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Tempe streets and parks to get new names in honor of local figures

Tempe City Council will vote on Thursday to change street and park names after it was discovered they got their names from 1920s Ku Klux Klan members.

By Larisa May | February 27, 2023

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ASU men's basketball players debut new 'NIL Club' ahead of critical end-of-season stretch

The NIL Club for Arizona State Men's Basketball Team offers "access to exclusive content" in exchange for a monthly monetary commitment from members. 

By Alex Wakefield | February 27, 2023

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ASU hockey loses series to Alaska Fairbanks as injuries plague the Sun Devils

Sun Devil hockey struggled against Alaska Fairbanks this weekend due to a plethora of injuries.

By Katrina Michalak and Rishi Oza | February 27, 2023

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Half-court buzzer beater saves day, and perhaps ASU's season, in 89-88 win over Arizona

In one of the greatest moments in ASU men's basketball history, Desmond Cambridge Jr.'s half-court miracle in Tucson gave ASU an 89-88 win over seventh-ranked Arizona.

By Alex Wakefield | February 25, 2023

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If ASU wants to make the NCAA Tournament, 'we gotta start winning games now'

Upcoming road matchups against UA, UCLA, and USC give ASU men's basketball the chance to bolster its NCAA Tournament resumé and secure a bye in the Pac-12 conference tournament.

By Alex Wakefield | February 24, 2023

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Adrian Fontes discussed his office position and how he got there at campus event

Adrian Fontes, Arizona's Secretary of State, spoke about the understated impact of the border and the prominence of water issues on Feb. 23 on ASU's Tempe campus. 

By Phineas Hogan | February 23, 2023

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The power of the big picture: Planet Showcase highlights ASU projects using satellite imagery

Students and faculty gathered to share their projects at the Planet Showcase, introducing how Planet satellite imaging data can influence change in environmental issues.

By Audrey Eagerton | February 23, 2023

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Arizona State Senate bill aims to address housing shortage despite Tempe pushback

A bill that would override local zoning in order to address housing shortage and increase housing density is working its way through the state legislature. 

By Grey Gartin | February 23, 2023

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ASU Black Theatre Organization performs first show 'Pipeline'

Founded last fall, the ASU Black Theatre Organization uses its first show to confront the racial discrimination ingrained in American public education.  

By Claire van Doren | February 23, 2023

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NASA's Curiosity rover finds opal in Gale Crater on Mars

Curiosity Rover, an ASU-led research robot, uses technology like DAN, a neutron spectrometer and Mastcam, a camera system, to discover water halos filled with opal on Mars.

By Brenna Gauchat | February 22, 2023

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Ticketmaster troubles bring questions about the giant's partnership with ASU

ASU partnered with Ticketmaster as the athletic department's primary ticket provider in 2017 and switched to mobile-only ticketing in 2020, raising concerns among loyal Sun Devil Athletics fans.

By Alex Wakefield | February 22, 2023

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The ASU nursing program receives $5.5 million grant for summer applicants

The $5.5 million grant will help with nurse training and providing new faculty for nursing students and programs in an effort to address Arizona's nursing shortage.

By Lauren Boykins | February 22, 2023

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Graduate outfielder Yannira Acuña looks to elevate ASU softball as a leader

Yannira Acuña looks to be a leader for the softball program while also enjoying her final season as a Sun Devil. 

By Alfred Smith III | February 22, 2023

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Tempe special election in May decides fate of three policies regarding Coyotes' arena

The City of Tempe is holding a special election on May 16. Here's what will be on the ballot.

By Alysa Horton | February 21, 2023

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ASU's Open Pitch Week is virtual Feb. 20-24: Here's how to pitch, network and win

Open Pitch Week is a competition where students can pitch their two-minute idea for a venture and receive up to $250 as a prize.

By Shri Swaminathan | February 21, 2023

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Renewed residential program aims to give students easy access to composting

A new residential composting program run by Zero Waste, Changemaker, and RHA will eventually expand to all residential complexes and is part of the Zero Waste by 2025 goal.

By Sophia Ramirez | February 20, 2023

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New Shia Islam student organization establishes community through faith, service

The Al-Mahdi Association was founded last semester with the hopes of establishing a safe space for Shia students, as well as teaching the ASU community about the religion. 

By Zoe Soderquist | February 20, 2023

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Freshman publishes children's book to raise awareness of Syrian refugee crisis

ASU freshman Selena Morse wrote "Dear Tariq," a children's book that seeks to give perspective on Syrian refugees and to build empathy. 

By Claire Le Gallo | February 20, 2023

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Arizona House resolution could allow students to run for state Legislature

Several ASU students and organizations voice their support to resolution lowering the required age to run for state legislature from 25 to 18.

By Tori Gantz | February 20, 2023

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ASU baseball executes with team effort in 3-0 win over San Diego State to start season

The Sun Devils kicked off the 2023 baseball season with a 3-0 sweep against SDSU and look to one more home game before a road series in Mississippi.

By Vinny Deangelis and Jack Barron | February 19, 2023

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