A farewell to Saint Paul: NCHC set for Frozen Faceoff finale in Minnesota, shift to on-campus postseason
PHOENIX – The NCHC has hosted its Frozen Faceoff games in Saint Paul, Minnesota since the 2013-14 season in the Minnesota Wild’s Xcel Energy Center. However, the conference will change to an on-campus format next season, potentially bringing more playoff hockey to the Valley.
‘It could be really special’: Maptasy puts new spin on March Madness with geography-based fantasy game
PHOENIX – With the love of fantasy sports, geography and board games in mind, the concept of Maptasy was born.
Let’s dance: GCU aims for upset against battle-tested Maryland to open NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament
PHOENIX – Maryland faces Grand Canyon University in the first round in Seattle, looking to bounce back from recent heartbreak as they lean on experienced veteran Julian Reese to lead them deep into March Madness.
Who’s Akron? Get to know the Arizona Wildcats’ March Madness opponent
PHOENIX – The Akron Zips are a team on fire, but March Madness is a different kind of stage, where they will face the Arizona Wildcats for the first time Friday.
Parents of students with disabilities are fearful as Trump dismantles Department of Education
WASHINGTON – Arizona has over 140,000 students with disabilities who receive services funded by federal grants. Parents, educators and advocates fear cuts as President Donald Trump orders the Department of Education dismantled.
Just like us: Phoenix Suns’ former schools clash for locker room bragging rights in 2025 NCAA Tournament
PHOENIX – Out of the 18 players on the Phoenix Suns roster, 16 competed in the NCAA Men’s basketball tournament while 14 went to a college set to play this March. Here’s where those alma maters rank and how Suns players fared when they played in the tournament.
‘She’s a winner’: GCU’s Molly Miller, drive and authenticity in tow, rides success story from Springfield to March Madness
PHOENIX – Grand Canyon University women’s basketball coach Molly Miller won two state titles at Kickapoo High School and became a star at Drury University in her hometown of Springfield, Missouri. She developed competitiveness and authenticity in her youth, and now has GCU in its first NCAA Tournament.
College athletes push for more conversations about mental health, but are coaches listening?
PHOENIX – Some issues in college sports lead to players thinking coaches care less about their mental health, causing breakdowns in communication about a vital subject.
As state legislators target curriculum, Arizona State University changes DEI language across numerous platforms
PHOENIX – Arizona State University is quietly navigating the Trump administration’s DEI rules and practices. Meanwhile, legislation passed the Arizona Senate that would make universities and community colleges “ineligible to receive state monies in any fiscal year in which the higher education institution offers one or more courses on diversity, equity and inclusion.”
ASU ice hockey’s next challenge: Taking down defending champion Denver in NCHC Frozen Faceoff
PHOENIX – The reigning national champion Denver Pioneers will prove a challenge for the Sun Devils in their first NCHC Frozen Faceoff. ASU won three of four meetings this season, but Denver’s fiery offense and strong goalkeeping make the Pioneers hard to beat.
‘Disappointed’: Staff, reporters at USC’s Daily Trojan feel the sting of widespread media cuts
Los Angeles — The Daily Trojan, one of USC's major student-led papers, was shockingly defunded in December 2024. The paper's editors, writers and contributors, however, are managing despite the blow. They have been fundraising as one way of pushing through the difficult time.
Warrior spirit: ASU softball’s Kelsey Hall overcomes injuries, personal loss to lead Sun Devils
TEMPE – ASU outfielder Kelsey Hall has battled three major injuries and the loss of a loved one during her collegiate career. Those events haven’t stopped her from excelling on the field.
