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AMERICAN POLITICAL PARTIES THE 2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS MAY STILL BE OVER A YEAR AWAY, BUT CANDIDATES ARE COMING OUT OF THE LEFT, RIGHT, TOP AND BOTTOM. YOU PROBABLY KNOW THE REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRAT BASICS, BUT IN CASE THIS WILL BE YOUR FIRST TIME VOTING IN A PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, HERE ARE SOME FACTS ABOUT AMERICA’S HISTORY OF POLITICAL PARTIES YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T KNOW.

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As the first president of the United States, George Washington was the only president to never declare a party affiliation because they didn’t exist when he was elected into office. We wonder which way he would lean if he were alive today.

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THE DEMOCRATS ARE THE OLDEST What we know today as the Democratic Party started as the Democratic-Republicans in 1791. The former presidents that affiliated under this party include Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe and John Quincy Adams. Eventually the party changed its name to simply the Democratic Party.

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THERE HAS BEEN A POLITICAL PARTY FOR ALMOST EVERYTHING America has seen all types of persistent political parties, including the Surprise Party, launched by comedians Stephen Colbert and Gracie Allen; the American Vegetarian Party, which came after meat shortages from World War II; the Unites States Pirate Party to prevent online censorship; and the Boston Tea Party, in favor of worldwide military withdrawal, legalized marijuana, and ending legalized government surveillance.

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BUT THE TWO-PARTY SYSTEM HAS DOMINATED The Democratic or Republican parties have won every presidential election since 1852. Better luck next time, American Vegetarians.

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THE ELEPHANT AND DONKEY CAME FROM CRITICISM AND POLITICAL CARTOONS During the 1828 campaign, Democrat Andrew Jackson was a candidate who was often referred to as a “jackass” by his competition. Humored, Jackson incorporated the donkey in his campaign to represent his stubbornness against opponents. In 1864, an elephant was shown in a political cartoon celebrating Union victories. The elephant was then continuously used by political cartoonists to represent Republicans.

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THE MAIN TWO AREN’T THE ONLY ONES WITH SIGNIFICANT BACKING A fairly young political party, the Green Party was founded in 1991 and rests in 36 states and Washington D.C. The Libertarian Party is represented in 48 states and Washington D.C. and was founded in 1971.

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GREEN ISN’T SO CLEAN The Green Party received a lot of positive and negative attention in the 2000 presidential election when Ralph Nader ran under this party’s name. Being an advocate for consumer rights, Nader started off strong by raising millions and national headlines for his message. But all good things must come to an end after you are accused of siphoning important votes. Today, the party is strong and continues to have candidates in local, state and federal offices.

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GOP IS A GRAND OLD NICKNAME The Republican Party is also referred to as the Grand Old Party (GOP) because in 1888, when the Republican Party won presidency after having a Democratic president, the Chicago Tribune stated, “Let us be thankful that under the rule of the Grand Old Party... these United States will resume the onward and upward march which the election of Grover Cleveland in 1884 partially arrested.”

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OBAMA WAS THE FIRST DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE TO SWAY COLLEGE-EDUCATED VOTERS During the 2008 election, voters made history in more than one way.

In addition to being the first African-American president, Obama was the first Democratic candidate to receive more votes from college-educated voters than the opposing Republican candidate.

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COLLEGE STUDENTS BELIEVE THE US NEEDS A THIRD MAJOR POLITICAL PARTY In 2012, a study conducted by Hart Research Associates found that 52 percent of college students think the two-party system is not working and that the country needs a third party.

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be seen as a bright and happy oasis on someone’s feed,” she says.

In between these images, Jones is often busy with her full-time job and long commute. She creates these photos in her studio, as well as occasionally sourcing them from Los Angeles when she visits family and friends.

In this process, Jones spreads out her content over a few weeks to post the images to her Instagram while commuting on the train to work. But Jones says that her Instagram does indeed reflect her life. “[I’m still] visiting these places, creating the things you see, and eating everything that pops up. It’s just not always at that exact time or in the order that these events or

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But there are definitely a lot of things that are left out, like the mundane or not-so-sunny moments.”

With a little over 60,000 dedicated Instagram followers, Jaci Marie Smith, a photographer and Arizona native, also posts only the most beautiful moments in her life. Her posts consist of friends and family photographed often in unique outdoor places.

“I think my Instagram represents my style and me as a person pretty well. That being said, social media is definitely a highlight reel of the events in my life,” Smith says. “[I have] plenty of behind-the-scenes moments that are far from picture perfect.”

Overall, it is a recurring pattern that popular Instagram users are not faking the events that occur in their daily lives but do post certain images to invoke positive emotions from their followers. Perhaps these ‘grammers are not deceiving their followers, but sharing some positive and beautiful pictures they are proud of with the rest of the world.

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his year, Pew Research Center found that 53 percent of online adults ages 18 to 29 have active Instagram accounts.

A little over half of the millennial generation believes it imperative to document their life events, staged or candid, through social media.

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While well-known Instagrammers are documenting their lives in small squares, most of their 6,000 to 60,000 followers are often living not-so-colorful, completely average lives. But it’s not all glitz and glam of aesthetically pleasing brunches and bright street art. Instagram users Alisha Jones (@alishylishy) and Jaci Marie Smith (@jacimariesmith) open up about just this and their “Insta-envious” feeds.

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FALL FORWARD! As classes are hitting their stride so are the always impressive fine art performances at Arizona State University. Fall Forward! is the kickoff event for the dance season. Every year these artists redefine their art and live performance. Come and see these extremely talented artists at this festive event!

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TOUR DE FAT At Tour de Fat, the public can increase awareness for cycling as a more sustainable form of transportation and living. New Belgium Brewing puts on this annual traveling celebration where the attendees can ride their bikes in the parade, enjoy live performances and treat themselves to a list of beers from New Belgium Fat Tire Amber Ale to Hop Stout. Get your wackiest costume together and hop on your bike! This event only gets weirder by the year.

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TALL, DARK AND PASTY IS IN CHRISTINA CALDWELL • COLLEGE TIMES

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ou would never know it by looking at the sea of overly-tanned sorority girls on campus, but pale is “in” in the world of fashion.

From “special snowflake” beauty bloggers to dull-skinned models, pasty is the new healthy, especially if you’re a “health goth.” The cousin to “normcore,” the health goth trend is all about reappropriating an overdone, boring style and turning it into something exciting, bold and new. Plus it’s really comfortable!

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Dark tones of grey and white might be acceptable, too, but for the most part you’re going to want to wear all black all the time. You might want to consider dying your hair black, too, if you have an especially warm or inviting look. Black lipstick and eyeliner are the only acceptable tones, unless you want to get crazy with a deep, dark blue or purple.

GET COMFY All athletic clothing is cool if you’re a health goth. Track pants, sports logos, athletic branding, sweatshirts, dolphin shorts, tube socks—they’re all kosher, as

long as they’re black with white or grey detailing. Basically you should look like a ‘90s Nike ad in grayscale.

GO WITH CONFIDENCE This look is all about confidence, so if you feel foolish, you’ll look foolish. After all, this trend IS foolish, but it looks cool on the right person. In order to be the right person, you just have to totally own the look. And you’ll have to be the sort of person that doesn’t need anyone to tell you to own a look. So basically, if you’re reading this, maybe skip being a health goth entirely.

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Tailgating is a football tradition and our Street Team isn’t going to miss out on any Sun Devil traditions. Check out these lovely peeps hanging out before the first home game against Cal Poly! Also, be sure to stop by our tailgate at the North parking lot of the Sun Devil Marketplace the few hours before every home game! There are prizes—really, really good prizes.

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VOICES THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE PRESIDENTS OF ASU’S YOUNG DEMOCRATS AND COLLEGE REPUBLICANS GET TOGETHER FOR A DRINK? JUSTIN STABLEY • COLLEGE TIMES

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s the eyes of the nation start to focus on the 2016 presidential election, the biggest issues of the day are being hotly debated on both sides of the campaign trail.

The conversations are happening all around the nation, in the middle of cities, towns and college campuses.

ASU is home to both the Young Democrats and the College Republicans, respectively presided over by Zachary Josephson and Richard Moorhead. Both seniors, the two have interacted little during their time as presidents over the last few months, so we decided to change that.

What happens when they come together for drinks and a little political banter? College Times got the two staunch supporters from both sides of the aisle together to see if they’d

find common ground—or tell each other to get off their lawn.

MEET THE CANDIDATES Zachary Josephson arrived early at the Tempe Cartel Coffee meeting point wearing a green polo and khaki shorts.

He ordered an amber ale at the counter and sat down, leaning his body back in a relaxed form on the couch.

“I’m a computer science major,” he explains. “But I’ve always been interested in politics.”

The ultimate goal of the Young Democrats, in his view, is to engage people in politics and urge them to vote by discussing issues and finding compromises.

Richard Moorhead came around a short time later, adjusting his straw cowboy hat while ordering an iced tea. He

maintained a focused expression throughout the night, keeping his body forward like a linebacker.

“I’ve always been a conservative,” he says. “It was a natural gravitation.”

Moorhead is studying History and Criminal Justice alongside his involvement as the College Republicans president.

He explained that he enjoyed politics because he is “driven to the competition, to the fight of it. It’s an exciting kind of politics.”

Settled into their positions, it was time to get the conversation started.

THE DEFINITION OF LIFE Abortion might be the most divisive issue of today, with people falling into two very different categories with little grey area: pro-choice or

pro-life. (Or “anti-choice” or “anti-life,” depending who you ask.)

Josephson started the conversation by discussing the differences between the parties, bringing up the Republican attack on Planned Parenthood and abortion services.

“I don’t think abortion is healthcare,” Moorhead says.

“But what if the mother’s life is in danger? Isn’t that healthcare?” Josephson responds defensively.

Moorhead considered this scenario too rare to add legitimacy to the conversation. He went on to bring up the alleged Planned Parenthood footage that showed the sale of fetal tissue, calling it “ghoulish.”

“If they did something illegal, than it’s an issue for the legal system to handle,” Josephson says.

He stresses that Planned

Parenthood provides many services such as STD checks and contraception, which would suffer if they were defunded.

According to statistics he cites from NPR, abortions only make up 3 percent of the organization’s services, and government funds only pay for the other percentages.

“I think it’s important to not attack everything that they do because they do very important work,” he says.

Moorhead, sticking to his convictions, questions the validity of the statistics, since they came from Planned Parenthood.

“I don’t see how it benefits them to lie about the statistics,” Josephson says, becoming agitated. “It’s becoming more clear that you’re just not willing to listen to any statistics if it doesn’t help the argument that you’re making.”

I THINK WE HAVE TO BALANCE THE CONSTITUTION AND THE RIGHTS THAT WE’VE ESTABLISHED WITH THE SAFETY OF OUR CITIZENS. by his Democratic counterpart.

Josephson concludes that this issue wouldn’t be resolved.

They have different views on when life began, and therefore they wouldn’t find a consensus.

Josephson requests that we move on to a new topic, frustrated that there wasn’t going to be a compromise.

ON THE FENCE The next topic was immigration, a discussion that has haunted Arizona for decades and a topic both presidents were eager to discuss.

“What they really want is that they want to achieve the ‘American Dream’—the same as we do,” Josephson says with passion. “I don’t think it’s practical to think that we can deport the millions who have immigrated here illegally.”

“I think we need a solution to overhaul our immigration system while upholding the rule of law,” Moorhead says. “We’re not going to deport millions of people. It’s not something we can realistically do.”

The tone of the conversation becomes more relaxed at this point when the two began finding common ground.

Moorhead wants to increase security along the border, im-

plementing more troops as well as flying drones, in order to make it harder for immigrants to pass into the country. Josephson says there is a potential for human rights violations and that we don’t have the resources to fully protect the border. Instead, he’d like to see the country invest more in local law enforcement.

“Illegally crossing the border is against the law,” Moorhead says. “Breaking the law should not be optional.”

He cites the recent San Francisco murder by an illegal immigrant as an example of why “sanctuary cities” are a bad idea.

“We have a history of being a nation of immigrants, but we also have a history of having issues with other immigrants,” says Josephson, still aggressive about his humanitarian position.

In the end, both agree that people who commit serious crimes should be deported and that there is a general problem with our immigration system that lets good people fall through the cracks.

GUNNING FOR VICTORY Talk of violent crime nat-

urally led to gun regulation, another topic that resonates with “red” Arizona.

“I think we are guaranteed by the Second Amendment the right to bear arms,” Josephson begins. “That said, I think there are reasonable and common sense solutions that we can implement.”

Moorhead believes that current gun laws do not seem effective, citing Chicago’s high gun violence rate despite strict laws on obtaining a weapon.

“We’re not trying to take away people’s guns,” Josephson says. “I think we have to balance the Constitution and the rights that we’ve established with the safety of our citizens.”

“Unlike other countries, America has a tradition of gun ownership,” Moorhead says.

The conversation becomes heated again and it appears both individuals were going to stay solid in their stances.

“Yeah, we have a big tradition of it, but that doesn’t inherently mean that it’s something we should universally be able to do,” Josephson responds.

“We want to make life safe for citizens who don’t want to carry guns.”

He goes on to say that America is the leader in gun violence

compared to other developed countries and Europe and Asia.

“And that’s not a category I like to pride myself on as an American,” he says.

While removing his hat, Moorhead says his main issue is with the idea of a Federal registry.

“I think it takes away power from citizens and puts it in the hands of the Federal government,” he says.

While he does not personally believe that restrictions are required or useful, he accepts that states can create their own gun laws.

“Background checks should be common sense,” says Josephson, arguing in favor of federal involvement.

“Suppose you have an individual who wants to commit a violent crime. Wouldn’t it be common sense that they would commit that crime with other means?” Moorhead asks.

“It seems that there have to be reasonable things that we can do other than accept that we will have guns and that kids can die in our schools,” Josephson says. “I think it says something about us as a country where we have debates over the effective ways we have come to kill each other.”

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Moorhead explains his position.

“No matter what their stated mission could be, when you look at these ghoulish violations committed by Planned Parenthood employees, it’s hard for me to look at anything they provide that would legitimize this horrible crime,” Moorhead says.

Josephson says, once again, if they did something illegal, then it’s a matter for the legal system. But he wants to avoid a world where women have to find dangerous means to receive an abortion.

“I think a woman should have the right to make that decision for herself as opposed to the government making that decision,” he says.

“I see where you’re coming from,” Moorhead says, agreeing with Josephson’s position on government involvement.

“But I think we should have a consensus on, at the very least, at the very minimum, that this isn’t something that the US government should be sanctioning under the name of ‘We the People.’”

Moorhead calmly explains that he didn’t oppose funding Planned Parenthood’s other services after being questioned

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Moorhead explains that buying guns from friends and buying from gun enthusiast conventions were reasons that regulation would be futile.

“So the cost of protecting the life of one of our citizens is too high to attempt to enforce that law?” Josephson responds, taken aback by Moorhead’s opinion.

After more rehashing from both sides, the parties conclude that our criminal justice system and medical system allow too many people with psychological illnesses to go unnoticed, leading to potentially deadly situations.

GETTING SCHOOLED The topic of education arose in an attempt to find a lighter discussion to end the evening. Josephson is at his most passionate at this point, clearly well versed in this issue.

“It’s something very import-

ant that we have an educated work force,” Josephson says.

“But we’ve cut more than any other state in the country on higher education.”

Moorhead admitted that he was not as well versed on this topic, but he did like Governor Doug Ducey’s budget.

Josephson was concerned that too much state money was going to prisons rather than education. He cited personal stories about attending state council meetings where they pushed budget talks to the very end of the session, at a point when everyone had left.

“They have shown time and time again that they do not want to be accountable to the people,” he says vehemently.

Moorhead thought the new general budget made “government more accountable to the taxpayers.” Giving them more control over where the money went.

“In some classrooms, teachers are paying out of their own

pocket for school supplies and that’s completely unsustainable,” says Josephson.

The topic ended somewhat unresolved since Moorhead remained neutral on the matter and both participants had to leave.

Both Josephson and Moorhead enjoyed the discussion and noted that they would be open to meeting again to debate other topics.

In a two-party system like ours, these types of open discussions are necessary to

live amicably side-by-side. Just as men and women from both parties have been doing for years, the two parted ways on cordial terms as they firmly shook hands before making their separate ways home.

Richard Moorhead (left), president of the College Republicans, and Zachary Josephson (right), president of the Young Democrats, end the discussion on a civil note with an air of respect for one another.

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The Associate in General Studies degree is recommended for students whose educational goals require flexibility. The AGS allows students to select courses numbered 100 or above, transferable or not, to complete the degree. Therefore, this degree may be less appropriate for students who intend to transfer to a four-year college or university. When a specific major and/or transfer university is selected by an AGS student, it is usually advisable to consider alternate degree pathways more closely aligned with university requirements.

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Holly is a psychology major attending Phoenix College, and is planning to transfer to NAU after completing two years at PC. Both students are working toward the same goal, a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. By working with her academic advisor, Holly can parallel Josh’s pathway during her freshman and sophomore years of college, earn an associate’s degree from PC along the way, and be right on track to graduation when she transfers to NAU. Right on track, that is, if the courses she takes are transferable and applicable toward her degree program, and these terms are often confused by students. Courses that are transferable from one college to another are evaluated by the receiving, or transfer, institution as being equivalent in academic content. Applicable courses count toward a student’s degree requirements. In other words, many courses are transferable between colleges, but whether or not they are applicable depends on the student’s specific major and degree requirements.

Kathy Yeager, Senior Director in the Office of Academic Partnerships at Arizona State University,

recommends the Maricopa to ASU Pathways Program (MAPP). “The MAPP guarantees admission to an ASU bachelor degree with no loss of time, money or credit. Students are provided electronic tools that show them exactly which classes need to be taken at the community college. Those classes will not only transfer to ASU, but will directly transfer and apply to the student’s choice of major, making it possible to start at the university as a junior,” she says.

Transfer resources such as major guides and the Course Equivalency Guide on aztransfer.com and various tools on the Maricopa Community College Online Transfer Center (www.maricopa.edu/ transfer/partners) also provide support for degree planning.

Students who know where they plan to transfer can also rely on university website transfer information.

For University of Arizona-bound students, “Utilizing the Degree Search site (degreesearch.arizona. edu), students can pull up the AZ Transfer Course Equivalents tab for a side-by-side comparison of every class that they can take at the Maricopa Community Colleges that will transfer directly into their chosen degree program,” says Brenna Secore, UA Assistant Director of Transfer Enrollment.

Careful planning with an academic advisor at the community college, including the development of a semester-by-semester educational plan, is critical when a student wants to maximize the transferability and applicability of credits from the community college to the university.

“Do not guess or try to self-advise; talk to someone who can give you accurate information, provide advice, and give direction,” recommends George Ennis, an academic advisor and recruiter at Wayland Baptist University in Phoenix, who urges students to rely on professional adivsors.

If possible, see advisors at both your community college and intended transfer university to learn how your associate’s degree requirements and Bachelor’s degree requirements overlap. In cases where an associate’s degree requirement can be met by a number of course options, advisors can often provide additional guidance on selecting courses that meet your university requirements and prepare you to succeed academically in your junior and senior level courses at the university.

“Before committing to any school, request for the school to complete a degree plan for you so you know exactly what courses/credits will transfer and what you still need to complete your degree,” says Jasmine Khong, Executive Director of Student Success at Touro University Worldwide, an online university based in Los Alamitos, California.

Christina Yang, Director of Academic Partnerships at Excelsior College, an online university based in Albany, New York, adds, “In order to get the most

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While efficiency in planning is usually a goal, allowing yourself some flexibility to explore or narrowin on areas of interest is also important.

Dr. David Bolman, Provost at the University of Advancing Technology in Tempe, says, “Building a program path that is both as straight as possible, while also giving room to explore interests as you grow in your degree preparation is a very satisfying approach. Choosing courses early in your academic career, as a first-or-second-year student, that expose you to a spectrum of ideas, but are applicable in more than one program, is a good strategy.”

Choosing one transfer institution over another can play a big part in how many transfer credits can be applied toward a transfer program. Most universities will accept and apply 60-64 community college credits toward most of their Bachelor’s degrees. However, many institutions accept up to 90 community college credits for select programs, which leaves only 30 credits at the university to earn a Bachelor’s degree.

“However, students need to take the right credits to seamlessly transition (to a university),” says Doug Small, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Northern Arizona University, Extended Campuses in Maricopa County. He recommends connecting early with a university advisor to help select the best program to meet your personal and professional goals.

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value this option brings Along with the number of Many courses are acceptable transfer credits, to her students. transferable between “Prior Learning is be sure to consider the colleges, but whether or as unique as every academic content, cost, student I work with. convenience, support not they are applicable When you think about services, and program depends on the student’s length of your transfer it, we learn every day at specific major and degree work, in the community, institution options. requirements. through internships and Prior Learning is a volunteer work. Why credit source that’s often not get credit for it? overlooked when choosing Prior Learning credits save time and money and help a transfer school. Prior Learning credits are awarded for knowledge gained outside a traditional classroom. students get to their goal faster – graduation,” she says.

Although the Prior Learning process works well Common topics include subjects like management for many students, credits are usually only accepted principles, human services, business communications, for transfer at other institutions as part of an awarded leadership or other job or life experience that is degree. It is important that students ask transfer evaluated and used toward university degree programs. Depending on the school, there is usually advisors about the opportunities to earn and apply Prior Learning credit at the transfer institutions they a fee for Prior Learning, and students are required to complete an essay and/or an interview with a qualified are considering because policies vary on the type and number of useable credits. evaluator to earn the credits.

With early planning, information from online Diana Hawkins is an academic advisor at SUNY resources, and support from college and university Empire State College’s Center for Distance Learning professionals, you can maximize your transfer credit in Saratoga Springs, New York. SUNY Empire accepts and save time and money on your college education. up to 96 transfer credits of classes or Prior Learning to use toward a bachelor’s degree. Hawkins describes the

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hen it comes to college students, academic advisors have seen them all—early planners, late bloomers, lifetime learners, fast-trackers, emerging leaders, and every other kind of student possible. So if you are a college student, note the following words of wisdom from experienced university advisors. They suggest strategies to keep in mind when you are planning on transferring from a community college to a university. The successes and the setbacks of the many students they have worked with can be a helpful tool in your own college experience.

Choosing a school that is a good fit with your goals and lifestyle is the first step in achieving college success. “One of the most important things a student can do when choosing a university is research! Where you get your degree says a lot about you, so you want to choose a university, and specifically, a program that is highly regarded. You also want to choose a university that will support you. Your goal is to get a great career, so that should be your university’s goal too! Find a university that will provide you with strong services, such as career fairs, internship opportunities, and clubs and organizations that offer networking opportunities,” says Sarah White, a Transfer Enrollment Counselor for the University of Arizona.

Contacting university advisors before or while you are enrolled at the community college can help you learn about the services and opportunities that will available to you when you transfer. Maureen Fray, Assistant Director of Northern Arizona University’s Gateway Student Success Center, shares, “Many advisors are willing to speak with prospective students during non-peak times of the semester.

Be proactive; contacting advisors early gives them the opportunity to say when it would be best to meet so they can evaluate your credits in a timely manner and give you their undivided attention.”

Tanya Mure, a Transition Coordinator for Northern Arizona University, emphasizes the importance of applying early for university admission. “The admission process (at NAU) can take six to eight weeks, if you apply and order your official transcripts at the same time.

Any delay in ordering transcripts can increase that timeframe and will impact your ability to enroll for your classes while there are still classes open, and the financial aid package a university can offer you. The earlier you apply

Be proactive and ask questions...Also read the syllabus to know about policies specific to each course.

for admission, the better.” Although admission periods vary by institution, she recommends applying in January for a fall (August) start, and in September for a spring (January) start. Many universities will accept applications up to a year before the projected starting semester.

Having realistic expectations about the time required to be successful in courses helps you adjust to your new surroundings and responsibilities at a university. Ashley Rubin, Academic Advisor for the School of Art at the University of Arizona says, “One of the common pitfalls new transfers from community college experience is taking too much on at one time, especially in their first year. We understand you want to graduate and get out of college as soon as possible, but transferring into a university can be overwhelming. At least take the first semester to develop a routine that you are comfortable with.

Build upon that routine and stick with it and you will have a plan in place to succeed!”

Organization and communication skills are also key factors in student success, according to Erica Mitchell, Senior Director of Student Services at Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College. She advises students to “know the university’s academic calendar for important deadlines such as drop/add and withdrawal deadlines. If you are struggling with a course, it is often best to withdraw rather than negatively impact your GPA. Refer to the academic calendar and seek advising to know your options.” Retaking courses, though, adds to the

cost of college and takes extra time, so asking for help before it’s too late is a smart approach.

Mitchell recommends, “Be proactive and ask questions. Take advantage of using your professor or TA’s (Teaching Assistant’s) office hours to ask any lingering questions or needed clarification. Office hours are the best way to get clarification on assignments or upcoming exams. Also read the syllabus to know about policies specific to each course.”

By asking questions, not only are you helping yourself, you may be helping others by making faculty and staff more aware of student issues.

Many academic advisors stress the importance of starting math classes early in college, ideally in first semester, to facilitate timely degree completion. This is especially relevant for students majoring in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) areas, because there are sequences of required courses that depend on successful completion of one course before a student is permitted to take a course at the next level.

Michelle Howe, Student Engagement Coordinator and Advisor at ASU’s School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, says math advisors “encourage students to take classes in their major while they are at the community college and to leave some electives for their junior and senior years.” She goes on to explain, “We get a lot of community college transfers who have completed all

their general studies but not really any math classes. This causes two problems: First, math classes are progressive. If students transfer without the basic math courses they can only take one math course per semester and it really stretches out the time they are here. Second, if they come to ASU with basically just math left to take they end up with three or four advanced math courses in one semester which is too much. They need to leave some courses to break up the math and provide variety for their junior and senior years.”

As this sampling of practical advice shows, college and university advisors, student services coordinators, and other higher education professionals care a great deal about student success and are eager to share their wisdom with you. Make the most of your college experience by keeping their main ideas for successful transfer in mind: • Research your university of choice to make sure it is a good fit for you.

• Use advisors as a resource. Communicate with them and your instructors regularly.

• Apply for admissions and request transcripts early.

• Be realistic about the time you’ll need to dedicate to college.

• Know the university’s enrollment and drop/ add deadlines.

• Ask for help when you need it.

• Develop an education plan with a strategic course sequence (especially with math).

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transfer.asu.edu/maricopa and clicking on the “Sign up for a MAPP” gold box on the right side of the page. Once completed, they should take it to their community college advisor who will review the form with the student.

Students will receive confirmation from ASU once they are officially signed up. Then they will receive access to My ASU, with special tools and resources to help them prepare to transfer and succeed. Please visit transfer.asu.edu/ maricopa for a complete and updated listing of all available pathways and degree programs at ASU.

Students will start by taking course work that applies to most of the degrees in their broad interest area. They will have access to career assessments and ASU career counselors who can help them determine what career and major is right for them. There are currently four Exploratory Pathways available:

Arizona State University consistently ranks as the top school in Arizona for academic The value of an education is in the programs, affordability and innovation. The eyes of its beholder.

Maricopa to ASU Pathways Program, or MAPP, Martine Garcia, helps students plan and complete prescribed • Exploratory Health and Life Sciences a first-generation course work designed to help them transition • Exploratory Humanities, Fine Arts and college student, dissmoothly to ASU to earn their bachelor’s Design covered that gaining degrees. an education not • Exploratory Math, Physical Sciences, only contributed to Engineering and Technology Benefits of the Maricopa professional success, • Exploratory Social and Behavioral Sciences to ASU Pathways Program but personal success Have Questions or Need include: as well.

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Our statewide locations allow you to complete your NAU degree at an Arizona community college, helping you balance work, school and family.

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UA: Your Transfer Destination Mark Bernal Chandler-Gilbert Community College For Mark, Wildcat spirit was a part of the family, and going to the University of Arizona was always his dream. Mark chose to start his journey into higher education at Chandler-Gilbert Community College.

Upon receiving his Associates, he could not be more thankful for the amazing opportunities and experiences that CGCC had to offer him. Through the support of Chandler-Gilbert’s Student Life, Mark was involved in as many organizations as possible.

Strong leadership groups like the Male Empowerment Network (M.E.N.) and the Hands Enriching Lives Program (H.E.L.P.) have inspired Mark not only to continue his education, but also to become an involved leader at the University of Arizona. Before even starting his first semester at UA, Mark is already working with fellow transfer students to join and/or develop organizations similar to those he was able to take part in at CGCC. Mark is a shining example of how involvement and leadership at the community college can lead to academic success.

Natalie Valichnac Glendale Community College Natalie is a Phoenix native who is “more than excited to be transferring to the University of Arizona.”

Natalie was recently awarded The UA’s $2,000 renewable Bridge Scholarship which will assist in funding her educational goals. Natalie says, “On my educational journey my greatest obstacle is my horrible habit of procrastinating. Unfortunately, I have not overcome my obstacle, more so I have learned to live with it.” Natalie has done more than “live” with her obstacle, she has worked hard to maintain her 3.5 GPA while obtaining an Associates in Arts from Glendale Community College.

Natalie will now have $4,000 to put toward her educational goal of pursuing a BA Degree in Deaf Studies-Pre Education. She says, “It has always been a goal of mine to become an American Sign Language Interpreter.” Natalie expects to graduate from the University of Arizona, with honors, in May 2016.

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aricopa Community College students now have one more way to get connected to the University of Arizona’s campus before they transfer, through the UA Bridge program. UA Bridge is a partnership between the Maricopa Community Colleges and the University of Arizona that provides a path to an associate’s degree from a Maricopa college, and completion of your bachelor’s degree at UA. To find out more information and apply for the program, visit admissions.arizona.edu/transfer/ ua-bridge.

Don’t forget that assistance can be found right here in Maricopa County. We have transfer admissions representatives based in the Phoenix area who can help you find your way when deciding if it’s time to transfer. Brenna Secore is located at Paradise Valley Community College, and can be reached at (602) 390-3895 or brennac@arizona.edu. Sarah White is located at Mesa Community College and can be reached at (520) 237-4423 or swhite88@email.arizona.edu.

Stop by and talk to them today about the transfer process!

Applying to the University of Arizona

The University of Arizona application accomplishes three things in one. The application is for admissions, scholarships, and your application for the Honors College. You can apply online or print a paper application at admissions. arizona.edu/transfer/transfer-applications.

Once you submit an application, you can pay the non-refundable application fee of $50 for residents or $75 for non-residents by check, money order, credit card, or eligible fee waiver.

To complete the application process, you need to submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended, and an official high school transcript if you are under the age of 22 at the time of application. The application usually takes two to four weeks to process, so apply early. To track the status of your application, create a MyUA account at arizonaug.askadmissions.net/vip/. After you are admitted, you can take your next steps to enrolling at nextsteps.arizona.edu.

Experience Arizona

Make connections with admissions and college representatives by attending an event, taking a campus tour, or meeting face-to-face with an admissions counselor at your college. The UA hosts numerous transfer events throughout the year and we also participate in college fairs every semester. For details on where we are going to be

The UA Transfer Student Center is a welcoming place for prospective and new transfer students.

next and how to register for any of our programs, check out our Calendar of Events at admissions. arizona.edu/transfer/events/month.

Arizona Experience - Transfer Open House: This all-day visit program is designed to introduce you to our outstanding colleges, programs, services, and campus. Attending this event will give you the opportunity to engage with your respective college, familiarize yourself with the campus community, and customize your visit for your needs.

Community College Visits: If you’re unable to join us at a transfer event, don’t worry! We’ve got you covered. UA Transfer representatives visit your campus to meet and talk with you as a prospective student. If you’re looking for more information on UA, check out the Transfer Admissions Calendar of Events and mark the date when we’ll be at your college.

Saturday Transfer Round-Up: Learn about the UA admissions process and take a peek at what life on campus is really like for our transfer students. Following the tour, staff members are available to assist and answer questions from tour goers as well as anyone looking for some admissions help!

Transfer Wildcat Express: Designed for prospective and recently admitted transfer students, Transfer Wildcat Express are half-day events held on the University of Arizona campus.

Guests learn about student services, take a campus tour, and can qualify for an expedited

admissions decision.

Once you are here

The UA Transfer Student Center, part of the Transfer Enrollment Team, works with the Office of Admissions to help your transition to UA go as smoothly as possible. The Transfer Student Center is located in the Student Union Memorial Center, Room 402, and is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can get more information about their services by visiting transfer.arizona.edu or contact them at 520-626-6463 or uofatransfer@ gmail.com.

The Advising Resource Center (ARC) provides advising contact information for new and continuing UA students. ARC is also located on the fourth floor of the Student Union Memorial Center, Room 411. Visit advising.arizona.edu for access to academic advisor contact information and major guides. Contact ARC at 520-626-8667 or advising@email.arizona.edu.

The Student Vets Center is the central hub of information and a meeting place for student veterans and veterans looking to enter the UA. The Center is located in the Student Union Memorial Center, Room 404-O, and is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The website, vets.arizona. edu, has information about resources for veterans and you can contact the Vets Center directly at 520-626-8380 or VETSofc@email.arizona.edu.

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“I have wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember,” says Chapman. “This scholarship and earning my degree at NAU will help me get that job and become the best teacher I can possibly be.”

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ransferring from a community college to a four-year college or university requires good planning. Before you transfer to a university, check into the following:

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) and Associate Degree: o Have you selected a major with an Arizona

General Education Curriculum (AGEC)? If so, have you completed the requirements and requested AGEC certification on your transcripts? o Have you met with an advisor to determine your eligibility to graduate at your community college? o Have you submitted an application for graduation? Some colleges require separate applications for the AGEC and the associate degree.

Major and University Requirements: o Does your major have a second language

proficiency requirement?

o Have you completed all the prerequisites for

your university program? o Will you meet the minimum cumulative GPA for admission into the university and academic program you want?

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University Application Process & Transcripts: o Have you researched university admission

priority dates and deadlines?

o Have you submitted your application(s) for

admission and all of your official transcripts (and any AP and CLEP test scores) prior to transferring? o Have you checked to see if high school transcripts and test scores are required? o Have you requested that your final official transcripts (from each college attended) be sent to the university after your last semester is completed?

Financial Aid/Scholarships: o Have you submitted your Free Application for

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the priority date of your transfer institution(s)? o Have you investigated tuition and fees at the university? Some programs may require a professional fee in addition to tuition. o Have you researched scholarship opportunities? Be wary of potential scams, as search services should be free of charge.

Learn to thrive Transfer to ASU

Contact your academic advisor to learn more about pathway programs to ASU.

Living Arrangements:

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Financial Aid Basics for Students at the Maricopa Community Colleges

Steps to Financial Aid

1. Get your PIN--Personal Identification Number (pin. ed.gov).

2. File your FAFSA--Free Application for Federal Student Aid (fafsa.ed.gov).

3. Apply to college (my.maricopa.edu), take placement tests, and enroll in classes.

4. Apply for scholarships--multiple websites, start with your college’s financial aid website.

5. Submit all documents requested to financial aid office— check “to do” list and message center (my.maricopa.edu).

6. Read your award letter (my.maricopa.edu) by logging into your student center and clicking on “view financial aid” under the “finances” tab.

7. Accept or decline your award.

8. Complete Loan Entrance Counseling --only if receiving loans (dl.ed.gov).

9. Complete a Master Promissory Note (dl.ed.gov).

10. Receive funds-- refer to your college’s financial aid website and the Maricopa Student Refund Program (MSRP) program information (my.maricopa.edu/refund/).

11. Abide by satisfactory academic progress policies to maintain your financial aid eligibility.

Tips for Students Getting Ready to Transfer

• Fill out your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on January 1 or soon after, for the following academic year.

• Indicate your transfer school’s financial aid code on your FAFSA. This can be found on your community college’s financial aid website or the FAFSA website.

• Notify your lender that you will be transferring to a different institution.

• Complete a loan deferment form unless you plan to start paying back loans right away.

Types of Aid STUDENT AID

DESCRIPTION

NEED TO PAY BACK?

Federal Pell Grant

Based on financial need determined by federally-mandated formula. Students may be eligible when registered full- or part-time.

Federal Direct Loans

Subsidized (U.S. Department of Education may pay interest while borrower is in school, and during grace and deferment periods.) Must be enrolled at least half-time and have financial need.

Unsubsidized (borrower pays interest over the life of the loan). Must be enrolled at least half-time. Does not require financial need.

No*

Yes

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Must be Pell Grant eligible and enrolled at least half-time. Awarded first-come, first served to students with exceptional need.

No*

Leveraging Educational Assistance Program (LEAP) Grant

Based on availability and eligibility. Awarded to AZ residents with highest demonstrated financial need. Must be enrolled at least half-time.

No*

Federal Perkins Loan

Low-interest loan to be paid back directly to the college. (Federal Perkins Loans are not available at all MCCCD colleges)

Yes

Direct PLUS Loan

Available to parents of dependent students enrolled at least half-time. PLUS loans are unsubsidized, so borrower is responsible for paying interest. (Direct PLUS Loans are not available at all MCCCD colleges)

Yes

Work-Study Programs

Need-based. Funds earned through part-time employment at the college. Level of funding and number of positions are limited, so early application is important.

Scholarships

Multiple sources. Start with your college’s website (Check “financial aid,” “pay for college,” or similar links.) Others include: www.fastweb.com www.maricopa.edu/foundation

No

No

*When in accordance with federal and state laws, as well as institutional terms and conditions.

Successful educational planning relies on teamwork

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cademic advisement is a vital resource for students at every stage of their college education. Truly effective advising is a partnership between advisors and students, both pre- and post-transfer. In this collaboration, there are some fundamental responsibilities to consider…

Your advisor should:

• Provide professional, friendly, and courteous service.

• Clearly communicate program requirements, institutional policies and procedures.

• Maintain a broad knowledge base and continuously work to keep up-to-date.

• Listen effectively, and ask questions to understand your needs.

• Provide appropriate referrals to campus resources.

• Work collaboratively with you to develop a clear and comprehensive educational plan (sometimes referred to as a program of study or a semester-bysemester plan).

• Encourage and guide you in defining and developing realistic goals.

• Help you explore your interests, abilities, and goals as they relate to academic majors.

• Inform you about online resources for academic information and support services.

• Be realistically accessible to you: in-person, by telephone, email, or web access, and respond to reasonable requests in a timely manner.

• Help you gain the ability to assume responsibility for your educational choices and achievements, and learn from your mistakes or setbacks.

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the institution’s policies and federal and state laws.

As a student, you should:

• Meet with your advisor each semester (or as often as your college recommends) to discuss your progress. Depending on the size of your college and how much you are able to do on your own after initial visit(s), sometimes email or phone

advisement is more efficient.

• Come prepared. The first time you see an advisor, bring your placement test scores, unofficial transcripts from other institutions attended, and/ or any documents you think may be helpful that are not already in your college’s computer system.

If in doubt, call ahead and ask what you should bring. For subsequent advisement sessions, bring degree check sheets, transcripts, and any other materials your advisor provided at prior meetings.

• Take notes during your advisement sessions. Make sure you and your advisor are clear on any followup tasks you need to do.

• Use what you learn from your advisor to better help yourself. Advisors are teachers, and want to empower you to lead the way with your education.

Work together on completing tasks and gathering information in order to become more self-reliant as a student. The advisor can assist you with more complex enrollment or academic issues, and you won’t need to wait for them to do things you

can do on your own. Still, you should feel free to double-check with your advisor if you are unsure about something.

• Ask questions, and honestly answer your advisor’s questions. Understanding each other builds trust in your partnership, which will support your overall educational experience.

• Research college and program information to increase your knowledge on requirements, policies, and procedures. Being informed will help you make good decisions and know what you need help with.

• Be engaged in the conversation and accept responsibility for your actions as a student. Your advisor wants you to succeed, but cannot make you succeed. Even if you are unsure of yourself or your goals, your advisor needs to know that you value your education and are ready to do your part.

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New Student OrientationGet Off to a Good Start You wake up late, realizing you forgot to set the alarm on your cell phone. After a three-minute shower, you throw on some clothes and rush out the door; hoping traffic isn’t too bad on the way to your first day of college. When you get there, parking is more of a challenge than any exam you’ll ever take in a class. You finally get a space after practically stalking students who just got out of class the period before yours. You get your schedule and map out of your backpack and wonder why the letters on the buildings seem random (“Why is my psychology class in the BP building?”). When you finally find the classroom, you rush in to take your seat just before class starts, only to walk into a full classroom of students with furrowed brows, scribbling down answers to crazy-hard essay questions. A few of the students take their tests up to the front and turn them in to the instructor, and you ask yourself, “Am I in the right room?” “Is this the right class?” “Why are they taking a test?” “ISN’T THIS THE FIRST DAY???”

You grab your schedule to try to make sense of it all, and when you check the dates, you realize you have missed the first half of the semester. Could things get any worse? You wake up in a panic, realize this was just a nightmare, and sigh in relief. Your first semester of college is still a few weeks away. If fact, after work today, you’re headed to New Student Orientation at the college.

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he ten Maricopa Community Colleges enroll about 260,000 students per year.

For about forty percent of them, this is their first semester in college. New Student Orientation is provided district-wide is actually required for students who are new to college.

The length of orientation sessions, as well as placement within the order of enrollment steps, varies by college. Individual colleges tailor their orientations to fit in with business practices, staffing levels, and the number of students who will attend.

At recent Mesa Community College orientation sessions, students were greeted by a college administrator, followed by a presentation from a representative from Student Life and Leadership. Throughout the presentation, students used “clickers” to respond to multiple choice questions to check their understanding of material presented and convey information to the presenters. Instant results popped up on the screen, so students could see how their responses compared with those of others. In one session, the clickers revealed that cost was the primary reason

students chose to go to MCC. At $84 per credit for in-state tuition, students can prepare to transfer to a university, prepare for a career, or take classes for personal enrichment at a more reasonable cost than many other institutions.

Alysha Thomas, a student at MCC, said she received an email telling her orientation was mandatory, but is glad she attended. She said she learned a lot about “my.maricopa.edu,” the main website for students at the colleges to register for classes, pay tuition, receive college email, check grades, and much more. She said even though

her parents helped her register for her classes the first time, she feels confident that what she learned at orientation will prepare her to register independently from now on.

Going to college is a momentous step toward your future, and it’s important to get off to a strong start. Attending New Student Orientation will introduce you to support you may never have known about otherwise. Use the resources you learn about at orientation to boost your academic success and help you enjoy your college experience.

AAS TO BAS DEGREE PATHWAYS

Things to Keep in Mind…

• Familiarize yourself with your degree requirements. Start at maricopa.edu. Click on “programs/degrees, ” and check the box for “Associate in Applied Science.”

• Meet with an academic advisor or faculty advisor at your Maricopa Community College to discuss your short- and long-term goals and develop a semester-by-semester educational plan. The plan will be based on your placement test scores, how many courses you can successfully complete within a semester, the recommended sequence of the courses, your life outside of college, and more. Your advisor will ask you a lot of questions to help you sort out your degree options.

• Research BAS degree options and requirements. Details on the statewide transfer policy are found at aztransfer.com. Under “Tools,” select AAS to BAS pathways. Also, university websites usually provide degree search tools that will allow you to specify your interest in BAS programs.

• Arizona State University’s online AAS to BAS tool at transfer.asu.edu/communitycollege/AZ allows you to click on your Maricopa college and AAS program to learn more about the corresponding BAS options at ASU. • The Northern Arizona University-Maricopa Connection website at maricopa.edu/ connection lists local and online degree programs, including BAS degrees that complement your AAS from a Maricopa Community College.

• The University of Arizona’s online degree search tool at degreesearch.arizona.edu/ lists degree requirements for every major and identifies course equivalencies at the community colleges.

• Reach out to Maricopa’s private and outof-state college and university advisors to explore transfer options. Some are more expensive than the public universities, but they often accept more credits and offer flexible scheduling. This search tool can help you narrow down what is important to you: maricopa.edu/transfer/partners/partner_list. php (Click on University Partner Search).

Matt has worked at the same company for 12 years, and, although he is a hard-worker and his fellow employees consider him the “go-to” guy when they have questions, he hasn’t been promoted. Without a college degree, he has been at a disadvantage when higher-level positions have opened up. Supervisors have encouraged him to go back to school to earn a degree.

Leah has work experience in web design, but she put her career on hold when she became a stay-at-home mom. Now, eight years later, she would like to become competitive in the job market, but technology in her field has changed a lot. She needs to update her skills to be qualified for the career she hopes to resume.

Marisa is a recent high school graduate. She wants to go to college to earn an associate’s degree in dental hygiene. She would like to be able to start her career as soon as she can, but for now, she cannot picture herself in college for more than a couple of years. Still, she would like to have the option to eventually apply her credits toward a bachelor’s degree.

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ll of these students could accomplish their goals by earning an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree from the Maricopa Community Colleges. An AAS degree prepares students to work in specific fields by completing coursework centered on skills and knowledge applicable to the workplace. In addition, the AAS degrees include some general studies coursework to broaden students’ educational experiences.

The Maricopa County Community College District offers over 300 AAS degrees based on specific areas of expertise, such as nursing, business, administration of justice, fashion merchandising and design, music business, biotechnology, and many more. While AAS degrees are primarily comprised of major-related (program specific) courses, along with a smaller group of general education courses, there are other associate degrees that offer the opposite—mostly general education coursework with a smaller portion of major-related coursework. These degrees are known in the Maricopa district as “transfer degrees,” since they require the appropriate lower-division coursework to prepare students for upper- division coursework at a four-year college or university. These include the Associate in Arts, Associate in Business, Associate in Science, and Associate in Elementary Education degrees. Most majors fit into one of these pathways with proper guidance on course selection from academic advisors. It is critical to talk to an academic advisor early in your college experience to determine which type of associate’s degree is best for you.

Since people want flexibility in their career choices, they need flexibility in the approach they take when deciding which degree path to follow. Years ago, students really needed to decide between an AAS and a

traditional transfer degree to avoid having to backtrack, repeat coursework, or even start over after changing their major or career goals. Now, it is possible to prepare both for work and for transferring to a university by earning an Associate in Applied Science, since many universities offer bachelor’s degree programs designed especially for students with AAS degrees. Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degrees build on the foundation of the AAS by including coursework to advance students’ knowledge within their chosen fields. Arizona’s statewide transfer policy authorizes AAS students to transfer up to 75 credits from the community colleges, then earn 45 credits at Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, or the University of Arizona to complete a BAS degree. Since most AAS degrees are 60-65 credits, students are able to complete the general studies courses beyond the community college requirements and have the credits transfer to the university. In some cases, a 60/60 split makes more sense to remain on track with course sequencing at the university. You and your advisor should develop an educational plan that reflects your educational interests and transfer timeline.

In addition, many of Maricopa’s out-of-state and private university transfer partners will accept your AAS credits as a block, allowing you to be halfway, or even three-fourths of the way, to your bachelor’s degree upon transferring. In general, the more closely the bachelor’s degree program you select aligns with the content of your AAS, the less coursework you will have left to complete at the university.

If you want to earn a degree in a specific field of study, prepare for a career or job advancement, and keep the door open to transferring to a university, an AAS to BAS pathway may be for you.

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Strategies for Undecided Students

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aving a clear idea of the required courses for your degree program is critical to completing college in a time-efficient manner, which most college students set out to do. In addition to consulting academic and faculty advisors, using online resources like the college catalog, degree checksheets, and transfer guides will provide the information you need to stay on track toward your educational goals.

But what if you don’t know what you want to study or which type of career to pursue? You don’t need to wait to start college until you have decided on a major. There are ways you can get off to a good start, even when you’re not quite sure where you want the road ahead to take you.

Use career services

Countless resources to help you explore your options are at your fingertips and right on your college campus. All ten of the Maricopa Community Colleges offer career services to students, in person and online.

The Maricopa Career Planning System (maricopa.kuder.com/) delivers customized career planning guidance so you can set relevant academic and career goals that better allow you to plan for your future. You will be able to assess your personal career interests, skills and values, and explore occupations and major that could be a great fit for you. Once you are an admitted student, log in at to get started.

Match Careers to Your Major (my.maricopa. edu/preparing/match-careers-your-major) presents

As an undecided student, you can still follow a degree plan at the Maricopa Community Colleges.

broad categories of majors, and breaks them down into more specific career fields and job titles. Related professional associations, job descriptions, and dayto-day expectations for careers are also plentiful on this tool.

Maricopa’s career services staff also assist students with using other online resources, such as the Occupational Outlook Handbook (bls.gov/ ooh), a nationally recognized source for providing career and salary information, training and education requirements, job prospects, and much more. Career One Stop (careeronestop.org), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, provides many career resources, including an easy-to-use search tool called Occupation Finder.

Start with general education courses

Every college degree requires at least some general courses, which would apply to multiple majors; English, math, and science, for example. If you get started on these, and do research on career options in the meantime, you’ll buy yourself more time to consider your decision on a major. Important to keep in mind, though, is that specific general education courses may also be required for the major you eventually select. For example, nursing majors are required to take specific biology courses, so if they take astronomy or geology courses for science when they are undecided on their major, they will still need to take the required biology courses later. If you’re even considering a major or two (or three), share this information with your advisor so he or she can help you enroll in courses that count for one or more of the majors you are considering and will meet general education requirements.

Start with major-specific courses You may be thinking, “Didn’t I just read the opposite?”, but a different and equally wise strategy for undecided students is to jump into what really interests you. Starting with introductory level courses in majors you are considering can be motivating, and may actually help you start to narrow in on your interests. In addition, your instructors are knowledgeable about career options within their disciplines. They can also give you an idea of what to expect in higher-level major courses, which may help you decide if you are interested enough in the major to pursue it further.

Mix it up a bit

It can also be beneficial, particularly for full-time students, to take a combination of major-specific and general education courses in their early semesters.

Once you decide on a major, there will often be sequenced courses that cannot be taken in the same semester. If you complete most or all of your general education courses first, it may be hard to build a full-time schedule of major-specific courses later, since you can’t take all of them at the same time.

Developing a one-to-two semester educational plan with an advisor, even if you don’t know your major, is possible and can help prevent delays in completing your degree.

Take a career exploration course

If you just don’t know where to start on your quest for a major, the structure and support of a college course in career exploration or college success strategies is a great way to learn about resources available to you and receive professional guidance on using them. It also provides a set time for you to explore your interests and research careers--a task that may get set aside otherwise, when you get busy with your classes.

Enroll in the number of classes you can complete successully. A common mistake for new students is to take too many courses.

At the Maricopa Community Colleges, there are several courses to help you succeed in college and define your goals. Check descriptions, locations, dates, and times of these courses on my.maricopa. edu: • CPD102AB Career Exploration • CPD115/AAA115 Creating College Success • CPD150/AAA150 Strategies for College Success

Jump into math

The majority of math courses must be taken one at a time, in a prescribed sequence. Many students need to take several math courses to reach the level required for their major. For efficient degree completion and transfer preparation, get started on math right away when you begin college. Taking a free placement test at your Maricopa Community College (once you are an admitted student) will determine your starting level. Again, discuss possible majors with your advisor to find out if specific math courses are required. If several majors are being considered, take the high road by following the highest math sequence among the majors. You may end up having taken higher math than required, but that will serve you better than falling short and having to try to pick up where you left off when you go back to meet any additional requirements.

Follow your interests & build on your strengths

A good thing about college is that there are a lot of choices. However, so many choices can be overwhelming. When choosing courses, it may not be apparent if or how the content will translate into your career. Part of the college experience is becoming a well-rounded, educated person, and what you learn may come in handy when you least expect it. Think about what you were good at in high school or skills for which you have received recognition in the past.

What are you curious about? Some college course offerings may be surprising; for example, you may not see how learning about banned books, rock music, or geologic disasters relates to your future. If you are intrigued by a course, consider taking it! It might fulfill a general education requirement (as do all three of the courses referred to above) or a majorspecific requirement, depending on your eventual degree plan. It might also benefit you at work, enrich your life, or help you decide if you want to turn a strength or interest into a degree plan and career.

Keep your options open

If you want to play it safe and take courses that apply to a wide variety of majors, select courses like “Introduction to Literature” over courses like “Literature of Southern Wyoming” (not really a class, in case you were wondering…). This is also helpful to remember if you are considering transferring out of state. If you select courses offered at most colleges and universities, it is more likely that they will transfer to other institutions and fit in somewhere on your

degree plan. As your goals become more defined, the courses’ transferability and applicability will become clearer.

Get good grades

Don’t create a past that will come back to haunt you, when it comes to your grades. Someday, when you apply to a competitive bachelor’s degree program or graduate school, your chances for admission can be affected by poor grades in courses you didn’t take seriously enough. If you are having trouble with a class, go to tutoring, communicate with your instructor, and be aware of course withdrawal and retake policies. Also, enroll in the number of courses you can complete successfully. A common mistake for new students is taking too many courses at once, in an attempt to move through college quickly. As you progress in school, you can take a heavier course load or speed things up by taking summer or winter session courses when you know what is realistic for you.

Earn an associate’s degree

As an undecided student, you can still follow a degree plan at the Maricopa Community Colleges. If you plan to eventually transfer to a university to earn a bachelor’s degree, the Associate in Arts is a flexible degree that fulfills general studies requirements for Arizona’s public universities, along with many private, online, and out-of-state institutions. When you begin to consider specific majors, consult an advisor to see if the Associate in Arts is still the best fit for you or if another type of degree, such as an Associate in Business, Associate in Science, or Associate in Applied Science, aligns best with your major requirements and transfer goals. Earning an associate’s degree will formally recognize and celebrate your hard work, and can increase your marketability and earning power in the workplace. If you are going to transfer to a university to earn an additional degree, you will already be a college graduate while you continue to build on your success.

Think of “for now,” not forever

If you hold out on choosing a degree path until the perfect major comes along, you may just be in school forever, and that can get pretty expensive.

While finding a rewarding career is very important, sometimes, moving forward with your education and working in a related (or even somewhat related) position for a while is the only way to know if you want to stay a career for years to come.

It makes sense to need time to do research and try different things to help you make a decision, so don’t be too hard on yourself for being undecided on a major. At the same time, keep in mind that most people do not stay in the same job for their whole career. With every step you take toward a goal, you’ll gain information to help you make future decisions.

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Taking a glimpse at Michael McNally’s resume of incredible achievements, it’s no wonder Scottsdale Community College hired him in August as the new Athletic Director of their 10team department.

Since he received his bachelor’s degree in communication at ASU and a master’s degree in leadership at Grand Canyon University, he has logged 10 years in the Phoenix sports market, both at the collegiate and professional level.

“He comes to us with a strong foundation in athletics at

every level,” says Donna Young, SCC’s dean of students. “We’re very excited to have him. He’s got a lot to offer.”

With his fair share of glory days, McNally encourages students to sit down and discuss with him when and if they need advice about their futures.

With that in mind, College Times picked the brain of the 43-yearold for advice he would give any college student, regardless of their interests and majors.

College Times: What would you say to a college student who feels overloaded by

school, work and extracurricular activities right now?

McNally: It is a time in your life when a lot of things are colliding. Right now you don’t see the light at the end of the tunnel, but when it does come, persevere and work through it, drive through it…. embrace the challenges that you will also face later in your working career.

When trying to reach your future goals, do you think that is dependent on who you know or what you know?

Both. It’s important to have the

skill set to do the job you are asked to do. I always tell people I work with to never go into an interview and say you could do something you can’t. Who you know is extremely important… and when you are promotable these people can say [to their other networks] “Hey, I know this guy”…. Even [with] what I do, I have adopted from those around me. I am fortunate to have surrounded myself with really great people who are doing things the right way.

If a student has a lot occurring in their life, what is your

advice in how to handle the fast approaching negative and positive changes?

It is in our nature to rush.

In our fast-paced society, we watch crime TV shows that happen within an hour…. My career took steps to get to where I am now and they were not the most glorious steps. So continue having your dreams.

Continue to work towards them, and if something happens in the time frame you didn’t want, continue to push forward. A to B is not always a straight line. It might be a zig-

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SPORTS FEAR THE BROOM

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uidditch in the Muggle world might be different, but that doesn’t make it any less magical.

Three days a week, you can find the Sun Devil Quidditch team practicing on the field south of Gammage.

Tori Kaiser, social media and outreach chair for the team, showcases her Quidditch spirit by wearing knee-high socks with the word “Muggle” printed on the side.

While there are many devoted “Harry Potter” lovers on the team, Kaiser says many of their members have never even watched the movies.

“It’s progressed a lot as a sport. It’s definitely starting to separate itself. A lot of people still come for the Quidditch, but they stay for the sport. That’s the best way to describe it,” Kaiser says.

This Hogwarts classic has been transformed into an intense co-ed contact sport full of endurance and skill. It’s described as a mixture of rugby, dodgeball and tag.

“There are a lot of different

sections of Quidditch, and a lot of different rules that belong to each section. For the most part, it’s kind of like a normal, offensive/defensive sport where you just try to score,” Kaiser says.

Each position in the game can be classified by the color of the headbands; white for chasers, green for keepers, black for beaters and yellow for the snitch and seekers.

For practices, the team uses PVC pipes instead of brooms, which they save for official competitions.

“We play with [specialty] brooms designed for Quidditch. It’s a lot less painful to play with PVC pipes like we do. Broom burn hurts,” Kaiser jokes.

The game begins with six people on each team.

Three chasers use the quaffle (volleyball) to try to score in one of the three hoops. Among them are the keepers, whose job is to prevent the other team from scoring.

Each team also has two beaters, whose job is to do exactly what their names suggest.

BROOMS ADD AN ELEMENT OF DIFFICULTY TO THE GAME.

His favorite “Harry Potter” character is Dobby, who he comments has “great socks,” a warm-hearted joke for fellow Dobby lovers out there.

“Coming in as a ‘Harry Potter’ fan, I didn’t think it was going to be this physical,” Bailey says. “I thought there were going to be spells. I thought there was going to be something more ‘Harry Potter’-esque about it. I didn’t expect it to be this physical, but I really loved it.”

Bailey says the game is as similar to the book as it can be, with the brooms being the one of the most challenging parts. “[They] add an element of difficulty to the game. You have one arm instead of both and it makes your running a little different. When you tackle someone, for example, you can’t skewer them through the stomach,” Bailey says.

It’s clear to see that the team

has gained popularity since its inception in 2009. This year, they even introduced a second team because so many people signed up.

Kaiser says being on the Quidditch team is like having a second family, and that’s one of the reasons she loves it so much.

“While it is a fun sport, you also get to a sense of community. It’s not even just with our team; the entire Quidditch community is really close. I’ve met most of my best friends from Quidditch. The people I hang out with on a daily basis all come from here, to be honest,” Kaiser says.

You can learn more about the Sun Devil Quidditch team by checking out asuquidditch. com or heading up to their first tournament of the year at Northern Arizona University on November 7.

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“They’re the ones with the dodgeballs, those are called bludgers. Their goal of the game is to beat people in order to get them off play for a second.

When you get beat, you have to dismount your broom and run back to your hoops,” Kaiser says.

To end the game, the seeker must “retrieve” the snitch, which in the real world is a neutral player wearing yellow shorts with a tennis ball attached to their back.

“You have 18 minutes of pure, non-stop playing. There are no timeouts in Quidditch, there’s no halftime, no nothing.

It’s 18 minutes and then the snitch is released, and that’s when the seekers go out,” Kaiser says.

Jarrod Bailey, seeker captain, played Quidditch in high school and loved it so much that he decided to continue the game into college.

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SUN DEVIL VOLLEYBALL VS. UOFA The Duel of the Desert doesn’t only take place on the football field. The ladies of ASU’s Volleyball team go up against the University of Arizona in what will be the first match-up of the year between these state rivals.

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SUN DEVIL FOOTBALL VS. USC It’ll be Arizona versus California. Trojan versus Sun Devil.

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imply put, there hasn’t been a better time in recent history for college students to start up a record collection.

The sudden rise in record sales is staggering. Vinyl sales have grown by 260 percent since 2009, with 9.2 million total records bought in the U.S. in 2014, according to Billboard.

Vinyl pressing plants have become overwhelmed with orders and many critics think record players are becoming the preferred method for listening to music at home.

So for those looking to take the leap into casual record collecting, we’ve outlined what you’ll need to know to get started below. Happy spinning!

PICKING A PLAYER Buying a good record player needs to be your first step.

Having a solid foundation will allow you to then move toward listening to the music you love.

There’s nothing wrong with getting a cheap turntable on your first go-around. There are several popular Crosley models available online and at local record shops for less than $100. These do the job, especially while you learn to handle records.

However, if you are looking for something that can last

you for a few years before you consider upgrading, shelling out $250-$300 is your best move.

Here are a few more things to keep in mind: • Players with built-in speakers (like the Crosley models) will have subpar sound quality. A standalone player connected to an amp and speakers, even those found at a thrift store, will sound much better and allow room for customizing your setup.

• A record player has the potential to be the centerpiece of a room. Some player manufacturers, like Pro-Ject Audio Systems or U-Turn Audio, are especially elegant yet colorfully simple models that look as good as they sound.

• I n some cases, you may come across a vintage model. These are cool, but like buying a used car, there can be a lot of upkeep involved, including finding repair parts that may not be made anymore. A new model will allow you to spend less time worrying and more time listening.

RECOVERING RECORDS There are quite a few places around the Valley to shop for records. While some prefer

the calming atmosphere of a physical store, online retailers are likely to have that distinct record you’ve been looking for. Here are a few options to get you started: • Stinkweeds: A Phoenix treasure. This store is small, but is PACKED with new and used records across a variety of genres. 12 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix, stinkweeds.com • Zia Record Exchange: The statewide Zia franchise has a large selection of vinyl among the many other goodies it carries. Several locations around the Valley, ziarecords.com • Double Nickels Collective: This store features the collections of a group of independent sellers, and specializes in rare records across a wider variety of genres (including a large punk and metal selection).

45 W. Southern Avenue, Tempe, facebook.com/doublenickelscollective • Amazon.com: Amazon has quickly become the best place to buy records online.

This is your best bet for finding a particular record you’ve been looking for and the Prime service gives you some decent deals.

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t’s safe to say that the English rock duo of Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher, otherwise known as Royal Blood, is the “it” band of 2015.

Everyone from shock jock Howard Stern to Led Zeppelin’s guitarist Jimmy Page have raved about vocalist/ bassist Kerr and drummer Thatcher.

But Royal Blood—who possess a fuller sound than most four pieces—takes it in stride.

“For anyone to support us

and comment on our music is great for us,” Thatcher says.

“To have people that you’ve looked up to and inspired you tell you that they’re into it is great.”

Its debut full-length album, Royal Blood, has spawned four singles so far—“Out of the Black,” “Come on Over,” “Figure It Out” and “Little Monster,” its first Billboard Mainstream Rock No. 1. Thatcher says he’s unsure why that song, in particular, resonated

with fans.

“I think the song could possibly be one of the more catchier Royal Blood tunes,” he says before adding, “I think that’s a question you need to ask yourself and tell me.”

Fans in the Valley will have the chance to see Royal Blood perform a rare U.S. headlining show on Monday, September 28, at The Marquee.

“We live for the live show,” Thatcher says. “We loving going out and performing in

front of people and having people experience that moment. You never really know what’s going to happen. The show has a lot of energy. It’s very loud and it’s a big party really.”

Although they are headlining this Phoenix show, Royal Blood just got off a stint of opening for the Foo Fighters in the States.

“We’re having a lot of fun with them, yeah,” Thatcher says. “They are bigger places

than we’re used to playing.

Obviously we’re playing to a Foo Fighters crowd, we’re doing our best to win them over and we’re having a really good time to watch the gods of rock play.”

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inning a Grammy is sometimes the highlight of a musician’s career. Some proudly display the award on a mantle, others, surprisingly, in a restroom.

But Grace Chatto, cellist for the Cambridge, England-based band Clean Bandit, had other plans when her group won the Best Dance Recording prize for the song “Rather Be” earlier this year.

“I wanted to take it on the airplane and through the airport security,” says Chatto with a laugh.

“It was seriously such a surprise. I really thought Disclosure was going to win. So it was so amazing when they announced our name. It was a lovely surprise.”

However, she says, the Grammy that was presented to Clean Bandit was taken away so the organization could engrave the winner’s name on the award’s gold plate.

“I was so disappointed that we didn’t get to keep it,” she says. “But they were going to send it over once they engrave it.”

Clean Bandit will bring its Grammy Award-winning song and others to Crescent Ballroom on Tuesday, September 29.

“I can’t wait,” says Chatto about Arizona. ‘I’ve never been there before. I don’t think anyone has been before, apart from Jack [Patterson, songwriter], when he went around America with his grandma a few years ago.”

Clean Bandit, who canceled

a show earlier this year at The Marquee, promises to bring an energetic performance to Crescent Ballroom, with singer Elisabeth Troy. Other band members include bassist/keyboardist/vocalist/pianist Jack Patterson, percussionist Luke Patterson and violinist/pianist Neil Amin-Smith.

“We have a lot of live instruments—live violin and cello,” Chatto explains. “The drums are live. There are acoustic cymbals and we have a big electronic kit. There are a lot of keyboards and electronic saxophone.

The live instrumentation is what sets Clean Bandit apart.

“I think—especially in dance music—it’s quite rare,” Chatto explains. “We have the live bass guitar. It’s hard to describe when people ask what kind of music it is. It’s a big mix, ranging from reggae to house to pop to drum and bass. Jack, who writes most of the music, has a jazz funk background. You can hear his background in some of his songs.”

Although the genre is hard to pin down, Chatto offers a simple description of the show.

“It’s really a party atmosphere and, hopefully, the crowd will be dancing with us.”

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Summer Ends w/Brand New, Jimmy Eat World, Manchester Orchestra, Tempe Beach Park, 5:15 p.m., $54 Foo Fighters w/Gary Clark Jr., Ak-Chin Pavilion, 7 p.m., $42-$75 Teen Daze, Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $12-$15 Griz, Livewire, 8 p.m., $27 Matchbox Twenty Too, Casino Arizona, 7:30 p.m., $15-$25 Catfish and Bottlemen, Crescent Ballroom, 7:30 p.m., $19 Thee Oh Sees, The Pressroom, 8 p.m., $18$21 Kicking Harold w/Interfate, Stone Mary, The Whisper Engine, Absolute Threshold, Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., $5 Second Coming w/ Matt Haze, Last Exit Live, 9 p.m., $5

The Black Sheep Tour w/Caskey, Pub Rock Live, 8 p.m., $20-$22 Lillie Lemon w/Ohioan, The Trunk Space, 7:30 p.m., TBD

SEPTEMBER 26 Summer Ends w/J. Cole, Slightly Stoopid, Big Sean, Tempe Beach Park, 1:15 p.m., $54 Ricky Martin, Comerica Theatre, 8 p.m., $26-$126 Simone Dinnerstein, Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $32-37 Tamia, Livewire, 8 p.m., $25 adv, $35 dos Zeppapotapuss w/ Slor, Inept Hero, Nina Speaking, Cactus Jack’s, 6:30 p.m., TBD Against Me!, Nile Theater, 8 p.m., $50-$414 Matchbox Twenty Too, Casino Arizona, 7:30 p.m., $15-$25 Hemlock, Club Red, 6 p.m., $12-$15

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Crunk Witch w/Ichi Sound, I AM Hologram, Nerdzerker, The Trunk Space, 7 p.m., TBD

SEPTEMBER 28 Van Halen, Ak-Chin Pavilion, 7:30 p.m.,$29-$149 Royal Blood, The Marquee, 8 p.m., $20 Matt Hollywood and The Bad Feelings, The Rhythm Room, 8 p.m., $8-$10 Zachary Reid, The Trunk Space, 7:30 p.m., TBD

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SUMMER ENDS W/KANYE WEST, CHANCE THE RAPPER, TRAVIS SCOTT Tempe Beach Park, 1:15 p.m., $54

While we’re all waiting with bated breath for the Kanye 2020 bumper stickers, we still can’t deny his musical genius. Come see the man who married Kim Kardashian, named his daughter North West and made Graduation.

Warner Drive, Club Red, 6 p.m., $12-$15 M.A.N.D.Y, Monarch Theatre, 9 p.m., $10-15 Girl Repellent w/FauxFX, Keep Away, Dirt Bike Kids, Yucca Tap Room, 9 p.m., free J.C. & The Juke Rockers, Taco Guild, 6 p.m., free Zimis, Copper Blues, 8:30 p.m., free Traps PS w/The Numberators, The Trunk Space, 7:30 p.m., TBD Seoul, The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $10-$12 The Blueshounds, The Rhythm Room, 6 p.m., $8

Lera Lynn, Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $24$29 Clean Bandit, Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $50 Toxic Holocaust, Club Red, 12 p.m., $15 Empire Machines w/New Chums, Yucca Tap Room, 9 p.m., free Rudy De Anda w/Dustin Lovelis, Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $10

SEPTEMBER 30 SEPTEMBER 27 Ry Cooder w/Sharon White, Ricky Skaggs, Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $87-122 Glass Animals, Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $29-$34 The Lighthouse and The Whaler w/Born Cages, The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $12-$14 Lee Perreira, Copper Blues, 7:30 p.m., free Insubordination, Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free Igor and The Red Elvises, The Rhythm Room, 9 p.m., $10

David Cook Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $35$40 The New Mastersounds, Crescent Ballroom, 10 p.m., $46 Dogbreth w/The Ricardos, Best Dog Award, Sonoran Chorus, Yucca Tap Room, 9 p.m., free Talk In Tongues, Valley Bar, 8:30 p.m., $10

OCTOBER 1 Halsey, Livewire, 7 p.m., $20 Twiztid w/Blaze, Boondox, The Marquee, 6 p.m., $22 Bill Gaither and Homecoming Friends, Grand Canyon University, 7 p.m., $66 The Foster Family Band, Yucca Tap Room, 9 p.m., free Vacationer, Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $15

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SAM SMITH

Gila River Arena, 7:30 p.m., $18-83

The wait is over! We’re happy to see the four-time Grammy Award-winner healthy and ready for his rescheduled performance at the Gila River Arena.

The Lone Bellow, Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $33-$38 Mayday, Joe’s Grotto, 8 p.m., $17 John Dahlback, Maya Day + Nightclub, 9 p.m., $10 Face to Face, The Marquee, 6:30 p.m., $20 Joyce Manor, Crescent Ballroom, 8:30 p.m., $46 Civil Twilight w/Knox Hamilton, The Rebel Lounge, 8 p.m., $13-$15 Man Made Machine w/ Sleepwalker, Mourning Maxwell, As Thick As

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Ak-Chin Pavilion, 7:30 p.m., $30-$60

Rascal Flatts has had 12 of their singles reach number one on Billboard Hot Country Songs, Scotty McCreery won the tenth season of “American Idol!,” and RaeLynn was an amazing contestant on “The Voice.” Could there be a more talented group of people in one place?

Thieves, Yucca Tap Room, 8 p.m., free Rumble King, The Rhythm Room, 9 p.m., $10-$12 Tre Stoner, Nile Theater, 8 p.m., $15 The Browning, Pub Rock Live, 7 p.m., $12-$14 Lil Boosie Badazz, Celebrity Theatre, 8:30 p.m., $25 Empress Of, Valley Bar, 7:30 p.m., $10

OCTOBER 3 Don Henley w/Shawn Colvin, Comerica Theatre, 8 p.m., $51-$131 The Steven Graves Band w/ The Shammys, Cactus Jack’s, 8 p.m., $8 Danzig, The Marquee, 7:15 p.m., $35-$45 The Dear Hunter, The Crescent Ballroom, 8:30 p.m., $56 Lee Burridge, Monarch Theatre, 9 p.m., $13 Gamblers Mark w/Buried In Red, Coffin Stomp, Yucca Tap Room, 9 p.m., free Miss Andersen Band, The Rhythm Room, 9:15 p.m., $10 Freezer, Last Exit Live, 9 p.m., $10 Souless Enkaged, Pub Rock, 7 p.m., $5-$10 Emily Bear, Musical Instrument Museum, 7:30 p.m., $32-$37

OCTOBER 4 Calexico, Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $25-$30 Zappa Plays Zappa, Talking Stick Resort, 8 p.m., $30-$85

Ruby The Hatchet, Yucca Tap Room, 9 p.m., free King Dude, Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $12-$14 Lisa Fischer, Musical Instrument Museum, 6 p.m., $47-$52

OCTOBER 5 Counting Crows, Comerica Theatre, 7 p.m., $38-$43 Stray From the Path, Joe’s Grotto, 6 p.m., $15 The Turnpike Troubadours, The Marquee, 6:30 p.m., $20 Nortec Collective, Crescent Ballroom, 8p.m., $56 Max Frost, Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $38

OCTOBER 6 Aterciopelados, Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $30-$35 Fronzilla, Joe’s Grotto, 6 p.m., $13 New Year’s Day, Pub Rock Live, 7 p.m., $13 The Mynabirds, Valley Bar, 8 p.m., $11-$12 Sadistik, Club Red, 8 p.m., $10-$12 Mavis Staples w/Joan Osborne, Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $149

OCTOBER 7 Overkill w/Symphony X, The Marquee, 7:30 p.m., $25 Mavis Staples w/Joan Osborne, Musical Instrument Museum, 7 p.m., $149 Matoma, Crescent Ballroom, 8 p.m., $56

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HOROSCOPES! TOTALLY ACCURATE PREDICTIONS YOU SHOULD PROBABLY TAKE WITH A GRAIN OF SALT

AQUARIUS

PISCES

ARIES

TAURUS

(JANUARY 20 – FEBRUARY 18)

(FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20)

(MARCH 21 – APRIL 21)

(APRIL 22 – MAY 20)

Did you know El Niño is getting back into action? When things get rough these next couple weeks, you have our permission to pull a 1997 and “blame it on El Niño.” Bad hair day? Blame it on El Niño. Find yourself thinking about the ever-dwindling precious gift that is life and constantly ruining social interactions with your pessimism? El Niño.

Holy CRAP, Aries. There are like a billion crickets in your house right now. You should probably just stay outside until you can call a pest control company because that mess is insane.

We all know you’re trying your best, so try to go easy on yourself, Aquarius. Our only question is “Is your best good enough?”

GEMINI

CANCER

LEO

VIRGO

(MAY 21 – JUNE 21)

(JUNE 22 – JULY 22)

(JULY 23 – AUGUST 22)

(AUGUST 23 – SEPTEMBER 22)

Gemini. Psst, Gemini. OK, no one wants to tell you, but you have something on your shirt. No, no!

Don’t be embarrassed. It just looks like grease or something. No, I trust you ate a salad for lunch. OK, I’m sorry I brought it up.

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Ahh, fall! It’s that time of the year when you can start thinking about sweaters, seasonally spiced coffee and compromising your social life for the sake of a mark on a report card. (Seriously, start buckling down in school now before it’s too late and finals are here.)

LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 22)

After an awkward interaction with your professor, you’ll be forced to drop the class. You know what you did. And now, so does your professor’s entire department. It’s probably just time to switch majors. Golf management is looking pretty good.

Dude, is it just me or is Gemini really touchy this week? Hahaha, you’re so right, Cancer! Hey, do you want to grab a drink tonight?

Don’t tell Gemini.

SCORPIO (OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 21)

There are so many entertainment options this fall, from concerts to festivals to arts events. And you’ll attend none of them. Remember to SISS (Stay Inside, Stay Safe). We all know you’re a huge SISSy.

You’ve been feeling a bit down lately, and you know there’s only one cure for that—cartwheels! Seriously, just try to frown when you’re doing a cartwheel.

Stop complaining about your stomach ache, Virgo. You’re the one who ate the grocery store clearance sushi.

Next time, spend the extra 50 cents and spare me the earful. It’s RAW FISH!

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

(NOVEMBER 22 – DECEMBER 21)

(DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 19)

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Slow it down, Sagittarius. Those Donald Trump Facebook posts are getting a little excessive. You’re on the fast track to being a frequent news website commenter with that sort of displaced enthusiasm, and that’s probably the saddest thing you can be.

It was recently confirmed that Facebook is adding a “dislike” button, so this will really up your hating game.

Look out, world! Capricorn hates everything about you.

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