News

Randomly selected COVID-19 tests now reflected in ASU data

The University reported 263 active cases within the ASU community Monday night.

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | September 21, 2020

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New research center focuses on inclusive STEM education

New research center focuses on identifying inequities within STEM education and disseminates information to entities that faculty works with to best combat the lack of inclusion.

By Luke Chatham | September 21, 2020

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How ASU men's tennis team went from non-existent to nationally ranked

When men's tennis head coach Matt Hill came to ASU in 2016, his challenge was to build a team and a winning culture from scratch.

By Carson Breber | September 21, 2020

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Transfer students lose certain experiences at ASU due to the pandemic

The added stress of adjusting to the pandemic has left transfer students feeling overwhelmed and robbed of the traditional ASU experience.

By Alex Gallagher | September 21, 2020

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Insight: Generation Z's foreseeable housing dilemma

Young people, especially Generation Z, may not be able to profit from the benefits of owning a house.

By Sam Ellefson | September 21, 2020

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Video: Mask requirements strip away deaf students' ability to lip read

For International Week of the Deaf, reporter Madison Young investigates how masks have made it hard for the deaf or hard of hearing to communicate during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Madison Young | September 21, 2020

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The Thunder's unlikely playoff hero: former Sun Devil Luguentz Dort

Former ASU guard Luguentz Dort made history during the NBA playoffs against mentor James Harden.

By Alex Weiner | September 20, 2020

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ASU becomes an official Adobe Creative Campus

Adobe applications like Photoshop, Premiere, InDesign and Illustrator are now free for ASU students.

By Kacey Wilson | September 19, 2020

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Engineering sophomore creates contact-prevention multitool

ASU engineering sophomore created a multitool to limit touching public spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Joshua Geenen | September 19, 2020

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Instruction to take place remotely after Thanksgiving break

ASU announces remote instruction after Thanksgiving break, an earlier end to the semester and virtual commencement in a Friday email. 

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | September 18, 2020

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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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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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Quarantine cooking: Three easy recipes you can make while staying in

Echo writer Brock Doemel shares three of his easiest at-home recipes: pizza, applesauce and baked ziti al forno.

By Brock Doemel | September 17, 2020

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ASU women's soccer prepares players for professional international play

Sun Devils are signing contracts in top tier leagues such as England, Hungary, Italy and the National Women's Soccer League.

By Madison Thacker | September 17, 2020

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USGT passes resolution to address anti-Semitism on campus

Undergraduate Student Government Tempe passed a resolution on Tuesday, calling on ASU to establish a Jewish Cultural Coalition and to address recent anti-Semitic acts on campus.

By Kevin Pirehpour | September 16, 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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Devils Prospects: High school swim duo to future college teammates

Sprinters Christian Osterndorf and Jeremy Graunke are set to join the ASU swim team next fall.

By Olivia Eisenhauer and Lauren Hertz | September 16, 2020

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Insight: Working in a grocery store in a pandemic

An inside look from a grocery worker's perspective of whether shoppers still adhere to COVID-19 guidelines.

By Ryan Knappenberger | September 16, 2020

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TikTok ban threats weigh heavily on some students

Students who create videos on TikTok are concerned about what they'll do if the app is banned.

By Brock Doemel | September 16, 2020

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