Food Truck Fiesta encourages downtown students to buy local

The Downtown student government kicked off its Buy Local, Be Local campaign Tuesday with a lunchtime “Food Truck Fiesta” on Taylor Street in front of Taylor Place.

Arizona Republic photojournalist urges students to embrace industry changes

Surviving in the journalism industry requires being able to do everything, Arizona Republic photojournalist Michael Chow said at the Walter Cronkite School's latest Must See Mondays speakers series.

Downtown faculty, staff discuss student veterans at awareness seminar

Transitioning from the military to college and combat-related trauma were some of the topics discussed at the first Veterans Awareness Seminar for ASU faculty and staff on the Downtown campus Monday.

Ollie the Trolley vies for ASU business entrepreneurship award

Often seen rolling down the streets of downtown Phoenix with bells ringing, Ollie the Trolley provides a unique way to experience downtown nightlife and has been selected as a finalist for the W.P. Carey School of Business Spirit of Enterprise Award because of its impact on the community as an entrepreneurial business venture.

Familiar face offers smile, guidance to downtown Phoenix community

He stands out in his bright, burnt orange polo and khaki shorts. A large “Ask Me!” button is pinned in obvious view on the shirt. He stands tall, over most of the crowd. His long wavy locks of brown hair make him stand out even more. As a Downtown Phoenix Ambassador, Michael Corroo spends his afternoons and evenings in downtown Phoenix talking to people and answering questions.