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ASU School of Art to move half of graduate programs to downtown warehouse space

The ASU Herberger Institute for Design and Arts’ School of Art will be moving five of its ten graduate programs to its new facility in the Levine Machine, a renovated warehouse in downtown Phoenix.

Activists protest mainstream media in march that mirrors others throughout country

On Saturday afternoon, about 20 protesters marched from the Fox 10 building to Channel 12 to speak out against mainstream media. The march was an affair publicized in the United States and the United Kingdom by hacker group Anonymous.

Fifth annual Tour de Coops self-guided Valley tour gains publicity at Sustainability Festival

The fifth annual Tour de Coops was promoted at the first Sustainability Festival on Saturday at Steele Indian School Park. Other sustainability vendors were present, including Arizona Public Service and ASU's Global Institute of Sustainability.

Downtown Devil Radio 11/15/13

On Downtown Devil radio this week, the Rundown focused on challenges and services for veterans following Veterans Day weekend, while Devil's Pass covered the Phoenix Annual Parade of the Arts. Rundown guests included Downtown Devil reporter Amanda LaCasse and Air Force veteran Sandra Balazic.

Fourth annual Pie Social draws hundreds, exceeds attendance expectations

The Pie Social event on Saturday at the Ro2 Lot drew 700 people, 300 more than event coordinator Cindy Dach expected. Fourteen celebrity chefs competed at the event for titles such as best presentation, best taste and best in show.

City ‘Faces of Diversity’ presentation focuses on prevention of bullying in the workplace

The Friday presentation was part of the Equal Opportunity Department's Faces of Diversity Brown Bag Series and moved to educate people about and raise awareness of workplace bullying, which is often connected to bullying in childhood.

Volunteers revitalize Growhouse, Roosevelt in A Day for Downtown renovation project

At the 14th annual effort by HandsOn Greater Phoenix to renovate locations throughout Phoenix on Saturday, about 100 people spent the morning painting downtown's Growhouse and fixing up the A.R.T.S. Market lot on Roosevelt Row.

Atlantic senior editor says racism, slavery foundational in formation of America

Ta-Nehisi Coates is reminded of his difficult past whenever he sees his son's ambitions and dreams. That past is linked to the disenfranchisement of African Americans that is deeply ingrained in American history, he said at a lecture Thursday night at the Walter Cronkite School.

Collectors Tours draw art enthusiasts to downtown galleries for second year

Within its first year, Artlink Phoenix’s series of Collectors Tours has seen increased community interest, a new tour date and expanded partnerships with downtown galleries and the Phoenix Art Museum.

Enrollment coaches provide incoming ASU students with resources, help transition

Student enrollment coaches, a position new to ASU this semester, work with prospective Sun Devils to provide information and answer questions about the university.