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Surviving in the journalism industry requires being able to do everything, Arizona Republic photojournalist Michael Chow said at the Walter Cronkite School's latest Must See Mondays speakers series.

Transitioning from the military to college and combat-related trauma were some of the topics discussed at the first Veterans Awareness Seminar for ASU faculty and staff on the Downtown campus Monday.

Often seen rolling down the streets of downtown Phoenix with bells ringing, Ollie the Trolley provides a unique way to experience downtown nightlife and has been selected as a finalist for the W.P. Carey School of Business Spirit of Enterprise Award because of its impact on the community as an entrepreneurial business venture.

He stands out in his bright, burnt orange polo and khaki shorts. A large “Ask Me!” button is pinned in obvious view on the shirt. He stands tall, over most of the crowd. His long wavy locks of brown hair make him stand out even more. As a Downtown Phoenix Ambassador, Michael Corroo spends his afternoons and evenings in downtown Phoenix talking to people and answering questions.

The Senate unanimously passed every funding proposal it received at the Downtown student government Senate meeting Friday.

Fresh Start Treasures, a resale boutique owned by Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, opened a one-time only pop-up shop in Roosevelt Street’s Roo Pho Realty office in an attempt to advertise their new location opening next month on East Thomas Road. The second-hand store specializes in designer clothing and accessories.

People of all ethnicities and ages celebrated Hispanic heritage Friday at the Arizona Latino and Arts Cultural Center in downtown Phoenix.

Rosemarie Dombrowski is probably known best among students taking upper-level literature classes on the downtown Phoenix campus, but she is also a part of something that allows her to take a look at the past and experience language in a different way -- and she wants to share that with everyone.

More than 100 protesters marched through downtown Phoenix to Civic Space Park Saturday, stopping at Chase Tower, Bank of America and Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold along the way.

The first Friday of every month is always alive with art and culture in downtown Phoenix. However, this month's event provided a different vibe for many attendees as the presence of Dia de los Muertos was unleashed throughout downtown festivals and galleries.