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A virtual concert 'still serves a purpose,' even without a crowd

Virtual concerts are one of the few ways artists are able to play live music during the pandemic.

By Sam Ellefson | October 19, 2020

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Student-led project supports both restaurants, health care workers

ASU students volunteer to help bring meals to health care workers while simultaneously supporting local businesses. 

By Meredith Bushman | October 19, 2020

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Elitism prevails in American art museums

Issues in admission rates, limited representation in artwork and lack of diversity in leadership roles punctuate American museum's prevailing elitism.

By Sam Ellefson | October 18, 2020

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Women's soccer, lacrosse programs feel grateful after new facility upgrades

The addition of several top-notch practice facilities helps add prestige and promise to the Sun Devil women's soccer and lacrosse programs.

By Avery Klatsky | October 17, 2020

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A 2020 Arizona general election voting guide for ASU’s campuses

The State Press compiled a voting guide of resources and information for students on ASU's campuses.

By State Press Politics Desk | October 17, 2020

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Frank 'Duracell' Darby provides ASU football's captain corps energy

Frank Darby has always brought a jolt of energy to ASU and being a captain has brought out another level of excitement. 

By Alex Weiner | October 16, 2020

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Cumulative University cases surpass 2,000

Students make up 1,980 of the more than 2,000 cumulative cases, while employees make up 44 of them.

By Piper Hansen | October 15, 2020

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Devils Prospects: Military academy transfer hopes to bring talents to Hurley's team next fall

Verbal commit William Felton will join Hurley's team next fall after transferring to Hargrave Military Academy.  

By Olivia Eisenhauer and Lauren Hertz | October 15, 2020

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The world's first mechanical tree prototype is to be built at ASU next year

ASU Professor Klaus Lackner has created a mechanical tree designed to capture carbon from the atmosphere. The prototype will be built as early as next year. 

By Marisol Ortega | October 15, 2020

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Insight: What the weekly $600 unemployment stipend did for me

Echo writer Brock Doemel shares what receiving $600 per week in unemployment this summer did for him financially.

By Brock Doemel | October 15, 2020

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Campus Vote Project recruits ASU student poll workers

Through the Campus Vote Project, four ASU students were hired to work the polls for the 2020 general election. 

By Erin Galindo | October 15, 2020

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USDA grant awarded to ASU agribusiness professor to bolster beef export industry

The USDA has awarded ASU and the University of Tennessee researchers a grant to study foreign consumer demand of U.S. beef.

By Marty Ley | October 15, 2020

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Video: Breaking down the 2020 Arizona ballot

Arizona ballot initiatives and down ballot candidates broken down in this short explainer video.

By Travis Robertson | October 15, 2020

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ASU football focused on staying safe to stay competitive

ASU football started its use of rapid result testing, and the team is serious abut staying safe to avoid missing time during a shortened season. 

By Alex Weiner | October 15, 2020

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Pac-12 to allow family members to attend football games this season

The Pac-12 will allow family members of players to attend football games this season.

By Avery Klatsky | October 15, 2020

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Looking back at ASU women's golf team's 1990 championship season

After years of falling short of the ultimate goal, the 1990 Sun Devils sparked a decade of championship success.

By Amanda Valle | October 14, 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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ASU men's tennis freshman gains valuable experience at Junior French Open

Amid COVID-induced complications, Max McKennon made his way to his first career junior major in Paris and learned a great deal, even in defeat, as he prepares for his collegiate career. 

By Carson Breber | October 14, 2020

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NCAA grants winter sport student-athletes an extra year of eligibility

Winter sport student-athletes will be awarded an extra year of eligibility from the NCAA.

By Leo Tochterman | October 14, 2020

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Playlist: Lo-fi beats for your Zoom waiting room

Zoom waiting rooms are awkward enough. Spice them up with these lo-fi beats.

By Hannah Foote | October 14, 2020

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