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When one ASU sport ends, another begins. It’s time for men’s basketball! If you aim to tackle the student section at Wells Fargo Arena, you need to be prepared. Between the Curtain of Distraction, basketball jargon and Sun Devil trivia, there’s a lot to keep track of. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. So brush up on your skills and dig out your maroon and gold—you’ll be cheering with the 942 Crew in no time!

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4 Current ASU basketball coach Bobby Hurley, who was playing for Duke at the time, was selected as Final Four MVP by the Associated Press in 1992.

3 CROSSOVER When the player dribbling the ball switches rapidly from one hand to the other to change his or her direction, you’ve just witnessed a crossover dribble. Follow that?

2 YOU’VE GOT TIME The men’s team played their first game of the season in November and their last game of the regular season is in March against U of A. It’s a long season with lots of opportunities to cheer on the team!

11 GET IN Students get in free to all basketball games! Snag your student ID and you can head into Wells Fargo Arena sans cash to catch the action.

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GETCHA HEAD IN THE GAME

“Reaching” happens when a player reaches in to steal or distract the player he is defending. It isn’t considered a foul unless contact is made.

Unfortunately, the basketball players do not perform a choreographed dance routine to “Getcha Head in the Game” at half-time, but members of the ASU Marching Band get the crowd pumped up with their signature music and entertainment. CT

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THE DIVIDE

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While NBA games are divided into four quarters of 12 minutes, college basketball games are divided into two halves, each 20 minutes.

The 942 Crew is ASU’s sports fan club.

They’re the masterminds behind all the spirit and themes at games. Follow them on Twitter and Facebook for shirt giveaways and updates on games.

MOVING UP Several Sun Devils have been selected in the NBA Draft, including Byron Scott, Fat Level and Mario Bennett — plus Joe Caldwell and James Harden, who are both gold medal winners for our Olympic team.

8 GOOD COMPANY ASU is part of the Pac-12 Conference, alongside schools such as UCLA, Stanford and U of A. The Pac-12 has won more National Team Championships than any other conference in history.

5 CURTAIN OF DISTRACTION The Curtain of Distraction pops up when the opposing team is shooting a free throw. ASU students open up the curtain to reveal some kind of comedic chaos — from Michael Phelps to unicorns to twerking — to distract the player.

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GTFO! STREET FOOD CINEMA: MEAN GIRLS Is street food a carb? This time around, you can sit with us at the Street Food Cinema movie series. Food trucks, live music and interactive games are available to all moviegoers. This November brings cult classic “Mean Girls” to the outdoor big screen. Make sure you’re up-to-date on all the witty dialogue, and wear pink like The Plastics so you and your friends won’t miss a beat while quoting the entire movie.

Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, streetfoodcinema.com, 5 p.m., Saturday, November 19, $12-$20.

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The Phoenix Pizza Festival calls pizza “the most perfect food ever!” You might agree after digging into some of Arizona’s best pizza offerings, including those from Il Bosco and Grand Avenue Pizza Co. In addition to lunch, there will be live entertainment, plus drinks to wash it all down. Pizza enthusiasts of all ages are welcome, but there is one rule: you must eat your crust!

Margaret T. Hance Park, 67 W. Culver Street, Phoenix, phoenix.pizza, 11 a.m., Saturday, November 19, $10.

ROOSEVELT ROW PIE SOCIAL 2016 If you’re into Phoenix’s hippest trendy neighborhood, Roosevelt Row, and you’ve got a hankering for some pie, your dreams have come true.

The Roosevelt Row Pie Social brings together local celebrity bakers to whip up pies for your tasting pleasure, including the culinary minds behind Welcome Diner, Pane Bianco and Phoenix Public Market

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Cafe. Community members are also invited to bring their own pies. Danzeisen Dairy will supply free glasses of milk and full-bellied tasters can also revel in dancing, live music and screen printing at the event.

Bioscience High School, 512 E. Pierce Street, Phoenix, rooseveltrow.org/events/pie-social, 2 p.m., Saturday, November 19, $12.

King Musical” documents Carole King’s rise as a female singer and songwriter, as well as the generation that her music inspired. King songs like “It’s Too Late”, “You’ve Got a Friend”, “I Feel The Earth Move” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” will all make appearances.

ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Avenue, Tempe, asugammage. com, times vary, Tuesday, November 22 to Sunday, November 27, $30-$175.

food and photos with Turkey Tom. Don’t forget to deck out in pilgrim-wear or your favorite turkey suit — a costume contest will award the best dressed turkeys.

Wesley Bolin Plaza, 1700 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, turkeyday-5k.com/races/phoenix, 6 a.m., Thursday, November 24, $8-$45.

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GABRIEL IGLESIAS He’s not fat, he’s fluffy. Standup comedian Gabriel Iglesias, also known as Fluffy, is known not only for constantly sporting a Hawaiian shirt, but for leaving his audience in stitches. From his comedy specials and reality show to feature films, plus his crazy voices and stories about real life and race, Fluffy is a must-see for comedy fans.

Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, talkingstickresort.com, 8 p.m., Sunday, November 20, $60$200.

Throw it back to the ladies of the ‘80’s while you dance the night away at Valley Bar. The soundtrack consists of nothing but the best ladies of the decade, including Madonna, Whitney Houston, Tiffany, Blondie, Kim Carnes and Tina Turner. The event is for ages 21 and older, but cover is free, so grab your best gal pal and probably a few scrunchies.

Valley Bar, 130 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, valleybarphx.com, 8 p.m., Wednesday, November 23, free.

TURKEY DAY 5K/10K Turkey’s got a way of making a person feel tired! Get your exercise in at this Thanksgiving Day race before you pig out. There will be a 5K and 10K for adults and a mile-run for the younger relatives you drag along. Top off the run with a finish festival, post-race

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL If you grew up on music by classic singer/songwriters of the 60’s, or had a parent who made you listen to them, the next Broadway show at Gammage might strike a nostalgic chord. “Beautiful: The Carole

need. Ikebana emphasizes space and lines through its subtlety and sophistication. At Downtown Phoenix’s favorite meditative gardening spot, The Japanese Friendship Garden, classes teach visitors how to express themselves through this traditional and innovative art. Take a deep breath and slow down while learning something new about flowers and culture.

Japanese Friendship Garden, 1125 N. Third Avenue, Phoenix, japanesefriendshipgarden. org, 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 30, $25-$30.

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THANKSLIVING Green New American Vegetarian has become the Mecca for Tempe and downtown Phoenix diners looking to eat healthy or within their dietary restrictions. This year, they’re not leaving anyone behind on Thanksgiving during this holiday celebration with a twist. A turkey-free meal awaits with options such as vegan and gluten-free “smashed” potatoes, sweet corn, fried Brussels sprouts and real cranberry sauce. Diners will feast on seitan (a veggie-friendly wheat “meat”) turkey breast with “giblet” gravy. There will also be dessert, music and vegan vendors as diners celebrate compassion and cuisine.

Green New American Vegetarian Restaurant, 2240 N. Scottsdale Road #8, Tempe, greenvegetarian.com, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, November 24, $24.95 online and $28.95 day of.

Get your iPhone ready to snap some Instagram-aesthetic worthy pics at The Lights Festival, where all guests are given a lantern to light and launch into the night sky. The event promises tranquility, acceptance and peace as guests watch their lanterns fly. There will be food and local bands amidst picnicking. Your ticket gets you a marker to write a message, a lantern and a keychain flashlight.

Country Thunder Grounds, 20585 E. Price Station Road, Florence, thelightsfest.com, 3:30 p.m., Friday, December 2, $35-$55. CT

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5 WAYS TO MAKE EVERY COLLEGE STUDENT’S GO-TO MEAL (KIND OF) GOURMET

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e’re not sure what’s more irksome: the ubiquitous stereotype that college students live solely off Top Ramen or the fact that, when we stop and think about it, we have to admit that the stereotype is actually pretty accurate.

We know that old habits die hard, and student budgets and schedules leave little time (or scratch) to give up the ramen routine just yet. Instead of biting the bullet and actually learning how to cook a respectable meal for ourselves, it’s time to embark on a culinary crusade to step up our ramen game from cliché to gourmet.

RAMEN PIZZA In college, we’re all about foods that are reliably cheap, quick and devoid of all nutrients. So if it’s one thing we love more than ramen, it’s pizza. Why not combine the two for the ultimate innovative snack?

Here’s the rub: heat up a

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pan (we recommend castiron — someone nearby is bound to have one!) and drizzle some olive oil and enough ramen packets to cover the bottom of the pan.

Then, press them down in an even layer to create a handy “crust.” Sprinkle a layer of grated mozzarella on top of your base and cover the concoction with tomato sauce and toppings of your choice. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees and bake the pizza in the pan for 20 minutes. Once the Frankenstein-esque food emerges from its chrysalis, it will resemble a normal pizza with a crunchy, delicious twist.

RAMEN MAC N CHEESE There are very few things that can’t be improved with cheese — the cure-all of the culinary world. Therefore, combining cheese with ramen noodles makes for the quintessential college comfort food.

All you need is a few packets of ramen (ditch the seasoning), a tablespoon of butter and flour, 1 1/2 cups of milk, 2 cups of shredded cheese and a dash of salt.

Boil the noodles for about a minute, drain and toss in a little oil. Heat the butter in

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a large sauce pan and add the flour to make a roux for the ramen. Cook for about a minute before pouring in the milk. Cook the butter, flour and milk until thick, stirring occasionally.

Reduce the heat and add the cheese and salt to taste.

Cook until the cheese is melted, mix in the noodles and dig in!

“FANCY” RAMEN Upgrade ramen from bland to bougie with just an egg, a small, sliced green onion, some sesame seeds and Sriracha.* Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat, melt some butter and crack the egg in the pan, sprinkling salt and pepper to taste.

Cook for about 30 seconds or until the white sets fully and the yolk is still runny.

Cook the noodles like normal, but only use half of the seasoning. Pour the noodles into a serving bowl and top with the fried egg, green onion, sesame seeds, and Sriracha and presto, you’ve turned a poor man’s meal into a fancy feast.

RAMEN GRILLED CHEESE Our motto when it comes to munchies is, “When in doubt, stick it between two

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slices of bread.”

It’s never failed us.

Here’s what you need for the ultimate “ramwich”: 2 slices of bread, a pack of ramen, four slices of cheese and some non-stick spray or butter. You can also choose to make it a double-decker ‘wich or step it up with some tomatoes, lettuce or onions.

Here’s what you do: bring 1 and ¼ cups of water to a boil and add the ramen packet; this is less water than the directions call for, but it helps the seasoning soak into the ramen to maximize the flavor. Stir in the noodles and cook for about five minutes. Drain and set aside. Layer each side of bread with two slices of cheese, add the noodles and close the sandwich. Liberally coat a skillet with cooking spray and cook until golden-brown, melting, crispy and delicious.

BREAKFAST RAMEN The best part about ramen? There are no rules; if you want to eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner, we won’t judge.

Place an egg in a medium pot with three cups of water and boil on medium heat for about six minutes. Place

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in cold water, peel and set aside until you’re ready to stick it in your soup. Cook some bacon in a skillet over medium heat for about five minutes or until crisp. Drain on a paper towel and put it next to the egg. Cook the noodles and flavor packet for about five minutes.

Cut the egg in half and gently place it and the bacon on top of the noodles. Add chili paste, tomatoes, potatoes or your favorite hot sauce for extra zest. *What kind of college student are you if you don’t have a bottle of Sriracha in your cabinet? Bonus points if you keep the coveted delight in your room/hide it/label it so your roommate doesn’t steal it. We digress — any bowl of standard soup can be made a million times better with a few generous squeezes of this spicy slice-of-heaven in a bottle.

Also, we should probably tell you that it wouldn’t hurt to make your mom proud and eat your vegetables — throw in some mushrooms, cabbage, bok choy or broccoli. It also wouldn’t hurt to call your mom and report on your Top Ramen prowess. CT

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D 2016 ELECTION ★★★★★ ★★★★ RESULTS RECAP

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hether you’re passionately political or passively nonpartisan, it can’t be denied that the November 8 election was a seismic one, for the country and the state of Arizona. Check out how the numbers stacked up:

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Donald Trump National Electoral Vote: 290 Arizona 49.5% 1,021,154 Maricopa County: 590,465 Hillary Clinton National Electoral Vote: 228 Arizona 45.4% 933,655 Maricopa County: 549,040

SENATE

John McCain 53.4% 1,085,28 Ann Kirkpatrick 41.2% 837,122 BALLOT MEASURE

Prop. 205: Legalization of recreational marijuana

No 51.9% 1,057,839 MARICOPA SHERIFF

Yes 48.1% 978,433

Paul Penzone 55.6% 665,478 Joe Arpaio 44.4% 531,674

BALLOT MEASURE

Prop. 206: Increase of minimum wage to $12 by 2020

Yes 58.9% 1,191,336 No 41.1 829,802

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lack Friday is typically marked by large corporations’ quest for profit, consumerism and rampant crowds.

On November 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., CityScape in downtown Phoenix aims to provide the antithesis: the 4th annual Alternative Black Friday Vintage Market.

owned and operated businesses.

“We just want to make sure you’re supporting a great cause, you’re getting wellmade items either for yourself or for gifts, but you’re also sparking a local economy,” she says.

Alertnative Black Friday Vintage Market, CityScap1 E. Washington Street, 602.772.3901, November 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free admission.

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Ditch the hype, help the local economy To add to the relaxing vibe, shoppers can enjoy live acoustic music and sip mimosas while they shop.

CitySkate, the venue’s holiday ice-skating rink, will also open for the season that day. Anderson says it will inspire a communal “feelgood moment” to combat the hype and stress of the typical Black Friday experience that promises to, “settle you down instead of rile you up.”

The market also lends a great opportunity to get out and explore downtown Phoenix, an experience that can easily turn into an all-day affair.

“You can come in the morning and have breakfast at The Breakfast Club, go shopping, go skating, work up an appetite for lunch and then go to Copper Blues and find a comedy show that you like that evening,” Anderson explains. “You can fall

into an entire day’s worth of activities just by being in close proximity to all these options.”

The event will serve as somewhat of a kickoff — the first of a slew of festivities including a showcase of local performing arts groups such as the Herberger Theater and the Arizona Opera.

“Hopefully this whole mentality turns into a community-building scenario,” she says. “We’re all in this together … we want to help our local economy; we want to understand what’s going on in the arts scene and all push forward together, so this is just a step in the right direction.”

CityScape will also be partnering with Artlink to decorate the ice rink’s “chiller box”— a box on the south side of the rink that keeps the ice cold -- with a selection of artist’s interpretations of what holidays in an urban setting would look like.

“Art and community are such a big part of this project and downtown Phoenix as a whole,” Anderson says.

“There’s so much rich art, history, community, vitality and diversity happening downtown.”

Anderson lives and works downtown and says she is

“It’s turned into this truly alternative experience to get you in the mood for what the holiday spirit should bring and that’s connecting with others, having a positive look toward what’s going on and how you’re going to celebrate your family,” she says. “It’s aligning with what the holiday season should be about.”

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The event, which will host nearly 30 local vendors purveying vintage and upcycled jewelry, decor, furniture and apparel, aims to offer a relaxed, positive environment, as opposed to corporate materialism and chaos.

As the only mixed-use development project in the Valley, CityScape serves as a microcosm of Phoenix. It consists of two city blocks occupied by an array of different businesses that work together to provide a onestop community center. The space includes apartments, a hotel, an office tower, restaurants, a salon, shops, two gyms, a bowling alley and a comedy venue.

Sara Anderson, CityScape marketing director, describes it as a hub “to accommodate an active, urban downtown lifestyle.”

“If you take a look at the downtown Phoenix culture as a whole, it really speaks to the diversity of the people that are living here,” she elaborates. “We have the range of incomes, education levels and age … we have this kind of melting pot of everything converging into one place.”

Organizers say The Alternative Black Friday Vintage Market encourages sustainability and supports locally

constantly impressed by the community pride and spirit the area possesses. Her goal is to put on a premier event as diverse as the city itself.

CityScape is partnering with Valley Vintage — an organization that Anderson describes as a comprehensive representation of the vintage community in central Phoenix -- to put on the event.

“To me, they’re the voice that’s really speaking toward the alternative Black Friday market, so I’m very excited for them to be a part of it,” she says.

Local vintage vendors including Pearly Mae’s Vintage, Moon Age Jewelry, GROWop Boutique and Practical Art will also participate in the event.

Anderson says the market has evolved from a push for the growing popularity of the vintage and sustainability movement to the idea of a relaxing atmosphere that personifies a good feeling as opposed to a rushed necessity to get something done.

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What is the most significant relationship you’ve built in college?

“It would probably be with a fellow classmate. This is my first semester here, so it’s just been getting to know the people closest to me.”

BELEN SISA, JUNIOR, ASU

“I’ve gotten closer with my mom. Long distance has actually improved our relationship.”

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“Definitely with my friends and just meeting new people in general through other friends.”

ALEX VANGORP, JUNIOR, ASU

“With my friend, Amanda. We met working on a local political campaign and our friendship quickly took off.”

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What makes a meaningful relationship? I think the best relationships are with people that you have open and honest communication with.

My favorite relationships — either friends or romantic — are the ones I can completely be myself in and am not be afraid to say whatever’s on my mind. You can address and resolve conflict through direct communications.

How do you think being in a relationship helps or hurts your personal growth in college? It’s tricky because I think you can learn a lot about yourself being single and independent, but also by being in a relationship and developing cohabiting, time management skills and completely sharing yourself with someone. Either way, college is a place where you grow a lot as a person. I don’t think it’s a bad idea to have some single phases in college and also have some serious relationships.

Would you rather be in a relationship during the holidays or stay single?

Why? I think holidays are a little over-romanticized when it comes to being in a relationship. Don’t get me wrong — I’m not going to say no to someone cute taking me to look at Christmas lights and drink hot chocolate, but I’m just grateful to have a whole month off from studying.

What makes a meaningful relationship? Having an understanding between two people and communication.

Respecting each other’s boundaries and accepting your differences, for sure.

How do you think being in a relationship helps or hurts your personal growth in college? It can help your personal growth in some cases. But if it’s taking away from what you want to do or who you want to be, maybe take some time off. If you feel it’s right for you, go for it.

Would you rather be in a relationship during the holidays or stay single?

Why? If you’re single, you don’t have to buy presents for a significant other, so there’s that. But it’s nice to have someone during the holidays. It’s good to be in a relationship; I wouldn’t tell someone not to have a relationship if they’re happy.

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GOING THE DISTANCE: A CROSS COUNTRY LOVE STORY MADISON RUTHERFORD • COLLEGE TIMES

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he typical college student may find it hard to juggle classes, a part-time job, sports, a social life and a relationship.

C.J. Albertson and Chelsey Albertson (née Totten) found time to not only maintain a meaningful relationship throughout college, but also plan a wedding.

C.J., 23, and Chelsey, 21, met at cross country camp nearly four years ago. They are now teammates, co-captains and, as of July, husband and wife.

Though the couple are now head over heels, they admit it wasn’t love at first sight.

It wasn’t until a few months after their initial meeting, when the pair were hanging out with a few teammates at C.J.’s house, that they realized there was a spark. C.J. says it hit him like a ton of bricks.

“All of a sudden, I couldn’t stop looking at her,” he says. “I felt like I had to get to know her more.”

LOVE IS ALWAYS IN STYLE Two years later, at a Barnes & Noble in Santa Clarita — Chelsey’s hometown — it was C.J.’s indifference toward style that was a telltale sign he was about to propose.

C.J. drove nearly 200 miles with limited air-conditioning through the sweltering central

California summer for a surprise proposal. He got stuck in traffic and recruited Chelsey’s parents to help him stall.

He arrived late, sweaty and nervous. Chelsey immediately knew something was up.

“He had a brand new outfit on; he was cleanly shaven,” she recalls. “I was like, ‘He wouldn’t just go out and buy new clothes just to surprise me’ … it had to be something special.”

Neither of them remember what he said when he got down on one knee, only that he managed to ask her to marry him and she said “yes.”

Though their stomachs were both in knots the day he proposed, they were both strikingly composed when it came to tying the knot.

Chelsey and C.J. had talked about marriage previously.

In fact, Chelsey had already picked out the venue: a quaint, romantic ranch in Camarillo, California.

Though Chelsey had to juggle practice, cross country meets and finals while planning for the wedding, she says it wasn’t nearly as stressful as she thought it would be.

“The day of the wedding was so relaxed; it wasn’t stressful at all,” Chelsey recalls. “Even the lady that owns the venue told my parents when they were setting up, ‘I’ve never seen it so calm here;’ the whole vibe of the wedding was really laidback

and fun.”

The guest list included 150 of the Albertsons’ closest friends and family, including their entire cross country team.

The couple concurs that they didn’t second-guess their decision, and they’re certainly not regretting it. Though getting married young, especially while in college, isn’t for everyone, the newlyweds couldn’t see it any other way.

STAYING ON TRACK TOGETHER “This is my fifth year, so I had four years of not being married in college,” C.J. posits. “I might as well have the experience of being married in college.”

Chelsey agrees: “I can’t think of any cons of getting married young. When you know, you know; why wait around and beat around the bush? Just go for it.”

She says being married to C.J. has provided an immense amount of support on and off the track.

“We both know what we’re going through; we can talk to each other and give each other advice about certain situations,” she elaborates. “The best part is

just having a companion with you all the time and having another person that’s your person.”

This is C.J.’s last season of cross country, though Chelsey still has one more to go. She says it’s hard to imagine running without him, but instead of having a cocaptain, she’ll have a constant cheerleader.

“Being team captains together and going to practice every day together is something I’ve really grown to appreciate because it’s not common that people get to go and do what they love with their husband,” she says. “I think it’s so much easier to do it with him because we can both motivate each other and feed off of each other’s energy.”

C.J. says he and Chelsey are at the optimal time in their lives to get married.

“When we’re together, any sort of stress or problems we had from school or running, we could just talk to each other about it,” C.J. says. “We’re each fairly good at diminishing the stress in the other person’s life, so I would say that being at this time in our lives actually helped our relationship.”

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The couple has a lot in common; Chelsey is studying health science with plans to go to nursing school and C.J. is pursuing his masters in physical education after receiving his undergraduate degree in exercise and wellness. They are both passionate about two things: running, and supporting each other.

However, it was their agreement on C.J.’s lack of style that led them to fall in love.

The first time they hung out, C.J. asked Chelsey to go clothes shopping with him because she always teased him for wearing basketball shorts. Chelsey knew it was a clever ploy to spend time with her.

“I totally knew because he doesn’t like to shop; he could care less about the clothes he wears,” she says with a laugh.

“But I was all for it.”

After picking out clothes at Ross Dress for Less, C.J. and Chelsey spent the next three hours lost in conversation at Barnes & Noble.

“That’s where we say we fell in love,” C.J. says.

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e’re betting there is one thing we can ALL agree on – it’s over. And for that, we’re glad.

It’s true, the election revealed we are a country divided. For some, the results drew cheers and relief. Others are still trying to get out of bed and shave. But above all, we learned a thing or two about ourselves: there is enough anger, resentment and pain to go around, even for the victors.

Admit it: you’re wrestling urges to throw shade at your roommate who voted the other way. The rancorous comments across social media might leave you tempted to go old-school and opt for grandma’s flipphone. It hasn’t been easy, but we can all move forward, if we unite in a shared appreciation for democracy. Think about how many people across the globe would love to live under our system. So in the wake 14 of a bitter season, make a

commitment to not just say something, but do something productive. Here’s how: 1. Make new “frenemies.” If you can’t possibly understand why someone would vote differently than you, find out.

Forget commenting on social media and instead, get social in real-time. Invite several people you know with differing opinions and agree to have a reasonable discussion. Ask each person to pose a question, and set up ground rules such as no interrupting or yelling.

You likely won’t change minds, but you can tap into common ground. Seek simply to understand and do your part to create an environment where disagreeing agreeably rules.

2. Take app-ortunities to stay informed. You’ve mastered the use of 100 apps; now harness their power to help you stay engaged and informed. Start

with iCitizen; this app empowers citizen activism.

Choose your favorite issues and receive updates from a variety of news sources, plus notifications when related bills are introduced. Exercise your civic duty while standing in line at Starbucks.

3. Go clubbing. Whether you identify as libertarian, conservative, liberal, greenie or independent, there are scores of politically-centered clubs to join. Connect with other like-minded students and get educated, get involved and dare to get out of your comfort zone. Do something to shake things up and suggest a meeting with clubs of differing political persuasions. Get to know their platforms and make a conscious decision about whether you agree, disagree or have some common ground. (Then, you can have a meaningful, reasonable conversation with that one

rabble-rouser in the family that always insists on serving up a side of politics at holiday family gatherings.)

4. Get involved in local politics. So much of the real work in politics is grounded in painstaking effort that achieves results at a tortoise’ pace. Real policy wonks are too busy raising funds to build new schools, meeting with constituents and crafting legislation to get too worked up about the drama of national politics. The most impactful sphere of influence happens right in your own neighborhood. Get to know your local representatives and sign on to volunteer and lend a hand. Take real action. It doesn’t hurt to follow them on social media, but every now and again, dig out some oldfashioned paper and write a real letter. Don’t forget to write a letter to the editor at a local

paper, too. Send it via snail mail and you’ll feel like a bonafide pioneer.

5. Put something good into the world. If you’re just feeling like your faith in humanity is a bit tarnished after standing witness to the mudslinging on all sides, toss out some sweetness instead. Nothing lifts your spirits like bringing cheer to someone in need.

Call your mom and tell her you love her. Write a letter to send to the troops and express your gratitude for their selfless defense of democracy. Visit the nearest hospital or nursing home and deliver some cheer.

Perspective is healing and wards off bitterness. (We’re not saying a good session wallowing in Rocky Road while you give yourself carte blanche for binge-watching doesn’t have its place. Everything in moderation.)

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The Oscar, downtown Phoenix’s second repurposed shipping container community, is in the construction phase, offering students a housing option that combines sustainability and affordability.

You may have passed Containers on Grand, the new complex off Grand and 12th avenues. The eight 740-squarefoot units opened in 2015. The

apartments look like their predecessor material, even retaining their former blue and yellow logos.

The apartments are two stories high and composed of four shipping containers, two wide and two high. They each feature a glass window on one side, showcasing tables, kitchens or other rooms where you’d expect to see metal.

Connecting with the city’s creative spirit, the containers attracted attention even before they opened. The long waiting list and community praise from the

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likes of Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton and Roosevelt Row neighbors helped spawn The Oscar.

StarkJames has been the city’s collaborative partner on both projects. The architecture and consulting firm is a joint venture between Wesley James and Brian Stark. Their company recently appeared on Discovery Channel’s “Blue Collar Backers.”

In addition to their collaborative efforts, they each operate their own companies.

James lived in Flagstaff before moving to Phoenix. He graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in architecture.

His construction company, The Line Lab, has worked on several other projects

marketing strategies.

Putting containers together to house a community had an entirely different set of considerations. Apartments have to follow city energy and construction codes.

“If you look at multifamily housing, there wasn’t a precedent for that,” says James.

StarkJames said no twice before agreeing to the first project on Grand Avenue.

“I just wanted the challenge.

I knew if we could design and build it, we could get it done.”

THE OSCAR The Oscar is planned for Portland and 2nd streets and will feature 12 units.

StarkJames got the land after bidding on a request for

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exciting to the creative and thrifty downtown Phoenix community, but there are still some misconceptions about the apartments.

Shipping containers are mobile by definition, but those

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downtown, including the Lisa Sette Gallery on Catalina Drive and the Clever Koi on Central Avenue.

A CHALLENGE: THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX James was attracted to the job because of the challenges it posed.

“There’s a lot of shipping container projects out there and most are for vanity,” he says.

Starbucks and Puma are two prominent brands which transformed shipping containers into stores, mainly as

proposal by the City of Phoenix.

Alongside large high-rise apartment “superblock” construction, the project is on a smaller scale neighborhood, says James.

The shipping containers recently arrived at the lot, where they were moved and assembled by crane.

All the interior work — flooring, stucco, etc. – takes place on the lot. The only construction done on the containers before arrival includes reinforcements, interior framing and some cuts.

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repurposed for Containers at Grand and The Oscar are designed to be permanent homes.

While a few mobile housing options exist, the energy and building codes to which StarkJames builds are for permanent structures. The complexes are meant to last, housing generations of families. James assumed the containers would generally attract a younger crowd, but has received interest from all ages.

Another assumption holds that the containers’ steel walls make for hot interiors, but that’s not the case. James says the containers are insulated and follow thermal energy restrictions, even exceeding the guidelines.

Residents at the Grand

Containers have relatively low energy bills and no complaints.

THE MESSAGE Shipping containers have become the choice material because of their steel foundation. James says they chose to maintain the shipping container look because they pay tribute to their original sources.

Even though they’re made from shipping containers, their construction still costs more than a typical building.

Taking this into consideration, James says it’s the message behind the containers that is most important, “It’s repurpose instead of recycle,” he says.

That sentiment, James says, has resonated with the younger

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I just wanted the challenge. I knew if we could design and build it, we could get it done.

BUILDING ON The Oscar is expected to begin leasing in spring 2017.

While StarkJames isn’t working on any new development work, James says his own company is busy investigating further solutions with shipping containers across the world, from Florida to Indonesia. They also wrapped up construction on a tiki bar.

James says he is particularly interested in solving the problem of affordable housing but believes the shipping containers are not the “silver bullet” because they cost more to build.

“My goal is not to sell the container itself but to sell the message, especially with today’s climate,” James says. “And to build more tiki bars. The world needs more tiki bars.”

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hether you need to transfer the rent to your roomie, pitch in some bread for beer or put your money where your mouth is and reimburse your friends after going out

to dinner, a wide array of apps make paybacks less tedious. Check out our top picks so you never have to stress about chasing down your friends for splitting a tab or cab again.

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FACEBOOK

We all know time is money, so transferring funds over an already common, credible and user-friendly app such as Facebook Messenger might just become the preferred way to send and receive money among friends. Just tap the dollar sign icon in a private message with another Facebook user, enter the amount owed and click “pay.”

Once you’ve stored a card, Facebook requires the addition of a PIN but other than that, seems to have a thin layer of security. Though this may be one of the simpler options, it may not necessarily be the safest.

VENMO

SQUARE CASH

The Square Cash app invites users to create their own “$Cashtags,” or personalized, shareable URLs that streamline direct payment.

Square Cash is also often regarded as one of the most user-friendly peer-to-peer payment apps; Users simply type in an amount, specify whether a payment is being made or requested and type in the recipient’s contact name, phone number, $Cashtag or email. The best part? A recipient isn’t required to have a Square Cash account and can receive the payment instantly.

GOOGLE WALLET

If you already use Gmail, Google Wallet is a quick and easy way to send and receive cash. When composing an email, simply click on the “$” icon on the toolbar, link a debit card, and send cash with one click. The Google Wallet app allows users to send cash by simply typing in the recipient’s phone number or email and the amount owed. The app uses top-notch security technology and never shows banking information.

Users are also required to create PINs that grant access to Wallet accounts, so the whole process is not only user-friendly, but highly secure.

SNAPCASH

Snapchat is no longer just for superfluous selfies, gratuitous videos of pets and blurry bar photos; it is also the latest and greatest way to get paid. When users link a debit card and type a dollar sign in a private text chat with another user, the app recognizes money is being exchanged and will automatically transform the blue “send” button into a green “Snapcash” button.

Square Cash is responsible for the Snapcash feature and the money is refunded if the payment isn’t accepted in 24 hours, so users don’t have to worry about their cash vanishing along with yesterday’s Snapchat stories.

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Everyone has that one friend who always owes money but disappears when asked to fork it over. If a stingy someone holds out, Venmo is the ideal app to hold the offender accountable.

The app is absurdly userfriendly and allows users to send payment requests by inputting the person’s name and the amount of money owed, sending an instant alert in-app or via text. Users may link a bank account, debit or credit card and it’s as safe as it is seamless; the app uses data encryption to ward off would-be hackers.

When you transfer or receive money, it requires you to add a description of the interaction, so you can choose to say “rent”, “dinner” or something more cryptic.

Our personal favorite is the flying money emoji. It also connects with your Facebook friends and contacts so you can see what the rest of your pals are paying for.

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t’s a Friday night men’s basketball game at Wells Fargo Arena. The Sun Devils may be ahead by a few points or losing, but halftime always brings a buzz to the student section.

There’s movement underneath the stands as a few dozen students make a mad rush to gather props or change into costumes.

A PVC-pipe frame is placed behind the hoop by the student section. A black curtain hangs there now, but come next foul, it will be a different kind of show altogether It’s the Curtain of Distraction, run by ASU’s 942 Crew, their homegrown basketball spirit squad.

It’s a good bet they’re probably having more fun than you at ASU basketball games.

The “Ball” that Really Wrecks the Competition The 942 Crew, named after the rough number of seats in the student section, began in 2012.

Bill Kennedy, the associ-

ate athletic director at ASU, recruited a group of students he recognized as consistent game attendees to create a student-run club.

Several ideas were thrown out during brainstorming sessions, but when someone suggested the curtain, it was settled.

But it wouldn’t be just any curtain — it would be the “Curtain of Distraction.”

This is how it works: after halftime, the teams switch sides, so when a foul is given to the Sun Devils, the opposing team gets a free throw. They get to shoot an unopposed basket in the hoop right in front of the student section.

The only defense the Sun Devils have is behind that hoop.

That’s when, as the opposing player raises his arms to shoot, the curtain opens up to reveal a distraction. Whether that’s a yelling grandma, twerking animals or a man dressed up like “Wrecking Ball”— (Miley Cyrus) the player has to block it out to make his free throw.

Sometimes he makes it; sometimes the distraction works. Either way, everybody laughs.

Behind the Curtain: Olympic Gold Costing no more than a few hundred dollars, the curtain was built and ready to make its debut in November of 2013.

By the end of the season, it had already attracted national attention.

Since its conception, the Curtain of Distraction has been featured in the New York Times, ESPN and the Los Angeles Times.

The 2015-16 season brought the first Olympian behind the curtain.

At the January 25 game, Michael Phelps appeared behind the curtain during the free throw, flanked by two shirtless students in bow ties. Phelps sported his swimsuit and Olympic medals and the opposing team, the Oregon State Beavers, missed both shots.

Free throw distraction isn’t a new concept in college basket-

ball and before the Curtain, students would chant or yell to distract the opposing team, with little to no effect.

Since the implementation, however, the Curtain of Distraction has given ASU a onepoint to two-point advantage at home games, according to a study by The Upshot, reported in The New York Times.

While the court may be their home turf and creative space, the 942 Crew has shifted their focus to encourage spirit and attendance at all ASU games.

In August, the club announced a program called the “942 Crew Game of the Week” on their Twitter account.

Each week, the club recognizes a forthcoming game, gives the date and time and encourages students to attend.

While the Twitter account promotes the football games and basketball games, it also gives promotion to sports that don’t command as large of a student turnout, including women’s basketball, soccer and cross country.

The group also uses word-of-

mouth, flyers and giveaways to boost turnouts.

The club made an appearance at ASU’s Welcome Back concert with Ke$ha, where they warmed up the audience and taught new students customary chants for home football games. They also reminded students that they are all members of the 942 Crew, as the club represents the student section and athletics. All they have to do is show up and cheer loudly!

With the basketball season in full swing, the Curtain of Distraction is back. What surprises await fans this season? No one knows — and that’s part of the fun.

Students can see the 942 Crew in full action at ASU home games in Wells Fargo Arena, free with student ID. The 942 Crew meets every week on campus; for more information, visit twitter.com/942Crew or facebook.com/942Crew.

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am Dorman doesn’t like to watch sports.

This is an odd sentiment considering he has been an athlete his entire life.

“I never optionally turn the TV on to ESPN,” says the 25-year-old diver. “I’ve never been intrigued by other sports; I’d much rather play them than watch them.”

Dorman, a Tempe native, is a six-time national diving champion. Over the summer, he took his skills to Rio to participate in his first Olympic competition, bringing 22 home a silver medal in the

synchronized 3-meter.

Dorman was just eight-yearsold the first time he dove, and he hasn’t stopped yet.

THE JOURNEY FROM CLUB TEAMS TO OLYMPIC DREAMS “My dad was a teacher, so he would take us to the pool during the summer,” he recalls. “I was always on the diving board there and I loved flipping, so I took one of the diving classes ... the coach pulled my parents aside and said, ‘He should dive for a club team; he would make a great diver,’ so that’s where it all really started.”

From there, Dorman started training at ASU under former Olympian Mark Bradshaw and subsequently worked with current coach Marc Briggs.

Though Dorman eventually made it to the Olympics himself, he admits his diving style hasn’t always been superlative.

“I had all the power and skill, but I was all over the place, so at the beginning, it was belly flop after belly flop after belly flop,” he says.

Dorman’s go-to dive is the 109c — a move that involves 4 ½ front flips while tucked into a ball. However, the first time he tried the daring maneuver

wasn’t so seamless.

“I unintentionally grabbed my pinky and snapped it, so I had a spiral fracture in my fifth metatarsal,” he recalls. “I didn’t even think about not diving or getting discouraged; it was just like, ‘Ok, how quickly can I heal?’

There wasn’t really a thought about stopping.”

Dorman began his diving career in local club teams. He landed in his first national competition when he was in fifth grade and won his first national title when he was

Sam Dorman 16-years-old. At 18, he won a scholarship to the University of Miami.

“The coaches started asking, ‘What are your goals? Do you want to go to the Olympics?’ and I was like, ‘Yeah, of course,’” he says.

Dorman dove with Joona

“It’s such a small community of people … your team really becomes your family,” he says.

He also says the catharsis of plunging underwater and fleetingly being enveloped in complete silence, only to emerge to the crowd going wild is “one of the greatest feelings ever.”

Dorman says being at the Olympics was both inspiring and intimidating.

“You’re around a bunch

EMBRACING FEAR, STAYING HUMBLE Next to his coaches, Dorman says his parents are his biggest source of motivation and support. He says making eye

Clockwise from top left: Dorman performs a tuck dive, Dorman leaps off the diving board at the University Center Swimming Pool in Miami, Dorman wears his Olympic medal as he meets President Obama.

contact with his mom and dad for the first time after his dive was one of the most gratifying moments he’d ever experienced.

He also credits them for keeping him humble.

“You realize that all the years of hard work paid off and everything you’ve given up, all the pain you go through … it’s all worth that one moment,” he says.

Dorman chuckles when asked about a typical day in his life.

He explains how he just got back to Miami from California, where he was shooting a video for a new Snapchat channel called Yes Theory. Dorman repurposed his diving skills to jump out of a plane instead of into a pool.

“We got some epic footage,” he says. “We were doing all kinds of acrobatic stunts in the air from this small little plane ...

I don’t think I’ve ever been that nervous or scared in my life.”

Though Dorman still lives in Miami, he is somewhat of a hometown hero in Tempe. His prowess and personality led Tempe mayor Mark Mitchell to officially proclaim July 15 as Sam Dorman Day. He will also serve as grand marshal for the Thanksgiving Day parade in Fountain Hills.

Though he’s enjoyed a great amount of success, Dorman is only looking ahead.

“It’s pretty different now,” he admits. “I have an agent now and I’m looking for sponsorships to keep my training going for the next four years so I can dive until Tokyo and hopefully get a gold.”

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Puhakka, a former ASU diver who competed in the Olympics in Sydney, Athens and Beijing.

“He was who I really looked up to in diving,” Dorman says.

“Watching him dive really pushed me to want to go to the Olympics … leading up into college and going on recruiting trips, that was where it was kind of an eye-opener on how far I could take this.”

Though Dorman participated in gymnastics and baseball when he was younger, he says the acrobatics and sense of belonging fueled his passion for diving.

dive was a perfectly synced front 4 ½ tuck.

“We went up there and did our front 4 ½ without thinking about it, and just absolutely destroyed the dive,” he says. “It was amazing.”

Dorman says one of the most rewarding aspects of the win was sharing it with his coach, Randy Ableman, who made the Olympic team in 1980 — the year the Olympics were boycotted. Ableman has trained athletes in seven summer Olympics, but this is the first time he’s trained a medalist.

“To be his diver and to get him as close to an Olympic medal as possible was huge,” says Dorman. “It was kind of like his redemption.”

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of other athletes that are Olympic medalists, so it’s a bit intimidating ... but that definitely didn’t stop us when we got there,” Dorman says confidently. “We’re not here to go to the Olympics and just be another athlete at the Olympics, we’re here to get on the podium.”

He and his teammate Michael Hixon had a motto while in Rio — ”pray for rain.”

Dorman and Hixon enjoyed a sizeable advantage because they trained outdoors in Miami, an edge that many of the other competing countries lacked.

“I train no matter what the weather conditions are as long as there’s not lightening,” says Dorman. “Leading up to the event, we just hoped and hoped it was going to be rainy and windy; lo and behold, we come out of the locker room and it starts raining and we’re like, ‘This is it.’”

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If the end of the football season has put a hole in your heart (or social life), it’s the perfect time to take up watching ASU’s basketball team. With the Curtain of Distraction, the 942 Crew and plenty of free t-shirts up for grabs, there is always something going on when the boys take the court. To make sure you’re extra ready, brush up on your facts with this issue’s “11 Things.”

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2016 ALBUMS

TO GET YOU THROUGH THE REST OF THE YEAR MADISON RUTHERFORD • COLLEGE TIMES

need to stay in bed with Adele playing softly, and just embrace the wallowing for a little while. And sometimes, a song touches base with our joy and becomes an iconic memory of a moment we wish we could live over and again. And while you can surely whip together a playlist of your favorite singles, why not devote a little time to lying on the floor and soaking up an entire album’s worth of emotion? Go on, take a journey and connect with the artist’s own range of the good, bad and ugly.

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his year has delivered its share of ups and downs, but there’s no better way than to communally commiserate than with music. Music truly is a universal language of the soul, and has the power to inspire and heal. It also helps when we need to just “dance it out” like Meredith and Christina. (What — you didn’t binge-watch Grey’s Anatomy at 2:30 every morning for a year?)

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Animal Collective, Painting With When you want to embrace your inner child "Painting With" is certainly avant-garde and at times, completely absurd. Though it often comes off as flighty and fickle, there are moments of lucidity that add subtle dimension and depth to an album that otherwise seems saturated with youthful intensity. Hoppy, synth-heavy tracks like “Vertical” feature lyrics like “My feet can’t cross the parking lot/ The parking lot is way too hot,” and then launch into a deeper sentiment with words like “I start to wonder why does this system matter?” The unbridled giddiness evoked by the instrumental aspects of the album, paired with the strangely symbolic lyrics represent the band’s maturity as a musical outfit while still maintaining a Peter Pan-like perspective. This is an ideal album to listen to when you have a laundry list of responsibilities, but want to eat mac and cheese and watch Disney Channel.

Explosions in the Sky,

The Wilderness For the final exams freak-out The sixth album from the instrumental post-rock band is only nine songs and about 45 minutes long, and it doesn’t contain a single lyric. Yet, it is ineffably expansive, evocative and emotional. Consisting of loping crescendos and climaxes and symphonic guitar riffs, Explosions in the Sky creates a musical landscape of songs that blend, bend and crash into catharsis. Titles like ”Disintegration Anxiety,” “Logic of a Dream,” and “Losing the Light” ultimately speak for themselves. The album as a whole is meditative, yet motivating, which creates the perfect soundtrack for an all-night study sesh, or a soothing one for the inevitable meltdown that follows.

Drake, Views When you’re deep in the feels Drake’s music is nothing if it’s not accessible, and the rapper’s seamless blend of angst and advisability has culminated in his fourth album, “Views.” Drake is as much of a virtuoso of vulnerability as he is of catchy hooks and infectious beats. Behind bangers like “Too Good,” “Hotline Bling,” and “One Dance” are anecdotes of love: love found, love experienced and love lost, but above all — self-love. Drake raps about both self-loathing and self-confidence on this album giving the listener “views” — or at least glimpses — of his trademark trait: self-awareness.

Whether you’re grieving over a bad grade, suffering a wicked headache or mourning a heart-wrenching breakup, blasting “Views” soothes whatever is stressing you out.

Beyonce, Lemonade For the heartbreak Upon its release, thousands of people thought “Lemonade” was Jay-Z’s moment of reckoning. The gritty, graphic visual album chronicles the emotional discord brought on by infidelity and represents the journey from fury to forgiveness. It was lauded by critics and audiences as one of the most poignant and powerful albums of the year and of Beyonce’s lofty career. Although it left listeners wondering if it was a personal or political manifesto, the striking sequence of sound and visuals is undoubtedly a conjecture of the human condition and empowered women everywhere to “tell him, boy, bye.”

Frank Ocean, Blonde For the comeback Ocean’s highly anticipated follow-up to his debut album, 2012’s "Channel Orange," was worth the wait. The soulful singer and songwriter comes back in earnest with a more textured, layered sound marked by cryptic lyrics and dissonant, dreamlike beats. Ocean himself is not one to be pigeonholed, and his illustrious nature for snubbing stereotypes in his personal life shines through in his music on “Blonde.” The album traverses a sonic and lyrical landscape, creating a

story that is as sentimental as it is standoffish and as elusive as it is direct. At times, the album is reminiscent of Ocean’s R&B roots, but often takes an ethereal, wistful detour. The A$AP Rocky-esque ballad “Nikes” is a nostalgic reverie of love and loss and Ocean lifts lyrics from emotionally fraught rocker Elliott Smith’s “A Fond Farewell” in his whimsical track “Siegfried.” “Blonde” is a tonal light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel, a beacon that, like Ocean, you’ll eventually bounce back, better than ever.

Blink-182, California For the long drive The fact that Blink-182 is still able to churn out authentic, yet polished pop punk is astonishing, considering the fact that the band released their first album nearly two decades ago.

Albums like “Take Off Your Pants and Jacket” and “Enema of the State” skyrocketed them into pop punk stardom. They appeared on the first few “Now” CDs and performed at nearly every Warped Tour in the ‘90s.

Now, “California” is proof that the punk powerhouse isn’t slowing down. Blink’s seventh studio album is marked by the band’s signature sound — crisp, wailing guitar riffs and lyrics, crooned in elongated syllables, that pivot from silly to sincere.

It has a pop feel with an angsty undertone, a sound that is both nostalgic and nuanced. Whether the title of the album is an ode to the band’s San Diego roots or the road ahead, one thing’s for sure: this is the perfect album for traveling, whether it’s back in time to when you were blasting Blink on the way

to prom or on a road trip to visit your homies you haven’t seen since high school.

Rihanna, Anti For falling in love Rihanna’s “Anti” is aptly named. At times, it seems like an album about love, and others it doesn’t seem like an album about anything at all. It appears to be a conflicted, coming-of-age sonic cocktail that blends the boundaries of genre and attitude. RiRi’s eighth LP is both intimate and irreverent, showing a dynamic — albeit darker — side of the plucky pop diva. The album is marked by musical mood swings — staggering at times and stagnant at others, it seems somewhat symbolic of the tumult of falling in love. The songs on the album are disparate without being discordant and possess an underlying self-assuredness without being cocky or contrived. “Anti” also shows off Rihanna’s pipes, which range from a raspy purr to a feisty falsetto. The poppy ballad “Kiss it Better” is reminiscent of something that would play from a jukebox in a smoky bar. “Same Ol’ Mistakes,” a genre-bending Tame Impala cover, balances out the ever-catchy club anthem “Work.” Lyrics like “I want go back to the old way. but I'm drunk instead with a full ashtray with a little bit too much to say” on “Higher” show Rihanna’s dark side. The deluxe edition’s confident coda “Sex With Me” rounds out the album, redeeming the singer’s poised persona. CT

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Whether bidding adieu to 2016 is concerning, comforting or bittersweet, we recommend checking out these seven albums to get you through the rest of the year.

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easier when Reese Witherspoon does it as the uber-perky Elle Woods. Practice your “bend and snap,” familiarize yourself with the rules of perms and when your friends ask how you got an A, just purr, “What? Like it’s hard?”

ANTHROPOLOGY “Zootopia” How you ended up in this class is beyond you. The semester is over; do you even know what anthropology means?

Hint: It has something to do with the science and development of humans. Forget about mankind and see how animals do it better. But wait! Is there subtext in the separation between predator and prey? What about Judy Hopps’ power as a female bunny cop? Eh, forget about it! Isn’t Shakira great as a singing gazelle?

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS “The Lizzie McGuire Movie” Lizzie McGuire deals with culture clash better than anyone else on an eighth grade trip to Rome. Everything you need to

know about Italy is reduced to a few travel montages, but who can forget that dance number at the end? Make sure to take notes when Lizzie meets Paolo at the Trevi Fountain — not on foreign relations in the younger generation, but on her denim fashion choices.

JOURNALISM “Spotlight” If you missed out on this “Best Picture” winner last year, it’s time to catch up. Remember, it’s not “procrastination”, it’s “studying.” The movie is about the Boston Globe’s investigative team catching wind of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. Whether you focus on the details of the journalists’ discoveries, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams’ impressive performances or how cool the movie makes journalism look, it definitely won’t fail at teaching you something.

LITERATURE “Becoming Jane” Okay, so this movie is less about Jane Austen’s writing

process and more about Anne Hathaway running around in period piece clothing. However, any “Pride and Prejudice” fan can appreciate how much of Austen’s personal life inspires her most famous novel — and the overall dreaminess of James McAvoy.

SCIENCE “Charlie St. Cloud” How is Zac Efron able to play baseball with his deceased little brother every afternoon? How does he fall in love with a ghost? How does he get accepted into Stanford University? These questions can only be answered by science.

Instead of studying biology or organic chemistry, try to decide how this is possible … even in a movie. If you still don’t get it, watch it again. CT

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very generation faces a struggle between doing what’s right and what feels right.

For our parents, it was MTV. For their parents, it was “The Brady Bunch.”

For their parents, it was radio shows or riding in a horse and buggy or something.

For us, it’s Netflix or homework?

With final exams approaching at a Grim-Reaper-impending-doom pace, hitting the books might sound like a good idea — but binge-watching sounds better. Here at College Times, we say, “Why not both?”

Grab some snacks, a bottle of 5-Hour-Energy, a remote and your textbooks — they make good pillows! It is time to “studywatch” your way through finals.

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Bad Suns, Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m, $20-$25 Igor & The Red Elvises, The Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., $10 Trash Talk w/ Black Noise, The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $15-$17 Shaggy, Livewire, 8 p.m., $20 Estampas Portenas Tango, Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $43.50-$58.50

Barenaked Ladies, Mesa Ampitheatre, 7 p.m., $20 Gypsy Soul, Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $33.50-$43.50 Journey, Talking Stick Resort, 8 p.m., $45-$250 Jesse & Joy, Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $37-$150 Huey Lewis & The News, Livewire, 8 p.m., $72 Sick Sick Sinners, Cursed Bastards, Rodeo Riot, Outlaw Inlaws, Buried in Red, The Freak, Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., $10 Fishbone w/ Aunt B, The Rebel Lounge, 8:30 p.m., $20-$22 Soul Power Band, Rhythm Room, 9 p.m., $8 DJENTRIFICATION, The Rebel Lounge, 11:30 p.m., free Ryan Sims Band, Copper Blues, 8:30 p.m., free

Melanie - The Family Show, Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $35.50-$39.50 Girl Repellent, Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free The Boxer Rebellion, Crescent Ballroom, 8:30 p.m., $17-$20 Cold Shott & The Hurricane Horns, The Rhythm Room, 9 p.m., $8 1984! Big Brother is Watching You Dance, The Rebel Lounge, 11:30 p.m., free House of Stairs, Gypsy Bar, 5:30 p.m., free Ryan Sims Band, Wasted Grain, 10 p.m., free

NOVEMBER20 Switchfoot w/ Relient K, Marquee Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $33.50-$53.50 The Suffers, Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $15-$17

Adele, Talking Stick Resort Arena, 7:30 p.m., sold out Lucky Devils w/ Shea Marshall, The Rhythm Room, 8:30 p.m., free

NOVEMBER 22 The Lochness Mobsters, Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free The Bittersweet Way w/ Westerns, The Rebel Lounge, 8:30 p.m, $5-$7

NOVEMBER 23 Big Sandy & His Fly Rite Boys, The Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., $12-$14 Red Fang, The Rebel Lounge, 8:30 p.m., $22 Mija, The Pressroom, 9 p.m., $32 Ryan Sims Band, Harold’s Cave Creek, 9 p.m., call for cover The Pistoleros, Dead Hot Workshop, Banana Gun and Wyves, Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $8-$10

NOVEMBER 24 The Blunt Club, Valley Bar, 9 p.m., $5 Tristan and Zander, Rebel Lounge, 9 p.m., $5 Happy Turkey Day! It’s Thanksgiving! Turn on the

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Joe Del Rio, Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free Night Beats, C.G. Roxanne and The Nightmares, Snake!

Snake! Snakes!, The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $10-$12

Livewire, 8 p.m., $20 There’s no way you can resist singing along to “It Wasn’t Me” when it comes on at a house party. The man behind the lines is Shaggy, who got his nickname from - guess who? - Scooby-Doo character Shaggy Rogers. When he takes the stage at Livewire, fans can expect him to perform other solid sing-a-longs like “Angel”, “I Need Your Love” and “Boombastic.”

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$33.50-$53.50 Dare you to move on over to Marquee Theatre to catch Switchfoot when they swing by. The alternative rock band brings inspiration, positivity and classics to the stage, performing hits like “Meant to Live” and “Oh! Gravity” plus new songs from their album “Where the Light Shines Through.” Relient K, famous for songs such as “Be My Escape” and “Who I Am Hates Who I’ve Been” starts the show.

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NOVEMBER 25 Sleeping With Sirens, Livewire, 7 p.m., $23 Eric Bellinger, The Pressroom, 8 p.m., $25-$35 Marc E Bassy, The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $15-$17 Meat Puppets w/ Mike Watt & The Secondmen, Crescent Ballroom, 8:30 p.m., $20-$22 House of Stairs, Gypsy Bar, 5:30 p.m., free Ryan Sims Band, Harold’s Cave Creek, 9 p.m., call for cover

NOVEMBER 26 School of Rock Sugar Skulls, The Rebel Lounge, 4:30 p.m., $8-$10 No Volcano, Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $8-$10 Guttermouth, Get Dead, The

Cryptics, Swapmeat, No Gimmick, We Might Be Wasted, Krovak, Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., $15 Dry River Yacht Club, The Rebel Lounge, 8:30 p.m., $10$12

NOVEMBER 27 Francine Reed and Friends, Rhythm Room, 4:30 p.m., $10 DJ Shane Kennedy, Crescent Ballroom, 10 a.m., free Orkesta Mendoza w/ Salvador Duran, Crescent Ballroom, 7 p.m., $10-$15 Breaking Bones, Juvenal, Saydi and Books, The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $12

NOVEMBER 28 The Naked and Famous, Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $29.50-$99 Skinny Lister, The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $15-$17

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NOVEMBER 29 Helmet w/ Local H, Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $18-$20 Ceekay Jones, Rafael Vigilantics, Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free Nick Waterhouse, Last Exit Live, 8:30 p.m., $15 Tele Novella w/ Breakup Shoes, Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $10-$12 Oliver House, James Band, Nite Pup and Parker Davis, The Trunk Space, 7:30 p.m., $6 Zig Zags w/ Scorpion vs.

Tarantula and Heavy Breather, The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $5-$8

NOVEMBER 30 Diplo and Martin Garrix, Comerica Theatre, 8 p.m., $37$57 Two Tongues, Crescent Ball-

room, 8 p.m., $17-$20 Half Japanese Girls w/ Bombtrack, Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free MIM Musical Interludes Series featuring Herberger String Quartet, Musical Instrument Museum, 10:30 a.m., free w/ museum admission, $7 concert only The Sugar Thieves Duo, Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., free

DECEMBER 1 Old Dominion w/ Steve Moakler, Livewire, 7 p.m., sold out Jonathan Tyler w/ Jeff Crosby and the Refugees, The Rebel Lounge, 7 p.m., $12-$15 George Kahumoku Jr., Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m, $38.50-$48.50 Grant Ferguson w/ Sal and The Stray Hounds, The Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., $12 Victory Victory, Vanessa Silberman, Lexy, Yucca Tap

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DECEMBER 2 Teneia, Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $20.50$28.50 Desert Frostover 2016 - Day 1, Marquee Theatre, 5:30 p.m., $12 Against the Current w/ Cruisr & Beach Weather, Pub Rock Live, 6 p.m., $15-$18 Haley Bonar, Valley Bar, 7 p.m., $13-$15 Home Free, Harrah’s Phoenix Ak-Chin Casino, 8 p.m., free Leon Russell, Talking Stick Resort, 8 p.m., $35-$60 Roger Hodgson, Celebrity Theatre, 8 p.m., $53-$203 Johnny Boyd, The Rhythm Room, 6 p.m., $12-$14 Tim Polecat, The Limit Club and When Copper Was King, Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free

DECEMBER 3 O.A.R., Blue October and Wrabel, Livewire, 7 p.m., $35 Alice Cooper’s 15th Annual Christmas Pudding, Celebrity Theatre, 7 p.m., $120-$225 Desert Frostover 2016 - Day 2, Marquee Theatre, 5:30 p.m., $12 Gucci Mane w/ D.R.A.M., Mesa Amphitheatre, 7:30 p.m., $53 Henry Rollins, Crescent Ballroom, 8:30 p.m., $26-$160 Wolf & Bear, Pub Rock Live, 7 p.m., $10-$12 Dark Tranquility, Club Red, 6 p.m., $25-$60 Sahba Motallebi, Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $33.50-$38.50 Kim Wilson & His Blues All-Stars, Rhythm Room, 9:15 p.m., $15 Field Tripp, Snake! Snake!

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(FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20)

(MARCH 21 – APRIL 21)

(APRIL 22 – MAY 20)

The moons and stars show this is a time of productivity for you. Put it to good use and study hard to ace your final exams… or plow through the entire “Gilmore Girls” series on Netflix. You’ll succeed at whichever you do.

The open road is calling. You’re yearning for an excursion or an adventure, but your room is a mess and your personal life is even worse. Let that call go to voicemail, honey; you got stuff to take care of.

Between romance and finances, things are starting to heat up for you this month—literally. You bought that thick coat at a summer sale and it’s still too hot to wear it. Either sweat it out or invest in some layers.

You’re one of those people who get angry when they see Christmas decorations for sale in October. I know you want to punch someone when you read “#peppermintmocha” on your friend’s picture, but you better watch out before you’re labeled a “#grinch.”

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(JULY 23 – AUGUST 22)

(AUGUST 23 – SEPTEMBER 22)

The holidays are around the corner and you’re in a workout frenzy, choosing the elliptical over eggnog and sit-ups over salted caramel mochas. But it’s just about December and who are you kidding? You’re a sucker for the Pillsbury Christmas tree cookie cutouts.

You are looking for love this holiday season and eager to stand under the mistletoe—but be forewarned, breakups can be super awkward and so can allergic reactions to holiday plants.

You started listening to “Mistletoe” by Justin Bieber on November 1. Okay, if we’re honest, it was probably October 31 at 11:59 p.m. This is your time of year! Bask in your tacky sweaters and hot chocolate; you’ve earned it.

You’ve spent most of the year tied down with old commitments and homework but it’s time to go out and make some new friends before the year is over.

Trust us, your dolls (and your cats) will thank you.

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(OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 21)

(NOVEMBER 22 – DECEMBER 21)

(DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 19)

Find yourself, get grounded and go back to the basics. Seriously, the basics.

Your calculus final is in two weeks and you haven’t done the homework since chapter one.

It’s time to focus on yourself for awhile.

Go for that internship you want, spend some time with your friends…or how about just sleep? You’re literally dozing off as you read this, so you might want to just close this magazine and sto—Zzzz…

You’ve put a lot on your plate this year and you’re not quite sure if you can handle it, but finals are just around the corner and you’ve worked so hard.

Of course this is your plate at Thanksgiving dinner we’re talking about, and you’ve done nothing to study for exams. But we still believe in you. You might even have room for seconds.

This year has been about living-out-loud for you, from your political Facebook statuses to your opinion on the World Series to your play-by-plays on Twitter as you recount “Game of Thrones.”

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