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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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ASU police officer allegedly ran stop sign, hit man on bike, according to lawsuit

An ASU Police Department officer was allegedly using his phone when he failed to stop at a stop sign, resulting in him hitting a man riding a bike who was crossing an intersection, according to a lawsuit filed March 9.

By Wyatt Myskow | March 20, 2022

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How ASU baseball pitcher's resilience guided him back to the mound

Redshirt senior Boyd Vander-Kooi had season-ending Tommy John Surgery in 2021, but his resilience led him back to the mound for the 2022 season. 

By Aaron Schmidt | March 19, 2022

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ASU's net position has increased by millions investing in buildings, other physical assets

In a meeting with The State Press, ASU's chief financial officer explained the University's financial position.

By Piper Hansen | March 18, 2022

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Student-run Zen Shuttles piloting golf cart rideshare app

Zen Shuttles is providing ASU students and staff a new way to get across campus: electric golf carts. By offering rides at a flat rate of $1.99 per ride per person, Zen Shuttles is aiming to be a cheap and efficient form of transportation.

By Kaden Ryback | March 17, 2022

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ASU lacrosse head coach Tim McCormack prioritizes support in team culture

McCormack is recognized by staff and players alike for the supportive environment he has helped to create within the program.

By Kathryn Field | March 16, 2022

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ASU students frustrated over stalled efforts on student loan forgiveness

Students are frustrated with the lack of action that the Biden administration has taken on forgiving student loans, which take an average student 20 years to pay off.

By Shane Brennan | March 16, 2022

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Juneteenth to become official city holiday in Tempe in 2022

The City of Tempe voted unanimously on March 3 to add Juneteenth as an official annual city holiday.

By Shane Brennan | March 16, 2022

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Wilson Hall to be demolished, replaced with new building after nearly 70 years of operation

After being temporarily relocated to the Novus 777 Tower, The School of Social Transformation will return to the new building replacing the Wilson Hall along with other University departments in August 2024.

By Andrea Ramirez | March 16, 2022

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Positive COVID-19 cases at ASU continue to decline for eighth week in a row

Following spring break, positive COVID-19 cases within the University community have decreased for the eighth week in a row.

By Andrea Ramirez | March 14, 2022

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We updated the ASU Salary Database for 2021. What do you want to know?

How much money does each ASU professor, coach or staff member make in 2021? Find out in The State Press' updated salary database.

By State Press Staff | March 14, 2022

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Olympic Sports Roundup: track and field takes home two titles at NCAA Indoor Championships

This week, water polo swept its competition, gymnastics finished its regular season, beach volleyball took on ranked opponents, lacrosse opened up Pac-12 play while track and field took home two NCAA titles. 

By Justin Spangenthal , Avianna Hoppes , Kathryn Field , Walker Smith , Aaron Schmidt and Remy Mastey | March 13, 2022

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ASU men's tennis wins two, women's team falls to USC and UCLA

Just over halfway through the season, the ASU men's tennis team has a two-game winning streak against Idaho and Texas Tech, and the women's team dropped two games last week.

By Vinny Deangelis and Danny Stipanovich | March 13, 2022

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Tennis freshman Murphy Cassone thinks 'like a shark' on the court

ASU men's tennis freshman Murphy Cassone uses motivational videos and a "Shark Mindset"  to guide himself toward success on and off the court. 

By Vinny Deangelis | March 13, 2022

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ASU hockey finishes off strong in last series at Oceanside, sweeping LIU

In the last ever series at Oceanside Ice Arena, ASU hockey swept LIU. 

By Walker Smith and Nikash Nath | March 13, 2022

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ASU President Michael Crow proposes tuition increases for 2022-23 academic year

ASU President Michael Crow proposes a 2.5% tuition increase for resident students in the 2022-23 academic year. 

By Piper Hansen | March 11, 2022

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ASU’s season comes to an end in the first round of Pac-12 tournament against Stanford

ASU's tournament hopes ended after a buzzer beater by Stanford junior James Keefe, ending the season with a 14-17 record. 

By Avianna Hoppes and Austin Scott | March 9, 2022

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ASU men's basketball hitting stride entering Pac-12 Tournament

ASU men's basketball and will look to continue its hot streak going into the Pac-12 Tournament. 

By Avianna Hoppes | March 8, 2022

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Tempe Family Advocacy Center opening delayed until summer

Tempe's Family Advocacy Center, which was set to open in January, has been delayed until at least June 30.

By James Doyle Brown Jr. | March 4, 2022

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