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Michelin-starred chef returns to ASU to study sustainability

Chef Justin Bazdarich is working on promoting sustainability within the culinary industry by combining his experience in the field with his education from ASU.

By Lauren Kobley | March 29, 2021

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Graduation to be online; ASU OKs in-person, college-specific celebrations

ASU's Spring 2021 commencement ceremony will once again be held virtually, but individual colleges will be hosting smaller in-person events for students.

By Wyatt Myskow | March 29, 2021

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Mapping Access seeks to make ASU campuses easier to navigate for all

A team of students has worked to develop an accessibility layer to campus maps by collecting data on the ground. 

By Anna Campbell | March 27, 2021

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No tuition increase proposed for 2021-22 academic year

Current and incoming students, undergraduate and graduate, should not expect to see an increase in tuition rates, but some graduate programs may see fee increases.

By Piper Hansen | March 27, 2021

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New York Times executive receives award for excellence in journalism

Baquet is the New York Times' first Black executive editor and the Times has won 16 Pulitzer Prizes under his leadership.

By Kacey Wilson | March 26, 2021

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Active COVID-19 cases continue decrease; state lifts restrictions

Gov. Doug Ducey relaxed social distancing guidelines and local mask mandates as ASU reports another decline in positive cases.

By Anusha Natarajan | March 25, 2021

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Women's Coalition gears up for event concluding Women's History Month

The Women's Coalition plans to close Women's History Month with four marches celebrating ASU community members. 

By Piper Hansen | March 25, 2021

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ASU union is pushing for change despite lack of recognition from administration

ASU's union chapter is developing campaigns to address health care costs, wages and the creation of equitable working conditions.

By Salma Reyes | March 25, 2021

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One taken to hospital after fire at University Towers

One person sustained non-life-threatening injuries after a small kitchen fire broke out in an apartment at University Towers near ASU's Tempe campus.

By Andrew Onodera | March 23, 2021

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Devilpalooza to feature Chloe x Halle, be held in person and online

ASU's PAB and BAC are hosting Devilpalooza and bringing in Grammy-nominated musicians Chloe x Halle to entertain the ASU community. 

By Anusha Natarajan | March 23, 2021

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Student organizations to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month

With Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month coming up, student organizations at ASU are finding ways to conduct their events online.

By Rithwik Kalale | March 22, 2021

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Pine cones rattling: Sound installation brings attention to environment

A sound installation in ASU's Secret Garden featuring plants played as instruments uses a new programming language to collect data in real time, creating a natural symphony. 

By Anna Campbell | March 22, 2021

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All ASU students now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines at state-run sites

Gov. Doug Ducey announced new eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines for all Arizonans 16 and older Monday, making ASU students and the general public eligible.

By Anusha Natarajan | March 22, 2021

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New Salt River Scholars program supports Native American law students

ASU Law launches the Salt River Scholars program aimed to boost Native American representation in the profession.

By Salma Reyes | March 19, 2021

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Active COVID-19 cases decrease again after Monday's reported increase

COVID-19 cases within the ASU community decrease again after a slight increase in Monday's total case count.

By Kacey Wilson | March 18, 2021

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Tempe businesses adjusting to lifted occupancy restrictions

Tempe Mayor Corey Woods said he would not have lifted occupancy restrictions as soon as Gov. Doug Ducey did, but he is pleased with businesses' responses to the executive order.

By Molly McBride | March 18, 2021

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Why the light-rail extension in Maryvale awaits plan developments

Maryvale Desert Sky light-rail extension waits on coordination between city of Phoenix, Valley Metro and the state.

By Reyna Preciado | March 17, 2021

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Online shopping, improper recycling led to Phoenix's boom in cardboard waste

Phoenix’s recycling plants saw around a 31% increase in cardboard from 2019 to 2020 following more online shopping amid the pandemic.

By Megan Moore | March 17, 2021

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Active COVID-19 cases slightly increase from Thursday's numbers

Active COVID-19 cases at ASU increased from Thursday's count. Vaccination efforts have continuously been increasing, but new variants have arrived in Arizona. 

By Anusha Natarajan | March 15, 2021

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ASU alumnus founds only Black-owned engineering firm on West Coast

Winston Engineering Incorporated, an ASU alumnus-founded company, is a Black-owned engineering firm working to inspire social change and promote sustainability in engineering.

By Lauren Kobley | March 15, 2021

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