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Gabriella Fernbaugh:
Have you noticed fewer people coming to class? They might be playing hooky…
Tyler Abrams:
Or they could have come down with something. We’ll tell you what’s going around and how to stay safe.
Gabriella Fernbaugh:
I’m Gabriella Fernbaugh.
Tyler Abrams:
I’m Tyler Abrams, and this is State Press Play.
Gabriella Fernbaugh:
Also on todays episode, dating app users can look to the new Tinder Dating guide to help with their profile game this cuffing season.
Tyler Abrams:
But first...
Freshmen to seniors choosing to live on campus have the most accessibility to campus opportunities. But as flu season approaches, residence halls are a hub for flu-like illnesses that are transmitted easily between students. I spoke to Sita Sudhakar, as she investigated the current spread of flu symptoms around campus. Thanks for coming on the show, Sita.
Sita Sudhakar:
Thank you so much for having me.
Tyler Abrams:
So Sita in your investigation, what did you find were some of the most common illnesses that have been going around campus right now?
Sita Sudhakar:
So based on the student interviews that I have conducted, the most common illnesses that I have found are strep, flu, and meningitis B.
Tyler Abrams:
But has anyone been infected with COVID-19?
Sita Sudhakar:
From what I've researched? Yes, COVID-19 cases are increasing here at ASU. But ASU has not yet released that data to the public.
Tyler Abrams:
Okay. And what did you find was the main pattern with some of these student illnesses that have been going around campus?
Sita Sudhakar:
The primary pattern that I found with these students illnesses is that small college classrooms and increased social interactions around campus are large contributor to these increased illnesses...
To hear more from Sudhakar, please tune in to State Press Play.
READ MORE: This story will be published on Sept. 26.
Gabriella Fernbaugh:
Find your boo this cuffing season using Tinder's new dating guide. State Press Community reporter, Emily Fox-Million, breaks down what you should know about the online dating scene. Hello, Emily.
Emily Fox-Million:
Hi there.
Gabriella Fernbaugh:
So what exactly is the Tinder dating guide and what should people know about their dating profile?
Emily Fox-Million:
So essentially, Tinder released a dating guide for students coming back to campus this semester that are looking for in-person new connections. It covers tips, tricks and trends for the app and just online dating in general. The number one advice it gives throughout is to be your most authentic self when finding a new match. And the best way to do that, according to the guide, is having four photos on your account, no more, no less, having music that people can listen to as they're swiping through your profile, and that helps them get to know you. And again, just being as authentic and personable as possible to make sure that your profile stands out.
Gabriella Fernbaugh:
It's definitely important to stay safe when using dating apps. What are some cautions that users should be aware of before they go on their first Tinder date?
Emily Fox-Million:
For sure. So definitely avoiding unverified profiles is one way to stay safe, but also making sure that your location is shared with someone before meeting with a potential partner in person. And also, don't be afraid to block, report or unmatch with someone on the app.
To hear more from Fox-Million, please tune in to State Press Play.
READ MORE: TINDER’S CAMPUS CRUSH DATING GUIDE OFFERS TIPS, TRICKS FOR STUDENTS
Gabriella Fernbaugh:
And that’s all for this week’s State Press Play. I’m Gabriella Fernbaugh.
Tyler Abrams:
And I’m Tyler Abrams.You can follow State Press on X and Instagram @statepress.
Gabriella Fernbaugh:
State Press Play is produced and mixed by the State Press podcast desk editor Amber Victoria Singer. Our original music is by Jake Leroux and Ellie Willard.
Tyler Abrams:
Special thanks to our managing team Alexis Heichman and Reece Andrews.
Gabriella Fernbaugh:
You can check out all these stories and more on statepress.com. See you next week, Devils.
