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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 ...

Alex Wakefield

Gov. Doug Ducey walks on stage to take his oath of office at the state Capitol courtyard on Jan. 5, 2015.

Gov. Doug Ducey extends Arizona's stay-at-home order to May 15

By Piper Hansen / Digital Editor-in-Chief

Arizona's stay-at-home order, originally set to expire April 30, will now be extended to May 15.

"Now, Valley Metro workers are making efforts to protect current and future riders from COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus." Illustration published on Monday, April 27, 2020.

Valley Metro implements health safety procedures to combat coronavirus

By Madeleine Williamson

Valley Metro implements new procedures and promotions to keep passengers safe despite concerns of COVID-19.

Students walk down the stairs toward Hayden Library on the Tempe campus on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.

Smaller in-person classes, hybrid courses possible for ASU come Fall 2020

By Andrew Howard

While it remains unclear what courses at ASU may look like in the fall because of the coronavirus, one thing is certain: They will be happening.

"But mine is not new — I have been sewing since I was a kid." Illustration published on Monday, April 27, 2020.

Social distancing helped me rediscover an old hobby

By Olivia Munson

I normally don't have free time. Now that I do, I had to get creative.

ASU President Michael Crow meets with The State Press editorial board on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at the Fulton Center on the Tempe campus.

ASU and Ducey in 'ongoing' talks for funding PPE Response Network

By Wyatt Myskow / Project Manager

ASU President Crow asked Gov. Ducey for funding to help ASU's PPE Response Network to provide medical equipment across the state.

Tempe City Hall is pictured on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, on Fifth Street in Tempe.

Tempe launches loan program to give $1 million to local businesses

By Wyatt Myskow / Project Manager

Tempe partners with the Desert Financial Credit Union to offer the Tempe Small Business Emergency Loan Program to help local businesses.

"Restaurants have had to make cuts in staff, shorten employee hours and cut business hours to make up for the loss of revenue." Illustration published on Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

Restaurants near ASU adjust to challenges brought with COVID-19

By Madeleine Williamson

Local restaurants adapt to challenges brought forth by COVID-19 outbreak in Tempe.

"In an April 13 press release, Kaplan, a test prep company, announced accommodations made by the administrators of tests commonly required for admission to graduate programs." Illustration published on Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

Graduate programs adapt to new obstacles for applicants due to COVID-19

By Greta Forslund

W. P. Carey will offer testing waivers and the law school will begin accepting the GRE alongside the LSAT.

"Surviving Extinction, a new virtual learning experience offered by ETX, takes users back in time 350 million years to explore extinction and evolution." Illustration published on Monday, April 20, 2020.

Virtual field trips allow students to explore scientific sites from home

By Greta Forslund

Surviving Extinction, a new virtual learning experience offered by ETX, takes users back in time 350 million years to explore extinction and evolution.

"But I’ll take it old school and recommend books to fill your time." Illustration published on Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

Nine books to read while social distancing

By Timothy Xayasomloth

Echo writer Timothy Xayasomloth shares his picks for books to dive into while social distancing.

The ASU Art Museum front entrance, March 31, 2017.

Local museums welcome visitors virtually in light of distancing guidelines

By Jonathan Hernandez Morales

Local museums in Tempe and Phoenix are moving online, offering visitors artistic and educational experiences through their websites and other outlets.

The blue A on "A" mountain is pictured on Saturday, April 18, 2020, in Tempe. The A was painted blue in recognition of healthcare workers on the front lines of the response to the coronavirus outbreak.

'A' mountain painted blue to recognize healthcare workers responding to COVID-19

By Greta Forslund

"A" mountain, typically painted gold or white, was painted blue to recognize the efforts of healthcare workers and first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"From at-home workouts to balanced meals, experts and students say there are various ways one can remain active while at home during the COVID-19 pandemic." Illustration published on Sunday, April 19, 2020.

How to stay healthy while social distancing, isolating during COVID-19

By Melissa Estrada

There are various ways one can maintain a healthy and active lifestyle while at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, experts and students say.

An ASU Barrett The Honors College sign pictured on campus in Tempe, Arizona, on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019.

New satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading offered for honors courses, Barrett says

By Andrew Howard and Wyatt Myskow

Barrett, the Honors College will allow students to switch to a "Y" grading option for all HON prefix courses because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

"This year,  minority communities are facing the consequences of healthcare disparities during a national pandemic."Illustration published on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

Health disparities increase impact of COVID-19 on communities of color

By Greta Forslund

Minority communities have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, some researchers and studies state.

"The disability community and higher education institutions discuss accommodations amid COVID-19 pandemic." Illustration published on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

Accessibility Dissonance: The disability community's overlooked fight for remote learning

By Itzia Crespo

The disability community and higher education institutions discuss accommodations amid COVID-19 pandemic.

"USG Tempe passed a resolution asking instructors to consider a pass/fail grading system for the fall 2020 semester." Illustration published on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

Students, faculty clash with University on ASU-wide pass/fail policy

By Grace Lieberman , Wyatt Myskow and Erin Galindo

Students, faculty and USGT have called for a University-wide pass/fail system, but ASU said the shift isn't necessary.

"Pre-recorded sermons, live streamed services and community meetings on Zoom are the new normal for many community-focused faith groups." Illustration published on Monday, April 13, 2020.

Faith-based groups at ASU turn to virtual practices

By Greta Forslund

Rather than gathering in person at places of worship, students connect with their faith via Zoom and other livestream services.

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich speaks at the 2016 Leadership Series in Glendale, Arizona, on Friday, Aug. 5, 2016. Regent Fred DuVal listens to an audience member speak at the Arizona Board of Regents meeting on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, at Hayden Library on the Tempe campus.

Attorney General blasts ABOR over COVID-19 response

By Piper Hansen / Digital Editor-in-Chief

ABOR responds to Attorney General Mark Brnovich's request of health record disclosure in the interest of protecting public health.

"Virtual yoga classes are among the events taking place during social distancing." Illustration published on Thursday, April 9, 2020.

ASU student organizations host online events to promote school spirit

By Madeleine Williamson

Student organizations plan online events to promote school spirit despite being off campus.

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

Gov. Doug Ducey extends Arizona's stay-at-home order to May 15

Valley Metro implements health safety procedures to combat coronavirus

Smaller in-person classes, hybrid courses possible for ASU come Fall 2020

Social distancing helped me rediscover an old hobby

ASU and Ducey in 'ongoing' talks for funding PPE Response Network

Tempe launches loan program to give $1 million to local businesses

Restaurants near ASU adjust to challenges brought with COVID-19

Graduate programs adapt to new obstacles for applicants due to COVID-19

Virtual field trips allow students to explore scientific sites from home

Nine books to read while social distancing

Local museums welcome visitors virtually in light of distancing guidelines

'A' mountain painted blue to recognize healthcare workers responding to COVID-19

How to stay healthy while social distancing, isolating during COVID-19

New satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading offered for honors courses, Barrett says

Health disparities increase impact of COVID-19 on communities of color

Accessibility Dissonance: The disability community's overlooked fight for remote learning

Students, faculty clash with University on ASU-wide pass/fail policy

Faith-based groups at ASU turn to virtual practices

Attorney General blasts ABOR over COVID-19 response

ASU student organizations host online events to promote school spirit

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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