"Like any athlete who leaves a sport, I miss the way that ballet made my body feel."

Lily Finley is an illustrator for the State Press. She majors in journalism and mass communications with a minor in studio art at Arizona State University.
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By Andrea Ramirez | May 1, 2025"Meanwhile, I stood on the sidelines, trusting their guidance. It was also on that same trip that I found myself in the position of 'New Adult,' the person whose turn it was to step up and pretend to figure it out."
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By Morgan Kubasko | May 1, 2025"As I pack up my dorm room for the summer of uncertainty, I find shelter in the comfort of hope and the community around me that's determined to persevere."
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By Sarah Pedrini | May 1, 2025"As LeBron exits the court and enters the pop culture sphere, the opportunities to joke around and share some laughs rise — losing that sports-exclusivity factor in the process."