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Trans lives, liberties and the pursuit of happiness

Though the Trump administration aims to limit access to gender-affirming care, it won’t do so without pushback.

By Abigail Wilt | March 29, 2025

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Insight: Endless summer

There's a profound connection between music and memory, so intentionally curating playlists is a great way to help you remember life's fondest moments. 

By Andrew Dirst | March 28, 2025

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Insight: To want and be wanted

SPM's Claire Geare explores the suffering of desire.

By Claire Geare | March 27, 2025

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‘You can’t innovate on an empty stomach’

Pitchfork Pantry and AZ Hugs address food insecurity and combat hunger while facing pushback from authorities.

By Evan Silverberg | March 26, 2025

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Insight: Resiliency is bullshit

A reporter explores the concept of victimhood and the life that comes after it.

By Claire Geare | March 7, 2025

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The rule of thirds

A reporter explores off-campus spaces for students 

By Bella Mazzilli | March 6, 2025

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Satire: Dating in the age of the Trump manosphere

I'm promising to do better to make young men feel seen and heard, and should too. 

By Abigail Wilt | March 5, 2025

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Insight: Alfred's Tanzania

An adventure into Tanzania's national parks and the world of safari guides. 

By Jude Banihani | March 4, 2025

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Satire: Fake friends, faker futures

SPM's resident satirist takes a stab at networking culture and the nonsense that comes with it.

By Claire Geare | March 3, 2025

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Short story: Diamonds and deportation

A State Press Magazine reporter reflects on her experience as an international student being asked to leave the country. 

By Lavanya Paliwal | February 28, 2025

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I'm not your mother

Eldest daughters everywhere are pillars for their younger siblings to stand on whether they accept the responsibility or not.

By Abigail Wilt | February 27, 2025

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Through the lake of fire

From the Meat Puppets to the Gin Blossoms, Phoenix's '80s and '90s punk and alternative rock scenes cultivated influential figures in music. 

By Evan Silverberg | February 26, 2025

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Short story: Musings on moving

An SPM writer reflects on the past, present, and future whilst moving out.

By Claire Geare | December 12, 2024

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‘I have to cling onto what is still there’

Reflecting on a war that has lasted through generations, ASU students from Palestine talk about how they and their families have been impacted. 

By Evan Silverberg | December 11, 2024

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Secret lives of Utah fit checks

Alternative fashion is evolving from what the culture once was, leaving its modern wearers and what they stand for harder to discern each day. 

By Natalia Jarrett and Andrew Dirst | December 10, 2024

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Insight: I hate my birthday

A look into why this State Press Magazine writer hates their birthday and how they learn to overcome it. 

By Gib Manrique | December 9, 2024

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Echoes of the past

The music world is ever-evolving, yet some Gen Zers find solace in past popular music. 

By Bella Mazzilli | December 5, 2024

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All my love

As we listen to stories from our grandparents and parents, we are forced to reflect on how love stands the test of time and how our stories might take shape. 

By Abigail Wilt | December 4, 2024

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Short story: Baby Blanket

An SPM reporter reflects on their years with their baby blanket.

By Abigail Wilt | November 13, 2024

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Violence in vigilance: An investigation into the Phoenix Police Department

A look into the U.S. Department of Justice's investigation of Phoenix Police .

By Evan Silverberg | November 12, 2024

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