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Active COVID-19 cases rise among both employees and students

Active COVID-19 cases increased among both faculty and students, according to an update from the University Monday.

By Piper Hansen | October 19, 2020

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Spring semester to include same options as fall for attending class

ASU's spring semester will likely look the same as the fall with a few technological improvements.

By Piper Hansen | October 19, 2020

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ASU expands resources for Spanish-speaking families

ASU is introducing bilingual resources for Spanish-speaking families through welcome programs, coursework offered to parents and Facebook Live events. 

By Lauren Kobley | October 19, 2020

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City of Phoenix to change street names with racist origins

The City of Phoenix voted unanimously to change two racist street names.

By Sydney Witte | October 19, 2020

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Student-led project supports both restaurants, health care workers

ASU students volunteer to help bring meals to health care workers while simultaneously supporting local businesses. 

By Meredith Bushman | October 19, 2020

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Cumulative University cases surpass 2,000

Students make up 1,980 of the more than 2,000 cumulative cases, while employees make up 44 of them.

By Piper Hansen | October 15, 2020

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The marching band will record fight songs, performances for Pac-12 games

The Pac-12 announced in September there will be no fans at sporting events, including the marching band.

By Kristen Apolline Castillo | October 15, 2020

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With no spectators at games, ASU's cheerleaders look ahead to next year

ASU's cheer and dance team is a positive force in the community. 

By Nicholas Pietrzycki | October 15, 2020

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ASU moms create care packages for isolated students

ASU moms team up to provide care and support to students in isolation and quarantine from a distance.

By Kate Ourada | October 14, 2020

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Tempe, ASU census collection efforts before fast-approaching deadline

ASU and the city of Tempe ramped up census efforts before the new, fast-approaching deadline was announced.

By Greta Forslund | October 13, 2020

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Changes are coming to Tempe's GRID bike share service

ASU notified Tempe in June that it would no longer help fund the bike share program in its current state.

By Andrew Onodera | October 13, 2020

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ASU reports increase in active COVID-19 cases after weeks of decline

The University has had nearly 2,000 cumulative positive COVID-19 cases since Aug. 1.

By Piper Hansen | October 12, 2020

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ASU Music Theatre and Opera collaborates on cast album highlighting mental health

Several ASU musical theatre and opera majors were featured on the cast album for "The Anxiety Project," a musical project highlighting struggles with mental health.

By Lauren Kobley | October 12, 2020

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ASU cultural organizations adjust to COVID-19 restrictions

COVID-19 restrictions require cultural clubs to find alternative, online meeting options and in some cases, cancel popular annual events altogether.

By Kristen Apolline Castillo | October 10, 2020

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Clery Report: Crime across ASU increased in 2019

Reported crimes increased from just over 1,350 in 2018 to nearly 1,680 in 2019.

By Greta Forslund | October 10, 2020

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President Crow wants the county-wide mask mandate to stay

In a letter to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, ASU President Michael Crow makes a case for keeping a mask mandate. 

By Piper Hansen | October 10, 2020

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Video: Art exhibitions reopen for October First Friday

Students can once again attend the art exhibitions of Phoenix's First Friday event after months of cancellations due to COVID-19.

By Madison Young | October 9, 2020

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Active COVID-19 cases within ASU community continue to fall

Active COVID-19 cases on campus continue to decline as the University continues to randomly test students. 

By Piper Hansen | October 8, 2020

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Omar Apollo, D Smoke featured in fall virtual concert series

ASU 365 Community Union kicked off its fall concert series Thursday with a virtual performance by Latin pop artist Omar Apollo.

By Alex Gallagher | October 8, 2020

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Socializing shifts inside intercampus shuttles

For new students, riding the shuttle doesn't offer the same opportunities for social connection as others enjoyed in previous years. 

By Kacey Wilson | October 7, 2020

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