Downtown Devil Discussions launches this Thursday
The Downtown Devil is hosting the first of a monthly series for a community-driven conversation about the downtown Phoenix campus and its place within the city.
Roller derby teams skate, collide toward championship
The Arizona Derby Dames Championship, held at Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Sept. 24, pitted the Runaway Brides against the Coffin Draggers for the sixth season title.
Four students recognized for photojournalism
Four ASU photojournalists were recognized for their outstanding submissions to the Greg Crowder Memorial Photojournalism contest in the Cronkite School's First Amendment Forum on Friday.
Social work professor educates on elder abuse during lecture series
Social work professor Robin Bonifas spoke Thursday on the abuse of the elderly as part of the ongoing Humanities Lecture Series presented by ASU's School of Letters and Sciences.
Mobile-clinic doctor urges students to chase dreams, passions
With a message of hope and inspiration, local doctor Randy Christensen imparted his personal wisdom on aspiring medical students Thursday at the Walter Cronkite School's First Amendment Forum and entreated them to chase their dreams, not simply career goals.
Broadcast legend Hugh Downs discusses changes in media at downtown luncheon
Hugh Downs, a long-time broadcaster with a career in television spanning 60 years, spoke about changes in media Thursday at the 2011 Arizona Town Hall Fall Luncheon at the Wyndham Phoenix Downtown Hotel.
Court verdict rejects activist’s appeal citing negative effects of parking lot
A court verdict on Monday reaffirmed the city’s decision to build a temporary parking lot adjacent to Taylor Place, rejecting an appeal filed by a downtown Phoenix resident and community activist.
Design for recreation center on Downtown campus faces hurdles from ASU students
The designs for the Downtown Student Recreation Center were presented to the Facilities Fee Board and the presidents of all ASU campuses, meeting concerns from several members Wednesday.
Bus-clinic doctor to speak about his experiences, impacting community
Randy Christensen, a Phoenix-based doctor who has garnered national recognition for his efforts to provide health-care services to homeless and at-risk youth via bus clinic in the Valley, is speaking Thursday at the Downtown campus about his experiences and how to make a difference in one’s community.
Local cafe expands new lunch menu to second downtown location
Fair Trade Cafe implemented its Better Earth Lunch menu at its location near Roosevelt and North 1st Avenue on Tuesday. The menu offers daily specials on prepared lunches and discounted prices for ASU students.