Protests that took place during the fall 2025 and spring 2026 semesters at and around ASU.
Paul Pascual is the engagement editor for The State Press, developing innovative strategies through emerging media to connect with the audience. He works concurrently with ASU Student Life as a marketing photographer. He has previously worked at FOX News Media as a broadcast coordinator and at the National Student Leadership Conference as an on-site marketing photographer. This is his sixth semester with The State Press, having previously worked as a photographer.
Madison Haynie is the Visuals Editor for The State Press, overseeing the photography desk. She is in her 3rd semester with The State Press, working previously as a Politics Reporter and Photographer.
Kendall Makuta is a full-time photographer for the State Press. She has previously worked as a part-time photographer for the State Press in Spring 2025 as well as a photographer and writer for Blaze Radio throughout her years at ASU.
Esmeralda Hernandez is the lead videographer for The State Press, giving coverage to a variety of events and organizations at Arizona State University through visual storytelling. She is a senior in Journalism and Mass Communications, and has previously worked for Blaze Radio, Times News Lehighton and Times of San Diego.
Jen Hamilton is a freshman studying Journalism and Mass Communications with a minor in Political Science. This is their first semester with The State Press.
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By Pedro Rojo | April 14, 2026AZNA Spring Team performs at Culturefest at the SDFC fields on Friday, Apr. 3, 2026, in Tempe.
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By Aaron Rayos Chavez | April 14, 2026"Moseley, Schenk and Fisher all said education from the University for students on these heat-related illnesses, as well as on heat mitigation strategies, is an important way to prioritize student safety as temperatures rise earlier and earlier in the year." Illustration by:
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By Caitlin Hawkinson | April 14, 2026"When I think of spring, I think of flowers in bloom and love in the air." Illustrated by:



