Candidates for president of Undergraduate Student Government Downtown debated on Thursday evening. Alexis Kramer is challenging current USGD president Frank Smith in the running, and the debate broached topics such as student tuition and overall student involvement in USGD matters.

The councils, which mimic similar organizations on the Tempe campus, serve as the intermediary between student government and student organizations. Their functions include providing funds and logistical help for events and matching students to organizations that fit their interests.

The Office of Sex Trafficking Intervention Research, or STIR, started within the College of Public Programs on ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus in January 2013. Its initiatives include combating sex trafficking through awareness and education.

Members of the Evans Churchill Community Association sent a proposal to the city of Phoenix Street Transportation Department to install a signal that would help pedestrians and bicyclists cross Seventh Street at McKinley Street more safely.

The Winnie is located on Grand and 15th avenues, near Trunk Space and Bikini Lounge. Studio owner Ashley Law said she wanted to create a space where women could feel comfortable in their individuality.