"The Zoom rooms and online forums of the pandemic lack the excitement of political activism in person, resulting in a drop in political club engagement." Illustration published on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021.

Zach Van Arsdale was the head of the multimedia department from August 2020 to May 2022, shaping design and multimedia storytelling at The State Press in addition to designing article experiences, illustrations and taking photographs. He has previously worked for The Howard Center of Investigative Journalism and on the Carnegie-Knight News21 project: "Unmasking America."
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By Chloe Gorgue | January 27, 2026"The show highlights both the pressure of coming out and the pressure of being in a relationship. It's representation of both closeted and out community members has influenced fans to be more comfortable with themselves." Illustration by:
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By Jennifer Kao | January 27, 2026"This problem is also seen in and around the University campuses, being done by students, visitors and regular passersby alike." Illustration by:
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By Dustin Davila-Bojorquez | January 26, 2026Zipps Sports Grill on Mill Avenue on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, in Tempe.



