Community

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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Downtown Phoenix and ASU community celebrate Nowruz

ASU organizations, including the Iranian Student Association and the Afghan Student Association, have dedicated time to give the local community a space to celebrate Nowruz. 

By Jasmine Kabiri | March 23, 2022

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Students initiate revival of ASU Native American Business Organization

Three students in ASU's W. P. Carey School of Business are working to revitalize the Native American Business Organization to assist Indigenous students in community building and networking.

By Sadie Buggle | March 23, 2022

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Mobile barber app ClipDart delivers haircuts to ASU students

It starts with ASU students, but CEO Kyle Parker wants to revolutionize the whole haircare industry through mobile barber app ClipDart. 

By Heaven LaMartz | March 22, 2022

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Students looking for Gender Inclusive Housing say they still face uninformed staff, delayed responses

Two years after the Barrett LGBTQ+ Club and the Rainbow Coalition created a petition to change the Gender Inclusive Housing system, students say issues like uninformed staff, delayed responses and technical glitches persist.

By Sadie Buggle | March 22, 2022

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Positive COVID-19 cases decline for ninth week in a row

A week after University officials made masks and the Daily Health Check optional across all ASU campuses, positive cases continued to decline.

By Sadie Buggle | March 21, 2022

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Suicide prevention walk brings 200 supporters, raises over $7k

Active Minds at ASU, Devils 4 Devils and two other student clubs hosted the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's national "Out of the Darkness" campus walk on ASU's Tempe campus.

By Heaven LaMartz | March 21, 2022

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One week after mask mandate dropped, some students divided on change

The ASU community remains divided — some optimistic, some concerned — a week after University officials made masks and Daily Health Checks optional.

By Sadie Buggle | March 20, 2022

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ASU police officer allegedly ran stop sign, hit man on bike, according to lawsuit

An ASU Police Department officer was allegedly using his phone when he failed to stop at a stop sign, resulting in him hitting a man riding a bike who was crossing an intersection, according to a lawsuit filed March 9.

By Wyatt Myskow | March 20, 2022

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ASU's net position has increased by millions investing in buildings, other physical assets

In a meeting with The State Press, ASU's chief financial officer explained the University's financial position.

By Piper Hansen | March 18, 2022

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Wilson Hall to be demolished, replaced with new building after nearly 70 years of operation

After being temporarily relocated to the Novus 777 Tower, The School of Social Transformation will return to the new building replacing the Wilson Hall along with other University departments in August 2024.

By Andrea Ramirez | March 16, 2022

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Positive COVID-19 cases at ASU continue to decline for eighth week in a row

Following spring break, positive COVID-19 cases within the University community have decreased for the eighth week in a row.

By Andrea Ramirez | March 14, 2022

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We updated the ASU Salary Database for 2021. What do you want to know?

How much money does each ASU professor, coach or staff member make in 2021? Find out in The State Press' updated salary database.

By State Press Staff | March 14, 2022

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Masks, Daily Health Checks to no longer be required on ASU's campuses

On Monday, ASU will make the Daily Health Check optional, along with mask-wearing except in certain locations.

By Jasmine Kabiri | March 10, 2022

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Tempe community braces for future of traffic after Coyotes announce move to ASU

Some Tempe students and residents anticipate — and dread — the future of Tempe traffic after the Coyotes announced their new home in ASU's multipurpose arena.

By Andrea Ramirez | March 3, 2022

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Source audit: Demographic breakdown of who we talked to in Fall 2021

The results of The State Press' second published source audit show us where we can improve our outreach in Spring 2022.

By Anusha Natarajan | March 2, 2022

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ASU's Black African Coalition used student feedback to celebrate Black History Month

As part of Black History Month celebrations, student leaders with the Black African Coalition were able to provide the community with traditional, repeat events and introduce new ones. 

By Anitah Diggs | March 1, 2022

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