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ASU Student Bar Association voices concerns over new grading system

ASU's law school has given students the option to be graded as usual, or opt for a pass/fail system, a policy that is different from much of the University. 

By Grace Lieberman | March 31, 2020

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Four ASU men's basketball players announce intentions to leave program

Four ASU men's basketball players have announced their intentions to depart from the program, leaving only nine returning players on the roster.

By Leo Tochterman | March 31, 2020

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ASU student uses climate change as a lens for his activism

Brian Mecinas, a freshman studying political science, is one of three co-directors of Arizona Youth Climate Strike. 

By Piper Hansen | March 31, 2020

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ASU libraries go remote, offer services digitally

ASU libraries are closing their doors and switching to online or order-based services. 

By Wyatt Myskow | March 31, 2020

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A guide to this year's USG executive tickets

The two-week campaigning window for positions in USG began Monday after being rescheduled due to coronavirus concerns. 

By Piper Hansen and Erin Galindo | March 30, 2020

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ASU nursing school transitions labs to online format

Students in the Edson College of Nursing are using Zoom to interact with the patient care simulations used in their experiential courses.

By Greta Forslund | March 30, 2020

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NCAA approves extra year of eligibility for spring sport athletes

The NCAA will allow athletes of spring sports an additional year of eligibility following the cancellation of athletics due to the coronavirus pandemic outbreak.

By Avery Klatsky | March 30, 2020

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Gov. Doug Ducey declares statewide 'stay-at-home' executive order

Gov. Doug Ducey announced a stay-at-home executive order for the entire state, discouraging Arizonans from doing nonessential activities.

By Grace Lieberman and Piper Hansen | March 30, 2020

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ASU men's basketball guard Remy Martin declares for NBA Draft

ASU guard Remy Martin declared for the NBA Draft Monday, leaving as the program's 17th-best scorer.

By Jeffrey Horst | March 30, 2020

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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'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

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