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Crescent Ballroom revitalizes music scene in downtown Phoenix

Much like a rock ballad itself, Phoenix’s music scene ebbs and flows. Owner of Phoenix’s Crescent Ballroom and Stateside Presents concert promoters, Levy is restoring life into an industry that seemed to have reached an indefinite ebb.

By Isabelle Novak | February 10, 2014

A challenge for innovators at ASU

The Innovation Challenge attracts students with many different types of endeavors, at all different stages of development.

By Samantha Stull | February 10, 2014

Thoughts on J.K. Rowling's Change of Heart

About a week ago, J. K. Rowling, the author of the "Harry Potter" series, admitted that Harry should have married Hermione. From the moment the story broke, the Harry Potter fandom erupted in debate. Did Hermione belong with Harry or Ron?

By Marie Rabusa | February 10, 2014

Relationship Status: Forever Alone

People cling to their Facebook image, and they suffer when their social status falls short in comparison to someone else's.

By Stephanie Tate | February 9, 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

Third time is a charm

This week, the editors at State Press Magazine and the design team completed a third print issue. Compared to previous production weeks, this one was relatively seamless.

By Newlin Tillotson | February 7, 2014

An homage to Justin Vernon and home

Bon Iver is the crushing of dead leaves under heavy boots. It’s snow falling at Christmas time. It has serenaded me at the beach, on road trips, while trudging through slush, walking to class and falling asleep. It’s my anthem when I’m homesick. It’s raw, heavy, light, joyful, sad, melancholy and serene. It’s a reminder of my roots and my struggles. It’s a representation of me.

By Isabelle Novak | 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

Five books turned theater performances

Book-to-movie adaptations are all the rage right now. But what about books that become plays and musicals? Here are Marie's top five book-to-stage performances.

| February 5, 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

A psychedelic and atheist-rock playlist

My heart races when I hear a song good enough to “Shazam” or read lyrics that resonate with me on a blog. I have a methodical approach to music-listening that was subconscious for a long time.

By Isabelle Novak | February 4, 2014

Sports culture exemplified in the Super Bowl and Literature

I am a self-proclaimed basketball dream, and football isn't my favorite sport. Thus, my excitement for the Super Bowl is mostly geared toward the halftime performance and the gluttonous amounts of food.

By Marie Rabusa | February 3, 2014

How to Navigate the Internship Struggle

Internships are the stretch of desert before reaching the promised land. We need them, but they don't necessarily treat us well.

By Stephanie Tate | February 3, 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

My Chinese New Year Resolutions

January is always one of the oddest months of the year. It starts out with a fancy night full of promise and then, only a few days later, we find ourselves back in the monotony of life before the holidays.

By Newlin Tillotson | January 31, 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

London tube tunes for your inner anglophile

One of the biggest reasons I owe England part of my soul is The Vaccines. Posters promoting their most recent album “Come of Age” were plastered to walls of the tube. Songs like “If You Wanna” and “A Lack of Understanding” blasted through the speakers in Topshop as I looked at clothes I could never afford or pull off.

By Isabelle Novak | January 30, 2014

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