Cronkite faculty discuss the journalistic ethics of Charlie Hebdo shooting
Faculty from the Cronkite School discussed the journalistic ethics surrounding the Charlie Hebdo shooting in Paris in a panel event Wednesday. The conversation focused on balancing freedom of speech and good judgement.
Cronkite team behind new heroin documentary discuss the process of making the film
After months of work, Walter Cronkite School students and faculty and local journalists premiered their documentary on Arizona heroin abuse, "Hooked: Tracking Heroin's Hold on Arizona." The film was simulcast on all television stations and dozens of radio stations across the state.
Community gather to celebrate city’s growth and connectedness as Super Bowl approaches
The Sheraton Hotel Phoenix unveiled the Valley Overlook, it's new 6,400 square foot outdoor venue constructed for the Super Bowl, on Tuesday night. Mayor Greg Stanton and Phoenix community members gathered at the new spot to connect and celebrate.
Obama visits Phoenix to announce lower mortgage insurance premium rates
President Barack Obama made a visit to Phoenix's Central High School on Thursday to announce plans to reduce the Federal Housing Administration mortgage insurance premiums. The move will help the average, first-time home buyer save up to $900 yearly in their mortgage payment, according to the president.
Protesters temporarily stall light rail during downtown rally against police brutality
More than 50 protesters and political activists rallying against police brutality temporarily stalled an eastbound light rail south of McDowell Road and Central Avenue on Saturday evening.
The Rundown: Parking is just one piece of the larger planning puzzle
Hosts Annika Cline and Agnel Philip set out to answer this question. Urban planners point to Phoenix's city plan to explain today's problems, while community members search for small-scale solutions. They discover parking is about much more than the hunt for a spot; it's a literal road map of Phoenix's past.
The McDowell Mountain Music Festival lineup was announced: Who is coming to the Valley?
The lineup for the festival, taking place from March 27-29 at Margaret T. Hance Park, features a mix of well-known national acts and popular local acts.
New housing programs to fill the gap for Phoenix homeless as two facilities close
The Maricopa County Human Services Department is implementing two new programs to help Phoenix's homeless population as two of the city's facilities close.
Devil’s Advocate: Highlights of the semester
In celebration of the end of the academic semester, the Downtown Devil's editors selected stories and columns that represented some of the publication's best work of the past six months.
City, businesses anticipate financial growth during Super Bowl season
The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee presented projected effects of the 2015 Super Bowl including $500 million in economic impact. Downtown Phoenix will be Super Bowl Central for nearly one million visitors coming to see the big game this January.