attempting free climbing when she’s feeling a bit more risky. One of the most dangerous forms of rock climbing, free climbing, involves absolutely no gear at all. It’s just you, the wall, and plenty of hope that you won’t fall to your potential death.
Simmons is also familiar with
trad climbing, or traditional climbing, and has trad climbed up to 130 feet of the northwest face of Half Dome in Yosemite Park. A trad climber brings all of their own gear and places it in the cracks of mountains while climbing.
Rock climbing requires the individual to think ahead, question every reach they take, and accept failure if they fall in more ways than one. Throughout this process, Simmons prepares herself by mapping out her path and stretching all the possibilities of the climb.
Miller prefers bouldering and sport climbing, which involves equipment such as ropes, an attached harness, bolts and quickdraws to hook into the bolts as the climber places them in removable spots. In sport climbing, the climber is attached to a belayer on the ground below, who keeps the rope taught in the belay in the case of a fall.
THE ASCENT
One of the worst things a beginner climber can do is start climbing without checking out the
wall and picking a route. However, each individual climber has their own ritual before they start their ascent.
“I first chalk up my hands before I get on the wall, but while I am chalking up I look at the route I want to take. I like to have a visual in my head before I approach the problem,” Simmons says. Miller has a similar approach to begin the climb, which he says is “as simple as putting on your climbing shoes.” The climber should start by laying out a crash pad under or near the area of landing. “[Then] fill up your ‘stoke tank’ to get excited, pull down on some rock, scream, yell, fight—just make your way to the top,” Miller says.
THE STRUGGLE
The higher you go, the more difficult the climb. As your grips start to weaken, your muscles tire and your mind starts to doubt the more you look up and see how far you still have to go. Climbers could easily quit their hike at the middle of a wall or mountain, so why do they choose to reach the top?
Miller’s greatest struggle in extreme climbing is “the war within” himself.
“Believing that you can do it, some of this stuff is so freaking hard you can’t imagine completing it…. It’s fighting belief and non-belief,” Miller says.
To literally “reach” your goals is an incredibly powerful feeling. It makes sense why climbers like Miller and Simmons speak so passionately about climbing and life in general.
“You ask ‘what’s next?’ If I can face my greatest fear then the smaller ones are so miniscule,” Miller says.
THE TOP
The main reason why Miller admires climbing is because of its similarities to life. Climbing can
both simplify and cause him to stir up his deepest thoughts all at the same time.
“It is a brutal awakening, falling and crashing, when you think you have it all figured out that’s the beauty of it; bouldering and climbing are relative to life,” Miller says.
For both beginning and avid climbers, Miller suggests three key elements to extreme climbing. Always climb with feet first; breathe because it is an “instant burnout” if you don’t; and “remember why you are doing it.”
It is apparent that both Miller and Simmons are reminded daily just why they choose to climb: to look up and face your goals no matter how high they are or hard you fall, the feeling of reaching them is always worth it.
SPORTS CALENDAR
ALL THE BEST SPORTS EVENTS TO CATCH, TACKLE AND HIT
PHOENIX SUNS VS. UTAH JAZZ
Get your basketball fix early with your Phoenix Suns. For the second preseason game, Arizona’s favorite players will go up against Utah Jazz, one of the top teams in the Western Conference and the team that our beloved Coach Hornacek played on for his last seven years in the NBA.
Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 602.379.2000, nba. com/suns, Friday, October 9, 7 p.m., $10-$200
ASU SOFTBALL ALUMNI GAME
ASU softball has a long history of talented players since its inception in 1971. This annual game will bridge the old and the new, bringing back stars like Erica Beach, and Team USA member Kaitlin Cochran to mix and mingle with the current team who are in the middle of their Fall Ball campaign for the
duration of October.
Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium, 510 S. Athletes Place, Tempe, thesundevils.com, Friday, October 9, 7 p.m., free
TOUR DE SCOTTSDALE
It may not quite be the rolling hills of France, but Scottsdale has some pretty nice bike paths, too. Grab a bike and get ready to enjoy the beautiful weather and scenery of the Valley. The Tour de Scottsdale offers 70mile and 30-mile rides and the proceeds go toward supporting the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy.
DC Ranch, 20645 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, tourdescottsdale.net, Sunday, October 11, 6:30 a.m. and 6:40 a.m., prices vary
ASU VOLLEYBALL VS. UTAH
Sun Devil Volleyball returns to Tempe after a long week competing on the East Coast.
As of print, these ladies are ranked number 7 in the nation, so make sure you come out and cheer them on. The football team may draw more crowds, but this team definitely deserves some support for their hard work!
Rage in the Cage is the second-longest-running MMA promotion in the world and there is a reason it has such an amazing reputation. With the most exciting and badass fighters, like Jose Carbajal, Augusto Mendes, Ed West and Anthony Wray, this event is going to be intense, to say the least.
Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, 623.772.3800, rageinthecage. com, Saturday, October 24, 5:30 p.m., $14-$54
ENTERTAINMENT
BUDGETING FOR MEMORIES
FINDING THE TIME AND MONEY FOR ALL THOSE CONCERTS
VALLEY BEATS
For the most part, being a college student is the best. You’re young, you’re meeting new people and you’re expanding your knowledge about the world. But every once in a while, you have to deal with uncool doses of reality that prevent you from engaging in activities best suited for these years. Studying is one of those uncool things. Rushing to turn in assignments before midnight is another. So is “getting a good night’s sleep.”
Sometimes these decisions will prevent you from doing fun stuff. This includes hanging with your
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friends, going to sports events and for the focus of this column, seeing live music. It’s the man telling you, “Hey, don’t go see that cool band that will give you everlasting memories. Don’t do it.”
You do not need to listen to the man.
There’s probably never been a better time to see live music in Phoenix. With venues and festivals popping up left and right, you can bet more bands are coming down to the Valley than ever before. Most of them like it, too, especially as touring becomes one of the best ways for a band to make money doing what
they love.
But seeing every show has its drawbacks. Adding up all the shows you want to see can take a hit on the piggy bank, for instance. Some artists will play only after a slew of openers do their sets, eating up hours of your time even before you see who you came for. And for the younger ones among us, a venue can make a show 21 and over and tragically shut the door in your face.
It’s possible to create a concert-going calendar that pleases you. All it takes is a little scheduling, some sacrificing and a lot commitment.
YOUR CONCERTPLANNING GUIDE
1. Plan ahead of time
Oftentimes, a show is announced months before the artist takes the stage. Promoter sites like luckymanonline.com, statesidepresents.com and relentlessbeats.com bring all the information together for most of the bands coming to the Valley. Aggregators like silverplatter.info, songkick.com and the mobile app Bandsintown can also let you know about a con-
overwhelmed—so many good shows and so little time and money. The best course of action is to prioritize which bands you want to see. Do your research. What are their live performances like? How many songs do you know? Are you looking to dance the night away or relax holding your drink in the back? Weighing the possible benefits of each show against each other can lead you to make the best decision on a tight budget.
or don’t have the necessary funds to buy a ticket, remember that there is a pretty good chance they’ll come back. You’ll catch ‘em next time.
Of course, local bands play around the state all the time, so missing them will never be an issue.
4. The “blow-up” factor
Going to a concert is all about the experience, and there are times when intimate settings can lead to a more memorable show. It’ll be quite a story to tell if the band you saw later becomes too popular.
Red. Since the release of that tape, he’s collaborated with the likes of Justin Bieber and appeared on national television. The next time he came to Tempe was for Summer Ends Music Festival in late September. The ticket fare? $135.
meetings or events around the show. Maybe even get someone to cover your work shift for a night. The show is the most important thing. Music is life.
Take Chance the Rapper, a Chicago rapper who “blew up” after the critical success of his 2013 mixtape His first show in Tempe was later that year, at the relatively small Club
This story also reminds me of the time when indie-rock darlings Arcade Fire once played in a small art gallery in Downtown Phoenix. That same band is now one of the biggest arena acts in the world. Catching your favorite band before they blow up will give you an experience you may never forget.
Once you’ve picked out all the shows you want to see in the nearby future, lay them out in writing. Put them in your calendar, and plan other
The Phoenix metropolitan area is huge. There are dozens of venues both big and small here, and it seems more are opening each year. With the success promoters have had in securing huge acts for festivals like Summer Ends and Mad Decent Block Party, the number of acts coming to the Valley can only increase. By using your better judgment and carefully planning your calendar ahead of time, you’ll secure plenty of good times for the upcoming months. Just make sure you respect those around you during the show.
EXPERIMENTAL METHOD
CODY SIMPSON IS FINDING HIS STYLE IN THE MIDST OF THE SPOTLIGHT
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Growing up in the spotlight has been tough for 18-yearold musician Cody Simpson.
He started off his career in his early teens as a pop star, performing bubblegum tunes with dancers accompanying him.
“The interesting thing is being so young and already being in the public eye, I had to experiment in front of a lot of people,” Simpson says. “I’m still a confused 18 year old like most 18 year olds are. You’re becoming a different person every week. Discovering so many different kinds of music that you didn’t know about before.”
Therefore, things have changed for the Australian,
who lives in California. He has now gone headfirst into dreamy acoustic pop.
“It felt good to kind of rebel against a lot of things and go and do my own thing,” says Simpson, who released the album Free on July 10.
“I don’t feel like I have to be confined to the sort of music people feel trapped in. It’s been a crazy couple years. To come out on the other end and have a platform to really do what I want to do is amazing. I’m becoming the music I want to become. I’m definitely grateful.”
For Free, Simpson recruited the help of Cisco Adler, formerly of Whitestarr and Shwayze.
“I like working with him,” Simpson says. “He’s so positive and helps me calm my brain down. He’s really taught me a lot as a music producer and as a person. We were riding on that wave for a while. He carried us to a nice place.”
Besides Adler, Simpson is influenced by deceased singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley and The Doors.
“I like trying to take oldschool things and use what’ll work in today’s world,” he says. “I started getting into Jeff Buckley in the last six months. It kind of bummed me out a little bit that I already put the record out. To put music out without hearing Jeff Buckley is kind
of a disservice. I was discouraged a little bit, but it’s nice to have motivation for next time.”
So what else is up for Simpson? Yet another change.
“I’m starting a rock ‘n’ roll group with some friends,” he says. “I’m going to be a frontman. I feel like that’s my calling.”
In the meantime, Simpson will showcase songs from Free when he opens for Aer at the Marquee Theatre on Sunday, October 11.
“I’m treating every show like a jam session,” he says. “I don’t have a setlist. I’m trying new things, jamming. I always make a mistake because I always try to do new
things. It’s sort of what’s endearing. We’re up there messing around and having a good time.”
AER W/CODY SIMPSON AND CHEF’SPECIAL
Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Avenue, Tempe, 480.829.0607, luckymanonline.com, Sunday, October 11, 8 p.m., $18
...I’M BECOMING THE MUSIC I WANT TO BECOME. I’M DEFINITELY GRATEFUL.
UP IN, SMOKE
The Vapor Dynasty Expo proves the vape trend is here to stay
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E-cigs have swept smoking culture thanks to their healthier-than-cigarettes benefits, various flavors and easier-onthe-lungs vapor.
The Electronic Cigarette and Vapor Dynasty Expo is back this year, but bigger and better than before, thanks to vape culture that’s finally catching on. Held at the Phoenix Convention Center, the event will feature 50,000-plus square feet of vaping paradise. The expo is only for ages 18 and older, but also for anyone interested in the vaping industry and looking to network, or just vaping enthusiasts.
The expo will also cover all wining and dining needs
when it comes to their excellent cafeteria and two fully-stocked bars. As far as entertainment, crowds can anticipate stage and vendor giveaways, a live DJ and mainstage entertainment.
While roaming around the center, you will find over 100 vapor exhibitors from all over the world. These include distributors, local vapor shops, product and e-liquid manufacturers, vaping advocacy groups, vape reviewers, vapeindustry-related services, wholesalers, and even celebrities. Local shops attending the expo include Blue Dragon Vapor, Kidney Puncher, Plumes of Vapor and VaporIce, as well as appearances from the sponsors Diamond Vapor, High Voltage Vaporz, Platinum Elixir, Halo Cigs and Valor Vapor.
There are also opportunities to hear presentations from vape professionals of
all kinds as keynote speakers. The speakers are Michael Guasch, president of Molecule Labs; Joe Barnett, the director of The Vaping Militia; and Patricia I. Kovacevic, the chief compliance officer of Nicopure Labs LLC.
Vapor Dynasty held the expo for the very first time last year, but if industry trends are any indicator, it will only get bigger in the future. Head on down to Phoenix Convention Center this month. You’ll recognize it by the giant plume of vapor!
ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE AND VAPOR DYNASTY EXPO 2015
Phoenix Convention Center Hall F, 100 N. Third Street, Phoenix, 800.340.6652, vapordynastyexpo.com, Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18, times vary, $10$15
VOICE OF A GIRL
A
CHAT WITH ‘HE NAMED ME MALALA” DIRECTOR DAVIS
GUGGENHEIM
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“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.”
— Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai, a normal teenaged-girl from the Swat Valley in Pakistan, spoke out against the Taliban by saying girls should be educated. She became a target and was shot in the head on the way home from school in October of 2012. Now, at 18 years old, she is an advocate for girls’ education all around the world and is the youngest Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
Academy Award-winning director and producer Davis Guggenheim spent over a year in Birmingham, England with Malala and her family to bring her story to life. His past works include “Waiting for Superman” and “An Inconvenient Truth,” which won an Oscar for Best Documentary in 2007.
College Times spoke with Guggenheim about his favorite moments with Malala and how her courage is influencing young girls all over the world.
College Times: What effect
do you think the story will have on others, especially on women and young girls? Do you think girls all over the world can relate to her story?
Guggenheim: Whenever I make my movies I want to visualize who the audience will be. So when I made “Inconvenient Truth” I thought of my cousins who live in Ohio, a swing state. And I wanted the movie to convince them. It wasn’t enough to make a movie that played to people who already agreed with me, I wanted to make a movie that kind of actually did some good in changing minds and make people realize that climate change is real.
When I made this movie, I made the movie imagining my own two daughters watching it. I’m a father. I have two daughters. I imagined a girl in the valley in Los Angeles. I imagined a Japanese girl in Tokyo. I imagined a girl, a Pash -
I’VE NEVER FELT SO CLOSE TO A FAMILY BEFORE AND THERE’S A LOT OF LOVE EXCHANGED BETWEEN MY FAMILY AND HER FAMILY.
tun girl in the Swat Valley watching it. To me I wanted the story to speak to girls. I wanted girls to feel like this was their story.
That sounds odd, because, of course, I’m a 51-year-old man who’s not them. So what I did was I did these extensive interviews with Malala and her father, mostly Malala, and tried to make the movie—my process was to help her tell her own story so that it felt like it was told from the voice of a girl and from her perspective. So my dream is that girls feel like it’s their movie and they own it. This weekend or next weekend they tell their parents, I want to go see this movie or they tell their friends or their boyfriend or their family, I want to go see this.
What was your favorite moment with Malala and her family?
My favorite moment. That’s a good question. There’s so many. In all my movies that I’ve ever made, I’ve never felt so close to a family before and there’s a lot of love exchanged between my family and her family. My kids are close with their kids. So there’s not one moment particularly, but just the sense of—It’s really kind of corny, but you—telling a story has a way of bridging barriers and this experience for me is to meet this family from the other part of the world with a religion I didn’t quite understand, a culture I didn’t quite understand. That was a beautiful thing for me to know this family and to open my mind.
A large portion of the film
focuses on Malala’s everyday life with her friends and family. I was wondering if one of your objectives of the movie was to give Malala a chance to just be a normal teenage girl rather than this international speaker and advocate?
Yes. I mean, first of all, my experience was walking into their home that this is a really fun, joyful place and I didn’t realize that their family was just like my family. Even though they’re a Muslim family from 7,000 miles away from my home, they were arm-wrestling and teasing each other. Malala was like any other girl—opening up her laptop and looking at pictures of Brad Pitt. It was really important to me to show that side of her. That she’s just a normal girl.
It’s too easy for us to make our heroes untouchable and put them on a pedestal; well, I could never be like her. Truth is she is just an ordinary girl who became famous because she was brave and she made an extraordinary choice in her life to speak out.
At the New York premiere of “He Named Me Malala” Ziauddin Yousafzai with his incredible daughter Malala Yousafzai, producer Laurie MacDonald, producer Walter Parkes and director Davis Guggenheim.
LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR
OCT
8NEW FOUND GLORY W/YELLOWCARD
Livewire, 7 p.m., $25-$55
That’s right. Relive the early 2000’s, kiddos. These pop-punk legends who perfectly understand your angst are back so you can scream along to “Hit or Miss” and “Way Away.”
OCTOBER 8
Zac Brown Band, AkChin Pavilion, 7 p.m., $40
Turkuaz, Last Exit Live, 9 p.m., $7-$10
IAMDYNAMITE, Pub Rock, 7:30 p.m., $10-$12
Alcest, Club Red, 7 p.m., $17-$20
Manifest Sound, Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free Harrison Fjord, Crescent Ballroom, 7 p.m., $8
The Amity Affliction feat. Chelsea Grin/ Secrets, Nile Theater, 6 p.m., $16
OCTOBER 12
Xavier Rudd & The United Nations, Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $34
Bigger Than Mountain, The Trunk Space, 7:30 p.m., $6
Albert Hammond Jr.,
FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE Ak-Chin Pavilion, 8 p.m., $26-$80
This English indie rock band caught our attention with hits like “Shake It Out” and “The Dog Days are Over.” Now you can catch Florence Welch, Isabella Summers and the rest of the crew performing from their newest album, How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. w/ Hippo Campus, Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $15
Marian Hill, Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $15-$17
OCTOBER 15
OCT
INSANE CLOWN POSSEE Livewire, 6 p.m., $27
Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope will be clowin’ around at Livewire this month. Horrorcore fans—don’t miss this wacky hip-hop duo bringing it to the stage, painted faces and all.
Marina Lambrini Diamandis a.k.a. Marina and the Diamonds is an electropop princess. With hit songs like “Primadonna” and quirky clothing to match, Marina is not afraid to stand out in the crowd.
HOROSCOPES! WE DON’T BELIEVE IN HOROSCOPES!
TOTALLY ACCURATE PREDICTIONS
YOU SHOULD PROBABLY TAKE WITH A GRAIN OF SALT
AQUARIUS
(JANUARY 20 – FEBRUARY 18)
Big things are happening in your life, so don’t squash the possibilities before they can multiply. (Or maybe just invest in some bug spray...)
PISCES
(FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20)
You might be new to all of that walking to get to campus, but that doesn’t mean you just get your put your feet up onto any surface you want to. People eat there. Damn!
ARIES
(MARCH 21 – APRIL 21)
Don’t do it. Don’t do it! We know you know what we’re talking about here. Don’t do it. You did it, didn’t you?
TAURUS
(APRIL 22 – MAY 20)
Your next fortune cookie will be 100 percent accurate. Praise be to the 15-year-old Lithuanian freelance writer who pulled that one out of his butt!
GEMINI
(MAY 21 – JUNE 21)
Did you turn the coffee pot off this morning? You were waiting for your roommate to have some, but did they ever get any? Seriously, did you just walk out the door with the coffee pot on? Hope you have apartment insurance.
CANCER
(JUNE 22 – JULY 22)
Stop looking around for signs, Cancer. Everything you need to know about your situation is right in front of you. No seriously, the sign is right in front of you. (The Student Services building is on the southwest side of campus.)
LEO
(JULY 23 – AUGUST 22)
If you’ve been feeling a bit down lately, get up. If you’ve been feeling a bit up lately, get down. (We’re not advocating for the use of drugs here, just blues music.)
VIRGO
(AUGUST 23 – SEPTEMBER 22)
It’s the beginning of October, and we know how you love fall! Finally you can break out all of those sweaters you’ll sweat through until the end of October, when it actually cools down. Yayyyy...
LIBRA
(SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 22)
That party you’re planning is bound to be the event of the year, if all things go according to plan. And even if they don’t, it might still go down in history. Or at least the October 23rd edition of the local newspaper.
SCORPIO
(OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 21)
Your selfie game has been out of control lately, and people have been taking notice. We all know the key isn’t a selfie stick, but naturally-growing ape arms. Good on you, Scorpio.
SAGITTARIUS
(NOVEMBER 22 – DECEMBER 21)
It’s time to focus on one thing at a time. Your school and work priorities are taking away valuable party time, so reserve a few hours on the 17th to pound a 6-pack, will ya?
CAPRICORN
(DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 19)
Your Halloween costume is going to be off the chaaaaaaaaaaaaain this year. Prepare to win every contest that comes your way this year. Those gift card prizes will come in handy after you realize you’ve spent your savings on a Halloween costume.
