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How-To: Be "Successful" on Instagram

While Instagram has been crucial for sharing artsy pictures and providing a way for people to make their lives look as fantastic as possible, some users just take it too far. Here are some helpful tips to be the “best” Instagrammer you can be.

By Samantha Stull | March 5, 2014
Photo by Noemi Gonzalez

Negative space: How art is reshaping Phoenix's vacant land

A group of artists and architects are reclaiming empty lots in downtown Phoenix with a project that converts shipping containers into works of public art. The problem they are trying to tackle in Phoenix is not that there is a lack of space, but that there is too much space.

By Newlin Tillotson | February 27, 2014
Photo courtesy of National College Improv Tournament

Laughing their way to the top: Barren Mind takes on nationals

On March 1st, they’ll be on a stage in Chicago, competing with 11 other improv troupes at the College Improv Tournament. Whether they win or lose, Barren Mind will be able to come away from the tournament saying that they’re one of the top-twelve college improv troupes in the nation.

By Gretchen Burnton | February 26, 2014
Current ASU students based in DC have developed a universal remote, Loqui. Co-founder of the remote from left to right are Kimberley Heuser, Josh Heuser and Mikel Robinson. Photo courtesy of Loqui co-founder

Students develop the ultimate universal remote

Josh Heuser, Kimberley Heuser and Mikel Robinson wanted to create voice recognition software to eliminate conventional remotes to stop the relentless search for clickers everywhere. After developing the technology further, they realized it also served other vital applications.

| February 25, 2014
Nestled in the historic district of downtown Glendale, Blue House Botique is impossible to miss with it's two-story southern feel towering over the one-story businesses around it. Photo by Noemi Gonzalez

Find a sea of treasures in Blue House Boutique

Rows of neutral painted houses line the streets. Each house blends in with the next, creating a sea of suburbia. But there in this sea, a lone blue house is an anomaly. It stands out. A vintage house painted a bright royal blue with a stark white picket fence lining the lawn beckons customers to walk in and spend the afternoon perusing the stock of one-of-a-kind pieces.

| February 23, 2014

SPM Acoustics: Black Bottom Lighters

SPM BBL Acoustics + Interview from The State Press on Vimeo. If there's one thing you should know about the Glendale group Black Bottom Lighters, it's that a lot of musicians play in the band — seven by last count — something that easily accounts for their growing crossover appeal and distinct sound.

By Taylor Costello | February 22, 2014

Three totally tricked out dorm spaces

In this episode of SPM Cribs, SPM features freshman Claire Caulfield, Olivia Camarillo, Raven Stevens and Cherika Hammonds to show off their dorm rooms on various ASU campuses.

| February 20, 2014

A brewing business

Songbird Coffee and Tea House is defining a business built on customer satisfaction and a quirky 673 square feet of space.

By Alyssa Tufts | February 19, 2014

Stay thirsty, stay foolish

After being inspired by the Mill Avenue nightlife, ASU entrepreneurs set out to pursue their business plan of making champagne even more glamourous than before.

By Lauren Wong | February 11, 2014

A Mindful Body

It doesn't come as a surprise that the media affect our esteem and assurance, especially when it comes down to our birthday suits. Harangued by images of what defines femininity or masculinity to images that define sexy or beauty, body pride is something we want but is most often challenging to fulfill. In an effort toward bringing awareness to body image, its perception and a redefinition of it, ASU wellness partnered with student organizations to bring attention to it over the past week.

By Pauletta Tohonnie | February 7, 2014

My adventure to Poly

I grew up not too far north of the campus, but never had I actually visited to see what it was like. I figured that now that I am an ASU student, it seemed fitting to explore the mysterious campus that was in my own backyard all along.

By Samantha Stull | February 6, 2014

Making a place for women in engineering

It is no secret that science and math fields are still dominated by men. ASU professors Veronica Santos, Jennifer Blain Christen and Aditi Chattopadhyay are part of a growing community of women engineers hoping to change this statistic.

By Gretchen Burnton | February 5, 2014

An artistic treasure hunt

Mesa painter James Hunt — more known by his moniker NXOEED — who hides his artwork that he doesn't claim himself is personalizing the experience between the artist and viewer

By Taylor Costello | February 3, 2014

SPM Coffee Conversations: Planting an Apple Tree

SPM Coffee Conversations: Planting an Apple Tree from The State Press on Vimeo. German monk Martin Luther once said, “Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.” State Press Magazine’s Coffee Conversation sits down with the students of the ASU downtown campus to discuss what this quote means to them. Reach the videographer at ltnguy14@asu.edu or via Twitter @luu_t_nguyen

By Luu Nguyen | January 30, 2014
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