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One man's quest to change investigative journalism in Arizona

Brandon Quester, an ASU alum, founded a non-profit organization dedicated to bettering investigative journalism in Arizona, the Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting.

By Alexa D'Angelo | February 17, 2014

Miss Movin' On: Understanding Friendship

Friendships are like vitamins. They can brighten your day or make you ill.

By Stephanie Tate | February 16, 2014

Why Valentine's Day is for everyone

I used to have a negative outlook on Valentine's Day. Bah humbug, single awareness day, the whole litany of bitter remarks.

By Newlin Tillotson | February 16, 2014

What are we doing with the leftovers?

FlashFood, an app-based food recovery network, sustains the community by putting local restaurants' leftovers to good use.

By Gretchen Burnton | February 13, 2014

Ancient Greek: so much more than the Olympic HQ

The basics of ancient Greek Art (c 750 B.C. - 150 B.C.)

| February 13, 2014

Top 5 Kings Of Leon songs

In a sense, I think they’ve more or less coined the phrase “Southern rock,” or at least evolved it into a more tangible genre through country and blues influence, always heavy on the guitar and scruffy facial hair. Swoon.

By Isabelle Novak | February 12, 2014

How to have a bibliophilic Valentine's day

I will be the first to admit that Valentine's Day just seems to be a lesson in commercialism, where businesses make money selling chocolates and stuffed bears.

| February 12, 2014

To be happy or not to be happy; that is the question.

Happiness isn't something you can measure or compare. It's an intrinsic need that your soul expresses because when you're happy, you've received what you were lacking before.

| February 12, 2014

ASU startup works to create water contamination detector

HydroGene Biotechnologies is testing it's sugar cube biosensors to go into application in developing nations, where death from water contamination is high. One of its student co-founders sat down to talk with SPM

By Taylor Costello | February 12, 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

Ancient Egypt: The art of immortalization

Egyptian Art (3,000 – 300 BC)

| February 11, 2014

Changing with The Head and the Heart

It was kind of a moment of clarity while my discombobulated brain feebly attempted to decipher “z-scores” in statistics. Hearing Charity Rose Thielen’s voice allowed me to reach a level of comfort I hadn’t yet while being away from my house in Wisconsin.

By Isabelle Novak | February 10, 2014

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

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