Community

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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Students and staff adjust to classes only offered in person during the pandemic

While most students have the option to attend classes through ASU Sync, a select few take courses only offered in person.

By Kamilah Williams | October 6, 2020

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City of Tempe, ASU's established partnership grows amid COVID-19

ASU and Tempe have been working together to keep students and residents safe and healthy this fall semester.

By Wyatt Myskow | October 6, 2020

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Active positive coronavirus cases within ASU community decrease to 146

Active cases at ASU continue to decrease as death count in the nation surpasses 210,000.

By Piper Hansen | October 5, 2020

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Students host their own podcasts for creative spark amid the pandemic

Some students took up podcasting after the pandemic hit the U.S., producing episodes regularly even as the school year started.

By Sabrina Kenoun | October 5, 2020

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ASU community supports interfaith project to sew masks for Valley hospitals

Latter-day Saint community joins fight on PPE shortage, making 600,000 masks in a four week period for Valley hospitals.

By Lizbet Flores | October 5, 2020

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ASU receives platinum rating for sustainability efforts

ASU has received the STARS platinum rating for sustainability based on efforts to put sustainable practices on campus and in the community. 

By Lauren Kobley | October 5, 2020

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ASU Gammage, Kerr keep performances alive digitally amid COVID-19

ASU Gammage and Kerr are working to create virtual events in lieu of the season's regular programming, much of which was canceled due to the pandemic.

By Sabrina Kenoun | October 4, 2020

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