Opinion

Opinion: As a Latina Cronkite School student, conference offers glimpse of real world

One former Cronkite student shares her experiences at the Excellence in Journalism conference hosted by the National Association of Hispanic Journalists in Orlando, Florida.

METROnome: Australian electronic band Cut Copy is better experienced than heard

This music lover attended an electronic concert despite her distaste for the genre, and you won't believe what happened next.

Opinion: USGD and our efforts for sexual violence prevention

ASU's Undergraduate Student Government Downtown affirms its commitment to fighting sexual violence in an open letter to Downtown Phoenix campus students.

Annual Los Dias de la Crescent festival now ticketed, moves to Second Avenue

The annual Los Dias de la Crescent festival will move from the normal Civic Space Park to Second Avenue outside of Crescent Ballroom. The festival will also cost money this year because there weren't as many sponsors.

A Tailored Place: Antique Sugar sees success since move to new downtown location

Antique Sugar is finally here -- cowboy boots, sequins, pug and all. Check out what our columnist thought of the latest vintage addition downtown.

Curtain Critic: Phoenix Theatre’s ‘Chicago’ sacrifices depth and sensitivity for laughs

While technically excellent in many ways, "Chicago" at the Phoenix Theatre faced issues with failing to develop characters believably and treat some issues with necessary thoughtfulness.

METROnome: Phoenix nonprofit empowers girls through rock music

In Phoenix, a group of women inspired by first-hand experiences with rock camps across the nation are preparing to empower girls across the Valley through music education with a new nonprofit, Girls Rock! Phoenix.

METROnome: Jared & The Mill comes home

Local band Jared & the Mill stopped at Crescent Ballroom before the end of their tour; only for them, it was also a quick stop home.

Curtain Critic: An important milestone, and a new vision for the new season

Excellent theater criticism has the power to enhance the work of a local theater community. Columnist Molly Bilker hopes 'Curtain Critic' plays its part in that important conversation.

Devil’s Advocate: Is Phoenix prepared to handle tremendous storms?

Monday night’s downpour was the third big example in the past year of large storms knocking down trees and causing major power outages. What can the city learn from these events?