Community

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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Some students still unhappy with ASU's COVID-19 policies, daily health checks

After a record-breaking 2,345 COVID-19 cases were reported on ASU campuses, students continue to question whether ASU's COVID-19 policies are enough to stop the spread. 

By Andrea Ramirez | February 1, 2022

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COVID-19 cases continue decline for a second week

Positive COVID-19 cases continue to decline by 801 with 956 cases among students and 133 cases among faculty and staff.

By Kristen Apolline Castillo | January 31, 2022

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Afghan refugees start their studies at ASU

The students will start taking classes at Global Launch to help their English skills and successfully transition to ASU, as well as general studies classes. 

By Morgan Fischer | January 29, 2022

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ASU honors student wins Miss America title

Since receiving the Miss America title last December, Barrett student Emma Broyles is advocating for mental health awareness and Special Olympics school programs. 

By Sadie Buggle | January 26, 2022

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COVID-19 cases at ASU decline after reaching record highs

Known positive COVID-19 cases declined among ASU students, faculty and staff heading into the third week of classes as ASU monitors for compliance in daily health checks.

By Sadie Buggle | January 24, 2022

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12-year-old high schooler committed to studying biochemistry at ASU

12-year-old Jimi "Monty" Hernandez is set to start classes at ASU this upcoming fall and plans to study biochemistry on the premed track.

By Lauren Kobley | January 24, 2022

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ASU informa que los casos de COVID-19 rompen el récord de la semana pasada

Con un aumento de 312, la Universidad estableció un nuevo récord de casos de COVID-19 entre estudiantes, profesores y personal.

By Jasmine Kabiri | January 19, 2022

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ASU promotes climate-friendly meals in on-campus pilot program

World Resources Institute selected ASU for a program that identifies over 350 dishes with a lower carbon footprint. 

By Andrea Ramirez | January 19, 2022

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ASU reports COVID-19 cases break last week's record

With an increase of 312, the University set a new record high number of COVID-19 cases among students, faculty and staff.

By Jasmine Kabiri | January 17, 2022

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ASU reports record-breaking 2,033 COVID-19 cases

ASU reported 2,033 known positive COVID-19 cases among students and employees Tuesday, more than quadrupling the 501 cases it reported on Jan. 3.

By Jasmine Kabiri | January 11, 2022

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Recapping the best of The State Press' 2021 coverage

In 2021, The State Press dove into viral, ASU-centered controversies, published its first documentary, first all-Spanish magazine and more. Here are our favorite pieces from last year.

By State Press Staff | January 7, 2022

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Active COVID-19 cases at ASU more than double a week before semester starts

Active COVID-19 cases at ASU increased to 501, more than doubling last week's number, a week before classes start. 

By Wyatt Myskow | January 4, 2022

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From detecting phones to using decoy sites, Honorlock raises online test surveillance concerns

Honorlock, the most recent addition to ASU's remote proctoring solutions, has drawn criticism from students and staff for the extent of its surveillance.

By Anna Campbell | January 3, 2022

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