Community

ASU community reacts to merit-aid award reductions for future students, tuition increase

ASU has reduced the amounts of certain merit-aid awards for future students while also raising tuition rates. 

By Jasmine Kabiri | April 18, 2022

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Organization hosts first-ever banquet to celebrate Southeast Asian culture

The first-ever "Temple in the Sky" event celebrates Asian Pacific Heritage Month through Southeast Asian cuisine, performances and education. 

By Sadie Buggle | April 18, 2022

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Four ASU students awarded in nationwide STEM scholarship

ASU Barrett, The Honors College students Claire Blaske, Jasmin Falconer, Lauren Harstad and Katie Pascavis won the Barry Goldwater Scholarship — the first time all ASU recipients were women — and will receive educational funding as well as access to the Goldwater alumni network. 

By Sadie Buggle | April 14, 2022

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Judge sides with Mirabella and restricts Shady Park's concert noise, hours

The residents at ASU's senior living complex won their legal battle against the EDM concert venue across the street, Shady Park.

By Caera Learmonth and Jasmine Kabiri | April 14, 2022

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Positive COVID-19 cases at ASU increase after dropping in previous week

Positive COVID-19 cases among students, staff and faculty increased by seven after a slight decrease last week.

By Andrea Ramirez | April 11, 2022

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Thunderbird School names its new downtown Phoenix headquarters in grand opening

The Thunderbird School of Global Management held its grand opening for its new headquarters in downtown Phoenix on April 8.

By Caera Learmonth | April 10, 2022

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Take Back the Night event empowers, supports sexual violence survivors

The Take Back the Night event offered support and resources for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault within the ASU community.

By Sadie Buggle | April 10, 2022

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Tempe establishes plans to build affordable housing along Apache Boulevard

A new redevelopment plan to add affordable housing units along Apache Boulevard is still in it's early phases.

By Shane Brennan | April 9, 2022

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New ASU initiative looks to educate students and faculty on spirituality

The Center for Religion and Conflict started the new Spirituality and Public Life Initiative to help expand the understanding of spirituality in society.

By Luke Chatham | April 8, 2022

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Initial ASU PD report on altercation at GLV left out alleged use of racial slur

The ASU Police Department issued a supplementary document to its initial report after the chief of police said he was "disappointed" in its lack of detail.

By Wyatt Myskow and Kristen Apolline Castillo | April 7, 2022

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USG Tempe and Victoria's Secret PINK collaborate in Tempe Beach Park clean-up

Undergraduate Student Government Tempe and Victoria's Secret PINK collaborated to pick up trash at Tempe Beach Park.

By Caera Learmonth | April 7, 2022

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Positive COVID-19 cases at ASU continue to decrease after brief increase

The total number of positive COVID-19 cases within the University decreased by eight.

By Caera Learmonth | April 5, 2022

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Pride Prom spreads message of inclusivity and self-expression

Four organizations hosted Pride Prom to give the LGTBQ+ community and its allies a night of celebration and self-expression. 

By Heaven LaMartz | April 4, 2022

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Tempe seeks affordable solutions to the housing crisis

Housing costs on an upward climb have impacted a large population of the city, college students among them.

By ChristyAnn Hanzuk | April 4, 2022

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Students nationally recognized for leadership work in Indigenous communities

ASU students Triston Black and Maria Walker were two of five students recognized as "Champions for Change" by the Center for Native American Youth.

By Sadie Buggle | April 3, 2022

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Devil's Depot partners with DoorDash and Starship to deliver free food to ASU students

The on-campus food pantry Devil's Depot recently launched two pilot programs with DoorDash and Starship Technologies to tackle food insecurity and increase food accessibility for ASU students.

By Mindy Lok | March 28, 2022

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Expensive tacos, photo stations and a ferris wheel mark in-person return of Devilpalooza

Students welcomed back the annual spring event, Devilpalooza, with headlining band Chase Atlantic.

By Andrea Ramirez | March 28, 2022

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Positive COVID-19 cases within student body increase for the first time in nine weeks

The number of reported positive cases among students increased by nine, while cases for faculty and staff decreased by seven, marking the first increase overall since masks and participation in the Daily Health Check became optional.

By Andrea Ramirez | March 28, 2022

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Autism Appreciation Celebration prioritizes empowerment, community connections

The Accessibility Coalition aims to spotlight acceptance and pride for people with autism during the group's Autism Appreciation Celebration on April 1.

By Sadie Buggle | March 28, 2022

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Devil's Depot continues the mission of former Pitchfork Pantry with plans to improve

Devil's Depot, formerly known as Pitchfork Pantry, initiates plans to expand services despite negative response.

By Luke Chatham | March 25, 2022

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