While most businesses have benefited from the Downtown campus, ASU’s economic impact in downtown Phoenix has been limited by the current economic recession and by students’ slow adaptation to the area.
ASASUD President Tania Mendes plans to stage a campaign to convince local restaurants to accept Maroon and Gold Dollars, collecting signatures and holding an "M&G Walkout."
Attorney General Terry Goddard and Rep. Chad Campbell spoke to the Downtown Young Democrats on Monday about the importance of getting involved with the campaigns of candidates as the 2010 elections draws nearer.