Flash mob encourages students to vote
A group of about 30 to 40 people participated in a flash mob around noon on Thursday in Taylor Mall to urge students to vote at the upcoming election on Nov. 2.
‘Energize Phoenix’ program to promote green jobs, sustainability along light rail route
Phoenix is off to a faster start than other cities in quickly utilizing stimulus money for sustainability, city officials said in a press conference Tuesday.
Phoenix hotel gains business from claimed ghosts
The Hotel San Carlos in downtown Phoenix benefits from this seasonal increase in business because the establishment’s history has given it the reputation of being haunted. The hotel’s exposure and revenue peaks during this time of year thanks to Ghosts of Phoenix Tours, which allows tourists to experience firsthand some of the paranormal activity the hotel has to offer.
ASASUD approves $46,000 for campus recreation
After heavy debate and discussion, the ASASUD Senate voted to approve a funding request of $45,938.10 by Downtown student recreation.
Nursing School promotes health with new initiative
The ASU College of Nursing and Health Innovation is taking steps toward a healthier Arizona with its participation in this year’s homecoming parade with the Make Just 1 Healthy Lifestyle Change initiative and its involvement in Healthy Arizona Now.
Startup Weekend Phoenix draws Valley innovators
Seventy-five students, businesspeople, developers and all other kinds of entrepreneurs and innovators will gather on Friday in downtown Phoenix and work for 54 hours straight to develop new startup companies.
Maroon and Gold Dollars help downtown Phoenix restaurants
An increase in student customers has been noticeable at local businesses in downtown Phoenix that now accept Maroon and Gold Dollars from students this year.
Retailer opens in CityScape
West of Soho, a new retail store in CityScape, opened its doors earlier this month.
Downtown Phoenix restaurants support local growers
Downtown Phoenix restaurant owners and workers say the benefits of locally grown, organic food outweigh the high prices they have to pay for them.
Shots heard outside of Cronkite School
Shots were heard coming from one or multiple cars heading north on Central Avenue outside the Walter Cronkite School shortly after 2:00 a.m. Monday morning, according to multiple witnesses.