The variety of entertainment possibilities surrounding ASU's Downtown campus could make things extra hard for students trying to get their homework done.
The Herberger and Orpheum theaters, Symphony Hall, the US Airways Center and Chase Field, home to the Arizona Diamondbacks, are some of the entertainment options that fill downtown Phoenix with possibilities for those looking to have a good time.
Nursing freshman Alexis Lobato said she was excited to live in ASU Downtown's residential housing.
"There's lots to do here with the Suns and Diamondbacks games," Lobato said.
"The night of the game you can purchase the ticket for a dollar," she added. "I'm looking forward to going."
Jeremy Walls, group sales manager at US Airways Center, said the Phoenix Suns' home court is planning a special night with ASU students.
"It just makes sense for us to team up with students," Walls said.
He also said that another entertainment option at US Airways Center is hockey games.
"The RoadRunners' games are more affordable for college students and also a great time," Walls said.
Entertainment coordinator Leslie Criger of Alice Cooper'stown, a downtown bar and grill, said she also bets on a partnership with ASU.
"We have been working side by side with ASU to provide different promotions for the downtown students," Criger said.
According to Criger, Sun Dollars will soon be accepted as a form of payment at Cooper'stown.
"We are also planning on giving discounts to students who show their Sun Card," she said.
"We have a great nightlife here," she added. "Students who live downtown don't have to go all the way to Tempe to have a good time."
ASU alumna and downtown resident Diane Johnson said a variety of entertainment opportunities are available for downtown students.
Johnson said that for those who like to salsa dance, Sky Lounge has live salsa bands and great salsa DJs.
"People are always dancing," Johnson said. "I could always find a partner to dance with. It's fun to salsa there."
Johnson also said she enjoyed the Fair Trade Cafe coffee shop.
"I have a friend who is a musician and played there once," Johnson said. "The cool thing about that place is that it's a cool looking place, with a cool vibe and a great mix of people who are willing to come and listen to a local girl play."
American humanics and education senior Malissa Geer agreed.
"Fair Trade is an awesome, low-key place to hang out," Geer said. "It's a cool place for doing homework too."
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