2011-2012: A year in review

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The 2011-2012 school year has been a season of change for ASU Downtown and downtown Phoenix alike, marked by highs and lows that have affected both the campus and the community. Read story

First Friday Guide: West of Central

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It’s the last day of the first workweek of the month and all of you lovers of the arts know what that means: It’s First Friday. For the last 25 years the good people at Artlink Phoenix have transformed downtown Phoenix into the nation’s largest monthly art walk. Featuring local, national, international, amateur, professional and student artists, First Friday has something for everyone. Read story

Police arrest nine during protest demonstration in opposition to SB 1070

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Nine people were arrested in midtown Phoenix Wednesday during a protest against Arizona’s controversial immigration law, Senate Bill 1070. Read story

Volunteers support urban gardening with completion of Valley of the Sunflowers

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The Valley of the Sunflowers project is in its final season in its current location, but could pop up in another vacant lot in the future. Read story

Presidential candidates wrangle over experience, ideas at Downtown Devil debate

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Presidential candidate Erika Green, incumbent Joseph Grossman and the four vice presidential candidates squared off Friday at the Downtown Devil Presidential Debate, primarily wrangling over the extent of their government experience. Read story

Downtown Devil Discussion explores what public spaces in Phoenix need to offer

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Phoenix’s public spaces were discussed on Wednesday evening by a panel of community activists as part of the last Downtown Devil Discussion of the semester. Read story

Community holds second march demanding justice after Trayvon Martin's death

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Phoenix residents united Wednesday night at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix at the “Million Hoodie March,” sharing the message to stand up for justice for Trayvon Martin and to bring together communities. Read story

Downtown Devil Weekly: March 12

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This week, hosts Nick Gnat, Connor Radnovich and Mauro Whiteman discuss the controversial advertisement/mural on the historic Luhrs Building, ASU’s new policy restricting access of non-ASU-affiliated personnel in buildings on the Downtown campus, the misuse of funds by the Student Nutrition Council and a new housing development in the Roosevelt Arts District. Read story

Sausage maker's family traditions help build strong downtown network

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Schreiner’s Fine Sausage began in 1955 using traditional German recipes and continues to stay busier than ever despite the turbulent economy. Read story

Wednesday market serves up Food Truck Mania

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The normal Wednesday night food truck event was shaken up this week when seven new food trucks rolled onto the scene. The Phoenix Street Food Coalition put on a larger-scale food-truck event, dubbed Food Truck Mania, by bringing in a slew of new and old trucks to sell their food. A total of 14 food trucks were in attendance. Read story