MJ Martinez

Senior Reporter

MJ Martinez is a senior reporter at The State Press. She has worked for the paper for 3 semesters, working previously as a SciTech Reporter.

Phoenix eyes a quantum future — but is it ready?

By MJ Martinez

A new strategy is putting Phoenix on the quantum map as the technology continues to evolve.

April 29, 2026

By Mia Sweador and MJ Martinez

Protesters gathered outside the Build the Red Wall Rally as Trump arrived, voicing concerns and opposition. ...

April 18, 2026

By MJ Martinez

 Paid homework platforms at ASU add costs with mixed learning value among the student body.  ...

April 16, 2026

By MJ Martinez

Former PhD Project participants reflect on the program's impact as ASU ends its partnership.

April 9, 2026

By MJ Martinez

Declining computer science enrollment at ASU reflects growing student's uncertainty about the job market ...

March 26, 2026

By MJ Martinez and Carsten Oyer

Student candidates debated their differing approaches to improving the student experience at the Downtown ...

March 24, 2026

By Mia Sweador and MJ Martinez

Dining hall employees protested on campus, saying they will strike as long as it takes to win a fair ...

February 18, 2026

By MJ Martinez

Scientists, policymakers and students gathered to spotlight science, policy and innovation on a global ...

February 15, 2026

By MJ Martinez

Operation Comeback is helping former students return to the University and finish their degrees.  ...

February 10, 2026

By MJ Martinez

A ghoster explaining their disappearance as a spiritual journey. 

February 4, 2026