Community

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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Student arrested after police find explosive materials in Palo Verde East

Following social media posts showing explosives, an ASU student was arrested and charged with two counts of misconduct involving weapons. 

By Jasmine Kabiri | March 1, 2022

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

Total number of positive COVID-19 tests decreased last week as testing across ASU campuses slowed down.

By Luke Chatham | February 28, 2022

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New ASU organization builds community and connections for Hawaiian students

Three ASU students have created a new organization to provide students from Hawai'i with resources to better adapt to college life.

By Lauren Kobley | February 24, 2022

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ASU students spread Tony's Chocolonely's mission for slavery-free chocolate

Four ASU students are helping spread Tony’s Chocolonely's message to eliminate illegal child labor and modern slavery in the cocoa industry as Changemakers on campus.

By Lauren Kobley | February 22, 2022

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Crow signals plans to remove mask mandate citing 'freedom of choice'

President Crow announced plans to ease indoor COVID-19 regulations in a meeting with The State Press last week.

By Jasmine Kabiri | February 21, 2022

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Grupos de estudiantes protestan por mejores servicios de agresión sexual de ASU

Alrededor de 40 manifestantes se reunieron en el campus de Tempe de ASU para protestar por mayores recursos y prevención de agresiones sexuales en la Universidad.

By Morgan Fischer and Caera Learmonth | February 21, 2022

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Student groups protest for better sexual assault services from ASU

Around 40 protesters gathered on ASU's Tempe campus to protest for increased sexual assault resources and prevention at the University.

By Morgan Fischer and Caera Learmonth | February 17, 2022

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Student volunteers build DIY air filters to combat COVID-19 in K-12 classrooms

For epidemiologist and ASU professor Megan Jehn, duct-taped boxes of a fan and filters built and delivered by student volunteers are the DIY solution to poor air filtration in K-12 classrooms.

By Luke Chatham | February 16, 2022

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Trip to Hawaii organized by Barrett, The Honors College receives backlash

A spring break trip organized by Barrett, The Honors College left some students concerned about contributions to COVID-19 risks that continue to affect the local Hawaiian community.

By Sadie Buggle | February 14, 2022

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Residents living in Roosevelt Point report rat infestation in units

Students are still frustrated with lack assistance in dealing with rat infestation, despite reaching out to Roosevelt Point management who provide few solutions.

By Sadie Buggle | February 14, 2022

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COVID-19 cases at ASU continue to decrease for fourth week in a row

The total number of known positive COVID-19 cases amid the ASU community has decreased to 251.

By Luke Chatham | February 14, 2022

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ASU student aids local homeless population at Tempe Beach Park

Austin Davis, a senior at ASU, created AZ HUGS for the Houseless to provide meals, supplies and care to the homeless population in the Tempe and Phoenix communities. 

By Lauren Kobley | February 10, 2022

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Taylor Place residents evacuated after fire caused by electrical surge

Residents living in the Taylor Place dorms on the Downtown Phoenix campus were evacuated early Saturday morning after a fire ignited in one of the rooms.

By Luke Chatham | February 9, 2022

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Annual Interfaith Harmony Week kicks off with Palm Walk Project

ASU community members gathered at Palm Walk to kick off the 2022 Interfaith Harmony Week. 

By Andrea Ramirez | February 7, 2022

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COVID-19 cases, tests decline for third week in a row

COVID-19 cases continued to decline for a third week in a row by 723, with 302 cases among students and 64 cases among faculty and staff.

By Caera Learmonth | February 7, 2022

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ASU relaunches laptop loaner program

After ending the year-long laptop loaner program that began due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ASU reinstated it for students who still need access to a laptop.

By Jasmine Kabiri | February 6, 2022

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Annual Culture Fest jumpstarts student clubs and initiatives

ASU hosted Culture Fest to give student clubs an outlet to share their communities on campus through food, performances and presentations. 

By Andrea Ramirez | February 6, 2022

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ASU initiative helps provide free internet to students in Maryvale

ASU One Square Mile Initiative and Isaac Elementary School District work to provide free internet services for Isaac School students.

By Luke Chatham | February 4, 2022

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'The Color Cabaret' returns to the stage to highlight BIPOC student performances

A diverse cast of ASU students shares their stories in "The Color Cabaret" for the third year.

By Tristan Richards | February 1, 2022

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