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Leah Mesquita is currently studying Journalism and Mass Communications at ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism where she intends to earn her Bachelor's degree.
Mesquita is currently a full-time magazine reporter for The State Press, and was previously an editorial intern for PHOENIX Magazine. See her work below.
Community 43, a Phoenix mental health facility, uses a "clubhouse" model to provide recreational opportunities for members to improve quality of life and regain independence.
College grants students the freedom to explore their own identities, but some journeys are more complex for those within the LGBTQ+ community.
Reported Arizona HIV cases have increased by 20%, an uptick largely affecting the Hispanic community. A Phoenix care organization describes how financial and cultural barriers persist to persuading people to get tested.
Sparky the Sun Devil is an iconic symbol of ASU Athletics, so wearing the mascot's suit is no simple task. Two students reflect on their experiences having portrayed Sparky.
Latina stereotypes have led to poor media representation, upholding the barriers of societal intersectionality.
ASU's beauty standards are pressuring women to conform on a physical and emotional level for a chance at "hotness."
The Mission Kierland mixologist Christiaan Röllich shares some of his cocktail essentials with us.
Need an escape from the blistering Valley heat? Try trekking up to Flagstaff for top-notch restaurants, scenic hiking trails and one-of-a-kind experiences
This year, thousands of college students will choose to embark on the "once-in-a-lifetime" experience of studying abroad. Here in the U.S., it's common for some students to take semester-long or year-long excursions around the world - a highly coveted opportunity for those looking to broaden their horizons.
You're scrolling through Instagram. A candid catches your eye. Two boys in black cowboy attire attending an ASU football game hold a sign that says "Show Me Your TD's!!" The comment section is flooded. "Icons" "Legends" "Gross" "Never seen so many guys flash till last night" The cowboys bask in the horizon of maroon and gold, captivating the crowd's attention after ASU's Sept.