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Hot girls have…: Social media advocacy is raising awareness for health care disparities in gynecology

While pain often comes with having a uterus, patients are learning they deserve better care from their health care providers. Now, they're encouraging each other online to advocate for themselves at the doctor's office.

By Audrey Eagerton | October 5, 2023

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The 'ASU Effect': Attending ASU is guaranteed to make you hotter

ASU's beauty standards are pressuring women to conform on a physical and emotional level for a chance at "hotness."

By Leah Mesquita | October 4, 2023

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Abroad in America: The unique opportunities and barriers faced by international students in the U.S.

The experience of study abroad is meant to be fulfilling for everyone — but financial barriers continue to plague international students at ASU, making it difficult for them to thrive.

By Leah Mesquita | April 27, 2023

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Treading water: The ethics of ASU's presence in Hawaiʻi

As ASU continues its research projects in Hawaiʻi, Native Hawaiian organizations and researchers comment on the ethics of the University's presence.

By Savannah Dagupion | April 26, 2023

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The art of becoming a stan: From One Direction to BTS

On its surface, fandom culture is a space where like-minded people are meant to flourish. But idolizing celebrity figures has frequently lead to rude behavior and toxic communities.

By Leah Mesquita | April 13, 2023

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To live for herself: Being a trans woman at ASU

Amid a growing storm of anti-trans legislation in Arizona and across the nation, barriers to healthcare and everyday bigotry, these three trans women at the University maintain their identities and aspirations.

By Keetra Bippus | April 11, 2023

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8,000 miles away: Crossing the chasm between LGBTQ+ identity and cultural heritage

When growing up in a traditional immigrant family, being queer can lead to significant tension, both internally and among family.

By Madeline Nguyen | April 10, 2023

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Uncanny brushstrokes: AI art bots are reshaping and disrupting the art world

After AI art generators took the internet by storm, every visual artist has become a stakeholder in a convoluted ethical and legal debate about fair use creative data — willingly or otherwise.

By Keetra Bippus | March 27, 2023

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New platform, old paradigm: The high-profile dollars and cutting edge research of the fake news panic

From DARPA-funded chatbot detection algorithms to cross-sector think tank task forces, ASU is knees-deep in a trend of unprecedented academic, corporate and government attention to the online disinformation crisis.

By Alexis Moulton | March 23, 2023

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Satire: Chatting GPT

Who's funnier, ChatGPT or a SPM's resident satirist? We conduct a highly scientific experiment — which was not at all an impromptu procrastination technique — to find out, and the result may shock you!

By Claire Geare | March 22, 2023

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Meet Sunny: Every ASU student's best friend

Automated chatbots are slowly making their way into universities across America, but their longterm impacts and practicality are still being questioned.

By Leah Mesquita | March 20, 2023

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Mile by mile: The self-driving cars of tomorrow are already here

Following the introduction of Waymos to downtown Phoenix in November, members of the ASU community give their opinions on how the autonomous ride-hailing service could impact transportation culture around campus.

By Abigail Beck | March 16, 2023

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'If you can't pay, you can't stay': The skyrocketing cost of college has transformed the student experience

Amid an escalating and historic national legal battle over student loan debt forgiveness, some ASU students find themselves resorting to drastic measures to scrape their way through the numerous inflating costs of higher education.

By Madeline Nguyen | March 15, 2023

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Letter from the magazine editors: It’s time for the University to divest from the New York Times

The editors of State Press Magazine are asking ASU to divest from its institutional subscription to the New York Times following a letter published by Times contributors raising concerns about the publication's coverage of transgender, non⁠binary and gender nonconforming people.

By State Press Magazine | February 21, 2023

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Pay to park: ASU has a parking problem, and it's costing students hundreds

Sweaty walks, hundreds of dollars and long lines define ASU Parking and Transit Services as long commutes and high prices force students to find alternate ways to park near campus.

By Keetra Bippus | February 19, 2023

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Q&A: Inked in identity

Three ASU community members talk about their tattoos and the cultural ties they hold.

By Savannah Dagupion | February 15, 2023

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Beads of sweat: Examining gym culture on campus

As the optimism of New Year's resolutions among students fades, individuals with varied opinions on ASU's gym culture weigh in.

By Abigail Beck | February 14, 2023

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SATIRE: Dick jokes, faux feminism and misogynistic men. Oh my!

SATIRE: Art forms dominated by men are bound to have their fair share of crude jokes, but come on, man.

By Claire Geare | February 14, 2023

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Greeking out: a look at ASU Greek Life culture

The Greek life community at ASU, a popular space to become involved with campus culture, has been questioned in terms of its inclusivity towards students. 

By Leah Mesquita | February 13, 2023

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Problems, progress and posters: Barrett's diversity framework, three years later

Barrett, The Honors College has taken steps to become more diverse and inclusive, but some students feel that the school isn't doing enough to achieve its ambitious goals.

By Keetra Bippus | February 8, 2023

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