“All of the labor we did last year, if it was actually used instead of being ignored by (the) administration, this could have been prevented,” Sarra Tekola said. Confusion caused by disconnected goals and poor communication contributed to a confrontation in the multicultural space.

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."
Alex Gould is one of the editors of the photo desk. He is also currently working with The Arizona Republic as an intern photographer, Cronkite News as a visual journalist and working on assets for Arizona PBS.
Haynie-250602-Higher Education Rally-32.jpg
By Madison Haynie | June 2, 2025Students for Justice in Palestine Co-Chair Hayden Nguyen speaks at a rally advocating for higher education funding and resources at the Arizona State Capitol on Monday, June 2, 2025 in Phoenix.
Haynie-250602-Higher Education Rally-59.jpg
By Madison Haynie | June 2, 2025Participants march at a rally advocating for higher education funding and resources at the Arizona State Capitol on Monday, June 2, 2025 in Phoenix.
Haynie-250602-Higher Education Rally-15.jpg
By Madison Haynie | June 2, 2025Sign advocating for free speech rights from a higher edication rally participant at the Arizona State Capitol on Monday, June 2, 2025 in Phoenix.