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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
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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
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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

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
Graphic by Noemi Gonzalez.

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
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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

Carol Rifka Brunt's poignant debut will make you cry

I am always really sensitive to books that target real world issues like loneliness and the loss of a loved one. There are many authors that I feel do these situations justice. When I see an author's debut, however, I start out skeptical.

| January 29, 2014

Can You Feel the Pressure?

Uncle Ben told Peter Parker, "With great power comes great responsibility." Freedom is a college student's spider web. It's easy to spin out of control and get caught within.

By Stephanie Tate | January 29, 2014

Can Music Cure Heartbreak?

Can music cure a broken heart? It seems unlikely. On the other hand, couldn’t such a binding force have the potential to remedy even the widest cracks in our soul? My theory is this: Keep listening. It helps.

By Isabelle Novak | January 28, 2014
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Discover the World of Asian Social Media

Since China blocked Facebook and Twitter with little explanation in 2009, Asian-branded start-up companies have risen with smartphone messaging apps, microblogging, and experimentations with booking services. And they have been quite successful.

| January 27, 2014
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