News - The Arizona State Press

'Bumping the lamp'

Since the unveiling of ASU's animation degree program in 2020, the department has faced criticism, an increase in student enrollment and other developments

By Aleisha Paulick | April 29, 2026

State Press Play: The Arts of ASU Episode

Join Myah France as she interviews interdisciplinary artist Sparrow Dineen about performing arts on campus. Ryan Estes also sits down with Elyse Rivera, a fashion and design major to discuss FIDM programs and her fashion pieces.

By Ryan Estes and Myah France | April 18, 2026

How First Studio uplifts local artists, different mediums

The First Studio Gallery hosts artists' receptions on First Fridays, showcasing the work of local Valley artists.

By Chloe Beery | April 9, 2026

New transit shelters bring Indigenous artwork to Tempe sidewalks

Jacob Butler and Joshua Yazzie designed transit shelters for Mill Avenue to combine art and functionality.

By Charley Fisher | April 9, 2026

April's First Friday cancellation highlights deeper issues with the monthly event

The First Friday event in downtown Phoenix has faced criticism from the community due to its loss of art and safety concerns.

By Lexi Janusee | April 2, 2026

The GAME School brings multiple disciplines together to foster gaming innovation

The GAME School aligns interdisciplinary training with industry growth in gaming, entertainment technology and immersive media.

By Nikhil Mohta | February 10, 2026

Illustration Story: Behind the brush fall 2025

Showcasing The State Press illustrators and their work from the fall 2025 semester.

By Caitlin Hawkinson , Sarah Pedrini , Matthew Marengo , Neha Ponnapalli , Jennifer Kao and Hannah Armstrong | December 24, 2025

Illustration Story: Huevember 2025

Last month, The State Press brought our readers a plethora of Halloween sketches for a challenge called Inktober. This month brings a new challenge known as Huevember. Huevember has spread through different online art communities, but for this challenge, the color palette for the illustrations was chosen by State Press illustrator Sarah Pedrini.

By Caitlin Hawkinson , Sarah Pedrini , Ava Peguese , Matthew Marengo , Aliya Carnahan , Jennifer Kao and Hannah Armstrong | December 4, 2025

Not naked, but nude

Students at ASU reflect on technology's impact on figure drawing

By Lucia Zettler | December 3, 2025

The punk publishing of college zines

How zines help further the cause for clubs on campus.

By Lexi Janusee | November 24, 2025

'Art, music and poetry': AMP bridges gap between ASU, the local music scene

AMP provides a platform for ASU musicians and furthers the local music scene.

By Lexi Janusee | November 5, 2025

The price of passion: An inside look at the lives of ASU art majors

Why ASU artists decided to pursue their passions in college and the challenges they may face.

By Jazlyn Gonzales | October 21, 2025

Tempe residents share thoughts on Danelle Project redevelopment

Danelle Plaza's potential mixed-use, high-density rezoning causes concern among Tempe community.

By Lexi Janusee | September 22, 2025

Behind the brush 2024-2025

Showcasing State Press illustrators and their work from the fall 2024 and spring 2025 semesters.

By Caitlin Hawkinson , Sarah Pedrini , Ella Jacquez , Alexis Heichman , Matthew Marengo , Brittany Lane , Morgan Kubasko and Neha Ponnapalli | June 8, 2025