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ASU professor hopes to be mirror of pride for Arizonans as poet laureate

Alberto Ríos, the inaugural poet laureate of Arizona, has used his experience and understanding of Arizona culture to reflect the state in his writing.  

By Sadie Buggle | February 13, 2023

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Hance Park gets a makeover as Super Bowl Experience takes over

The NFL has put its stamp on Margaret T. Hance Park in downtown Phoenix with the Super Bowl Experience, completely transforming the area in the process.

By Logan Stanley | February 11, 2023

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Annual AISA conference highlights challenges faced by Indigenous communities

In the annual conference, Indigenous students and faculty spoke about the misrepresentation and lack of education about the Native American community. 

By Jacob Snelgrove | February 9, 2023

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Four Pat Tillman scholars to be honored at the Super Bowl LVII coin flip

A collaboration between the Pat Tillman Foundation and the NFL will allow the stories of four Tillman scholars to be told after the National Anthem. 

By Madison Vega | February 9, 2023

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Anatomy of a Super Bowl field: The science of soil and 300 gallons of paint

An inside look at the extensive, nearly year-long process that is preparing the field for the Super Bowl LVII.

By Logan Stanley | February 9, 2023

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Artwork by ASU graduates to be featured at Sky Harbor Airport

Over 40 new pieces of art, some made by ASU graduates, will soon be on display at the Phoenix Airport Museum at Sky Harbor.

By Ole Braatelien | February 7, 2023

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Incarceration reframed concept of community for student Cordero Holmes

An inmate English class inspired Cordero Holmes, one of 2023's MLK award recipients, to have a greater love for community and the value of education. 

By Karen Bartunek | February 7, 2023

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Tempe City Council pivots to restrictions instead of bans on vape and tobacco

Tempe is no longer planning to ban flavored tobacco and vape products, instead they are looking for more restrictions. 

By Alysa Horton | February 7, 2023

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Tempe Battle of the Bands leaves students bewildered

ASU's annual Battle of the Bands turns out to be a disorganized event leaving students and performers confused and let down.

By Gillian McComeskey | February 7, 2023

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Anti-abortion activist arrested after climbing Arizona's 40-story Chase Tower to raise money

The 23-year-old man, Maison DesChamps, also known as "Pro-Life Spider-Man," free-climbed Chase Tower Tuesday raising awareness for an anti-abortion charity.

By Angelina Steel and Alexis Heichman | February 7, 2023

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Man arrested, charged with trespassing and burglary after entering Taylor Place

A man who entered Taylor Place was arrested Sunday morning by ASU PD for trespassing and burglary of a laptop, court documents say.

By Angelina Steel , Sadie Buggle and Alexis Heichman | January 31, 2023

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Everything ASU students need to know about Super Bowl LVII

For the fourth time, the Super Bowl is coming to the Valley. With that, comes traffic and tourists to the area. Here's what ASU needs to know.

By Logan Stanley | January 31, 2023

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Citizen science kits take science beyond the lab

With the help of ASU and its partners, libraries are providing everyday citizens with science kits to help researchers conduct their science.

By Karen Bartunek | January 30, 2023

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Queer bioethics course narrows scope for students to learn responsibility, equity

Part of the value of queer bioethics is that it introduces and familiarizes future health care providers with LGBTQ+ topics so they can better address patient needs.

By Sophia Ramirez | January 30, 2023

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ASU student found with explosives at PVE sentenced to 18 months probation

After explosive materials were found in his dorm room on the Tempe campus in Spring 2022, Logan Reynolds has been sentenced to 18 months of unsupervised probation.

By Jasmine Kabiri | January 27, 2023

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ASU computer scientists work to build a better tomorrow for visually impaired students

A team of three students used their grant earnings to create EquiBraille, a program that allows real-time braille translation during in-person classes.

By Madison Vega | January 26, 2023

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ASU's BJ Bud Archives works to preserve LGBTQ+ History

Phoenix Pride, Marshall Shore and ASU's BJ Bud Archives come together to honor LGBTQ+ history and to encourage community involvement in sharing LGBTQ+ stories.

By Karen Bartunek | January 25, 2023

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ASU partners with Youtube and Crash Course to offer college courses online

ASU partnership with the Green brothers' Crash Course provides students a chance to earn college credit through classes on YouTube before they even apply to college.

By Madison Vega | January 24, 2023

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ASU course allows students to work at Super Bowl LVII

The Arizona Cardinals Rotational Program course allows students to work for the Cardinals at events, including the upcoming Super Bowl LVII, and gain educational knowledge on special event management.

By Claire Le Gallo | January 23, 2023

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Organization promotes Indigenous social work through community building, training

AISWSA helps in building a community for students involved in the line of social work and teaches the importance of the field for Native American tribes.

By Lauren Boykins | January 19, 2023

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