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Pac-12 extends suspension of team activities to end of May

The Pac-12 extended its previously made suspension of team-related activities to May 31.

By Jeffrey Horst | March 30, 2020

UA parents seeking housing, fee refunds file lawsuit against ABOR

A class action lawsuit against ABOR claims breach of contract when all three universities announced they would not give full refunds to students when classes moved online.

By Piper Hansen | March 28, 2020

ASU student returns from Honduras after being stuck due to COVID-19

ASU student who was stuck in Honduras returned home Saturday.

By Wyatt Myskow | March 27, 2020

Medical amnesty proposal slowly makes its way through student government

USGD passed a resolution March 6 calling for ASU to implement a medical amnesty policy to protect students from legal and academic repercussions for emergencies that involve illegal substances.

By Erin Galindo | March 25, 2020

Fine arts programs cancel events, move online amid COVID-19 concerns

ASU Gammage announced its show lineup for the 2020-21 season on March 16, featuring broadway hits Hamilton, Hadestown and Frozen.

By Greta Forslund | March 25, 2020

Top 10 binge-worthy shows for social distancing

Echo writer Vaishalini Sitaraman lines up her top binge-worthy shows for the social distancing season.

By Vaishalini Sitaraman | March 25, 2020

Video: Bosnian-born Iman Isanovic finds her feet in Sun Devil Volleyball

Volleyball player Iman Isanovic shares her experience as an international student-athlete from Bosnia.

By Josi Robinson | March 25, 2020

ASASU election campaigns rescheduled due to coronavirus

Campaigning for the 2020 ASASU elections has been pushed back to March 30 due to new University regulations made to combat the outbreak of COVID-19.

By Erin Galindo | March 24, 2020

A Q&A with ASU President Michael Crow on COVID-19

ASU President Michael Crow sat down with The State Press over Zoom to answer questions surrounding coronavirus and the University's response.

By Andrew Howard and Adrienne Dunn | March 23, 2020

Science professors forced to adjust labs amid online transition

ASU professors took a hands-on course and transitioned to help online students feel like they were in the lab.

By Stacy Brinson | March 23, 2020

'Heartbroken' ASU hockey recuperating after potential postseason cut short

In the aftermath of the cancellation of the NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament, ASU's hockey team has no choice but to pick themselves up and prepare for next season.

By Avery Klatsky | March 23, 2020

ASU announces all 2020 summer study abroad trips are canceled

The Study Abroad Office announced all ASU summer study abroad trips are canceled.

By Wyatt Myskow | March 23, 2020

How and why we use online proctored exams

Online proctoring exam services have an impact on both faculty and students and how this impacts testing.

By Anusha Natarajan | March 22, 2020

The long way home: Students abroad return over coronavirus concerns

A look at the experience ASU study abroad and grant-funded students have had thanks to COVID-19.

By Wyatt Myskow | March 22, 2020

COVID-19 case confirmed at The Cottages of Tempe

A resident at The Cottages of Tempe, a popular housing option for ASU students, has tested positive for COVID-19, the complex said in an email to residents.

By Grace Lieberman | March 21, 2020

Despite canceled postseasons, ASU's winter coaches still awarded bonuses

Despite all winter sports championships being canceled, the coaches in those sports will be awarded bonuses.

By Leo Tochterman | March 19, 2020

Gov. Doug Ducey closes some businesses, calls for National Guard to aid during coronavirus outbreak

After a week of criticism, Gov. Doug Ducey unveiled action to stop the spread of coronavirus, including closing restaurants and bars.

By Piper Hansen | March 19, 2020

Tempe mayor orders closures of bars, restaurants, movie theaters, gyms

Mayor Mark Mitchell's proclamation came after Tempe City Council issued a citywide emergency Wednesday.

By Vandana Ravikumar | March 19, 2020

Tempe declares citywide emergency to combat coronavirus spread

The city of Tempe issued an ordinance declaring an "extraordinary local emergency" citywide.

By Grace Lieberman and Wyatt Myskow | March 18, 2020

COVID-19 cases in Arizona jump to 27

Cases of COVID-19 rose to 27 in Arizona Wednesday morning.

By Wyatt Myskow | March 18, 2020

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