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(03/15/15 9:02pm)
At 12:30 p.m. Saturday, the gates of Tempe Beach Park opened and engulfed 20,000 fans. The 80-degree temperature did not discourage anyone, but it definitely felt like it was summer at day two of the Pot of Gold music festival.
(03/06/15 2:10am)
I was lucky to wander upon the West campus of ASU and found five friendly students who were willing to share their stories of inspiration for choosing ASU and their program of study.
(03/04/15 11:20pm)
We're all mourning the beloved show's end, so take this quiz to reminisce about your favorite local government employees!
(03/01/15 10:14pm)
On March 14, Boston duo Aer will open up the day for artists such as Kendrick Lamar and Kongos at the Pot of Gold music festival at Tempe Beach Park.
(02/27/15 2:16am)
ASU prides itself in being "one university in many places." That being said, one of four campuses, Polytechnic, is located in Mesa. After wandering around the campus, I came across five friendly and interesting students willing to share their stories.
(02/21/15 8:44pm)
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(02/20/15 1:02am)
Non-profit senior Breyahna Avery — "I started at Santa Monica College. At that time, I was a business major. All the classes were the bottom line of making money. As I started to look at society and what the different problems are, I realized that life was more than the bottom line. I still like the business aspect, but I wanted to find something that gives back. So I saw a commercial about non-profit and found a social and business piece to it."
(02/16/15 11:45pm)
The Tempe History Museum is reviving the music scene of Tempe with the exhibit "The Tempe Sound." From the 1890s to today, the exhibit takes you through a short time machine featuring the once-vibrant music scene of Tempe. From jazz to rock and roll, Tempe has lived it all.
(02/13/15 12:13am)
History and sports journalism senior Brian Carroll — "I grew up playing sports and I knew I wasn't going to play as a professional, so I thought, 'Why not write about sports?' I am in sports journalism right now in this second semester. I started off at community college but eventually got into a journalism school."
(02/05/15 11:43pm)
Each week, reporter Ryan Santistevan shares the stories of a handful of ASU students found wandering around the University’s campuses. Here are five from the West campus.
(02/01/15 8:07pm)
Downtown Phoenix is generally deserted, but with the Super Bowl coming to Arizona, people from all over the country have gathered to experience its festivities. One of these events was a free concert on Jan. 30, featuring local band the Technicolors and prominent indie-poppers Walk The Moon.
(01/29/15 11:00pm)
Each week, reporter Ryan Santistevan shares the stories of a handful of ASU students found wandering around the University’s campuses. Here are five from the Polytechnic campus.
(01/25/15 9:59pm)
Enthusiastic and talented players from all over the country came together at Endgame, a video game bar off Mill Avenue, on Saturday afternoon to participate in the largest Smash Brothers tournament in Arizona. Players from Maine to Colorado to Arizona came to the tournament. Games were streamed all day on Twitch, Most Valuable Gaming's television channel website.
(01/23/15 12:22am)
ASU's Downtown campus does not compare to the size of Tempe campus, but the personalities there are amazingly bright.
(01/19/15 11:28pm)
As the year starts, the huge blockbuster movies that you've been waiting for since last year start to become real. However, interestingly enough, they generally will not be released in January. It appears that the production of action movies dwindles in quality during this month before studios decide to release hard-hitting and blood-sugar-increasing movies that excite our bones later in the year.
(01/16/15 1:06am)
2014 was the year that binge-watching Netflix shows and movies became socially acceptable. This approval is leaking over into 2015 as Netflix takes full advantage by adding attention-grabbing content along with older shows and movies for its watchers.
(01/15/15 1:02am)
Each week, reporter Ryan Santistevan shares the stories of a handful of ASU students found wandering around the University's campuses. Here are five from the Tempe campus.
(12/04/14 1:00am)
After living at home for 18 years, being able to move into your own space gives you more freedom and the ability to be independent. Dorms are generally the living space new college students will inhabit. Depending on your attitude, they could be the difference between freshman year being the best year of your life or the worst. With a positive attitude and adaptable sense of mind, dorms are actually very useful.As a student, you are generally placed into quarters with people who share the same educational community. This opportunity opens doors for a person because you are able to create a strong bond with other people who are following similar career paths. Another great advantage in living within your own educational community is the ability to share notes and study for upcoming tests.Dorms are also a great place to make new friends with other people on your floor, building or neighboring residential communities. Most of these friends will become some of the greatest people in your life with just a little walk needed to reach them. The best thing about college is that there are people not only from all over the U.S. but also the world. Friends from other places with different cultures make a positive difference in your life because you begin to open your mind more. Those who do not live in the dorms do not always have the same opportunity to get to know these valuable people.The location of dorms is essential for students, because they are strategically placed close to the classes most used by the residential community. This allows students to get to class faster and with more ease. Accessibility is essential to mornings when you don't hear your alarm clock and sleep in until two minutes before class. Dorms also have community assistants, residential community student leaders and other groups who promote residential life and plan several activities that allow students to become knowledgeable about ASU itself and how to make the best out of it. The activities span from fun with movies to inflatable obstacles, with every activity offering free food, college students' two favorite words. There is always a promotion of local activities as well, such as happenings at ASU Gammage, Young Life at West or artsy events in downtown Phoenix.There are going to be times when living in the dorms feels like you are constricted or the dining food is giving you stomach issues, but choosing dorm life is going to set a stage for a positive college experience. You are going to grow more independent and learn what's good and what's toxic for your life. You're not at home anymore, so budgeting money for supplies such as toilet paper, soap and food is going to become a habit. These are small steps toward living in the real world on your own made easier thanks to the safe community of a dorm. Reach the columnist at Ryan.Santistevan@asu.edu or follow her on Twitter @ryanerica18Editor’s note: The opinions presented in this column are the author’s and do not imply any endorsement from The State Press or its editors.Want to join the conversation? Send an email to opiniondesk.statepress@gmail.com. Keep letters under 300 words and be sure to include your university affiliation. Anonymity will not be granted.Like The State Press on Facebook and follow @statepress on Twitter.
(11/14/14 1:17am)
ASU is a unique university, because it stretches across many miles with a total of four campuses: Tempe, Downtown, West and Polytechnic. Every campus has immersive programs that are made to fit the profile of students attending ASU. Although Tempe campus is engulfed by a college town culture, it is not the only campus with the capability to put on exciting events. At present, Tempe attracts many students because of its constant opportunity for intrigue. If the other three campuses set up engaging events more frequently, then students would be more willing to experience the cultures of the district four campuses with less hesitation. Downtown' Phoenix's culture is professional and artsy. With the Downtown campus being in the heart of the city, students are able to immerse themselves in a more mature environment and explore the several art exhibits and presentations. This culture is not only available to students living downtown. Students from other campuses should make an effort to take the light rail or jump on a shuttle to experience what Phoenix has to offer. First Fridays is a public event that joins the community together and students should take the opportunity to check it out at least once. Students could also take a short light rail trip to catch a comedy show at Stand Up Live.Within West campus lies a culture of diverse and vibrant students. Walking onto the campus, one can't help but marvel at the ornate buildings. There are several pleasant places to simply sit down and hang out with fellow Sun Devils. From the courtyards to the green fields and little nooks to sit, the campus offers every student a beautiful scenery and place of refuge. It is titled a Phoenix "Point of Pride," not because of its academic features, but because of its incredible elegance.Polytechnic campus nurtures a culture of innovation and exploration. If for nothing else, visit Poly for its awesome architecture. The community is small but allows for students to be a close community. Students from other campuses could appreciate a different scenery and explore this campus. Kylie Griffin, sophomore aviation major, explained to me that the culture is, "Extremely technical over here as it is highly focused on academics. The campus is extremely quiet, but has a lot to offer. A state-of-the-art gym, a student union that is the epicenter of our campus, a layout that shows how ASU really wants to preserve the desert environment." Distance and location are important factors in students' opinion on the four campuses. Before a student can fully make up their mind on which campus is the best, they need to make an effort to see the magic happening on each campus. Together, the campuses make ASU the university it is, not just one campus. In order for ASU to truly be appreciated as "one university in many places", each campus should be recognized by all students. Reach the columnist at Ryan.Santistevan@asu.edu or follow her on Twitter @ryanerica18
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(10/24/14 12:23am)
Sexism and the discrimination of women is in constant discussion on college campuses. Intramurals at ASU are no exception. For co-rec intramural sports at ASU, female players are awarded extra points per goal scored or basket made than male players are.For example, in co-rec soccer, men may push themselves through the game and score three goals but if a woman scores three goals, she effectively scored six. This contributes to a view of women being valued so little in sports that they need to have their "weakness" accounted for.Not only is this point system relevant for indoor intramural soccer, but also other intramural sports such as flag football. If a woman scores a touchdown, the scorekeepers reward her team nine points. Also, if she throws the football to a receiver in the end-zone, then the team acquires nine instead of six points. When female students opt to play against male students in co-rec, which mandates having a certain number of girls per team, they understand what they are getting themselves into. Yes, women may not always stack up athletically, but there are absolutely those that do. Making women play by rules that make the game easier for them is insulting, considering they could feasibly be the best player on the field.Although there is an open option that does not require gender-specific rules, the options are limited by a low number of participants. If only a few teams register for this league, then they are not going to have a great deal of fun or competition. It is also common to see an absence of levels of play within open league.The difference between the open and co-rec league, using indoor soccer as an example, is a team could be composed of all men and one female without having to forfeit in the open league. In co-rec, the team would be required to forfeit without the adequate amount of female players present. Also for the open league, if a female scores a goal, it only counts as one goal. If the open option allows the game to be played how it was made then co-rec can and should do the same. The co-rec league's number requirement for gender is a positive aspect that open league does not share. However, if women want to play with an equal number of men and women, they have to accept they will be treated preferentially; that's not fair.In Elite, Competitive A and Competitive B levels of play, the game is supposed to be more difficult, so females should not be given more points for their score no matter the sport. The extra point seems almost as an insult to female players, as if they could not score another point on their own or in the same manner as a male.If anything, sports or whatever it may be, is going to be equal then exceptions need to stop being made for either gender. At ASU, intramural sports that are co-rec should allow points to amount the same for both genders. The strategy of the game is the same, no matter what genders make up the team. Reach the columnist at Ryan.Santistevan@asu.edu or follow her on Twitter @ryanerica18
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