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ASU introduces more dining options for students amid COVID-19 pandemic

New on-campus dining options like Starship robots and Good Uncle give students the ability to order food outside of dining halls and restaurants.

By Lauren Kobley | November 12, 2020

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'The world is on fire': Anxieties, seasonal depression weigh heavily on students

The change in seasons, loneliness and uncertainty about the future heightens for students.

By Kacey Wilson | November 12, 2020

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ASU professors warn risks of superspreader events in upcoming holiday season

As holiday season nears, ASU professors warn students about potential superspreader events and advise getting tested before visiting family.

By Travis Robertson | November 9, 2020

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Active COVID-19 cases within ASU community jump as semester nears end

Active COVID-19 cases within the community increased again, according to an update Monday night.

By Wyatt Myskow | November 9, 2020

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Album Listening Club provides avenues for friendship and musical discovery

The Album Listening Club, created this past spring, is giving students the chance to discover new music and make new friends, even remotely.

By Sabrina Kenoun | November 9, 2020

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Here are 6 virtual events to attend before the end of the semester

Virtual events at ASU West and Polytechnic campuses offer an accessible avenue for students to learn and engage with different cultures.

By Sam Ellefson | November 8, 2020

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ASU family weekend held online with no in-person events

Traditional family weekend events will be adjusted to an online setting to adhere to COVID-19 precautions.

By Kristen Apolline Castillo | November 6, 2020

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Active ASU COVID-19 cases jump as nation breaks record in new infections

University officials said ASU is not seeing enough student compliance with random testing as active cases jump within the community.

By Wyatt Myskow | November 5, 2020

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Film program rebrands as New American Film School

ASU's film program has broken off of the School of Film, Dance and Theatre to become the New American Film School.

By Sabrina Kenoun | November 5, 2020

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Continued event postponements, cancellations have creatives scraping by

Arts and culture events in Tempe and Phoenix saw a wave of cancellations in the spring and many are seeing another as cases rise again.

By Kacey Wilson | November 4, 2020

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Early voting contributes to relaxed atmosphere on Tempe campus

Despite the large number of ballots cast throughout Maricopa County, voters at ASU's Tempe campus faced short lines and few issues at the polling place. 

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | November 3, 2020

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ASU partners to develop beauty and wellness degree program

ASU and MCC are working with ROLFS Global Salon to give beauty professionals an accelerated path to associate and bachelor's degrees that strengthen business skills.

By Anusha Natarajan | November 3, 2020

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Student party citations, ASU active COVID-19 cases both increase

Once again, active COVID-19 cases rose, and so did the number of party citations issues to ASU students.

By Wyatt Myskow | November 2, 2020

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Studying abroad while staying at home

Travel bans can't put a stop to a new kind of Global Virtual Internship program that allows you to study abroad from behind a computer screen. 

By Analisa Valdez | November 2, 2020

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No Halloween tricks here: ASU reminds students to follow safety guidelines

The University is encouraging students to still follow COVID-19 guidelines this Halloween weekend.

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | October 31, 2020

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Students are just trying to get by

Students are stressed and tired after a semester with few breaks, challenging classroom environments and a shortened semester.

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | October 31, 2020

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Active cases of COVID-19 within ASU community increase slightly

Active COVID-19 cases increased to 86 within the ASU community, according to an update from the University Thursday night. 

By Piper Hansen | October 29, 2020

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ASU faculty and students create game to educate players about COVID-19

A student- and faculty-produced simulation game walks players through daily choices to prevent spread of COVID-19.

By Kristen Apolline Castillo | October 29, 2020

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New ASU study suggests correlation between screen time and health

A study conducted by ASU’s College of Health Solutions found users of different types of technology vary in health habits.

By Kristen Apolline Castillo | October 28, 2020

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Students see nonprofits persevere through struggles of the pandemic

A recent poll shows the severity of the pandemic's impacts on Arizona nonprofits, but some are persevering through hardships to continue operating.

By Kacey Wilson | October 28, 2020

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