USGD survey requests student feedback for new around-campus golf cart transit option
USGD may implement a new student transit service to replace the trolley system in the upcoming school year. Students can voice their opinions about their decision in a survey.
Lack of resources, authority jeopardizes the future of Phoenix’s past
Despite community protests, the GreenHAUS building, a monument for the LGBT community, was demolished in March. According to officials, a combination of a lack of authority and a lack of resources means that city hall will be powerless to prevent the demolition of other buildings like it.
Downtown businesses prepare for summer months
The summer heat in Phoenix is no longer a death sentence for downtown businesses, but business owners are still making special preparations for the summer months.
Downtown couple offers community coffee to raise money for adoption
Earlier this year, Jake and Rachel McDonald started giving out coffee from their downtown home and accepting donations to help the couple pay the fees associated with adopting a child. Their open coffee houses are every Saturday.
Local farm’s produce delivery program open to applicants
Maya's Farm's community-supported agriculture program, which delivers baskets of the farm's current produce to its members, is accepting 50 more applications this spring for its 12-week program.
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.
New wine shop to open in Monroe building
Hidden Track Bottle Shop, coming within the next two months to the 111 W. Monroe Building, will be the only wine shop downtown offering a unique array of wines from all over the globe.
METROnome: Downtown Phoenix sees development as a music-festival pit stop
Music festivals such as Coachella and South by Southwest draw people from across the country westward to see bands perform. Phoenix has become a natural pit stop along the way, fostering a music-festival culture.
Phoenix police may receive diversity training following local police brutality protests
Arizona State University professor of history and director of the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy Matthew Whitaker may be providing Phoenix police with training in diversity, pending city approval.
Fair Trade faithful faces hardship through love
William Lever doesn't let the loss of health that's come from his diagnosis with a rare and incurable disease stop him from viewing life optimistically and exploring the world.