Community

Tempe establishes plans to build affordable housing along Apache Boulevard

A new redevelopment plan to add affordable housing units along Apache Boulevard is still in it's early phases.

By Shane Brennan | April 9, 2022

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New ASU initiative looks to educate students and faculty on spirituality

The Center for Religion and Conflict started the new Spirituality and Public Life Initiative to help expand the understanding of spirituality in society.

By Luke Chatham | April 8, 2022

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Initial ASU PD report on altercation at GLV left out alleged use of racial slur

The ASU Police Department issued a supplementary document to its initial report after the chief of police said he was "disappointed" in its lack of detail.

By Wyatt Myskow and Kristen Apolline Castillo | April 7, 2022

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USG Tempe and Victoria's Secret PINK collaborate in Tempe Beach Park clean-up

Undergraduate Student Government Tempe and Victoria's Secret PINK collaborated to pick up trash at Tempe Beach Park.

By Caera Learmonth | April 7, 2022

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Positive COVID-19 cases at ASU continue to decrease after brief increase

The total number of positive COVID-19 cases within the University decreased by eight.

By Caera Learmonth | April 5, 2022

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Pride Prom spreads message of inclusivity and self-expression

Four organizations hosted Pride Prom to give the LGTBQ+ community and its allies a night of celebration and self-expression. 

By Heaven LaMartz | April 4, 2022

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Tempe seeks affordable solutions to the housing crisis

Housing costs on an upward climb have impacted a large population of the city, college students among them.

By ChristyAnn Hanzuk | April 4, 2022

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Students nationally recognized for leadership work in Indigenous communities

ASU students Triston Black and Maria Walker were two of five students recognized as "Champions for Change" by the Center for Native American Youth.

By Sadie Buggle | April 3, 2022

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Devil's Depot partners with DoorDash and Starship to deliver free food to ASU students

The on-campus food pantry Devil's Depot recently launched two pilot programs with DoorDash and Starship Technologies to tackle food insecurity and increase food accessibility for ASU students.

By Mindy Lok | March 28, 2022

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Expensive tacos, photo stations and a ferris wheel mark in-person return of Devilpalooza

Students welcomed back the annual spring event, Devilpalooza, with headlining band Chase Atlantic.

By Andrea Ramirez | March 28, 2022

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Positive COVID-19 cases within student body increase for the first time in nine weeks

The number of reported positive cases among students increased by nine, while cases for faculty and staff decreased by seven, marking the first increase overall since masks and participation in the Daily Health Check became optional.

By Andrea Ramirez | March 28, 2022

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Autism Appreciation Celebration prioritizes empowerment, community connections

The Accessibility Coalition aims to spotlight acceptance and pride for people with autism during the group's Autism Appreciation Celebration on April 1.

By Sadie Buggle | March 28, 2022

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Devil's Depot continues the mission of former Pitchfork Pantry with plans to improve

Devil's Depot, formerly known as Pitchfork Pantry, initiates plans to expand services despite negative response.

By Luke Chatham | March 25, 2022

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Downtown Phoenix and ASU community celebrate Nowruz

ASU organizations, including the Iranian Student Association and the Afghan Student Association, have dedicated time to give the local community a space to celebrate Nowruz. 

By Jasmine Kabiri | March 23, 2022

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Students initiate revival of ASU Native American Business Organization

Three students in ASU's W. P. Carey School of Business are working to revitalize the Native American Business Organization to assist Indigenous students in community building and networking.

By Sadie Buggle | March 23, 2022

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Mobile barber app ClipDart delivers haircuts to ASU students

It starts with ASU students, but CEO Kyle Parker wants to revolutionize the whole haircare industry through mobile barber app ClipDart. 

By Heaven LaMartz | March 22, 2022

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Students looking for Gender Inclusive Housing say they still face uninformed staff, delayed responses

Two years after the Barrett LGBTQ+ Club and the Rainbow Coalition created a petition to change the Gender Inclusive Housing system, students say issues like uninformed staff, delayed responses and technical glitches persist.

By Sadie Buggle | March 22, 2022

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

A week after University officials made masks and the Daily Health Check optional across all ASU campuses, positive cases continued to decline.

By Sadie Buggle | March 21, 2022

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Suicide prevention walk brings 200 supporters, raises over $7k

Active Minds at ASU, Devils 4 Devils and two other student clubs hosted the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's national "Out of the Darkness" campus walk on ASU's Tempe campus.

By Heaven LaMartz | March 21, 2022

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One week after mask mandate dropped, some students divided on change

The ASU community remains divided — some optimistic, some concerned — a week after University officials made masks and Daily Health Checks optional.

By Sadie Buggle | March 20, 2022

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