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Gay community celebrates acceptance

For the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community of Arizona, the seventh annual Rainbows Festival and Street Fair is more than a celebration of an open life. It is a symbol of how far they have come in gaining acceptance.

Mendes proposes facilities fee

ASASUD President Tania Mendes presented a resolution, which addresses the demand for more student space downtown by implementing a facilities fee, to the Senate Friday.

Group raises awareness on prostitution

About 250 people marched near the Downtown campus in an effort to raise awareness about the life women go through in prostitution on Saturday, a group official said.

Week planned in support of SAFRA

In an effort to receive $40 billion in more government grants for students, the Arizona Students Association will host a week of action at the Downtown campus.

Arizona voters divided on health care

Weeks after President Barack Obama’s address to a joint session of Congress urging passage of his health-care reforms, public opinion on the issue remains divided in Arizona.

Medical building project halted

A state legislative committee put a temporary hold on a planned new tri-university medical building that would expand downtown Phoenix’s medical campus.

Students appointed to ASASUD Senate

At a special session held Tuesday night, the ASASUD Senate appointed seven new senators, which brings the current number of senators to 12 and leaves two spots open.

Tattoo shop enters recession with positive attitude

The economy does not discriminate. Old or new, it puts local Phoenix area tattoo shops through the ringer, but a positive attitude may be the key to pulling through.

Downtown market to open in October

The Phoenix Public Market, on East Pierce Street between North Central Avenue and North First Street, is expected to open in mid-October.

Light rail a safe mode of transportation

Metro officials have reported fewer light-rail ridership evasion incidents than previously documented in the first six months of operation.