Sophia Kunthara

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National Poetry Month at Burton Barr continues with visit from state’s poet laureate

Burton Barr Public Library gave the stage to Arizona's first poet laureate Alberto Rios on Tuesday for the third event in a series in honor of National Poetry Month. The writer emphasized the importance of poetry in people's lives during his reading.

Specialty journalism is a better philosophy for the future, editor tells students

The old philosophy of journalism may be to know a little about many things, but author, columnist and editor Jeff Selingo told students at the last Must See Monday of the year to know a lot about just one.

Cronkite School assistant news director takes leave of absence, cites health concerns

Sue Green will be temporarily relieved from her position as the Cronkite School's assistant news director by adjunct professor Joe Hengemuehler, who will oversee production and and direction of NewsWatch in Green's stead.

NewsWatch to reduce sports coverage, develop new Santa Monica sports bureau

It is expected that the Walter Cronkite School's nightly newscast Cronkite NewsWatch will have fewer sports reporters and less sports air time in the fall, depending on students' ability to go to the new sports bureau in Santa Monica, Calif.

Documentary screening sheds light on dangers of law enforcement; sacrifices made

Police officers told their own stories of struggle and and sacrifice in the documentary "Heroes Behind the Badge" at a screening by AZCOPS on Tuesday night. The event fell on heels of the death of Phoenix Police detective John Hobbs.

ASU nursing students to offer free health screenings through new program

Through a new food delivery program, ASU nursing students will soon provide free screenings to community members that may be at a health risk because of poor access to fresh produce.