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At the end of last year, 23-year-old singer-songwriter Cate Tomlinson released “The Side Effects of You,” a six-track EP that demonstrates her range, vocal talent, and skillful lyricism more than ever before.
There are parking shortages at downtown Phoenix apartment complexes, and they negatively impact residents every day, downtown Phoenix resident Chloe Kennedy said.
The Messi Era in MLS is in full swing, but the league feels as open as ever. Inter Miami losing in the first round after being Supporters Shield champions has shown the league that anyone can take home the 2025 crown. There has been a lot of movement, drama, and fireworks in the 78-day offseason and five teams have caught my eye to bring some very entertaining narratives in the league for the following season. Without further ado, let’s dive right into five teams to look out for in the 2025 season.
Now that All-Star weekend and all of its festivities are over, we are officially in the second half of the 2024-25 NBA season. Whether you're a team pushing for a playoff spot or you just want to lose as much as possible, this is the most important time of the year for teams and players' futures. Throughout this span of basketball we will see many award races play out with many of them having no clear favorite. With that being said, here are my picks for how every major award race plays out.
HAMPTON, Ga. - Christopher Bell scored a win at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday in overtime as the yellow flag waved for a crash behind the race leaders.
In sports, there is disagreement over whether momentum is legitimate or merely a façade. For the believers, the opening inning of the rubber match between Oral Roberts and Arizona State baseball might serve as an exhibit.
Each ASU game this season has come down to the wire with a plethora of anxiety-inducing moments keeping the fans on the edge of their seats.In a Saturday afternoon slugfest, Arizona State (5-1) put fans at ease with a 12-5 series comeback victory against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (4-1).An overall smooth game from the Sun Devils, with sturdy pitching from senior Jack Martinez and sophomore Josh Butler. For the first time this season, the Sun Devils finished the job with just a pair of right-handed arms. Starting pitcher Jack Martinez (6 IP, 5 H, 5 ER, 4 BB, 5 K) carried the load for Josh Butler to close it out and keep the bullpen well-rested for tomorrow’s rubber match, a relief for coach Willie Bloomquist. “Having [Butler] come in there and save the rest of the bullpen today was big,” Bloomquist said. “We got an extra inning out of each of those guys, so it saves a couple more bullets for tomorrow.”The Sun Devils' contact approach paid off as they struck out an anemic three times, their lowest tally of the young spring while scoring 12 runs off the Oral Roberts pitching staff.Kien Vu and Nu’u Contrades led the charge offensively, both of whom went 3-5 at the dish with a double, a stolen base, and a two-run homer each. Vu's team-leading steals total (8) overshadowed Contrades' first bag of the season, which came from a steal of home in the second.“We actually have a $50 bet, who has more bags by the end of the season, so I'm smoking [Contrades] right now,” Vu said. On and off the field, Vu and Contrades have a strong friendship despite their friendly rivalry. Like his fellow teammates, Vu is ecstatic to see Contrades rebound from his injury-riddled sophomore season.“[Contrades] feels like my brother, so it's really cool seeing him thrive the way I know he can,” Vu said. “To be able to go home and kinda celebrate this game, but then also celebrate the success of the team and then move on and do it all again tomorrow is pretty fun.”The two share a living space with outfielders Brandon Compton and Isaiah Jackson, who also have been at the forefront of Arizona State’s offensive production this season and this afternoon.Jackson drilled a two-RBI triple in the third inning to extend the Sun Devils lead to five. Compton had a relatively quiet day by his standards at the plate with no hits in three at-bats but drove in a run on a sacrifice fly and collected his fourth free pass of this series. “It's really cool just having that house of success,” Vu said, “Knowing that we continue to push each other to do better. It's really cool watching them thrive.”Jackson came into 2025 with a fresh perspective, determined to improve his swing mechanics and mental approach so he could compete at the level he knows he is capable of.“It's what [Jackson’s] capable of, and we're excited for him and where he can go,” Bloomquist said, “We're just gonna keep hoping he continues to put together good solid at-bats like he's doing.”Another Sun Devil looking to learn from last year's lessons is Butler, who has established himself as one of Bloomquist's top arms out of the bullpen. His significant appearance today and 1.80 ERA out of the bullpen thus far stem from a desire to instill confidence on the mound.“I think the biggest thing for me right now is just trusting my stuff. Throw it over the plate and good things happen,” Butler said. Arizona State fulfilled its promise made by starting pitcher Ben Jacobs, who said yesterday’s loss would “light a fire under our butts.” Their dominant five-tool performance is what Bloomquist knows his ball club is capable of. “No matter what the situation, they're gonna bounce back and come ready to play,” Bloomquist said, “We're gonna do a lot of great things if they can play with that type of urgency and energy. The deciding game is tomorrow between the two teams with a scheduled noon first pitch. ASU sophomore Jaden Alba and Oral Roberts junior Trent Martin will start the series finale.
There was no other person in Phoenix Municipal more stressed than Sun Devil closer Will Koger, who found himself in a pickle with two runners in scoring position, a full count on Oral Roberts’ leadoff man, and the first two outs already under his belt.
The mainstream decided to hand the week over to the underground when it came to releasing new music. Here are the highlights from this past week’s music releases.
Few movies over the last two decades have made such significant cultural impacts as “Whiplash”, the 2014 film from legendary writer/director Damien Chazelle. In just 10 years, the $3.3 million budget film has made its mark on the internet. It is almost impossible to go on X or Instagram without seeing some reference to “Whiplash”, sometimes in meme form, other times simply referencing the film.
Parthenope is a film about choices.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Hendrick Motorsport driver William Byron defended his Daytona 500 victory Sunday and broke the record for most wins by a single race team in the event.
With Oscar season upon us once again, it is inevitable that audiences will discuss who was snubbed and make their arguments for what the Academy got wrong. Looking back on the performances the Oscars have recognized over the years is always interesting, as it allows audiences to appreciate how acting has evolved over the years.
Arizona State’s (4-0) undefeated season will survive following their 5-3 victory over the visiting Austin Peay Governors (1-3), led by their best pitching performance of the season and a fifth-inning rally.
Love is in the air for music fans this Valentine’s Day. With countless singles from some of the biggest artists, a handful of deluxe albums and an unexpected duo uniting for two new tracks, here are the highlights from this past week in music releases.
Arizona State passed the first two stages of their opening-series gymnastic routine, sprinting past Ohio State in game one and flipping the narrative in game two on Brandon Compton’s walk-off knock.
Guitar chords and piano notes blend together to create the sounds of the greatest band of all time. If you have not heard of them, The Beatles are a 1960s pop/rock band that captured our grandmothers’ hearts. Their choruses are catchy and their lyrics are poetic. Each song brings out a different emotion, which ties their listeners closer to them.
Fans were treated to a night of charming performances and infectious energy as abrasive rock band Miserable Ghost celebrated the release of their new album, “Miserable Ghost: In Their Finest Half Hour.” The duo took center stage at the Nile Theater Coffee Shop on Feb. 7, 2025, performing old fan favorites and new unreleased tracks.
They say “The longest journey begins with a single step,” a step the Sun Devils took in their 9-8 opening-day victory over the Buckeyes Friday night.
Amidst the flowers, chocolates, and other standard Valentine’s Day gifts, the greatest gift ASU fans received was the return of college baseball to Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
