The Silent Majority
Sitting in class on a Monday, it's hard not to overhear dozens of stories about how "totally wasted" someone was over the weekend.

As long as it's free
There's no such thing as a free lunch.

'Last Comic Standing' brings comedians to Tempe for try-outs
About 200 aspiring comedians, armed with a recently snapped Polaroid photo, an application and prepared material, gathered outside the Tempe Improv Comedy Club and along University Drive on Tuesday to audition for "Last Comic Standing."

'Indian in the Cupboard' author explains story's history
Brimming with wit and dramatic flare, British author Lynne Reid Banks, writer of the classic children's book "The Indian in the Cupboard," toured Tempe with her new book "Tiger, Tiger."

From the editor: If the shoe fits
I remember when I bought my first pair of Vans.

Becoming a killionaire
Four. It's the amount of consecutive battle rifle head-shots necessary to drop, or kill, any given player in Halo 3. Within any social clique, there is at least one person who knows that. But it is only every so often you meet someone that not only knows this, but lives and dies by it. I am that guy.

Review: Lipstick Jungle
Women across the country are still mourning the loss of "Sex and the City." The only way to cope is by watching it repeatedly on DVD or the much-edited re-runs on television.

Saddle up
Up-and-coming local artist Saddles' well-worn acoustic sound and powerful lyrics may pack the punch of years of experience, but listeners may be surprised that only one man and a few months of inspiration are behind its timeless sound.

A night (on stage) with Bill Burr
Comedians often point out what we fail to see — the mundane absurdities of life, the fact that even one person supporting President Bush is one too many, and how the elderly are always funny. Comedian Bill Burr entertains in a similar fashion.

Nikes never die
Some wear hats that perfectly complement a shirt. Others can rock the neckerchief with aviators and diamond earrings. Some are brave enough to try the Gucci handbag. But for many, a fresh pair of Nikes is the only way.

Design your kicks in a click
No matter how many color combinations and patterns Vans come in, or how many straps and buckles there are on various styles of Pumas, there will always be a consumer who wants something different.

Anything but iPod
"It's like giving a glass of ice water to somebody in hell."

Review: Tasty Tapas at T. Cook's
T. Cook's is an unlikely destination for hungry college students. Located at the lavish and luxurious Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, it's a popular spot for celebrities, but not collegiates. The upscale restaurant produces an array of dinner plates with exotic ingredients and extravagant price tags. While dinner might be out of the question even for some patrons well beyond their collegiate years, anyone with $20 to spare can afford to lunch at T. Cook's.

Back in the day
Portable CD players, VHS tapes and note passing … what is this, 1999? For those ahead of the curve on technology, these items have long been dead, but for some ASU students, the oldies are still the goodies.

Welcome to my death star
It doesn't take a movie fanatic to appreciate the awesomeness that is the custom home theater system.

Take me home tonight
Moving into a new house or apartment is one of the most exciting aspects of transitioning into adulthood, but finding a space to rent isn't always easy. There are leases to sign, roommates to assemble and amenities to seek.

Don't I Know You: Deanna Moore
Tempe may not be Hollywood, but that doesn't mean we don't have a few television celebrities of our own. Walking among us commoners is a bona-fide actress in the form of interdisciplinary studies senior Deanna Moore.