Shane Sayegh

By Sarah Singh and Shane Sayegh, Cronkite PR Lab The moment that defined the friendship of Sun Devil Women’s Tennis’ Vivian Ovrootsky and Charlotte Chavatipon wasn’t one on the tennis court, as expected. It wasn’t during a big match or after a tough practice. It was over a debate of pizza preferences. “I can eat pineapples on pizza,” said Ovrootsky, during a debate about whether pineapple belongs on pizza or not. “That’s my new best friend,” said Chavatipon.

By Shane Sayegh, Cronkite PR Lab TEMPE — Triumph, achievement, and perseverance. These three words are often associated with awards and accomplishments, and the Wings of Gold celebration embodies each word. The 2026 finalists for the prestigious Heather Farr Award embrace what it means to be a Sun Devil in and out of competition. Kenzie Brown (softball), Naomi Ruff (triathlon), and Pauline Nelles (soccer) are the three finalists. Monday, April 20, marks the date of the 2026 Wings of Gold ceremony.