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Tempe has appointed a new police chief

Tempe City Manager Andrew Ching has chosen Kenneth McCoy, former police chief of Anchorage, Alaska, to be the next chief of police for the Tempe Police Department.

By Phineas Hogan | April 18, 2023

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Tempe special election for Arizona Coyotes arena and entertainment district, explained

Ballots for the special election will be mailed Wednesday to Tempe residents. Featured prominently are three propositions that will establish the Tempe entertainment district, housing the Arizona Coyotes. 

By Piper Hansen , Shane Brennan and Alex Wakefield | April 17, 2023

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Desert Financial Credit Union named ASU's new banking partner

The University's new retail banker, Desert Financial Credit Union, will provide physical locations, ATMs at each campus and ASU-branded debit and credit cards for students to use.

By Lauren Boykins | April 17, 2023

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ASU softball infielder Jordyn VanHook breaks out in senior season

Senior infielder Jordyn VanHook has hit 15 home runs — just six away from the ASU single-season record — placing her in the top 10 nationally and top five in the Pac-12. 

By Alfred Smith III | April 17, 2023

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ASU expands through Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles

ASU's fashion program will now be named ASU FIDM after purchasing the institute in an effort to provide students with more opportunities in the fashion industry. 

By Larisa May and Madison Vega | April 17, 2023

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Student protesters demand increased services from ASU for survivors of sexual assault

Sun Devils Against Sexual Assault and members of other student organizations gathered in protest of ASU's sexual assault policies and demanded for more on-campus services. 

By Phineas Hogan | April 14, 2023

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Students can get accessible STI testing and prevention options at ASU

Sexual wellness is an important part of general wellness, and students can take advantage of accessible and private resources to prevent STIs and educate themselves.

By Sophia Ramirez | April 13, 2023

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Student-made documentary highlights importance of worldwide literacy

 “The Sunflower Kids” is a documentary made by ASU graduate students focused on SolarSPELL's impact and the relationship between accessible information and empowering learners.

By Cristina Robles | April 13, 2023

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Gov. Katie Hobbs tallies over 40 vetoes and urges bipartisanship after 100th day in office

Despite over 40 vetoes from the new governor, students say they haven't seen many actions from Hobbs after her first 100 days in office.

By Alysa Horton | April 13, 2023

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Simulated 3D projections of space keep audience on edge

The School of Earth and Space Exploration is hosting a series of 3D demonstrations that are live simulations of outer space at the Marston Theater.  

By Shri Swaminathan | April 13, 2023

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Arizona bill aims to expand research on whole psilocybin mushrooms

A bipartisan bill in the Arizona House would allow research on psilocybin mushrooms for medical treatments.

By Tori Gantz | April 12, 2023

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ASU's starting rotation improves as Sun Devils prepare for tough Pac-12 stretch

The Sun Devils' starting rotation has improved greatly since last season as several transfers have strengthened ASU's pitching staff.

By Jack Barron | April 12, 2023

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Men's golf yet to finish in first place for 2023 season

The Sun Devils men's golf team has managed to finish in the top five for an overwhelming majority of 2023 but has yet to win first place. 

By Eddie Mabanglo | April 12, 2023

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New ASU wide receiver Xavier Guillory sees ASU football as proving ground

Xavier Guillory, the transfer wide receiver, has a chip on his shoulder and is looking to prove his doubters wrong. 

By Vinny Deangelis | April 12, 2023

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Beyond witches and hoods: 'Into The Woods' opens as final show of the 2022-2023 season

ASU Music Theatre and Opera is presenting "Into The Woods" April 14-23 as their final show of the 2022-2023 season, uncovering deeper themes beyond its fairytale premise.  

By Shri Swaminathan | April 12, 2023

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ASU Labriola Center set to expand, further Indigenous data sovereignty

With locations on Tempe and West campuses, the Labriola National American Indian Data Center will expand its safe space for Indigenous community engagement and historical records. 

By Sophia Ramirez | April 11, 2023

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Poets assemble for Friday poetry slam hosted by the Devil's Inkwell

The Devil's Inkwell gives creative writers from majors across ASU a space to connect and learn. The club will host its first poetry slam on April 14. 

By Sophia Braccio | April 11, 2023

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Cronkite News to move from Arizona PBS' main channel to subchannel PBS World

Cronkite News, housed at ASU's Cronkite School, is moving Arizona PBS channels this summer, from Arizona PBS' main channel, 8.1, to PBS World, 8.3. 

By Alysa Horton | April 10, 2023

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Opinion: SCETL funding should be moved to progressive University institutions

ASU's SCETL is a waste of resources and promotes conservative ideals based in hatred and bigotry. The resources devoted to it would be much better used elsewhere. 

By Aaron Stigile | April 10, 2023

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ASU women's tennis coach Matt Langley is more than an assistant

Though Sheila McInerney, by title, the leader of the staff, she sees associate head coach Matt Langley as more of a "co-head coach" than an assistant.

By Rishi Oza | April 10, 2023

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