Announced changes to ASU’s academic calendar unknown to some students
ASU recently announced dynamic changes to its academic calendar that will take effect during the spring 2012 semester, a move that will allow students to opt for condensed classes, but some students remain unaware any changes are set to take place.
ASASUD approves senator candidate, refuses another
Only one of the two students who appeared before the ASASUD Senate Friday was appointed to become a senator. Leslie Sims was approved as the new senator for the Cronkite School, while Albina Hidic was not approved for the senator position for the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.
Student group hosts summit to raise awareness of women’s issues
The Female Contemporary Issues Summit, hosted by Women as Hero, drew women of all ages through the doors of the A.E. England building Friday to learn and discuss the issues that their gender still faces today.
Arcade boutique geared toward students opens on First Fridays
Featuring a mix of arcade games, local art, “chiptunes” and boutique items, Weston Henry's new venture, Cade, opens March 4 for First Fridays in downtown Phoenix. Six or seven arcade games line one wall of the small storefront on North Fourth and East McKinley streets. Art hangs on the walls, and the rest of the boutique is filled with t-shirts and other local products.
Downtown hosting Mardi Gras festivities at CityScape
The Downtown Phoenix Ambassadors will host the Downtown Phoenix Mardi Gras Parade, Festival and Mardi Crawl on Friday, March 4.
‘Smash and grab’ car break-ins on Downtown campus not as common as predicted
A crime of opportunity known as “smash and grabs” was predicted by some to be a problem in downtown parking lots when the Downtown campus opened, but it has not turned out to be one, an ASU official said.
City of Phoenix approves water-rate hike; downtown students may face added fees
Phoenix residents will pay 7 percent more for water starting April 1, according to a water rate increase approved by the Phoenix City Council on Feb. 23. The increase will affect students living in Phoenix and may also affect residents of Taylor Place.
Students plan to rally against education cuts in face of legislative indifference
Despite efforts by students on ASU’s campuses who have formed a coalition against cuts to funding for higher education in Arizona, their work likely won’t influence any vote on the proposed cuts for fiscal year 2012, two state legislators said
Phoenix Council discusses ways to make city more bicycle-friendly
A Phoenix city council subcommittee dedicated to bicycle-related issues and events met for their monthly meeting Thursday to discuss options that could promote bicycling.
Man and woman held ASU student at gunpoint downtown
A man and a woman held a female ASU student at gunpoint near East McKinley and North Third streets Thursday, according to the Phoenix Police Department.