Sex trafficking piques research and community interest as Super Bowl approaches
The Office of Sex Trafficking Intervention Research, or STIR, started within the College of Public Programs on ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus in January 2013. Its initiatives include combating sex trafficking through awareness and education.
ECCA backs 7th and McKinley crosswalk signal
Members of the Evans Churchill Community Association sent a proposal to the city of Phoenix Street Transportation Department to install a signal that would help pedestrians and bicyclists cross Seventh Street at McKinley Street more safely.
The Winnie art, dance and yoga studio opens on Grand with intent of empowering...
The Winnie is located on Grand and 15th avenues, near Trunk Space and Bikini Lounge. Studio owner Ashley Law said she wanted to create a space where women could feel comfortable in their individuality.
Brazilian drought causing coffee shortage could raise prices at downtown coffee shops
The U.S. Department of Agriculture expects Brazil, the largest coffee producer in the world, to produce 3 million fewer coffee bags than last year, which could affect coffee prices worldwide.
Cronkite school adds five new scholarships to combat cost of attendance
Leaders in the Walter Cronkite School and alumni have come together to form five new scholarships for the coming fall semester. Arizona State University plans to raise out-of-state tuition school wide by three percent in Fall 2014.
Journalism freshman wins Miss Taylor Place Pageant; fundraiser against domestic violence
To raise awareness and funds for domestic violence, Taylor Place residential leaders organized a female pageant for the cause. A dozen residents participated in the event and raised money the week prior.
Immigration professor emphasizes importance of objectivity when reporting
A University of Minnesota immigration professor and former immigration reporter told students Monday night that journalists should be advocates for a more reformed citizenry.
UA Eller College of Management to move two MBA programs to downtown
The University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management will join the university's medical center in downtown Phoenix in early September, Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton announced Wednesday.
Display at Modified Arts aims to spur conversation on sexual consent
The woman on the bed is Chelsea Pace, the creator and sole actress in “Asking for It: The Consent Project,” which opened on Third Friday. The project is Pace’s thesis for her Masters of Fine Arts degree at ASU.
New taxidermy and natural history shop Curious Nature settles into Roosevelt Row
Curious Nature, a new taxidermy and natural history shop on Roosevelt Row, specializes in the selling of odd products including bottled octopi and various taxidermy. The shop hopes to provide an educational atmosphere in the future.