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Downtown Phoenix is home to 'Meet Me in Downtown' where people can get together to experience the city in a new way.

A traveler's guide to 'Meet Me Downtown Phoenix'

Every week, downtown Phoenix hosts "Meet Me Downtown Phoenix." Wanna get a feel for the event without wearing out the soles on your new sneakers? Read on!

By Damon Smith | April 6, 2016

Travel to outer space this weekend with 'The Search: Exploring Unknown Worlds'

ASU Marston Exploration Theater makes it possible for students to visit celestial objects in space — sort of.

By Tanner Stechnij | March 3, 2016

Named after Hemingway's  book on bullfighting, the drink "Death in the Afternoon" is pictured with this week's featured book "The Sun Also Rises".

Books & Booze: 'The Sun Also Rises' by Ernest Hemingway

Succumbing to the green fairy with Hemingway and the Lost Generation

By Carson Abernethy | February 9, 2016

Books & Booze: 'On the Road' by Jack Kerouac

A look at the Beat Generation through margarita-tinted glasses

By Carson Abernethy | February 1, 2016

A man walks along the curb of the taxi pickup lane at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016.

Gov. Doug Ducey supports lifting regulations banning UberX from Phoenix Sky Harbor

Gov. Doug Ducey voiced his support of ride-sharing companies in his State of the State address and growing the sharing economy in Arizona.

By Isabel Ewan | January 21, 2016

Netflix Unknowns: Copenhagen (2014)

Uncover the hidden gems of Netflix with arts reporter Noelle Lilley each week as she taps into this treasure-trove of undiscovered potential.

By Noelle Lilley | January 14, 2016

The Happiest Camper travels across nation to promote artistic positivity

In July, Charlavail Effron set off on a journey across the country doing meet ups to spread positivity and creativity, as well as selling her art out of her camper.

By Alania Nevarez | November 29, 2015

ASU study explains migrant children's aspirations, assimilation outcomes

An ASU research team will study the effects of migration on children who are left in their country of origin.

By Isabella Castillo | October 8, 2015

New Peace Corps Prep Program boosts applicants' advantage

The Peace Corps Prep program gives students applying to the Peace Corps a competitive edge through an internship and courses.

By Jenny Ung | October 7, 2015

ASU professor travels to war ravaged countries to study impacts of war

ASU professor promotes peace in globetrotting studies.

By Isabella Castillo | September 16, 2015

Quiz: find out if you are part of the llama family or not

Has the llama craze incited your wildest llama fantasies? Figure out which furry animal you are transcendentally living through in this State Press quiz.

| February 26, 2015

Around the world on 80 couches

There is an alternative method of travel for those with an abundant desire to explore, but a scarce amount of money to fund it.

By Rachel Andrews | January 26, 2015

10 Winter Break Adventures

The semester is over, finals are completed and what better way to celebrate than to go on a day trip to some of the best places in Arizona?

By Alexa D'Angelo and Shelby Hyde | December 12, 2014

A&E Abroad: San Sebastian, Spain

Supply chain management senior Brenda Araiza's awareness of the highs and lows in the beautiful coastal city of San Sebastian, Spain gave her a fresh take on diversity and how one can explore a new land in a fully engaged way.

By Celina Jimenez | December 1, 2014

ASU football game to cause road closures in Tempe

Find out which streets will be closed Thursday night for ASU's home football game.

By Ian C. Beck | September 25, 2014

Top 10 things to do after finals

You're almost done, but what then?

By Sergio Martinez | May 1, 2014

Expanding my love for film at the Sedona International Film Festival

The week of February 22 to March 2, filmmakers made Sedona their home as they shared their films at Sedona International Film Festival. All of us—the festival’s general audience, the press and the filmmakers—were here for a single purpose: a love for film. It's a love that seems even more special in a place with such unique energy.

By Gretchen Burnton | March 26, 2014

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