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BREAKING: ASU to open medical school as part of effort to address state's medical staff shortage

The new medical school is part of ABOR's plan to increase healthcare availability in Arizona. Details regarding where the school will be are not available.

By Alex Wakefield | June 1, 2023

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Tempe entertainment district could use over one million gallons of water daily

The proposed Coyotes arena and entertainment district would be built on Tempe land without access to city's main water supply and use up to 1.09 million gallons of water per day.

By Alex Wakefield | April 27, 2023

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ASU freshman creates sustainable zero-plastic clothing company

ASU freshman Easton Dana is the creator of Canned Goods, a company focused on selling T-shirts with sustainable packaging.

By Madison Vega | April 27, 2023

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ASU's Zero Waste department aims for the University to be zero waste by 2025

ASU's Zero Waste department is a team of seven striving toward a zero waste University by 2025 through initiatives aimed towards reducing waste.

By Claire Le Gallo | April 27, 2023

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Becoming Roosevelt Row: First Friday's evolution in Downtown Phoenix

Though First Friday is now an event that garners a large number of attendees, the concept began much more humbly: with a drunken conversation and scribbled musings on a bar napkin.

By Karen Bartunek | April 27, 2023

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City of Tempe intern has learned about the power of local government

The only woman who works with the Tempe City Council and city officials wearing a hijab is an ASU student who is a management and administrative intern for the mayor's office.

By Alysa Horton | April 25, 2023

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RISE center appoints student ambassadors to make STEM more inclusive

The new ambassador group created by ASU Research for Inclusive STEM Education Center seeks to identify and address inequities in education through hosting listening sessions and implementing strategies.

By Cristina Robles | April 20, 2023

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Conflicting economic analyses of Tempe entertainment district surface ahead of vote

Two conflicting reports released this week examine the economic impact of the Tempe entertainment district. Ballots will be mailed April 19 asking residents to approve a three-proposition proposal.

By Piper Hansen and Shane Brennan | April 18, 2023

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Tempe has appointed a new police chief

Tempe City Manager Andrew Ching has chosen Kenneth McCoy, former police chief of Anchorage, Alaska, to be the next chief of police for the Tempe Police Department.

By Phineas Hogan | April 18, 2023

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Tempe special election for Arizona Coyotes arena and entertainment district, explained

Ballots for the special election will be mailed Wednesday to Tempe residents. Featured prominently are three propositions that will establish the Tempe entertainment district, housing the Arizona Coyotes. 

By Piper Hansen , Shane Brennan and Alex Wakefield | April 17, 2023

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Desert Financial Credit Union named ASU's new banking partner

The University's new retail banker, Desert Financial Credit Union, will provide physical locations, ATMs at each campus and ASU-branded debit and credit cards for students to use.

By Lauren Boykins | April 17, 2023

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ASU expands through Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles

ASU's fashion program will now be named ASU FIDM after purchasing the institute in an effort to provide students with more opportunities in the fashion industry. 

By Larisa May and Madison Vega | April 17, 2023

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Student protesters demand increased services from ASU for survivors of sexual assault

Sun Devils Against Sexual Assault and members of other student organizations gathered in protest of ASU's sexual assault policies and demanded for more on-campus services. 

By Phineas Hogan | April 14, 2023

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Taylor Place residential hall in downtown Phoenix renamed Gordon Commons

The Taylor Place residential hall on ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus will now be Gordon Commons in honor of the former Phoenix mayor who oversaw the growth of downtown Phoenix.

By Grey Gartin | April 14, 2023

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Students can get accessible STI testing and prevention options at ASU

Sexual wellness is an important part of general wellness, and students can take advantage of accessible and private resources to prevent STIs and educate themselves.

By Sophia Ramirez | April 13, 2023

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Student-made documentary highlights importance of worldwide literacy

 “The Sunflower Kids” is a documentary made by ASU graduate students focused on SolarSPELL's impact and the relationship between accessible information and empowering learners.

By Cristina Robles | April 13, 2023

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The art of becoming a stan: From One Direction to BTS

On its surface, fandom culture is a space where like-minded people are meant to flourish. But idolizing celebrity figures has frequently lead to rude behavior and toxic communities.

By Leah Mesquita | April 13, 2023

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We updated the ASU salary database for 2022. What do you want to know?

The State Press published the sixth update to its ASU salary database including the reported salaries and position titles of over 20,000 University employees in 2022.

By State Press Staff | April 13, 2023

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ASU Labriola Center set to expand, further Indigenous data sovereignty

With locations on Tempe and West campuses, the Labriola National American Indian Data Center will expand its safe space for Indigenous community engagement and historical records. 

By Sophia Ramirez | April 11, 2023

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Cronkite News to move from Arizona PBS' main channel to subchannel PBS World

Cronkite News, housed at ASU's Cronkite School, is moving Arizona PBS channels this summer, from Arizona PBS' main channel, 8.1, to PBS World, 8.3. 

By Alysa Horton | April 10, 2023

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