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Traditionalism and intolerance
Discussing the controversial roots of 'traditional culture' and how women of color have entered this online space.
By Keyanee Walls
| December 7, 2025
We should talk about sex
From entertainment media to inside homes, there needs to be more open discussions around sexual intimacy.
By Bella Keenan
| December 6, 2025
Not naked, but nude
Students at ASU reflect on technology's impact on figure drawing
By Lucia Zettler
| December 3, 2025
Satire: Dear woke, liberal college students
A magazine reporter satirizes current events in an open letter
By Evan Silverberg
| November 11, 2025
'Wait it out'
An exploration of how cosmetic procedures have gained popularity among college campuses in recent years.
By Jude Banihani
| November 10, 2025
Notes App apologies no more!
A comparison in lines of thinking between cancel culture and restorative justice models for holding public figures accountable.
By Keyanee Walls
| November 8, 2025
The trials and tribulations of die-hard sports fans
Die-hard sports fans detail their unique experiences while mentioning the negative aspects of their fandom.
By Bella Keenan
| November 7, 2025
Matcha, K-pop and double standards
Despite the Asian community facing hate after COVID-19, there seems to be an interest in Asian-inspired trends and products.
By Aleisha Paulick
| November 6, 2025
The strands that shape identity
Individuals from the ASU community detail their self-expression with textured, straight, long and short hairstyles.
By Bella Keenan
| October 17, 2025
An odd pairing: The ‘friendship’ that built ASU Gammage
The president’s son playing with blocks — an intense coffee shop conversation — No. 1 in name changing — an amusing relationship — a haunted house tour — Greater Baghdad — flicking dirt and pebbles — an honorary degree — two deaths, one year.
By George Headley
| October 16, 2025
‘There’s no rain’: A retrospective of my mental health journey
Recounting personal tales of turbulence, institutionalization and persistence.
By Evan Silverberg
| October 13, 2025
In motion: The mind of a dancer
A look into the minds behind various dancers and how they create and utilize it as a tool to express the emotions of music and themselves.
By Aleisha Paulick
| October 12, 2025
The social media dilemma
An SPM reporter reflect on our digital personas and their real-life reflections
By Jude Banihani
| October 11, 2025
From page to stage
Slam poetry is turning Phoenix stages into spaces for connection and self-expression
By Aleah Steinle
| October 10, 2025
Poem: Deluded Pragmatism
The SPM design editor dissects the emotional ties to expression
By Lavanya Paliwal
| October 9, 2025
Jeans, genes and subliminal messaging
Exploring the influence of denim brand identities and outward expression in younger generations
By Keyanee Walls
| October 8, 2025
From the editor: Volume 25
The Volume 25 State Press Magazine editor-in-chief signs off with a final letter.
By Savannah Dagupion
| May 10, 2025
Insight: Being a bookworm
How reading has evolved over the span of this writer's life.
By Kylie Saba
| May 9, 2025