Community

MidFirst Bank's on-campus locations to close after University partnership ends

After MidFirst Bank and ASU's 11-year banking service contract expired in December 2022, the lease for its Memorial Union and University Center locations ends this spring. 

By Annika Tourlas | March 23, 2023

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Tempe Town Lake floods amid wet Arizona winter

As water levels at Tempe Town Lake continue to rise, it's proof of Arizona's unexpectedly wet winter.

By Alysa Horton | March 22, 2023

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Meet the ASU club helping students get into real estate

The Real Estate Club at ASU, established in 2022, seeks to assist students in networking in the field and getting them outside of the classroom and into the industry.

By Cristina Robles-Ruiz | March 21, 2023

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Students evacuated from Palo Verde West dorms following fire

Some students reported fire alarms not operating on their floors and said their community assistants and fellow residents alerted them of the fire.

By Shane Brennan and Walker Smith | March 21, 2023

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All-female a capella group places third in quarterfinals, prepares for 30th anniversary

ASU Pitchforks recently advanced to the quarterfinals for the third time since the group originated in 1992.

By Lauren Boykins | March 20, 2023

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Meet Sunny: Every ASU student's best friend

Automated chatbots are slowly making their way into universities across America, but their longterm impacts and practicality are still being questioned.

By Leah Mesquita | March 20, 2023

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Student-organized Out of Darkness Walk brings conversation about suicide into the light

ASU students and community members join Out of Darkness Walk on March 18 to support those affected by suicide and raise funds for prevention.

By Karen Bartunek | March 16, 2023

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ASU alumni-founded nonprofit seeks to improve clean water access in Peru

33 Buckets works hand in hand with ASU students to provide solutions for Peru's clean drinking water scarcity.

By Madison Vega | March 15, 2023

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ASU president talks Pac-12 media rights, conference realignment, Coyotes vote

ASU President Michael Crow said Pac-12 media rights negotiations are in the final stages in a meeting Tuesday with The State Press.

By Piper Hansen and Alex Wakefield | March 14, 2023

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New Teachers College initiative headed by former Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction

Kathy Hoffman will lead a collaborative at ASU focusing on the future of education for students with disabilities and addressing issues in Arizona's educational system. 

By Richard Parker | March 13, 2023

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Glendale shakes off name, becomes Swift City ahead of weekend's concerts

Glendale (Taylor's Version) is now Swift City as the city celebrates Swift starting The Eras Tour in Arizona. 

By Alysa Horton | March 13, 2023

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ASU president proposes tuition increase for 2023-24 academic year

The increases proposed are some of the highest University leadership has proposed in recent years, but maintain the University's commitment to keep increases below 3%.

By Piper Hansen | March 10, 2023

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ASU alumna, students assist in upcoming Phoenix National Eating Disorder Awareness Walk

The Phoenix NEDA Walk, on March 12 at Kiwanis Park, hopes to create a community of like-minded individuals while shedding light on resources available for those with eating disorders. 

By Annika Tourlas | March 2, 2023

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Mourning 2,000 miles away: ASU fraternity celebrates life of MSU student killed in shooting

Members of Arizona's Beta chapter of Phi Delta Theta hosted a celebration of life for their brother Brian Fraser, who was killed in the Michigan State shooting.

By Angelina Steel | March 2, 2023

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ASU executive awarded for increasing education access through hybrid program

Maria Anguiano was awarded the 2023 Community Empowerment Award for her work in creating ASU Local, which allows students to complete college credit while staying in their community. 

By Cristina Robles-Ruiz | February 28, 2023

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Columbia College Hollywood to become California College of ASU

Columbia College Hollywood, now affiliated with ASU, will become the California College of ASU while holding some operations at the ASU California Center. 

By Madison Vega | February 28, 2023

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Ticketmaster troubles bring questions about the giant's partnership with ASU

ASU partnered with Ticketmaster as the athletic department's primary ticket provider in 2017 and switched to mobile-only ticketing in 2020, raising concerns among loyal Sun Devil Athletics fans.

By Alex Wakefield | February 22, 2023

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The ASU nursing program receives $5.5 million grant for summer applicants

The $5.5 million grant will help with nurse training and providing new faculty for nursing students and programs in an effort to address Arizona's nursing shortage.

By Lauren Boykins | February 22, 2023

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New Shia Islam student organization establishes community through faith, service

The Al-Mahdi Association was founded last semester with the hopes of establishing a safe space for Shia students, as well as teaching the ASU community about the religion. 

By Zoe Soderquist | February 20, 2023

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Freshman publishes children's book to raise awareness of Syrian refugee crisis

ASU freshman Selena Morse wrote "Dear Tariq," a children's book that seeks to give perspective on Syrian refugees and to build empathy. 

By Claire Le Gallo | February 20, 2023

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