Essays
Learning in April
An SPM photographer concludes her last self-portrait essay for the magazine, showcasing the things to come after graduating. see more
Getting Under My Skin
State Press investigative reporter Nicholas Palomino Mendoza explores the murky, weird world of tattoo parlors and gets inked at what he considers the best tattoo shop in Tempe. see more
Spring: An Accolade
As spring dwindles in the summer heat, one writer beseeches — look to the trees. see more
From Reservation to City Lights
An SPM photographer illustrates a personal experience and view of life as an American Indian on ASU campus. see more
Busted: A Story of Arrest
With every smashed window and pilfered spirit, he felt more invincible. Being caught was an arresting challenge to his newfound sense of power, a reminder that evil will always beget punishment. see more
Botched Printing
After years of inky fingers and jammed papers, it's time for this SPM writer to give a not-so-pleasant goodbye to her printer. see more
A Vegetarian in the Land of Meat
Meat was the basis for one writer's family and her Mexican community — until she came out as a vegetarian. see more
Hunting Down Sweetness
A non-candy lover asks students what reminds them of candy, portrays the answers through a series of photos, and in the end, has her scurrying for heavenly sweets. see more
