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TrentonSanders.design

Trenton Sanders is a Graphic Designer who began his career making logos for his friends, and then signing up at ASU for a Graphic Design career. Straight away he found a passion for designing. Using his skills as an entrepreneur, he began implementing problem solving techniques, and creative solutions into his designs. He then found himself quickly honing his skills as a designer, finding love and beauty in all aspects of design. Applying everything he learned into his everyday life. 

Wildfires and their impact on the ecosystem

Fire is a double-edged sword; it is powerful when wielded correctly, but devastating when used incorrectly. Wildfires, in particular, exemplify this dual nature. On one hand, fire plays a crucial role in many ecosystems, promoting the regeneration of plant species, clearing dead vegetation, and maintaining the balance of certain habitats. Some plant species even rely on fire to trigger seed germination or to thrive in nutrient-rich soils. On the other hand, when fire spreads uncontrollably, it can cause significant destruction to human communities, wildlife, and the environment. With increasing global temperatures and human activity encroaching on natural habitats, the frequency and intensity of wildfires have grown, emphasizing the need for careful management and preparation. Understanding fire’s importance in nature while mitigating its destructive potential is vital for both conservation and safety.

sophiesepko.com

Sophie Sepko is a graphic designer born and raised in Saint Louis, Missouri. She attended Arizona State University where she also minored in marketing and fashion. The summer before her senior year, Sophie lived in Milan, Italy where she was an art director intern at Peterman Studio. She worked with clients such as TicketOne and the Napoli soccer team. This grew her love for advertising and inspired her to get an internship during her senior year of school where she worked in house for a beauty company, Citrine, as a graphic designer. 

Customizing Your Character: Alternate Ways to Increase Self Confidence in Appearance Besides Cosmetic Injections

The game of modern day society puts a huge focus on appearance. Whether we realize it or not, we all are characters in this game. Customizing our character to where we feel secure in ourselves is one of the most important things in life. Many people turn to cosmetic injections for this, but they are not the safest, cheapest, or best approach to adjusting your appearance. There are many other ways to customize your character to maximize self confidence! 

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Sarah Slane is a multidisciplinary artist from Seabeck, WA, with a passion for visual storytelling and community building. Just before attending ASU and earning a BSD in Graphic Design from the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, she honed her craft through a tattoo apprenticeship in Glendale, AZ, where she developed a deep appreciation for face-to-face collaborative creation and the personal connections that emerge through art. 

After graduation, Sarah is eager to establish herself in The Valley, where she hopes to cultivate a strong, supportive community and continue growing as an artist. She is committed to expanding the range of mediums she works with, exploring new ways to create.

Miscarriages: the Result of Environmental Racism in South Phoenix

The women of South Phoenix face disproportionately high miscarriage rates, a direct consequence of Phoenix’s foundation of segregation and systemic environmental racism. Decades of redlining and discriminatory zoning have forced Black and Latinx communities into industrial-zoned areas, exposing them to air toxins, contaminated water, and extreme heat. These environmental hazards create severe maternal health risks, leading to pregnancy complications and loss. Miscarriages in South Phoenix are not isolated tragedies but clear indicators of a deeply flawed system prioritizing profit over human life. Recognizing these losses as a symptom of institutional failure is imperative. Addressing this crisis requires policy reform, environmental protections, and an acknowledgment that reproductive justice is inseparable from racial and environmental justice.

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Emma Spell is a graphic designer from Seattle, Washington, who earned her B.A. in Graphic Design from The Design School at Arizona State University. During her time at ASU, she completed a summer internship with Scrivanich Co. in Woodinville, WA, where she worked on rebranding and web design projects. This experience strengthened her business communication skills, and her studies heightened her passion for blending media and storytelling through design. Today, she continues to explore innovative ways to blend art and technology, always aiming to tell compelling stories through her creative work.

Female Journalists Face Violence

Violence against female journalists not only diminishes the diversity of voices in the media but also significantly undermines the free flow of information essential to a functioning democracy. Acts of targeted violence, including murder, assault, and intimidation, are often employed as a brutal form of censorship aimed at silencing female voices and discouraging other women from entering journalism. This climate of fear leads to self-censorship and limits investigative reporting, which is crucial for holding power to account. As female journalists face threats and violence, critical perspectives are lost, leaving communities with a narrow narrative and undermining public trust in the media.