Downtown Devil Discussions panelists talk cost, benefit of light rail expansion
Three community members paneled at the most recent Downtown Devil Discussion, which included an insightful debate about the costs vs. the benefits of expanding the light rail line.
7 questions answered about the new Circle K
With so many points made on both sides of the debate over the Circle K development plans, the issue can get foggy. So, the Downtown Devil answered seven common questions on the Circle K development.
Art exhibit in UCENT features unique maps created by students, faculty, local artists
The walls of the University Center at Arizona State University came alive recently with vibrant colors spread across paintings, drawings and mixed-media conceptions as part of an exhibit from the College of Public Programs. The exhibit, "Mapping: Movement and Memory" contained little of what could be used as an actual map to find a location; instead the exhibit featured modern interpretations of what a map means or does.
Bob Schieffer speaks with students about Kennedy assassination, Walter Cronkite
CBS News correspondent and “Face the Nation” anchor Bob Schieffer visited the Walter Cronkite School on Monday to discuss the evolution of journalism with students as part of the Must See Monday series.
Newly unveiled bike share program to launch in downtown Phoenix by the end of...
Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton unveiled the name of the new Phoenix Metro bike share system Monday at the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) conference. "GR:D" (pronounced grid) will begin before the end of the year and pledges to have 500 bikes in service in Phoenix by February 2014.
The Rundown: Celebrating our cultures
A Latina singer and a Japanese mother talk about how they maintain their cultural heritage through music. Then reporters discuss how the LGBT community is creating its own traditions downtown.
Added ASU athletic fee narrowly passes USGD
Undergraduate Student Government Downtown passed a bill to add a $150 athletic fee to tuition. The bill was approved by USGs on West and Polytechnic campuses as well and now moves to President Michael Crow.
50 food trucks populate Roosevelt Row for second Taste of the Trucks event
Food trucks parked throughout Roosevelt Row this past weekend for the second Taste of the Trucks hosted by the Roosevelt Row Community Development Corporation. The event grew from 35 trucks last year to 50 trucks over a two-day period this year.
Hotel Palomar to launch bicycle rental program, downtown bike maps Sunday
The Hotel Palomar aims to help its guests better explore Phoenix with the launch of its bicycle-rental program and pocket square bike maps during a debut party Sunday, which will also include free bike tune-ups and a community ride.
ASU professors receive research award from Google for ‘DIY Self-Experimentation Toolkit’
ASU professors Eric Hekler and Winslow Burleson were selected from more than 500 applicants in 50 countries to receive a Google Research Award for their proposal for smart home systems that improve health habits and lifestyle practices.