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and print magazine and a website that features multimedia content. The publication’s mission is threefold: to train young journalists, to serve the university community and to operate a business. Cronkite student Jessica Testa, State Press managing editor, said the publication targets not only students but faculty, staff and anyone whose life is affected by ASU. Testa said the publication covers topics ranging from student government to new campus facilities. The overwhelming theme in stories about the downtown campus is the impact the campus has had on the downtown Phoenix community, she said. “This campus has had a huge impact on the downtown Phoenix community. It’s really spurred so much growth,” Testa said. “I think the evolution of downtown Phoenix is something we cover a lot mostly because we think that evolution is tied to the campus being here.” Testa, who began writing for The State Press during her sophomore year, said she thinks the newspaper is a great place not only for journalism students but all majors. Cronkite student Julia Shumway said working for The State Press offers real-world training that students don’t get in the classroom. “You mostly learn from experience, with some guidance from your editors and other reporters, and you learn quickly,” Shumway said. “I have had some amazing experiences at State Press, to the point that I can’t imagine this year or the rest of my college career without it.” Testa added that student reporters at the paper learn from each other. “We are students editing other students,” she said. “We are a true student voice.” o The Cronkite Journal
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