Opinion: Together, we're bringing downtown Phoenix to life

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The Downtown campus is headed in the right direction, and ASU administration, local businesses and downtown advocates are all continuing to work to make it better. Read story

Opinion: Now is not the time to rush vote on universal constitution, elections code

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For now, as a Downtown student government representative fighting to keep my constituents’ experiences and opportunities on campus the best possible, I urge members of our student body to take a minute out of their busy day to vote “no” on the universal constitution referendum. Read story

Opinion: Universal constitution necessary to keep student government moving forward

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The implementation of a new elections code would establish a Supreme Court where all campaign disputes will be heard. Elections on our campus in the past have been plagued with controversy and bias – none of which is conductive to furthering the campus as whole. In voting “yes,” several great victories for us as students on the Downtown campus will be achieved. Read story

Opinion: Sidewalk improvements come at cost of valuable shade

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When ASU students return to their downtown apartments this August, they’ll be greeted with a lot of construction blocking First Street. About a month after classes start, the street will open back up, though the landscaping will take a touch longer. And once all of it’s finally done around Thanksgiving break, First Street will be a pedestrian Mecca. Except for that pesky shade thing. Read story

Opinion: They paved paradise and painted it green

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Phoenix is days away from opening the controversial parking lot at the site of the old Ramada Inn on Taylor Street between First and Second streets. And it could not finish it without one last controversial splash – literally. Read story

Opinion: Student government must grab hold of Downtown momentum

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The city of Phoenix is currently undergoing a renaissance and Downtown student government must take an active role in our city’s rebirth and bridging the gap between ASU Downtown and our city’s businesses and citizens. Read story

Opinion: It's time to close downtown divide

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The “It’s Time” video released by ASU earlier this month highlights the university as rejuvenating downtown Phoenix, but the campus administration is doing very little to actually realize that. Read story

Opinion: Cano can transform downtown ASU; fight for lower fees

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Vaughn Hillyard, president of ASU Downtown Alive!, believes Andres Cano and Brittany Morris can help the Downtown campus build a stronger bond with the rest of downtown Phoenix. Read story

Opinion: Inzunza, Rivas keep it real with experience, charisma

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Alex Reese, a commuting journalism junior, believes Diana Inzunza and Rudy Rivas are making the Downtown campus promises they can deliver. Read story

Opinion: Grossman is close to legislature, has the experience to influence tuition

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Blake Wilson, president of College Republicans on the Downtown campus, believes Joseph Grossman and David Bakardjiev are the Downtown campus’ best shot at fighting increasing tuition. Read story