Opinion

Devilishly Healthy: Welcome back!

Downtown Devil's health and wellness blog Devilishly Healthy has returned for the spring semester. Columnist Wafa Shahid has some advice on how to successfully get back into the swing of school and work.

Curtain Critic: ‘2 Pianos 4 Hands’ at Phoenix Theatre showcases two actors’ versatility

"2 Pianos 4 Hands" tells its story with just two actors, two grand pianos and no costume changes. In our curtain critic's opinion, this strange mixture is a recipe for success for the show.

Devil’s Advocate: Arizona, MLK Day and the continued challenges of civil rights politics

Arizona's 23rd official MLK Day is a good time to reflect on the state's continued challenges -- and occasional progress -- in civil-rights politics.

Devil’s Advocate: Maybe all downtown students could join in the effort to #SupportLocal

Miguel Otarola, editor in chief of the Downtown Devil, reflects on his exploration of the gems in the downtown area and encourages his fellow students to step out of their comfort zone by supporting their local economy.

Focus. Flash. Phoenix: Pigeons

I was always hesitant about going up to someone and asking to take their photo. Years ago a mentor told me the worst that could happen was that they say no.

Devil’s Advocate: Highlights of the semester

In celebration of the end of the academic semester, the Downtown Devil's editors selected stories and columns that represented some of the publication's best work of the past six months.

Focus. Flash. Phoenix: Festive

What better place to capture the feel of the holidays in Downtown Phoenix than CitySkate? I decided that to capture the feel of the holidays in a large city, a small personal moment would not cut it. Instead, I decided to capture the unending movement that is the city.

Curtain Critic: Latino Initiatives Grant brings opportunity, questions about voice integration

The Arizona Theatre Company recently received a $20,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for Latino community outreach and programming, which brings the opportunity for diverse voices of Phoenix to be heard. But it also raises important questions about how we integrate those voices into a sometimes white-washed theater community.

Focus. Flash. Phoenix: Motion is Fluid

When my camera’s moodiness destroyed all hopes for a seemingly perfect outcome, I had to let go of my control-freak nature. Sometimes life doesn't go as expected. Though I had to loosen up, the final product was oddly liberating.

Devilishly Healthy: Balancing downtime with work time during this finals season

If finals are getting you down, don't worry! Devilishly Healthy columnist Wafa Shahid has some recommendations to keep you happy and healthy (or maybe just functioning).