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Study, meetings look at options for new 7th Street pedestrian crossing

Vice Mayor Michael Johnson has brought up to City Council the issue of a new form of pedestrian crossing on Seventh Street near Heritage Square and the Phoenix Children's Museum.

Railbirds brings together nature lovers, light rail for scavenger hunt

The Rio Salado Audubon Center organized a light rail bird-watching event on Saturday, in which some teams found dozens of species of birds near the light rail.

First ever Cronkite Day connects school’s past, present, future

The Walter Cronkite School held its first Cronkite Day event for alumni, students and prospective students on Friday.

Rock Against Hunger promotes donating food with musical prizes

Rock Against Hunger, a new student organization, will begin collecting food donations Wednesday and will give participants a chance to win autographed guitars or concert tickets.

Downtown campus homecoming court representatives chosen

Danielle Chavez and Jessica Abercrombie will represent the Downtown campus for homecoming court. Both students are heavily involved on the campus, spreading ASU's spirit, pride and tradition.

20 ASU students to teach at Central High School next fall

ASU will be sending ten history and 10 English student teachers to Central High School next fall as part of a student-teaching program so they can complete the hands-on experience requirement and decrease the school’s student-to-teacher ratio.

Apparel store opening in CityScape to offer organic clothing

RA Apparel will sell yoga clothes and eventually bohemian-styled clothing and swimsuits after opening in CityScape later this year.

Bloomberg Philanthropies grant to fund sustainability project, community gardens

Phoenix accepted a $100,000 grant on Monday from Bloomberg Philanthropies to improve the city’s energy efficiency and access to healthy foods.

City’s bike budget may remain stagnant for next year

The city of Phoenix bike program has had a higher budget than originally planned for the past two fiscal years thanks to extra funding, but the program may not see any extra money next year.

Cafe opens in nursing building, offering kitchen training and healthy menu

Management of Food Service Systems, or The Kitchen Cafe to customers, is an upper-division course in the nutrition program that is required before students can apply for their capstone internships.