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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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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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