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Active COVID-19 cases within the ASU community decrease to 360 cases

The total number of active cases dropped by 126 since Monday's update, when the University reported 486 total active cases. 

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | September 17, 2020

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New studios near ASU Downtown Mesa campus will be available to students

New facilities in downtown Mesa adjacent to ASU at Mesa City Center will be accessible to students who may use them for entrepreneurial ventures.

By Kenzel Williams | September 17, 2020

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A financial breakdown of the millions ASU has spent addressing COVID-19

The University spent $20 million on housing refunds and credits and another $193,000 on one promotional video for the fall semester.

By Wyatt Myskow | September 17, 2020

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Software engineering alumnus expands his computer science education program

An ASU alumnus created a startup to help students in computer programming gain experience with commonly used software systems.

By Kristen Apolline Castillo | September 17, 2020

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Barrett won't require ACT, SAT test results for 2021-22 applicants

Barrett, the Honors College has announced they will not requires standardized test results for 2021-21 applications citing accessibility concerns due to the pandemic.

By Meredith Bushman | September 16, 2020

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Tempe police chief announces resignation

Tempe's first-ever female police chief resigned on Tuesday, with her last day of service being Oct. 25.

By Sabrina Kenoun | September 15, 2020

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Robots bring contactless food delivery to campus

Forty Starship robots roam the Tempe campus, allowing students to order and receive food from 14 restaurants and POD Markets with contactless delivery.

By Lauren Kobley | September 15, 2020

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Biodesign lab accident causes three injuries

Three contractors were injured in an ASU lab after a cylinder containing chlorine dioxide experienced a "high-pressure release."

By Wyatt Myskow | September 15, 2020

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Active COVID-19 cases continue to decrease within the ASU community

In a Monday update, the University reported 478 active positive student cases and eight active positive employee cases.

By Piper Hansen | September 14, 2020

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On-campus fitness centers reopen for reservations

SDFW facilities reopened Monday for 50 minute reservations, with masks and social distancing required.

By Kacey Wilson | September 14, 2020

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ASU named No. 1 in innovation for the sixth straight year

ASU was named most innovative university in the nation for the sixth year in a row by U.S. News and World Report.

By Meredith Bushman | September 13, 2020

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Active COVID-19 cases within the ASU community decrease to 637

The University announced Thursday there are 637 active COVID-19 cases within the ASU community.

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | September 10, 2020

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Professors adjust to ASU's hybrid learning environment

Hybrid learning looks different for each instructor and many ASU instructors are still adjusting to the transition from in-person teaching.

By Sabrina Kenoun | September 10, 2020

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Out-of-state students adapt to remote learning amid pandemic

Remote out-of-state students face challenges like time zone differences, staying connected with classmates and keeping up with their in-person peers.

By Alex Gallagher | September 10, 2020

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ASU schools participate in day two of National Scholar Strike for Racial Justice

Eleven ASU schools, associations, organizations collaborated for a teach-in event to discuss racial justice and issues faced by the University's BIPOC community.

By Kristen Apolline Castillo | September 10, 2020

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Crow reports Mill Avenue restaurants that may be violating health guidelines

President Crow sent a letter to the director of ADHS regarding potential violations of state guidelines on reopening Thursday.

By Wyatt Myskow | September 10, 2020

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ASU's cumulative COVID-19 cases do not add up

The ASU community has had a total of 1,305 total cases of COVID-19 since Aug. 1, according to a Wednesday update. 

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | September 9, 2020

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Students seek alternatives to SDFC through closures

While SDFC closures leave some students frustrated, others are finding new ways to stay in shape.

By Kacey Wilson | September 9, 2020

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PETA requests state audit of ASU research

Animal advocacy organization PETA requested a state audit of the University's use of government resources in animal experimentation activities after receiving whistleblower notices from various universities about possible animal euthanization

By Greta Forslund | September 9, 2020

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University changes its policy for reporting COVID-19 cases

The dashboard presented by the University was moved to another domain and will soon reflect cumulative and current positive case numbers. 

By Piper Hansen | September 9, 2020

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