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Students angry, disgusted by CRU’s pledged donation to Kenosha shooter

College Republicans United's fundraiser for Kyle Rittenhouse has resulted in scared students and another call for an investigation into their conduct. 

By Piper Hansen | August 29, 2020

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ASU will update COVID-19 positivity percentage after misleading figure

The University will update its COVID-19 Management Framework website to include the percent positive of COVID-19 collected test results.

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | August 29, 2020

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Students account for 452 of ASU's reported COVID-19 cases

The University confirmed 452 positive coronavirus cases, an increase of 291 since Tuesday's update. 

By Piper Hansen | August 28, 2020

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BAC withdraws protest plans due to ASU's new COVID-19 guidelines

The Black African Coalition distanced itself from a protest it originally planned for Sunday after being told by the University they could face suspension for participating in it.

By Wyatt Myskow and Erin Galindo | August 28, 2020

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University confirms 161 COVID-19 cases in ASU community

President Michael Crow announced adjustments to University policy as it records 161 known positive cases throughout its community.

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | August 25, 2020

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Six 'student-related' party citations issued by Tempe PD over weekend

Despite a pandemic and protocol in place to deter partying, students at ASU are still posting videos of their peers doing so.

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | August 24, 2020

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All fall sport athletes will gain an extra year of eligibility

NCAA grants waiver to fall student-athletes.

By Chris Fahrendorf | August 21, 2020

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ABOR sues Facebook, 'asu_covid.parties' account owner over trademarks, misinformation

Alleging trademark violation, misinformation and violation of intellectual property rights, ABOR filed suit against an Instagram account operator and Facebook. 

By Piper Hansen | August 21, 2020

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After months remote, thousands of ASU courses have returned to campus

ASU students across all four campuses returned for in-person classes Thursday to kick off the fall semester.

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | August 20, 2020

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Randomly selected students and campus employees to be tested regularly

A subset of students and campus employees will be regularly tested soon, according to an email from ASU Provost Mark Searle.

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | August 20, 2020

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ASU reports second-largest freshman class

Enrollment is up 7% this semester as most parts of campus are changing. 

By Piper Hansen | August 20, 2020

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Three types of ASU Sync classrooms available for various class needs

ASU Sync classes will come in three different types this fall semester with varying audio and visual technology.

By Piper Hansen | August 19, 2020

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Testing and compliance are key for a safe semester, health experts say

Health experts said the University's plan is good as long as compliance on and off campus is enforced and testing can be frequent.

By Wyatt Myskow | August 19, 2020

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Hasan Minhaj kicks off Fall Welcome Week with Q&A

In the livestream, Minhaj discussed the importance of voting, the Black Lives Matter movement, public health and free speech issues.

By Anusha Natarajan and Greta Forslund | August 17, 2020

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Students return to residence halls days before in-person start

Students living on-campus this fall have now moved into their residence halls.

By Wyatt Myskow | August 16, 2020

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Crow sends email to faculty on decision to return to campus

President Michael Crow sent an email to employees Wednesday addressing the concerns some have expressed about the fall semester. 

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | August 12, 2020

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President Crow confident in University protocol to reopen

ASU President Michael Crow reveals the University is developing a dashboard for COVID-19 information and is confident in current protocol for reopening.

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | August 12, 2020

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Pac-12 announces the postponement of all sports for rest of 2020

The Pac-12 has postponed the rest of its 2020 sports schedule.

By Koki Riley and Alex Coil | August 11, 2020

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Hundreds of faculty and students seek delay of in-person classes in letter to Crow

Over 500 ASU community members signed a letter to President Michael Crow asking that the in-person start for the fall semester be delayed.

By Wyatt Myskow | August 9, 2020

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ASU incorporates COVID-19 Wellness Center into ASU app

ASU students and employees can now use the ASU app to complete their daily health checks.

By Wyatt Myskow | August 7, 2020

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