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USGD aims to increase student engagement in fight against budget cuts

In response to a $53 million cut in state funding from Arizona State University, Undergraduate Student Government Downtown has organized protests and is making student engagement a main priority for the next academic year.

METROnome: Phoenix Lights

Whether you were standing five feet away from Civic Space Park, where the festival was held, or across the street near the Lincoln Family Downtown YMCA, the earth-shattering bass coming from the Phoenix Lights festival was loud enough to keep one’s ears ringing for days.

Phoenix Lights festival brings electronica and electric art to Civic Space Park on Sunday

The Phoenix Lights festival will bring electronic music acts, art and colorful lights to Civic Space Park this weekend, in between Viva Phx and McDowell Mountain Music Festival.

Songbird Coffee and Tea House to relocate to Third Street following landlord issues

After three years in MonOrchid, Songbird Coffee and Tea House will be moving to Third Street next month. The shop and the gallery had a dispute while drawing out a new lease for Songbird.

METROnome: Pepsi Hyped for Halftime features famous and local acts

The Pepsi Hyped for Halftime event features a variety of local bands alongside national acts like The Roots. Local artists said they are excited to expose people to unique types of music.

New USGD senator is hoped to be the 1st of many changes made on the Downtown campus

A new senator was appointed at Friday's Undergraduate Student Government Downtown meeting. The group also looked at ways to improve campus safety and sustainability.