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ASU men's basketball head coach Bobby Hurley shouts from the sidelines against Oregon State at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. ASU won 63-57.

ASU extends basketball coach Bobby Hurley's contract through 2026

ASU men's basketball head coach Bobby Hurley has signed a two-year contract extension after an ...

ASU on-campus living locations are pictured on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, in Arizona. Students at ASU have reported being stressed over finding housing next year.

Nerves heighten as on-campus housing renewal period looms

On-campus students deciding whether to renew their on-campus housing for the 2021-2022 school year are apprehensive as the application period nears.

"As COVID-19 cases rise and two major holidays draw near, health experts are worried the pandemic will worsen." Illustration published on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020.

ASU officials, health experts promote testing, urge caution for winter break

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen / Project Manager

Students returning home for the holidays should keep in mind the risks of spreading COVID-19 to family members.

ASU students walk past the COVID testing area by the SDFC Maroon Gym on the Tempe Campus, in Tempe, Arizona on Wednesday, August 26, 2020.

President Crow addresses rising active COVID-19 cases within ASU community

By Wyatt Myskow / Project Manager

COVID-19 cases continued to rise Monday night as President Michael Crow took to Twitter and email to address the community.

ASU microbiology junior Caroline Williams works on an assignment with their mask on the Tempe campus on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020.

ASU corrects email to deans reflecting coursework completion date

By Piper Hansen / Digital Editor-in-Chief

An email to deans said course work ought to be turned in by Dec. 4, but faculty can extend deadlines.

"With no school-scheduled breaks, students do not have a break from the never-ending piles of school work." Illustration published on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020.

Opinion: Canceling fall break, possibly spring break, has more cons than pros

By Haley Tenore / Opinion Editor

Canceling fall break has had a negative impact on the mental health of students while failing to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Illustration published on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019.

State Press Play: How do ASU student actors navigate a pandemic on set?

By Travis Robertson

Sit down with student actors to learn about how film creatives are handing the pandemic.

ASU captains line up for the coin toss before the Sun Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas.

ASU football game versus Colorado canceled due to positive COVID-19 cases in program

By Avery Klatsky

ASU football's upcoming game against Colorado has been canceled.

Visitors pictured at the spring 2017 Tempe Festival of the Arts in Tempe, Arizona.

Tempe Festival of the Arts, Ironman Arizona canceled due to COVID-19 case spike

By Autriya Maneshni

The Tempe Festival of the Arts and Ironman Arizona have been canceled due to a new rise in COVID-19 cases.

A sign outside the Beus Center for Law and Society building on the ASU Downtown Phoenix campus on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2020.

Over 100 students received interim action for alleged COVID-19 violations

By Wyatt Myskow / Project Manager

Over 100 ASU students have been placed on interim action due to COVID-19 related violations since Aug.1.

Sparky holds up the pitchfork as ASU prepares to take the field before the Sun Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas.

ASU Pac-12 matchup with California canceled due to COVID-19

By Avery Klatsky and Alex Weiner

Due to several positive COVID-19 tests, ASU will not host Cal in what would have been the Sun Devils' home opener this weekend.

Graphic published on Sunday, March 15, 2020.

Active COVID-19 infections still on the rise within ASU community

By Piper Hansen / Digital Editor-in-Chief

Cumulative cases of positive student and employee infections of the coronavirus have increased by almost 500 in the past two weeks.

“The pandemic has changed the way Sun Devils eat, offering new options for contactless delivery.” Illustration published on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020.

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

By Lauren Kobley / Community Reporter

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

"Even in Arizona, sometimes the cold can cover our campus of feelings in a blanket of snow." Illustration published on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020.

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

By Kacey Wilson

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

Illustration originally published November 2, 2020.

Satire: 10 Hours in an ASU COVID-19 Testing Facility

By Garrett Stanley

Clowns, Starbucks cups and spit samples. It's an average day in an ASU COVID-19 testing center.

Photo originally published October 3, 2020.

Treading Water

By Ike Everard

ASU’s triathlon team battles stagnancy amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Some events have been especially more effective in spreading COVID-19, with noticeable trends in new cases afterwards.” Illustration published on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020.

ASU professors warn risks of superspreader events in upcoming holiday season

By Travis Robertson

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

Face coverings are a simple way to slow the spread of the coronavirus as the number of new cases rise in Arizona and within the ASU community. Illustration published on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.

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

By Wyatt Myskow / Project Manager

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

State Press Play: Off-campus ASU students selected for random COVID-19 testing

By Autriya Maneshni

Getting selected for random COVID-19 testing has left many off-campus students feeling confused and frustrated.

ASU students wait to get COVID tested in the SDFC Maroon Gym on the Tempe Campus, in Tempe, Arizona on Wednesday, August 26, 2020.

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

By Wyatt Myskow / Project Manager

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

“Events are being cancelled or rescheduled again due to an increase in new COVID-19 cases.” Illustration published on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020.

Continued event postponements, cancellations have creatives scraping by

By Kacey Wilson

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.

Letter from the Editor: The State Press’ ongoing coronavirus coverage

In order to streamline The State Press' coverage of the international outbreak of COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, we’ve compiled a comprehensive page of the information you need to know.

ASU extends basketball coach Bobby Hurley's contract through 2026

Nerves heighten as on-campus housing renewal period looms

ASU officials, health experts promote testing, urge caution for winter break

President Crow addresses rising active COVID-19 cases within ASU community

ASU corrects email to deans reflecting coursework completion date

Opinion: Canceling fall break, possibly spring break, has more cons than pros

State Press Play: How do ASU student actors navigate a pandemic on set?

ASU football game versus Colorado canceled due to positive COVID-19 cases in program

Tempe Festival of the Arts, Ironman Arizona canceled due to COVID-19 case spike

Over 100 students received interim action for alleged COVID-19 violations

ASU Pac-12 matchup with California canceled due to COVID-19

Active COVID-19 infections still on the rise within ASU community

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

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

Satire: 10 Hours in an ASU COVID-19 Testing Facility

Treading Water

ASU professors warn risks of superspreader events in upcoming holiday season

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

State Press Play: Off-campus ASU students selected for random COVID-19 testing

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

Continued event postponements, cancellations have creatives scraping by

Letter from the Editor: The State Press’ ongoing coronavirus coverage

ASU extends basketball coach Bobby Hurley's contract through 2026

Covid testing research website developed by ASU consolidates data for researchers

Profesores de ASU reflexionan sobre la enseñanza durante la pandemia de COVID-19

ASU professors reflect on teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic

Letter from the Editor: The State Press’ ongoing coronavirus coverage

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