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ASU reports COVID-19 cases break last week's record

With an increase of 312, the University set a new record high number of COVID-19 cases among students, faculty and staff.

By Jasmine Kabiri | January 17, 2022

Students join restarted hunger strike in DC over voting legislation

Over 40 young people are part of a hunger strike in Washington, D.C. to push for the passing of voting legislation, despite freezing temperatures.

By Morgan Fischer | January 17, 2022

Olympic sports roundup: ASU wrestling suffers two upsets

ASU gymnastics had its best season-opening score on Saturday against Michigan, track and field opened up its indoor season at NAU, men's tennis swept GCU and swim and dive honored its seniors.

By Justin Spangenthal , Vinny Deangelis , Remy Mastey and Ruby Arora | January 16, 2022

Former ASU women's lacrosse coach files lawsuit claiming wrongful termination

Former ASU women's lacrosse coach Courtney Connor is suing the University and the Arizona Board of Regents alleging she was fired for reporting Title IX violations.

By Kathryn Field | January 12, 2022

ASU reports record-breaking 2,033 COVID-19 cases

ASU reported 2,033 known positive COVID-19 cases among students and employees Tuesday, more than quadrupling the 501 cases it reported on Jan. 3.

By Jasmine Kabiri | January 11, 2022

Gov. Doug Ducey ignores rising COVID-19 cases in final State of the State

Gov. Doug Ducey's eighth and final State of the State Address barely mentioned COVID-19 as Arizona's cases soar.

By Morgan Fischer and Alexis Waiss | January 10, 2022

Recapping the best of The State Press' 2021 coverage

In 2021, The State Press dove into viral, ASU-centered controversies, published its first documentary, first all-Spanish magazine and more. Here are our favorite pieces from last year.

By State Press Staff | January 7, 2022

Active COVID-19 cases at ASU more than double a week before semester starts

Active COVID-19 cases at ASU increased to 501, more than doubling last week's number, a week before classes start.

By Wyatt Myskow | January 4, 2022

From detecting phones to using decoy sites, Honorlock raises online test surveillance concerns

Honorlock, the most recent addition to ASU's remote proctoring solutions, has drawn criticism from students and staff for the extent of its surveillance.

By Anna Campbell | January 3, 2022

Over 23,000 ASU employees compliant with COVID-19 vaccine mandate

University employees, including all student workers, must be fully vaccinated or have a medical or religious exemption by Jan. 4.

By Wyatt Myskow , Morgan Fischer and Anna Campbell | January 2, 2022

The forgotten ones: The story of the 1981 ASU bowling team

From the late 1970s to the mid-1980s, ASU featured two of the best bowling teams in the country and won two National Championships in 1981.

By David Rodish | December 31, 2021

ASU football ends season with loss to Wisconsin in Las Vegas Bowl

Despite ASU shutting out Wisconsin in the second half, the Sun Devil offense fell short against one of the best defenses in college football.

By David Rodish | December 31, 2021

ASU women's basketball defeats UCI in final game before conference play

ASU women's basketball defeated the University of California, Irvine on Tuesday after a power outage at Desert Financial Arena caused a change in location just hours before tipoff.

By Avianna Hoppes | December 21, 2021

ASU gymnastics opens season with Maroon and Gold meet

ASU gymnastics opened the season with an intrasquad meet on Friday night, with the Maroon team taking the win over Gold.

By Kathryn Field | December 18, 2021

ASU men's basketball produces late run to defeat Creighton

ASU men's basketball used a late 9-0 run to take the lead and defeat Creighton.

By Kathryn Field | December 14, 2021

As ASU expands into Mesa, some residents worry about what could be lost

Despite opposition from voters five years ago, ASU is planting its stake in downtown Mesa as residents continue to question its role in the community.

By Anna Campbell | December 13, 2021

ASU men's hockey sweeps Clarkson University thanks to explosive offense

ASU swept No. 18 Clarkson University on Friday and Saturday with an impressive offensive showing at Oceanside Ice Arena.

By Shane Brennan | December 12, 2021

Arrest made after Quran found damaged in Hayden Library interfaith room

The ASU Police Department made an arrest Thursday in connection to damages to a Quran in Hayden Library.

By Jasmine Kabiri | December 10, 2021

Students staging hunger strike speak with Sen. Sinema over voting legislation

Students part of Un-PAC hope to convince Sen. Kyrsten Sinema and President Joe Biden to pass the Freedom to Vote Act.

By Morgan Fischer | December 9, 2021

ASU women's basketball wins two games in ASU Classic

Defense and three-point shooting led ASU women's basketball to two wins in the ASU Classic.

By Madison Thacker | December 5, 2021

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