A look back at Frank Smith III’s time as downtown student government president
Frank Smith III chose to not run for what would've have been a record-making third term as downtown student government president, leaving Corina Tapscott unopposed in her successful run for the position. We take a look back at the work done in his two terms and how Smith changed as a leader.
McDowell Mountain Music Festival impacts downtown by fueling charities, crowds
The McDowell Mountain Music Festival has been drawing acts such as Passion Pit and The Roots to downtown Phoenix for more than a decade now. However, the festival's influence extends beyond music: it donates thousands of dollars to charity and brings big crowds downtown.
A look at the platforms and positions of USGD executive leadership for 2015-2016
The winners in Thursday's unopposed election, President-elect Corina Tapscott, Vice President-elect Ryan Boyd and incoming Vice President of Services Katherine Hofland, offer their platforms and perspectives on USGD this coming year.
Focus. Flash. Phoenix: Locked In
The mood was light but serious on Thursday morning as Corina Tapscott and her executive ticket awaited the official results of the USGD election on Taylor Mall.
Monitors show that new flight path has a measurable impact on residential noise levels
Noise monitors have showed that the new flight path to Phoenix International Sky Harbor Airport has a measurable impact on residents' lives.
Restaurateurs to open ‘elevated shack food’ venture targeting students, local workers
The Dressing Room is set to open in mid-April on Roosevelt Row. The restaurant will serve burgers, fish tacos and salads at affordable prices.
Mary Coyle Ice Cream tries Kickstarter venture for food truck, fails to reach goal
Now-closed Mary Coyle Ol’ Fashioned Ice Cream looked to start again as a food truck. Although the crowdfunding campaign was unsuccessful, the shop garnered enough attention to receive offers for a new physical location.
ASU Police say campus safety is a top priority after Mesa shootings shake up...
After the recent shootings in Mesa, ASU police officials at the Downtown Phoenix campus say keeping staff, students and locals safe is a top priority.
Updated PlanPHX general plan approved by city council, moves on to the ballot in...
The city of Phoenix has updated its PlanPhx general plan, first passed in 2002, to respond to citizen feedback about how to create a more sustainable, connected and economically strong city.
Photojournalist discusses impact of war photography at Must See Mondays event
Veteran and photojournalist Bill Putnam shared his experiences with capturing the essence of war at a Must See Mondays event hosted by ASU's Walter Cronkite School.