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How To: Tofu

by Janice Vega How To
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For vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, tofu, the spongy alternative to meat, has become a popular addition to a daily diet. Nevertheless, tofu can be a challenge if you want to prepare it at home.
Nutritional benefits aside, tofu can be kind of bland if it‘s not prepared right. Journalism sophomore Lenni Rosenblum wanted to [...]

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How to: Have a Good Night-In

by Kerry LePain How To
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Boozed out?  Tired of hangovers?  Getting a beer belly?  Put the red cups away and allow SPM to help you with ideas for a successful night in.
1. Play Games
Kids have fun with them, so why can’t they be fun for college students? Mateja Shipley, a C.A. at Vista del Sol, and french language junior, dislikes the constant [...]

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How To: Talk to the Police

by Zach Fowle How To
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There’s no denying it — here at ASU, we like to party. In better days, we were known across the land for our ability to rage, and we have been mentioned in the top party school lists by publications as illustrious as Playboy magazine.
Though ASU’s reputation is slightly more subdued these days, partying is still [...]

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How To: Not Be a Jerk at the Gym

by Kerry LePain How To

“Ughhhhh.”
“Yeah brah, pump that.  Almost there.”
“Ughhhhh!”
“You got it man.  Hell yeah.  You rocked that.”
It seems a visit to the gym nowadays isn’t complete without enduring the unintelligible gym lingo of the bros.  It’s expected, and quite often hilarious. What’s unexpected is the chance to observe a particularly enthused individual complete a carefully rehearsed dance of [...]

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How To: Flirt

by Lauren Kawam How To

Paul Billing-Ross smiles and looks me straight in the eye as I talk with him about how he flirts with a person of interest.
“What I like to do is hold eye contact for as long as possible before it gets creepy,” he says. “Then, I smile. I think that is a [...]

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How To: Get Ahead in College

by Molly Kissler How To

In a school the size of a small city, it can be hard to stand out in the crowd. Sadly, the competition for recognition doesn’t end with graduation. The current economic situation has made this world one where graduates need more than just a college degree and a decent report card to land a [...]

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How To: Get Over Your Sheriff Joe Odio

by Alan Bradford How To

They call him “America’s Toughest Sheriff,” and there’s no denying his toughness has drawn quite the group of detractors. Yes, this is the guy who erected tents for inmates to live in, an area sometimes called the “Alcatraz of Arizona.” This is the man who turned the prisoners’ underwear, socks, sheets and even handcuffs pink. [...]

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How to: Maximize your sweat sessions

by Nicole Stewart How To

Stretching, cardio, weights and a healthy diet — four essential ingredients in the recipe for a healthy body. But there are a few other secrets for reaching your ideal weight. To prepare your body for a hard workout and to maximize your sweat sessions, follow these tips from medical experts and ASU athletes.
Satisfy your [...]

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