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STUDENT LIFE 11 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT . . .

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WITH HIS EPIC MOVIE FRANCHISE, GEORGE LUCAS CREATED A WHOLE GALAXY THAT IS FASCINATINGLY DIFFERENT, THOUGH STILL SOMEWHAT SIMILAR TO OUR OWN. IN PREPARATION FOR “STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS,” THE SEVENTH EPISODE IN THE FILM SAGA, WE HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND A FEW THINGS THAT YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT ALL YOUR FAVORITE DROIDS, JEDI AND SITH LORD.

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R2-D2 ISN’T AN ANIMATRONIC Kenny Baker’s small stature has allowed him to control the hot tin can of a costume for every major “Star Wars” film including the upcoming Disney sequel.

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IT WASN’T ALWAYS CALLED ‘RETURN OF THE JEDI’ The last movie in the saga’s timeline (until now) was almost titled “Revenge of the Jedi” before George Lucas realized that Jedi aren’t the type to seek revenge.

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MARK HAMILL GOT IN A CAR ACCIDENT BEFORE SHOOTING ‘THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK’ The scene where Luke is mauled by the Wampa was added at the last minute to explain his facial scars after Hamill’s real-life reconstructive surgery.

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EWAN MCGREGOR WOULDN’T SHUT UP Playing Obi-Wan Kenobi in the prequels, McGregor would get carried away and make light saber noises during his fight scenes, forcing the sound mixers to mute his audio channel in post-production.

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‘A NEW HOPE’ AND ‘2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY’ HAD NEARLY THE SAME CREW Lucas was such a big fan of Stanley Kubrick’s sci-fi epic that he hired almost all of the same production people. On set, they were called the “Class of 2001.”

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THERE ARE NO CLONE TROOPER COSTUMES Every clone trooper in the prequel trilogy was created with computer effects, from individual close-ups to massive battle sequences.

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YODA HAS THE SAME VOICE ACTOR AS MISS PIGGY The wise, green Jedi was voiced and controlled by Frank Oz who is behind several of the original Muppets including Fozzie Bear, Animal and Miss Piggy.

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THERE IS A CRYING MOUNTAIN IN THE ‘STAR WARS’ COMICS Within “Star Wars’” weird “expanded universe” there is a children’s comic about the Ewoks from “Return of the Jedi” that features a depressed mountain called Mount Sorrow whose tears have healing properties.

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E.T. IS IN ‘THE PHANTOM MENACE’ At least, his species is represented in the Galactic Senate when Queen Amidala calls for a vote of no confidence.

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JAR JAR BINKS IS A SITH LORD The bumbling bane of the “Star Wars” prequels might have actually been a hidden agent of the Darkside all along. However, according to fan speculation, the universal hatred of the character forced Lucas to rewrite the rest of the trilogy to make his role less prominent.

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The elusive T.V. movie is infamous for being the worst “Star Wars” product in existence and Lucas has said, “I would track down every copy of that show and smash it.” Carrie Fisher, who plays Princess Leia, uses her copy to make people leave her house at the end of parties.

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Enjoy the Desert Botanical Garden after the sun goes down with their winter luminaria event. The gardens come alive with the soft glow of over 8,000 hand-lit luminaria bags illuminating the local flora. Each evening also hosts various musical and cultural performances that include hand bell ringing, Mariachis, Native American storytelling, and more.

Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, 480.941.1225, dbg.org, Monday, December 7 through Thursday, December 31, $30

It’s a pet lover’s paradise this December at WestWorld.

The Holiday Pet Festival is a convention full of interactive activities, demonstrations, exhibitions and, of course, hundreds of animals looking for their fur-ever homes.

WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, 480.312.6815, holidaypetfestival.com, Saturday, December 5, 10 a.m., free

CITYSKATE Get out your ice skates for one of Phoenix’s biggest annual events. CitySkate returns to warm the winter months with a full-sized ice rink complete with holiday lights and cheerful Christmas music playing over loudspeakers. It’s the perfect winter wonderland for those of us who don’t get to see the snow.

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Everyone likes lights this time of the year and this parade brings them all across the city!

The annual Electric Light Parade brings together a diverse gathering of people from all over the Valley to see dozens of vibrant and radiant floats inspired by the spirit of the season.

Starts at North Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, check website for route, phoenix. gov/parks/special-events/electric-light-parade, Saturday, December 5, 7 p.m., free

FUGLY SWEATER PARTY The newest tradition to hit the holidays is coming to you, brought to you by the Tongue Tied dance party. Bring the best/worst Christmas sweater you can find and hit the floor for a night of dumb laughs.

Linger Longer Lounge 6522 N. 16th Street, Suite 6, Phoenix, 602.264.4549, Saturday, December 5, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., $5 after 9 p.m.

HOT CHOCOLATE RUN Eat chocolate without the guilt at the Hot Chocolate Run in Scottsdale! This is a 15K or 5K excursion where participants are awarded with specially blended fondue and dark chocolate squares at the finish line.

The first place medal is also a metal-wrapped chocolate bar, specially decorated with the desert landscape of Arizona.

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, hotchocolate15k.com, Sunday, December 6, times vary, entry fees vary

BILL NYE: YOUR PLACE IN SPACE Everyone’s favorite science guy is coming to school Tempe! His thought-provoking lecture will cover the breadth of time, taking you on a journey through space and matter without the boring homework.

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DAMON WAYANS Actor, comedian, and producer Damon Wayans has a hilarious show coming up for anyone looking for a fun night. The talented performer, popularized by his role as “Major Payne,” is sure to bring the on-stage laughs.

Tempe Improv, 930 E. University Drive, Tempe, 480.921.9877, tempe.improv.com, Thursday, December 10 through Sunday, December 13, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., $35

PHOENIX FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS The weekend-long event in the heart of Downtown Phoenix will be packed with live arts and entertainment alongside over 125 vendor booths. Local muralist Hugo Medina invites anyone ready to express their inner artist to help create the new Phoenix Mural.

Margaret T. Hance Park, 1202 N. Third Street, Phoenix, 602.534.2406, phoenixfestivalofthearts.org, Friday, December 11 through Sunday, December 13, times vary, free

WORLD’S BEST SAND SCULPTING CHAMPIONSHIP Prepare to get awed by the skills of 10 world-class sand sculpting artists as they battle for a $19,000 prize and the title of World’s Best Sand Sculptor.

It might be winter, but you can find the beach at this event with beach-themed activities, entertainment and food, plus holiday vendors to cross some shopping off your list. The weather is cool and the sand sculptures are hot, so head on out this month.

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, saltriverfields.com, Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., $12 adults, kids 2 and younger free

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BELOVED MOVIE THEATER SHUTS DOORS FOR GOOD After 42 years of playing funky, indie movies, Harkins Camelview is closing its doors for the final time. While you shouldn’t fear too much, a new version should be opening in Scottsdale Fashion Square on December 17, this is still sad for many who remember seeing

movies at the retro Art Deco theater.

Before they officially close on December 10, they are having one last weekend, through December 6, of classic movies. Tickets are $5 and proceeds will benefit Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

Classic movies will

include “Annie Hall,” “Amelie,” “Cinema Paradiso,” “Life is Beautiful,” “Fargo,” “Memento,” “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” “The King’s Speech,” “Amadeus” and “Brokeback Mountain.”

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intertime means finding that special someone to cuddle up with during these cold nights. While it’s tempting to hibernate all winter long, there are plenty of holiday-themed date nights around town that’ll put you in a festive mood.

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The ZooLights are bigger and brighter than ever before.

This wild date-night-after-dark is sure to light up your life.

Millions of lights and 3-D light sculptures will cover the zoo while you take a romantic stroll through the colorful light displays. You can also enjoy Music in Motion shows and watch an ice sculptor turn a 300-pound block of ice into an animal.

Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, 602.286.3800, phoenixzoo.org, through Thursday, January 10, 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., $18

Grab a hot date and skate on over to the largest and only outdoor ice skating rink in the Valley, located in the middle of Downtown Phoenix. There’s nothing more romantic than skating around the 36-foot lighted tree in the middle of Central Avenue. Guests can now also experience a nightly snowfall in Patriots Park. It’s a winter wonderland in the middle of the desert. CityScape, 1 E. Washington Street, 602.772.3900, phxicerink.com, through Sunday, January 11, times vary, $12-$15

PJS IN THE PARK Any event that lets you wear pajamas in public is a good one!

Head to Civic Space Park for a night of holiday festivities.

Watch classics like “Polar Express” and “Home Alone” under the stars. There will be free hot chocolate for the first 300 people, so grab your blankets and get ready for a night of winter fun.

Civic Space Park, 424 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 602.262.7490, dtphx.org, Friday, December 4, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., free

PHOESTIVUS You and your date can spend time together finding the perfect holiday gifts from more than 100 local vendors.

Spend the night under the stars at the Phoenix Public Market shopping for handmade and

unique gifts for your loved ones and enjoying festive activities.

There will be live music and over a dozen food trucks on site.

To get into the holiday spirit, Phoenix Ale Brewery will also be hosting a beer garden with their special Phoestivus Ale. Phoenix Public Market, 14 E. Pierce Street, 602.253.2700, phxpublicmarket.com, Thursday, December 10 and Thursday, December 17, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., free

CITY LIGHTS MOVIE NIGHTS Get your fix of holiday movies at this free event. As part of CityScape’s outdoor movie series, “Home Alone II” and “Elf” will be showing on the big screen. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs for a night of winter movie fun.

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CityScape, 1 E. Washington Street, 602.772.3900, cityscapephoenix.com, Thursday, December 10, 6:30 p.m., free

DESOTO’S ULTIMATE TACKY CHRISTMAS PARTY It’s time to break out your ugliest Christmas sweater for the tackiest Christmas party ever at DeSoto Central Market.

The night will include caroling, an ugly ornament exchange, hot toddies, a capella by Priority Male, music, an awkward family photo booth and a lot of eggnog. Who knew tacky could be so cool?

DeSoto Central Market, 915 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 602.680.7747, desotocentralmarket.com, Friday, December 11, 6 p.m., free

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SELF DEFENSE OR CAPITAL OFFENSE?

STUDENT GROUP PETITIONS FOR THE RIGHT TO CARRY FIREARMS ON CAMPUS JARED MCDONALD • COLLEGE TIMES

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rizona State University student organization Students for Self-Defense is pushing university president Michael Crow to allow weapons on campus for self-defense.

ASU prohibits any object or substance designed to injure—including guns, Tasers, stun guns, Mace, and oleoresin capsicum

(pepper spray)—according to the ASU police department manual.

Students are allowed to bring knives with a blade shorter than five inches, “self-defense chemical repellants” and are allowed to have a gun in their car as long as it is stored correctly. The student organization is aiming to overturn this limitation

and allow students to bring weapons on campus for self-defense.

“An attacker isn’t going to wait for police to arrive,” says Students for Self-Defense president Edward Hughes.

Hughes’ group began the petition on Wednesday, September 30, one day before the Umpqua Community College shoot-

ing in Roseburg, Oregon, reignited the debate on gun-free zones.

Just eight days after the shooting in Oregon, four students were shot at Northern Arizona University. ASU and NAU have almost identical restrictions on weapons in their respective police department manuals.

Not everyone at ASU is

keen on allowing weapons on campus, however.

The American Association of University Professors issued a statement on November 12 opposing laws that would allow concealed weapons on college campuses and urges the eight states that allow concealed weapons to repeal such laws. The statement urged universities to

gency call boxes around campus and developed the LiveSafe mobile app which allows students direct contact with ASU police.

Hughes says that people have the right to defend themselves despite these measures and shouldn’t have to wait for police to arrive.

People have been responding favorably to the petition so far, says Hughes. As of print, over 1,600 out of 2,500 people have signed the petition, which can be found at change.org (change.org/p/asu-president-michael-crow-legalize-self-defense-at-arizona-state-university).

ASU student Kaylynn Hoffman says she thought students should be allowed to bring the tools required to defend themselves. She says she grew up around guns, and would be comfortable with other students having them on campus.

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 19 states ban

concealed weapons on college campuses, eight states have provisions that allow concealed weapons on college campuses, and 23 states leave the decision up to each college or university. Arizona law allows colleges and universities to decide if guns are prohibited.

ASU and NAU are gun-free zones, with the exception of allowing the storage of one in a car.

Umpqua Community College, is also a gun-free zone and prohibits an array of weapons similar to ASU and NAU, but allows concealed weapons per Oregon law.

Following the Oregon and NAU shootings, concerns have been raised about the effectiveness of gun-free zones.

“It’s a non-rule to me,” says ASU chemistry professor Doug Sawyer.

“If people want to carry a gun, they will anyway.”

Sawyer says he values self-defense and has taught karate in Gilbert for 10 years.

ASU criminology professor Cody Telep also says that if people want to bring guns or weapons on campus, they can anyway. Telep says that having weapons on campus wouldn’t make him uncomfortable, but would probably make most people uncomfortable, especially if people were permitted to openly carry guns.

According to a study by the Department of Justice in 2005, 93 percent of violent crimes experienced by college students ages 18 to 24 between 1995 and 2002 occurred off campus.

These college students also experienced violent crime at a lower rate than nonstudents of similar ages. Violent crime against students also declined by 54 percent between 1995 and 2002.

ASU seemed to follow this trend between 2012 and 2014. ASU reported that violent crime went down over the time period across all campuses, with the exception of sexual

assaults on the Tempe campus, which remained about constant.

Regular Students for Self-Defense meetings focus on an array of topics and often have guest speakers, according to Hughes. The group discusses gun safety, gun law, how to best resolve altercations, legality of altercations, and how to be aware of potentially dangerous situations, among other topics. Hughes says that the group is responsive to the needs of students and meetings discuss what students are interested in.

The group’s meeting on November 16 featured guest speaker Glen Stilson, owner of Independence Training, a Prescott-based company offering classes on various forms of preparedness like self-defense and first aid. In the meeting, Stilson emphasized the importance of self-defense training, awareness of potentially dangerous situations, confidence and the ability to use any tool necessary to repel an CONTINUES ON 16

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“embrace critical incident planning” and “rely on trained and equipped professional law-enforcement personnel.” The American Federation of Teachers, Association of American Colleges and Universities, and Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges also signed the statement.

“College campuses are marketplaces of ideas, and a rigorous academic exchange of ideas may be chilled by the presence of weapons,” reads the statement. “Students and faculty members will not be comfortable discussing controversial subjects if they think there might be a gun in the room.”

“I’m ok with pepper spray, but I wouldn’t feel comfortable if students had guns,” says ASU student Josh Lipane. “Security should be at the point where it’s not needed.”

In a statement, ASU says that ASU Police fields “over 80” officers.

The university also offers escort services, has emer-

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attacker.

“College is the first time people are on their own and we want to show how to defend yourself,” says Hughes.

Crow has publicly opposed the idea of having guns on campus several times. In 2012 the ASU President’s Office issued a statement opposing SB1474, which would have allowed people to carry concealed weapons on college campuses. The bill would have allowed colleges to prohibit weapons within buildings on campus, however.

“Can you imagine a crowded college lecture hall in which one student pulls a handgun and fires

a shot, then a dozen more students, untrained in the use of firearms and how to handle potentially deadly situations, all pull out their guns?” ASU says in the statement. “Innocent people would be caught in a deadly crossfire of panicked students firing in every direction. And what does the SWAT team do when it arrives? How do they know which of a dozen or more armed and possibly firing shooters is the bad guy? Or do they take out everyone with a gun?”

Despite Crow’s public opposition to having guns on campus, Hughes says the organization is optimistic about the petition’s

success. He says that the real goal is starting a conversation about the issue; The group wants a dialogue with administration and to “have their voices heard.”

“This injustice must end,” says the group’s petition. “No more victims.”

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“Do you view guns as a means of protection or as too dangerous for society? Why?” “I strongly believe in the right to bear arms, but I think that the way people go about guns should be a little stricter to ensure the safety of everyone.”

– KATLYN EWENS, SENIOR, ASU

“I view them as a means of protection. I see them as protection if they are used by people who are properly trained. They can be used to protect individuals or younger individuals, but not for people who aren’t properly trained.”

– NATHANAEL DODGE, SENIOR, ASU

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“I don’t see it as protection, exactly. I feel being from the North might mean I see it a little differently compared to [those from the] South, where people have more guns as a way of life. I’m not used to it as much, so I don’t see it as protection. I see it as a threat, especially with the last incidents of shootings and terrorist attacks.”

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Why do you think that the United States has such a firearm violence issue?

Why do you think that the United States has such a firearm violence issue?

I think they really do because there have been a lot of shootings lately and people are afraid of guns. You can even go back to the shooting in Colorado at the movie theater years ago. Just things happened and people don’t understand it, so they want to blame [it all] on guns, but I feel people who have the intention of doing things like that will find a way to get [those] things in their hand anyway.

Would you feel comfortable knowing that it is legal for students to carry firearms on campus?

That would make me comfortable actually—if the security people were walking around with guns. I mean they are not going to shoot up at school. They are going to protect us. If there is a crazy person here, I’d feel safer if we had guns.

Do you think there is a solution to this issue? If so, what do you think will work the best?

It’s really hard to say because this is one thing that you either strongly [agree with] it or you strongly don’t. You are not going to convince another side either way. I think it will be an ongoing argument.

There are valid points for both sides, but I just feel the way I do.

Because everyone has a right to bear arms. You can go to pick up a gun when you are 18 or 21—I’m not sure. You can go register for a gun.

You have that right. People feel like they are protected.

If you are living in a bad neighborhood and you have a gun, like someone comes in and robs you, you feel like you have that protection.

But people don’t necessarily have the practice, I’d say, [they] abuse it. And there are always people using guns as a hobby, like they go out to hunt. Everyone has that right.

That’s why it’s probably so popular.

Would you feel comfortable knowing that it is legal for students to carry firearms on campus?

No, I wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe on campus with people carrying guns.

Do you think there is a solution to this issue? If so, what do you think will work the best?

There is a solution, obviously, for everything. To me though, I feel they need to make it harder for people to get guns and do a better job on background checks.

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR NEXT PLACE TO LIVE!

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Welcome back to our Housing Section!

We have a very exciting new addition—a map! Check it out on page 4 and 5! We have all the hottest apartment complexes labeled as well as the Phoenix Metro Light Rail route and all campus locations. This will be super handy for you in picking your next place of residence.

Location is the most important part of real estate, after all!

Holiday Décor on a Dime

EASY AND CHEAP CRAFTS TO DECORATE YOUR PLACE FOR THE HOLIDAYS JASMINE KEMPER • COLLEGE TIMES Let’s face it, guys. As students, we don’t have the money, space or time to buy expensive holiday decorations. However, there are ways to make winter décor without emptying your wallet. Check out some of these adorable, fun and cheap crafts you can make this holiday season.

Sparkly Branches This one is easy to do because branches are free! Cut the branch to your preferred size and spray with the adhesive.

Lay your cookie sheet down and cover the branch in glitter, you can also use the Elmer’s glue with the decorative accents or Epsom salt to create an icy appearance. You’ll have a simply beautiful decoration that you can make any color to match your other decorations.

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Ornament Christmas Wreath This is a great project for those of us who have extra ornaments lying around or if you spot some at the 99 Cent Store. You’ll need to secure the caps of the ornaments with the glue gun. Then, bend the hanger in a circle.

Untwist the end of the hanger and string the ornaments on the hanger.

You want to alternate the sizes of the ornaments to create variety. This craft is more unique (and cheaper) than the expensive wreaths at the store.

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Toilet Paper Roll Snowflakes This one you can make from things you already have around the house. One toilet roll equals one snowflake, so start saving those suckers! For this project, cut the roll into strips and arrange the pieces to your preferred shape. Then, simply glue it together, spray paint it and cover it in glitter while wet. The shapes and colors possibilities of these snowflakes are endless!

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Holiday Floating Candles You don’t need a lot of supplies to make these wintery candles. Put the rosemary sprigs in the jar and fill it ¾ of the way with water. Add cranberries and a tea light and tie a ribbon around the jar. They look pretty, and we’re sure they smell delicious, too.

Mason Jar Snow Globes You can put anything you want in these delightful snow globes, from toys to miniature Christmas trees.

Glue the “trinket” to the lid of the Mason Jar and let dry. Fill the jar with water and add a few drops of glycerin and glitter (lots of glitter!). Glue the lid to the metal screw band and let dry.

Finally, glue the inner edge of the lid before screwing onto the jar. Let dry and shake the globe!

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Campus Locations

Have you ever heard that saying about the three Ls of real estate? Location. Location. Location. When choosing your next apartment, making sure you’re where you want to be is of utmost importance. We’ve put together this handy map of plenty of housing options and where they are in relation to the different campus locations and the Phoenix Metro Light Rail route. Happy apartment hunting!

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Hosting a Holiday Soiree

TIPS FOR BEING THE BEST HOST OR HOSTESS AND KEEPING THINGS CHEAP BREANNE DEMORE • COLLEGE TIMES

This time of the year is so festive and fun, you’ll definitely want to celebrate with all of our newly made college friends. The best way to do this is to host your own holiday soiree! It’s super easy for these types of parties to get a little out of hand price-wise, so we’ve gather some tips for you to keep everything in your budget.

is always best to have something on hand for everyone. For the under 21 crowd, have a small variety of sodas and maybe even some sparkling cider. Add pomegranate seeds to your cider for a fun and festive addition.

For the over 21 crowd, class it up a bit with an original cocktail (a simple punch is much easier than making each individual cocktail) or grab a box or two of wine (Trader Joe’s is superior to most of the others.) and serve them chilled.

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Food You have a few options here: You can ask all of your guests to bring something and make it potluck. You can simply do finger food and small appetizers that don’t take up too much time and money. Or you can even just plan your party after a meal and do a hot cocoa or ice cream sundae bar and let everyone pick their own toppings.

Décor We have some adorable holiday crafts on page 2-3 of this Housing Section, but apart from those, we truly believe it is best to keep it simple. Decorations, especially single-use ones, are so pricey, and if your crowd is truly fun, you don’t really need them. Another option is to make your guests participate in decorating. Set up a station to make old school snowflakes from white paper or find a fun holiday print online, have everyone color their own version of it and then hang them around your apartment.

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If you’re anything like us, you have the taste of someone in their 40s or 50s, but the salary (or lack there of) of someone in their 20s. Luckily for our poor souls, most of the restaurants out of our price range offer pretty amazing happy hour prices. So, taking advantage of that, we’re proving you can still have a fun, delicious date for under $30.

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Originally built in 1934 as a school for girls, El Chorro has a long history in the Valley. In 2009, under new ownership, the restaurant underwent a pretty big remodel that sought to enhance the previously existing buildings and expand the indoor-outdoor dining spaces.

Today, telling locals that you’re taking a date to El Chorro will incite raised eyebrows and maybe even a “Oooooh.” Little do they know that not everything on the menu of this historical restaurant is filet mignon priced and you can get a filling, and MONDAY beautiful, meal for under $30.

AMBIANCE The views of El Chorro are hard to beat. There are stunning mountains in nearly every direction and the correspondence with happy hour to the sunset will make you look like a smooth Casanova. What’s more romantic than the pink Arizona sunsets against our desert mountains?! The bar area is the only place where happy hour applies, but this has the best views anyway. My amore and I chose to sit facing Camelback Mountain because we hiked it once and now enjoy looking upon what we conquered. It was a little difficult to find a place at the bar, so I

would recommend going closer to 4 p.m. Also, the staff could not be more friendly, fast and attentive.

DRINKS I ordered an El Chorro Margarita because it had the name of the restaurant on it and I like margaritas. My dear suitor ordered a glass of house red wine because he likes it, is still scarred from a bad night with tequila and it was $3. The margarita was a great classic and the bartender quickly made it as I ordered it, which was both impressive and appreciated.

The red wine was a very, very good deal at only $3 a glass and was an easy sipper. We made

a plan to Uber next time so we could take better advantage of that.

FOOD Now I occasionally get a little skeptical when I see “$5 small plates” listed on a menu. Too many times have I gotten excited by that only to realize that I would need to order four of their $5 small plates to fill my stomach. However, they aren’t playing games at El Chorro.

We ordered their beef sliders (which came with French fries), their grilled fish street tacos and of course their sticky buns because they are legendary.

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couldn’t even finish the sticky buns we were so full. It was the perfect amount of food. Plus, we actually went back again the next night for more tacos (and $3 glasses of wine) because they were so incredible.

Seriously—get the tacos.

TOTAL $23 for one margarita, one glass of wine and three small plates.

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FOR YOUR ACCESSORY GIRL: chloeandisabel.com Someone in your life will love the handmade jewelry and accessories found at Chloe + Isabel. Their products are made by women for women and come at reasonable prices despite their pricey look and feel.

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FOR YOUR VINTAGE JUNKIE: rustyzipper.com Old school is in and this site has the largest single collection of vintage clothes. You can search it’s fashion and accessories by both style and era to get your old school guy or gal the perfect classic present.

FOR YOUR OBSESSIVE GAMER: cheapassgamer.com Is there someone in your life that could spend all day gaming without breaking a sweat?

Cheap Ass Gamer collects discounts from all across the web, bringing the best gaming bargains to one place so that you can find them easily.

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romwe.com With an expansive collection of dresses, blouses, skirts and more, Romwe not only offers amazing variety but offers them ridiculously cheap. You might even find the perfect outfit to give as a gift in its fastpaced daily deals.

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We all know (or are) those people who go through phones like they are scraps of paper.

Whether you’re just kind of clumsy or you got very angry and needed something to throw, pretty much everyone has had the unfortunate experience of cracking their phone screen. Whether you know someone with a current cracked screen or you’re the one picking glass shards out of your cheek, Tempe iPhone

Repair is definitely someplace you want to check out.

It’s also a great place to stop by for gifts this year. Ask your parents to help you fix your phone, iPad or computer this year or tell your friends you’ll borrow their phone for a few hours, take it to Tempe iPhone Repair and get it all fixed up.

They don’t just fix screens though. Tempe iPhone Repair can fix most problems with your iPhone, Samsung, iPad, MacBook or PC from hardware to software and even water damage.

One of the best parts is its lo-

cation. Walking distance from the Tempe campus, Tempe iPhone Repair also offers a student discount.

Make sure you stop by for your gift to your clumsy friend or relative this season!

TEMPE IPHONE REPAIR 707 S. Forest Avenue, Suite C, 480.434.0894, tempeiphonerepair.com

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CAMPUS CORNER

Although Jennings didn’t go to ASU, he does truly feel like a Sun Devil at heart. “I live near campus and it has been a part of my life every day. I’m definitely a Sun Devil fan and enjoy watching the football and basketball games.”

Because Jennings loves the ASU community so much, he’ll be having a huge store-closing sale. Starting on December 3, Campus Corner will begin by marking down all of the ASU gear significantly. This is the perfect opportunity to get your friends, parents, siblings, aunts, uncles and even significant others all the Sun Devil gear

they will ever need and just in time for Christmas.

Even on your measly college budget, you can afford the clothes, hats, trinkets, lanyards, key chains, license plate frames, beanies, scarves and pendants that Campus Corner is offering. Plus, you’ll want to stop by this historical store at least one more time before they close their doors for good.

CAMPUS CORNER 712 S. College Avenue, Tempe, 480.967.4049, campuscorneraz.com

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Mike Jennings opened Campus Corner in 1989 on the corner of Seventh Street and College Avenue and started selling ASU gifts and apparel, as well as convenience store items, immediately. Alumni might tell you how they got their first ASU baseball hat there or were able to run in there quickly before the football game to buy the right color shirt to match the Inferno. Basically, Campus Corner has been a core part of ASU history for 26 years and has become known as the cam-

pus store that has it all.

Sadly for past, present and future Sun Devils, Campus Corner is closing its doors on December 22. The building was purchased and is being torn down to make room for more housing and multiuse structures.

Jennings has seen a lot of students come and go in his 26 years, but he’s loved learning from them. “I’ve learned that the students tend to be about the same year to year. Styles change, buildings come and go, etc. But the student and faculty tend to be respectful and enjoy Tempe as much as we do.”

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IT’S SUPER TACTICAL AND THERE IS A LOT OF STRATEGY BEHIND IT.

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tudents at Arizona State University are always striving to be innovative both academically and athletically. ASU’s club sports team, the Derby Devils is one of just five collegiate roller derby teams in existence and the club’s popularity is only continuing to grow.

The Derby Devils initially formed as an interest group whose mission was to introduce and promote the sport of roller derby. However, the club eventually realized it would be more beneficial to educate students hands-on by creating a team and recruiting new athletes.

Roller derby has been an official club sport at ASU since September of 2013, and has continuously added new members each year. The Derby Devils have been working with this year’s new skaters, or “fresh meat,” since September.

“We have around 12 new skaters and it’s more than we’ve ever had,” Derby Devils president Vivian Benjes says.

Though roller derby is traditionally a female-dominated sport, the Derby Devils strive to include as many new athletes as possible.

“We don’t have any tryouts,” Benjes says. “All skill levels, all genders and all ages are welcome as long as you’re a student at ASU.” Roller derby is a highly physical and competitive sport that is not simply won by speed. “It’s super tactical and

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there is a lot of strategy behind it,” Benjes says.

Teams participate in matches called bouts and each team has five skaters on the track at a time, one jammer and four blockers. Teams earn points when a jammer laps blockers from the opposing team. The blockers’ goal is to prevent the jammer from passing while opening gaps for its own jammer.

Jeffrey Watkins is an 18-year-old chemical engineering major whose interest in inline skating led him to joining

the Derby Devils in September.

“I saw the Derby Devils table at Devils on Mill and I thought it sounded like a lot of fun,” Watkins says.

While the sophomore does have skating experience, he admitted learning the sport of roller derby has not been easy, “I really push myself and sometimes it’s hard to push past that fear of getting hurt and learn new skills.”

Senior Cass Murphy is an English and creative writing major who has been involved with the Derby Devils since

2013. “[I have] been here for each semester and it’s been really exciting to see each successive ‘fresh meat’ class of skaters go through training,” Murphy says. “My favorite thing is watching the progression of the new skaters through the semester. Many of them come in never having skated before— not being able to start or stop.”

The Derby Devils made history last year when they competed in the first-ever collegiate roller derby bout at the University of Arizona in front

of a crowd of 400 fans. Many ASU students, as well as the school’s mascot Sparky, attended the bout and supported the Derby Devils.

ASU Derby Devils participate in at least one bout per semester. The team is currently training to compete in a scrimmage against the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University on Dec. 5.

For more information about the ASU Derby Devils visit their Facebook page at facebook.com/asurollerderby.

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TEXAS A&M DECEMBER 5, TEMPE, AZ KENTUCKY DECEMBER 12, LEXINGTON, KY UNLV DECEMBER 16, LAS VEGAS, NV ASU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CLASSIC The Sun Devil Women’s Basketball team was recently ranked 15th on the Associated Press pre-season poll. In this first game of the ASU Classic, ASU’s team will be playing Virginia Commonwealth University. The Sun Devils have 10 returning players from the previous season including four starters that finished with 29 wins. Join the team at their home court in the Classic!

Wells Fargo Arena, 600 E. Veterans Way, Tempe, thesundevils.com, Saturday, December 5, 2 p.m., $8-$15

Sitting at an incredible nine wins and only two loses, the majority of Arizona is jumping on the bandwagon as Cardinals fans again but who can blame them? The Cardinals are currently first place in their division and shocking the nation.

This game will prepare

PHOENIX SUNS VS. PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS After losing many of their key players over the summer, this season wasn’t looking too great for our Phoenix Suns.

However, other players such as Bledsoe, Booker and Knight have really stepped up and the Suns are surprising their opponents at every turn. Don’t miss your chance to see them play the Portland Trail Blazers!

Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 602.379.2000, talkingstickresortarena.com, Friday, December 11, 7:30 p.m., $105-$1,910

THIN MINT SPRINT The Girl Scout Cookies are coming and you better prepare your bodies now. I won’t even mention all of the deliciousness that surrounds the holidays. This time of year is especially minty anyway, so embrace the theme of this 5K. For those that prefer to walk, there’s a 1-mile Samoa Stroll instead.

Kiwanis Park – North, 6111 S. All America Way, Tempe, 4peaksracing. com, Sunday, December 13, 1:30 p.m., prices vary

JINGLE BELL RUN 5K RUN/ WALK What better way to celebrate the holidays than with a brisk 5K run for charity? The Jingle Bell Run benefits the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation when participants bring a new unwrapped gift to donate. Tie some bells to your shoelaces and test your endurance against the 4 Peaks Racing Santa!

Rose Mofford Park, 9833 N. 25th Avenue, Phoenix, 4peaksracing.com, Saturday, December 19, 9 a.m., prices vary

Send your biggest games and most exciting sports events to breanne@ecollegetimes.com

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the team and determine their fate as they push through to the playoffs. Join the Red Sea and wear your best Bird Gang gear to watch this exciting pair up.

University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, 623.433.7101, universityofphoenixstadium. com, Thursday, December 10, 6:25 p.m., $85-$1,200

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AT CONCERTS, THE RESPECT FOR OTHERS IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOUR OWN

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Major acts and major crowds were supposed to cheerfully come together for what was quite possibly one of the biggest festivals the Valley has ever orchestrated.

Yet, a bit of havoc struck the festival’s third night, when J. Cole and Big Sean were set to perform. The result of dehydration, intoxication and a stage crush during Rebelution’s set, according to azcentral.com, 16 people were sent to local hospitals, and almost 300 people were treated on festival grounds.

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occur on a micro scale at nearly every concert, no matter the location. People are groped, violently pushed, verbally abused, sometimes even drugged or intoxicated without their knowledge. The concert atmosphere seemingly always teeters on a fine line between enjoyable and upsetting; the actions of one person usually make that difference.

And as gender-neutral as we’d like this issue to be, most of the harm is directed toward female attendees. I’ve heard countless stories of female friends getting touched inappropriately without their consent, whether crowd-surfing or just standing still. I had to stand behind my own sister at shows several times last year

to prevent men from coming up behind her to “dance.”

It isn’t behavior that can be excused, and it isn’t behavior that should be allowed.

Security guards can function as a steady line of defense. They usually respond to alerts of inappropriate behavior, and can kick out offenders if need be.

Some bands also take the issue into their own hands.

Rapper El-P from respected duo Run The Jewels shut down a suspected groper during its show at Crescent Ballroom in November 2014. Multiple videos online show bands stopping sets to reprimand crowd-surfers for aggressively landing on smaller concertgoers. In a re-

cent development, indie-rock group Speedy Ortiz released a hotline number that can be used during their shows if one feels in danger.

The problem is that it shouldn’t have to come to that. Personal safety should be a guarantee at concerts.

No one should want to negatively impact the experience of others. In the limited space allotted for a person in a venue, it is important that people feel comfortable. It’s called respect. And respect for others is ultimately more important than your own experience.

Offenders may be unaware that their behavior—erratic jumping, moshing, incessant yelling—is damaging someone’s experience. I’ve been a

culprit of this in the past, my lack of self-awareness leading to upsetting some people around me. Now when I go into a venue, I consciously assess both my space and the space of the rest of the audience, and try to respect both.

People pay to see and hear a band play, not to be harassed by strangers. Respect yourself, those around you, and the performer you paid to see. Because even though someone’s actions may not send 16 to the hospital at the next show you attend, the inadequate treatment of just one concertgoer is bad enough.

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ecause Arizona just can’t get enough of Phoenix Comicon, the nerd juggernaut decided to add Fan Fest last year, featuring all of the celebs, vendors and artists that make Phoenix Comicon special.

Now in its second year, Fan Fest is bigger than ever, and it’s making its triumphant return on December 4 through 6.

Sword demonstrations will be held by several groups, including Rapier Combat with the Society for Creative Anachronism and Medieval Combat with the Kingdom of

Umbria. Ye olde sword fights not your thing? Whether you’re inclined toward the Light Side or the Dark Side, there will be Lightsaber dueling with the Vanguard Saber Academy where you and your kids can learn the basics of The Force.

Of course, a convention would be lacking without a few cosplayers. There will be cosplay meetups and fashion shows every day for almost every possible category, from “Star Wars” to “Dragon Age.” Friday evening will be rounded off with a cosplay dance off, where the staff picks the

music and the contestants have to strut their stuff.

There will also be costume contests on Saturday and Sunday where the winner is determined by audience applause. Youth costume goers are encouraged to participate.

For more refined competition, there will be steampunk Tea Dueling, where gentlemen and gentlewomen attempt to consume biscuits and sip tea as elegantly as they can. This is a spectator sport with class.

Film buffs won’t be left out because Fan Fest is hosting a brand new indie zombie film called “I Am Alone,” starring

Gareth David-Lloyd, who will be present to answer questions about the film and his other acting credits.

For lovers of the brain dead, you can answer the question, “Can You Survive the Horde?”

This interactive obstacle course, brought to you by Umbrella Corps, challenges you to make your way through unspeakable zombie terror.

The other obstacle course at Fan Fest belongs to Scottsdale Parkour, who will host live demonstrations of their free-running skill and teach you safe and effective techniques. The event will be

themed for “Assassin’s Creed,” “Tron,” or “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” depending on the day.

For some holiday spirit, KNTR presents Nerdy St. Nick all weekend. If you’re tired of the same old Santa Claus, then why not try Bat Claus or Captain Ameri-Claus? Along with others, these Clauses are taking wish lists for the big man himself.

Along with the panels, there will be guest appearances by some of the big names in film and television.

Sean Maher Best-known from the one season phenomenon, “Firefly,” as well as other shows like “The Mentalist” and “Warehouse 13,” Sean Maher will have a spotlight panel on Saturday with signing opportunities all weekend.

The ‘Supernatural’ Gang There will be several panels with stars from “Supernatural.” Alaina Huffman, who played Abaddon, and Juilan Richings, who played Death, will have their own respective panels as well as a group panel on Sunday.

And More!

Other special guests include Denise Crosby who played Tasha Yar in “Star Trek TNG,” Dirk Benedict from the original “Battlestar Galactica,” Tom Cook who animated many ‘80s cartoons, and many more.

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Karen Gillan Karen Gillan was put on the map as Amy Pond, the spunky redhead companion to Matt Smith’s “Doctor Who.” She also plays Gamora’s rival sister, Nebula, in Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy.” Because of all her nerd cred, we’re willing to forgive the sin that was “Selfie.”

Her panel will be on Sunday and she will be doing signings Saturday and Sunday.

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WE ARE FAMILY

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Ambassadors’ “Renegades” has been one of the surprise breakthrough hits of 2015. Lead guitarist Noah Feldshuh says the formula behind its success is simple: It comes down to family.

“Our band is really a family—both literally and otherwise,” says Feldshuh, who was calling from the set of “The Late, Late Show with James Corden.”

Singer Sam Harris and keyboardist Casey Harris are brothers, while Feldshuh grew up with the two. The trio met drummer Adam Levin in college.

“We have about 10 years together and we went through our transformative times

together,” Feldshuh says. “We support each other and we’re just a group of guys that is a family. We’re relatable.

“As far as musically, we try to put as much of ourselves in our music as we can. Hopefully that has a lot to do with why it resonates with people.”

The hummable “Renegades” seeped into music listeners’ brains via a commercial for Jeep Renegades, naturally. Eventually it weaseled its way onto radio, where it secured a spot as one of the most ubiquitous singles of the year.

An ode to “misfits and adventurers,” “Renegades” is somewhat nostalgic to X Ambassadors, who recently released the album VHS. Key-

boardist Harris is blind and underwent a kidney transplant.

“He’s an inspiration to all of us; same with the other people we have in the video” says Feldshuh, whose band plays the Mesa Amphitheatre on Monday, December 14. “It’s just a song about defying the odds and doing things differently and doing things your own way in spite of what society tells you is normal. We’re so happy to hear the response that the song has gotten. It means so much to so many people.”

VHS is X Ambassadors’ first full-length album for the label run by British music producer Alex da Kid. With Alex da Kid’s help, X Ambassadors brought

forth its diverse musical backgrounds.

“Alex da Kid has visions for the music and has a very creative mind,” Feldshuh says.

“We’ve been able to come out with stuff that pushes the envelope that we’re really proud of.”

Mostly, Alex da Kid taught X Ambassadors to come to grips with their music.

“The hardest thing when you’re writing is to know when it’s good and when it’s finished,” Feldshuh says.

“There’s no right or wrong answer.

“You’re always going to think there’s something better. You’re always going to second guess yourself or think you can make some-

thing better. Overthinking hurts the outcome of what you’re trying to do. He worked as our sounding board and beat maker. He’s the captain of the ship. He’s really, really valuable and furthered our music a lot.”

UGLY SWEATER HOLIDAY PARTY W/ BASTILLE, CHVRCHES, WOLF ALICE, OF MONSTERS AND MEN, GEORGE EZRA AND X AMBASSADORS Mesa Amphitheatre, 263 N. Center Street, Mesa, 480.644.2560, mesaamp.com, Sunday, December 13, and Monday, December 14, 6 p.m., $43-$68

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SnowCat, Musical Instrument Museum, 11 a.m., $12-$17

CALENDAR

DECEMBER 6 Manic Monkeys, Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free Bluesman Mike & The Blues Review Band w/ Sugar Thieves, The Rhythm Room, 6 p.m., free Daisy “In Retrospect,” Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $5-$8 A Motown Christmas, Wild Horse Pass, 3 p.m., $10 Luxxe, Crescent Ballroom, 8:30 p.m., tickets at door

DECEMBER 7 !!!, Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $14-$16 Edison, Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $8

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Celebrity Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $40-$70

Adam Lambert rose to stardom in 2009 after being runner-up on American Idol, and he’s been on top ever since. He’s sold 2.5 million albums and 5 million singles worldwide. Celebrate MixMas with Mr. Lambert and Echosmith at Celebrity Theatre to put you in the festive mood.

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Parkway Drive, Nile Theater, 6:30 p.m., $25 Sam Hunt w/Chase Rice, Jerrod Niemann, Comerica Theatre, 7 p.m., $44-$55 Lluvia Flamenco w/Yjastros, Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $19-$32 Reverend Horton Heat, Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $23 Trailer Queen, Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $7 Sleep Institute, Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free Witherward, The Rhythm Room, 7 p.m., $8 PV Casualties, Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $8-10 The Garden, Pub Rock, 8 p.m., $10-$12 The Bad Plus Joshua Redman, Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $32-$42

DECEMBER 4 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Celebrity The-

atre, 8 p.m., $69-$129 Snakes! Snakes! Snakes!, Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $10 Desert Frostover, Marquee Theatre, 4:30 p.m., $10 Tracey Lawrence, Talking Stick Resort, 8 p.m., $25$125 Tanya Tucker, Wild Horse Pass, 8 p.m., $24-$65 George Bowman & The Badd Boyz Bluez Band, The Rhythm Room, 9 p.m., $8 Israel Nash, Valley Bar, 7:30 p.m., $10 adv, $12 dos Alvin And The Chipmunks Live On Stage!, Gila River Arena, 7 p.m., $13-$48 Holy Grail, Pub Rock, 7 p.m., $12-$14 Japhy’s Descent, Rebel Lounge, 8:30 p.m., $8-$10 Liz Story and Lisa Downing, Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $29-$37

DECEMBER 5 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Celebrity Theatre, 8 p.m., $69-$129 Desert Frostover, Marquee Theatre, 2:30 p.m., $10 The Black Dahlia Murder, The Pressroom, 6:30 p.m., $18-$20 Tanlines, Valley Bar, 8:30 p.m., $16-$20 Drae w/Lil Key, Spooky Kiid, John Flores, Yucca Tap Room, 9 p.m., $10 Kim Wilson, The Rhythm Room, 9 p.m., $15 Tora Woloshin w/Brooke Stratton, Johnny Wayne, Last Exit Live, 8 p.m., $10 My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult, Pub Rock, 8:30 p.m., $15-$20 Sallie Ford, Pub Rock, 8 p.m., $12-$15 Toto Woloshin, Last Exit Live, 8 p.m., $10 Digging Graves, Club Red, 6 p.m., $10-$12 Dmitri Matheny’s The

Rose Quartz, Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $10 Edison w/Tigerface, Yucca Tap Room, 9 p.m., free Ghost Town, Pub Rock, 7:15 p.m., $15-$18 Nik Turner’s Hawkwind, Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $12-$15 Sean Mullaney, Crescent Ballroom, 8:30 p.m., $5 Judy Roberts and Greg Fishman, Musical

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Livewire, 7:30 p.m., $60

Snoop D.O. Double G is in the hizzouse. The talented rapper and actor has sold over 21 million albums in the United States and 35 million albums worldwide. You can catch this rap legend throw down a beat or two at Livewire.

Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $19-$24

DECEMBER 9 Day Before Plastics, Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $5 Otto D, Last Exit Live, 8:30 p.m., $10 adv, $12 dos Live from Laurel Canyon, Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $27-$32

DECEMBER 10 PAPA, Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $13-$15 Joe Nichols, Livewire, 7 p.m., $35 Jesse Thorson, Yucca Tap Room, 9 p.m., free Deconstruction Unit, Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $10 Muskellunge, Musical Instrument Museum,

MUSE Gila River Arena, 8 p.m, $38-$58 This English rock band stands out above the rest. As of 2015, they’ve sold over 17 million albums worldwide. Their alternative sound has captured the hearts of many, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m., $42-$62 Holiday Jazz Celebration, Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $42-$52

DECEMBER 11 Dance Gavin Dance, Nile Theater, 6 p.m., $17-$20 Sick Sick Sinners, Yucca Tap Room, 7:30 p.m., $10 Bad News Blues Band, The Rhythm Room, 9 p.m., $8 Fine China, Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $10 Doll Skin, Last Exit Live, 9 p.m., $8-$10 Stone Society, Club Red, 6 p.m., $10-$12 Steve Gadd Band, Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $42-$47

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DECEMBER 13 AA Bondy, Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $12-$13 Kidz Bop Kids, Livewire, 6:30 p.m., $20-$48 Marmalade Skies, The Rhythm Room, 4 p.m., $15 David Wax Museum, Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $10-$12 Through the Roots, Club Red, 5 p.m., $15-$20

Trunk Federation, Rebel Lounge, 8:30 p.m., $10 Property Six, Last Exit Live, 8 p.m., $7-$10 Slowpoke, Yucca Tap Room, 9 p.m., free J Fernandez, Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $$8-$10 Holiday Jazz Celebration, Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $42-$52

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TRAVIS SCOTT Marquee Theatre, 8:30 p.m., $35-$45 You’ve probably heard the music of rapper, singer, songwriter and producer Travis Scott in the clubs, or in some cases, when you’re practicing your dance movies in your bedroom. Either way, there’s no doubt that this Scott is a talented performer.

Buy your tickets now, for his show at The Marquee, and listen to his debut album Rodeo to prepare.

Yearbooks, Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free The Phoenix Battle of the Bands, Nile Theater, 4 p.m., $8

DECEMBER 14 The 1975, Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., sold out Agnostic Front, Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $15-$18 Finch, Crescent Ballroom, 7:30 p.m., $18-$22

ica, Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $29-$34

DECEMBER 17 Fish Out of Water, Yucca Tap Room, 9 p.m., free Graveyard, Crescent Ballroom, 8:30 p.m., $18-$21 Irish Christmas in America, Musical Instrument

Museum, 7 p.m., $29-$34

DECEMBER 18 Cedric Gervais, Maya Day + Nightclub, 9 p.m., $15 Nile Rose, Pub Rock, 7 p.m., $10 Nashville Pussy, Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., $12-$15 Texas Tenors, Chandler

Vegas Country, Wild Horse Pass, 3 p.m., $10 Rockmare Before Christmas, Club Red, 5 p.m., $10-$12 Wayne “The Train” Hancock, Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., $12-$15 Brian Chartrand & Friends, Crescent Ballroom, 8:30 p.m., free A Peter White Christmas, Musical Instrument Museum, 4 p.m., $39-$44

DECEMBER 21 Korbe Canida, Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., free The Phoenix Boys Choir, Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $27-$32

Jade Helm, Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free Courtney Marie Andrews, Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., free The Klezmatics, Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $37-$47

DECEMBER 23 Jared & The Mill, Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $15-$17

DECEMBER 25 Christmas at Crescent, Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., free

DECEMBER 26 Chronic Future, Rebel Lounge, 8:30 p.m., $19-$25 Black Label Society, Marquee Theatre, 8 p.m., $29-$39

DECEMBER 27 Sara Jean Kelley, Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free

DECEMBER 29 The Riveras, Last Exit Live, 8:30 p.m., $5 Orgy w/Bobaflex, Club Red, 6:30 p.m., $20-$25 Bad Funk, Yucca Tap Room, 9 p.m., free

DECEMBER 15 Spite Kriminals, Nile Theater, 6 p.m., $5 Northlane Volumes, Nile Theater, 6:30 p.m., $15 Brian Setzer Orchestra, Celebrity Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $61-$79 Cecile Hortensia, Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., free The English Beat, Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $37-$47

DECEMBER 16 Sonny Morgan, Yucca Tap Room, 9 p.m., free Bob Dylan & The Byrds, Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $5 Irish Christmas in Amer-

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LEANN RIMES Wild Horse Pass, 8 p.m., $47-$99 LeAnn Rimes is an American country and pop singer with a killer voice. Since the ‘90s, she’s won two Grammys, three ACMs, a CMA, one American Music Award and 12 Billboard music awards. Can you say talented?

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No need to worry, Aquarius, that super embarrassing incident that happened at home over Thanksgiving weekend won’t follow you back to school. Not unless you told Sarah. Oh, you did?

Umm. . . . Good luck with that.

This month you’ll do amazing on your finals and all of your professors will be super impressed. Too bad you probably won’t see any of them ever again!

While your significant other might pretend like they enjoy your acoustic guitar serenades, it really makes them, and everyone else around you two, very uncomfortable. Maybe their Christmas present this year can be you not writing them a song?

No, Riley doesn’t know that you have a fat crush on him/her. Everyone else knows, but he/she doesn’t. How will this turn out? Good question … Oh! That’s right, that’s why you’re here.

Ummm … Follow your heart.

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CANCER

LEO

VIRGO

(MAY 21 – JUNE 21)

(JUNE 22 – JULY 22)

(JULY 23 – AUGUST 22)

(AUGUST 23 – SEPTEMBER 22)

Watch out for mistletoe this year—it may have some more serious consequences than you’re thinking. No, really. You might be allergic and it could cause a hideous rash.

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Two things can happen with your roommate situation: You can either live with their terrible smell and tendency to wash their underwear in your kitchen sink or you can find some place else to live and sneak out over the holiday break. Godspeed.

This time of year always leads to overspending and all of your Black Friday purchases were for yourself. Time to hit up the 99 Cent Store for gifts for your family and friends!

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

(OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 21)

(NOVEMBER 22 – DECEMBER 21)

(DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 19)

Your girlfriend doesn’t know what to get you for Christmas and your inability to help her is annoying. Just tell her you want that fancy new spatula you’ve been eyeing, she’ll think it’s only a little weird.

Don’t let you motivation fall behind this time of the year. It’s only going to get worse with finals, packing for home, buying presents, finishing up group projects and preparing for your internship next semester … Good luck with all that!

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