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ASU Panhellenic sorority recruitment overview and tips for 2023

As the first rounds of ASU's formal sorority recruitment begin, The State Press has gathered information and tips to assist prospective members. 

By Madison Vega and Grey Gartin | August 25, 2023

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UPDATE: Palo Verde East reopens after reported fire displaced students over weekend

ASU residents of Palo Verde East were evacuated this morning due to smoke and fire. The building remains closed and 320 PVE students may be displaced through the weekend. 

By Sophia Ramirez and Jasmine Kabiri | August 24, 2023

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BREAKING: ASU student injured in vehicle collision in Tempe

An ASU student was struck by a vehicle while crossing against the signal at the Paseo del Saber and Apache Boulevard crosswalk, according to ASU PD. She was taken to the hospital with multiple injuries.

By Sophia Ramirez | August 21, 2023

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The 2023-2024 move-in guide for ASU students

Whether returning, or first-time students, thousands are on the verge of moving to Tempe or Downtown Phoenix for the start of classes. Here is everything you need to know to prepare, as well as a list of housing options.

By Shi Bradley and Madeline Nguyen | August 10, 2023

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BREAKING: ASU, UA leaving Pac-12, joining the Big 12 conference

ASU, UA and Utah have all jumped from the Pac-12 to the Big 12 in a move that will send shockwaves across the college sports landscape. This upcoming season will be ASU's last in the Pac-12 in most sports.

By Alex Wakefield | August 4, 2023

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ASU football stadium renamed Mountain America Stadium

ASU has announced a 15-year naming rights partnership with a credit union, giving the University's football stadium a new name: Mountain America Stadium.

By Alex Wakefield | August 2, 2023

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Phoenix endures historic heatwave, study says blackout would be catastrophic

A recent study indicates that an electricity blackout coinciding with a heat wave could be devastating for Phoenix residents. Although it's unlikely, experts say climate change and rising temperatures are making this disaster increasingly probable. 

By Alex Wakefield | August 2, 2023

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Starting this week, the T.W. Lewis Center at Barrett is no more

T.W. Lewis Center dissolved with many speaking about an event held in February with Conservative commentators Dennis Prager and Charlie Kirk. 

By Alysa Horton | July 3, 2023

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Students worry about on and off-campus housing availability in Tempe and Phoenix

Students on the Phoenix and Tempe campuses shared their experiences with finding and living in ASU housing in an expensive local market.

By Shi Bradley | June 19, 2023

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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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