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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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Teaching through the pandemic was a 'painful process'

With ASU Sync gone, multiple faculty members reflect on teaching in a pandemic and what lessons they will implement in the future.

By Piper Hansen | August 18, 2021

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What you need to know about ASU's Fall 2021 semester

With ASU campuses transitioning back to fully in-person, the Fall 2021 back-to-school guide answers students' FAQs.

| August 16, 2021

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Active COVID-19 cases rise to 95 the week classes start

With more than 75,000 students coming to campuses this week for classes, COVID-19 cases continue to rise within the ASU community. 

By Morgan Fischer | August 16, 2021

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Students eager to learn in person as they move into a new 'normal'

As of Aug. 4, around 60% to 65% of incoming first-year students — including in-person and online — responded to a survey and said they were vaccinated against COVID-19.

By Anna Campbell | August 14, 2021

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'Tell Michael Crow to shove it': Students, parents protest new mask requirement

Sen. Kelly Townsend and gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake joined under 100 protestors at Hayden Lawn Friday to object to ASU's new mask policy.

By Kiersten Moss and Angelina Steel | August 13, 2021

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ASU student works up a sweat with athletic clothing brand

Emma Vollrath, an ASU business student, launched Emma Lou, an athletic clothing brand selling yoga pants, sports bras and shorts, last year.

By John Sanders | August 12, 2021

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Masks now required to be worn in certain ASU buildings

ASU updated COVID-19 guidance to require face coverings in "certain indoor settings," including classrooms where social distancing isn't possible.

By Reagan Priest | August 11, 2021

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Active COVID-19 cases continue to rise with classes 10 days away

Arizona has reported its highest case count in months as the University prepares to welcome thousands back on campus on Aug. 19. 

By Anna Campbell | August 9, 2021

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Arizona College Republicans consider breaking from national organization

The Arizona Federation of College Republicans will vote to leave the College Republican National Committee following a controversial election for chair in which ASU alumnus Judah Waxelbaum lost.

By Reagan Priest | August 5, 2021

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Active COVID-19 cases within ASU remain same as last week

As newly reported COVID-19 cases rise nationwide, ASU updated its mask guidelines to "strongly recommend" masking indoors in congruence with the CDC's mask guidelines. 

By Morgan Fischer | August 2, 2021

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ASU men’s basketball guard Josh Christopher drafted by Houston Rockets

Josh Christopher will head to the Houston Rockets after averaging 14.3 points per game in his freshman year at ASU.

By Justin Spangenthal | July 29, 2021

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Former ASU officials, professor indicted in procurement fraud scheme

Three former ASU employees were indicted on counts related to fraud after siphoning money to a former Higley High School District superintendent.

By Anna Campbell | July 28, 2021

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A 'shot' for a prize: ASU raffles gifts to push students to get COVID-19 vaccine

In efforts to increase vaccination rates at ASU, the University is offering a variety of prizes for students who upload their vaccine records.

By Anna Campbell | July 28, 2021

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ASU football tight ends coach placed on paid leave by University

ASU football tight ends coach Adam Breneman has been placed on paid leave by the University as the NCAA continues its investigation into potential recruiting violations by the program.

By Leo Tochterman | July 26, 2021

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