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The shade shortage: ASU's efforts and struggles to shield students in the Valley of the Sun

In a city that hits triple-digit temperatures during the summer, shade is a rare commodity at ASU Tempe. The University has implemented new shade coverage in recent years, but some students and researchers argue ASU can, and should, do more.

By Madeline Nguyen | October 5, 2022

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Letter from the President

Michael Crow reflects on his 20 years as president of ASU in this column from State Press Magazine's The Crow Issue.

By Michael Crow | September 14, 2022

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The New American president: Crow's relationships with Arizona politicians

Crow has made waves with local and state politicians throughout his 20 year tenure as University President. Now, various Arizona political players reflect on Crow's aspirations and their relationships with him.

By Reagan Priest | September 13, 2022

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No. 1 in innovation: How Crow has kept ASU’s eight-year streak going

ASU has been ranked No. 1 in innovation for 8 years straight, the only university to receive the award. But how did Michael Crow make this happen after decades of the University having a party school reputation, and what does this ranking mean for the University?

By Camila Pedrosa | September 12, 2022

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'Real estate is king': How Michael Crow found a way to fund and expand ASU

ASU has leased its tax-exempt land to private-sector companies, a practice critics feel benefits the University and harms the community.

By Jamie Montoya and Alexis Waiss | September 8, 2022

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Here first: Michael Crow, downtown Phoenix and legacies of gentrification

The Downtown Phoenix campus has been credited with revitalizing the area but critics say it contributes to gentrification, continuing a long history of displacement.

By Alexis Moulton and Jamie Montoya | September 7, 2022

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'We had no bargaining power': Student housing workers' story of exploitation, administrative neglect and pandemic mismanagement

A series of interviews, video recordings, documents and emails show ASU community assistants tried to address safety and labor concerns during the 2020-21 academic year. They paint a picture of University Housing's administrative pushback against efforts to voice dissent, organize and communicate with the press.

By Alexis Moulton | May 14, 2022

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Satire: How to talk to a Hawaiian

Learn how to properly speak to a Hawaiian by following these tips: don't freak out, take a hint, don't assume, don't ask stupid questions, avoid oversharing, do some research and watch your language.

By Savannah Dagupion | April 28, 2022

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Las colecciones de archivos de ASU destacan historias de historia latina y chicana

ASU ha estado tomando medidas para mostrar voces históricamente marginadas de las comunidades latina y chicana.

By Anusha Natarajan | April 27, 2022

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A ser de Tejas: la cultura única y las dificultades que vienen con el nombre Tejano

Hay generaciones de Tejanos que nunca cruzaron una frontera - la qual se ha movido por años y años, y que todavía impacta mi familia hoy

By Joycelyn Cabrera | April 27, 2022

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To be from Texas: the unique culture and challenges which come with being Tejano

"Mexico never left," Vélez-Ibáñez said. "It just became English-speaking." Tejanos have a long and complicated history with the United States, a history which has lead to some of the proudest people in the poorest regions of Texas.

By Joycelyn Cabrera | April 27, 2022

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ASU’s Archival Collections Highlight Histories of Latine and Chicano History

ASU Library has been taking action in honoring and educating the public about Latine and Hispanic history through its archival collections. 

By Anusha Natarajan | April 27, 2022

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El Mundo Entero

El reportero Aidan Gamiz comparte cómo su crianza como guatemalteco estadounidense de primera generación dio forma a su visión del mundo.

By Aidan Gamiz | April 27, 2022

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The whole wide world

Reporter Aidan Gamiz shares how his upbringing as a first-generation Guatemalan American shaped his worldview.

By Aidan Gamiz | April 26, 2022

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Letra de la Editora:

La editora en jefe de la revista comparte su experiencia en creando la edición semestral en español de la revista State Press

By Itzia Crespo | April 24, 2022

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Letter from the Editor: Reflecting on the first year of SPM's Spanish print edition

Magazine Editor-in-Chief Itzia Crespo writes about her experience in journalism and starting State Press Magazine's bi-annual Spanish issue

By Itzia Crespo | April 24, 2022

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El idioma de pertenencia: navegando querencia

Vanessa Fonseca-Chávez, profesora asociada especializada en literatura chicana y decana asociada de diversidad, ha seguido un camino sinuoso a lo largo de su vida, disfrutando del amor por su estado natal de Nuevo México a través de varios proyectos y puestos.

By Sam Ellefson | April 20, 2022

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The language of belonging: navigating querencia

Vanessa Fonseca-Chávez, an associate professor specializing in Chicano literature and associate dean of diversity, has followed a winding path through her life, relishing in the love of her home state of New Mexico through various projects and positions.

By Sam Ellefson | April 20, 2022

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State of the Arts: Interviews with some of ASU's rising creatives

Four ASU artists discuss their work across various mediums

By Roxanne Banuelos | April 19, 2022

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Un corte por encima: Investigadores en ASU lideran un estudio sobre contaminantes en el cannabis

Los investigadores de ASU analizan la exposición a pesticidas y otros contaminantes en el cannabis y las amenazas que representan para la salud humana.

By Kiera Riley | April 18, 2022

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