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Biodesign lab accident causes three injuries

Three contractors were injured in an ASU lab after a cylinder containing chlorine dioxide experienced a "high-pressure release."

By Wyatt Myskow | September 15, 2020

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Active COVID-19 cases continue to decrease within the ASU community

In a Monday update, the University reported 478 active positive student cases and eight active positive employee cases.

By Piper Hansen | September 14, 2020

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On-campus fitness centers reopen for reservations

SDFW facilities reopened Monday for 50 minute reservations, with masks and social distancing required.

By Kacey Wilson | September 14, 2020

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ASU named No. 1 in innovation for the sixth straight year

ASU was named most innovative university in the nation for the sixth year in a row by U.S. News and World Report.

By Meredith Bushman | September 13, 2020

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Active COVID-19 cases within the ASU community decrease to 637

The University announced Thursday there are 637 active COVID-19 cases within the ASU community.

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | September 10, 2020

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Professors adjust to ASU's hybrid learning environment

Hybrid learning looks different for each instructor and many ASU instructors are still adjusting to the transition from in-person teaching.

By Sabrina Kenoun | September 10, 2020

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Out-of-state students adapt to remote learning amid pandemic

Remote out-of-state students face challenges like time zone differences, staying connected with classmates and keeping up with their in-person peers.

By Alex Gallagher | September 10, 2020

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ASU schools participate in day two of National Scholar Strike for Racial Justice

Eleven ASU schools, associations, organizations collaborated for a teach-in event to discuss racial justice and issues faced by the University's BIPOC community.

By Kristen Apolline Castillo | September 10, 2020

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Crow reports Mill Avenue restaurants that may be violating health guidelines

President Crow sent a letter to the director of ADHS regarding potential violations of state guidelines on reopening Thursday.

By Wyatt Myskow | September 10, 2020

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ASU's cumulative COVID-19 cases do not add up

The ASU community has had a total of 1,305 total cases of COVID-19 since Aug. 1, according to a Wednesday update. 

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | September 9, 2020

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Students seek alternatives to SDFC through closures

While SDFC closures leave some students frustrated, others are finding new ways to stay in shape.

By Kacey Wilson | September 9, 2020

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PETA requests state audit of ASU research

Animal advocacy organization PETA requested a state audit of the University's use of government resources in animal experimentation activities after receiving whistleblower notices from various universities about possible animal euthanization

By Greta Forslund | September 9, 2020

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University changes its policy for reporting COVID-19 cases

The dashboard presented by the University was moved to another domain and will soon reflect cumulative and current positive case numbers. 

By Piper Hansen | September 9, 2020

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Barrett faculty participate in National Scholar Strike for Racial Justice

Barrett, The Honors College, is holding a teach-in on racial injustice through Wednesday as part of the national Scholar Strike movement.

By Wyatt Myskow , Piper Hansen and Kevin Pirehpour | September 8, 2020

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Students and employees critical of health check feature on ASU app

ASU's daily health check is a set of two questions that ask students and faculty how they are feeling and what steps to take next if they are showing possible COVID-19 symptoms.

By Grace Lieberman | September 8, 2020

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New graduate programs unveiled at ASU's Innovation Open launch begin

ASU opens two new programs to expand business development and leadership at ASU. The new master's will focus on venture development while the Fast-track MBA will allow students to finish in at least 12 months.

By Erik Barraza Cordova | September 8, 2020

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Student organizations face mixed outcomes through virtual events

Concern grows among clubs and Greek organizations as virtual recruitment doesn't attract as many new members as previous years.

By Kacey Wilson | September 4, 2020

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There are 983 positive coronavirus cases within the ASU community

Positive COVID-19 cases in the ASU community rose by 180 since the Aug. 31 update.

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | September 3, 2020

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ASU bands adapt to quarantine and give fans a new sound

ASU student bands Divided Minds and The Ground Folds used their time in quarantine to experiment with new sounds and give fans new music. 

By Alex Gallagher | September 3, 2020

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Students turn to LinkedIn for a virtual handshake

ASU students are using social media and other online tools to build relationships with industry professionals.

By Brock Doemel | September 3, 2020

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