Community

Active COVID-19 cases within ASU community rise slightly

Active COVID-19 cases continue to rise within the ASU community as Arizona receives its first shipment of vaccine doses.

By Jeffrey Horst | December 17, 2020

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ASU workers announce they are forming a union

ASU workers have begun to form a local union chapter in response to concerns at the University.

By Wyatt Myskow | December 17, 2020

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'Most of us are really, really suffering': Students, faculty say semester was unsuccessful

University officials have called the fall semester a success, but for many faculty and students, it was not.

By Wyatt Myskow | December 17, 2020

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ASU Counseling Services a bridge to getting long-term mental health help

ASU Counseling Services helped a number of students through telehealth this semester but several said it wasn't quite enough.

By Piper Hansen | December 17, 2020

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An augmented reality graduation brings President Crow to your home

With another online graduation, ASU was left with no choice but to innovate a new augmented reality graduation.

By Ellie Borst and Greta Forslund | December 16, 2020

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ASU team made top 5 in $1 million XPRIZE mask challenge

Nearly 1,000 teams participated in the competition to create the best face mask, but ASU's top-five design may make it to the finish line. 

By Kacey Wilson | December 14, 2020

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ASU community active COVID-19 cases increase after fall semester ends

With most students off-campus for winter break, the University still reports an increase in active COVID-19 cases.

By Piper Hansen | December 10, 2020

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SAILS continues to accommodate student needs through the pandemic

Staff and faculty say SAILS operations haven't changed since going remote amid the pandemic, but for some students, new challenges have arisen from online learning.

By Analisa Valdez | December 4, 2020

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Chicanos Por La Causa donates computers to families in need

The Help Our Kids Connect program through Chicanos Por La Causa, started by an ASU student intern, is helping provide families the technology they need for their children to attend school remotely.

By Alli Cripe | December 4, 2020

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ASU ends fall semester with 3,357 cumulative COVID-19 cases

ASU finished the fall semester with 3,357 cumulative COVID-19 cases reported within its community since Aug. 1.

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | December 3, 2020

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Maria Anguiano named executive vice president of ASU's Learning Enterprise

Maria Anguiano has been named the executive vice president of the ASU Learning Enterprise, striving to broaden the reach of education.

By Sabrina Kenoun | December 3, 2020

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Crow says despite imperfections, ASU managed COVID-19

University President Michael Crow said the semester was successful and more concrete plans for spring are still pending. 

By Wyatt Myskow , Piper Hansen and Kacey Wilson | December 2, 2020

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ASU will have stricter returning COVID-19 testing policies for spring semester

ASU has issued new testing protocols for students living on-campus in the spring semester.

By Wyatt Myskow | December 2, 2020

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How ASU secured COVID-19 testing materials, personal protective equipment

While the whole world was trying to track down PPE and test supplies, the University moved quick in locking down vendors. 

By Piper Hansen | December 1, 2020

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Nancy Gonzales soon to be University's next executive vice president and provost

Nancy Gonzales, the current dean of natural sciences, will be the University's next executive vice president and provost.

By Piper Hansen | December 1, 2020

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COVID-19 concerns prevalent in Arizona as ASU's numbers continue to fluctuate

Despite social distancing policies, face-covering requirements, the Community of Care campaign and free testing, thousands of students and faculty have been infected since Aug. 1. 

By Piper Hansen | December 1, 2020

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Sun Devil dad cooks up 800,000 followers, 9 million likes on TikTok

An ASU dad is finding internet fame and connecting with his family through his cooking videos on TikTok.

By Kacey Wilson | November 30, 2020

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Book collection in ASU libraries showcases Indigenous stories

The #LandBack Movement is highlighted in ASU Libraries during Native American Heritage Month to bring attention to Indigenous peoples' perspectives and histories. 

By Anusha Natarajan | November 29, 2020

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After pre-Thanksgiving testing surge, ASU's active COVID-19 cases decrease

The University has added 130 positive COVID-19 tests since Monday among students and faculty. 

By Jeffrey Horst and Ellie Borst | November 26, 2020

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Students adjust travel plans, reflect on decisions to move to Tempe

As they prepare to return home until the spring semester, some students reflect on their decision to come to Tempe and their experience this semester.

By Kristen Apolline Castillo | November 24, 2020

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