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ASU academics work to dispel critical race theory myths

ASU faculty reflect on the origins, meaning and implications of critical race theory amid state legislative attempts across the nation to ban it.

By Alexis Moulton | September 2, 2021

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University mask and vaccine guidance draw mixed reactions from students

ASU's policies around masks and COVID-19 vaccines have drawn criticism and praise from different sections of the student body for a variety of reasons. 

By Tristan Richards | September 2, 2021

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For some, poetry is an art. For Rosemarie Dombrowski, it is medicine.

Phoenix Poet Laureate and ASU lecturer Rosemarie Dombrowski uses her poetry for healing and connecting students in the classroom.

By Kaden Ryback | September 1, 2021

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Student performance organizations at ASU prepare for in-person meetings

Now that COVID-19 restrictions have eased, dance clubs are hopeful that they can conduct in-person sessions and live performances again.

By Rithwik Kalale | September 1, 2021

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After a yearlong hiatus, ASU swim and dive is eager to get back in the pool

After a yearlong hiatus, ASU swim and dive is eager to get back in the pool and compete.

By Shane Brennan | September 1, 2021

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USG's struggle for candidates leaves Senate vacancies during the year

USG is attempting to fill senate vacancies left by a 2021 election that struggled to provide candidates.

By Reagan Priest | August 31, 2021

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ASU football excited to kick off the 2021 season after long offseason

ASU football is set to kick off a season full of high expectations after missing most of the 2020 season due to COVID-19.

By Leo Tochterman | August 31, 2021

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What to expect from ASU football quarterback Jayden Daniels this season

Quarterback Jayden Daniels will be key for ASU football's success this 2021 season.

By Sean Lynch | August 30, 2021

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Active COVID-19 cases across ASU nearly double after first full week of classes

ASU reported over 306 positive cases within in the community after the first full week of in-person classes.

By Rithwik Kalale | August 30, 2021

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How faculty is making 'ASU work' during the fall semester

With conflicting protocols from ASU administration, faculty members are quickly becoming the front line for handling new COVID-19 cases in the classroom. 

By Anna Campbell | August 29, 2021

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ASU volleyball looks to rest of season after going 2-1 in opener

ASU's volleyball team kicked off the 2021 season with tournament wins against Cal Poly and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and a loss against No. 13 Louisville. 

By Avianna Hoppes | August 29, 2021

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ASU will provide a third COVID-19 shot on case-by-case basis

ASU will offer additional COVID-19 vaccine doses starting Sept. 20 on a case-by-case basis for immunocompromised individuals, but a broad implementation plan has yet to be developed.

By Morgan Fischer | August 27, 2021

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Thunderbird School working with feds to help former fellows leave Afghanistan

The Thunderbird School is working with the U.S. Department of State to help its former fellows out of the country after the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban.

By Morgan Fischer | August 25, 2021

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Pac-12 forms alliance with Big Ten, ACC

The Pac-12 announced an alliance with the Big Ten and ACC in an effort to support student-athletes and increase fan engagement.

By Justin Spangenthal | August 24, 2021

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Active COVID-19 cases rise to 159 after welcome week

ASU reported over 100 positive cases in its community for the first time since April.

By Kristen Apolline Castillo | August 23, 2021

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ASU soccer starts 2021 season undefeated using underdog mindset

ASU's women's soccer team starts their season with a perfect start, winning its first two games of the season at home.

By Madison Thacker | August 23, 2021

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Students move into new Downtown Phoenix dorm

Students have moved into Fusion on First, the newest residence hall on ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus.

By Bella Dortch | August 21, 2021

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Black professor wins discrimination lawsuit against ASU, ABOR

An ASU professor was awarded $357,000 from a jury Monday in a discrimination lawsuit against ASU and the Arizona Board of Regents. 

By Piper Hansen | August 20, 2021

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Full return to campus brings all-time enrollment high, COVID-19 threats

ASU's 2021-22 school year began with record-breaking enrollment numbers, but some students worry the return of crowded classrooms will be short-lived.

By Morgan Fischer and Anna Campbell | August 20, 2021

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ABOR loses trademark lawsuit over 'asu_covid.parties' account

A year after the Arizona Board of Regents filed a lawsuit against a social media account for illegally using ASU's trademarks to promote "COVID parties," a federal judge dismissed the suit.

By Anna Campbell | August 19, 2021

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