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Sports and Culture in the Valley
BABY KEEM’S “CA$INO” HAS HIT THE JACKPOT: WEST COAST FLOWS FOR THE WIN
Baby Keem hits the stage and jackpot in Phoenix bringing new energy and consistency to the Valley
Rei Tedoco
May 103 min read
Phoenix Man Sentenced to Prison for Organized Retail Theft After Repeated Violations
A Phoenix man with a long history of shoplifting was sentenced to prison on his 25th birthday after pleading guilty to organized retail theft.
Bella Ronquillo
Apr 302 min read
New ASU Club Helps Students Give Back Through College Connect Tempe
A new volunteer organization at Arizona State University provides students with the opportunity to reduce education disparity in Tempe by mentoring local high school students.
Cate Lenegan
Apr 293 min read
Tempe Technology to Help Reduce Car Accidents
Technology across the city is being implemented to help reduce crashes and introduce safety for drivers.
Imogen Siedare
Apr 292 min read
Catholicism Bridges Committed Communities at ASU
ASU's Newman Center for Catholic Faith brings in new students and bridges their interests
Gabrielle Arias
Apr 296 min read
Gas in Arizona's Effect on Everyday Decisions
Gas in Maricopa County is on the rise and it's been impacting how people live day to day
Christopher Moore
Apr 293 min read
Turning to a place of comfort: Turning Point at ASU
Conservative student group at ASU, Turning Point USA becomes a place for community and bridging people together for their freedoms.
Imogen Siedare
Apr 202 min read
A Place for Puppetry
There's a place for puppetry in Arizona that helps transform art and storytelling for cultural connection.
Eduardo Olea
Apr 135 min read
A Look into how AI is Advancing
AI is advancing and generating content that saturates social media.
Logan Coyle
Mar 252 min read
The True Price on Housing and It's Impact on Phoenix Community members
The housing prices across the valley are impacting everyone, and the impacts are being felt throughout the Phoenix.
Christopher Moore
Mar 182 min read
Tempe Elementary Board Tables Vote on Proposed Leadership Term Change
The Tempe Elementary School District No. 3 School Board is considering moving from annual to biennial elections for its president and vice president, a change supporters say would provide stability but critics argue could reduce leadership opportunities. The board tabled the proposal pending public input.
Imogen Siedare
Mar 122 min read
Stolen in Seconds: How AI Deepfakes Threaten Online Creators
Arizona lawmakers have passed Senate Bill 1295, making AI-generated recordings intended to defraud a felony. As deepfake technology becomes more convincing, online creators and models fear reputational damage and career collapse. Experts say the law may deter abuse, but enforcing protections especially for everyday people , remains challenging amid rapid change.
Logan Coyle
Mar 62 min read
RAF 06 athletes paving the way for underrepresented communities in wrestling.
RAF 06 Athletes are making their way and showcasing representation in wrestling
Caleb Harris
Mar 45 min read
UP AND UP Leads ASU’s Bid to Bring Ship Wrek to Campus
UP and UP looking to lead ASU to bring Ship Wrek for Monster Energy Music Festival.
Rei Tedoco
Feb 152 min read
COMMENTARY: Jaxon Smith-Njigba Puts the Patriots on Notice for Super Bowl LX
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver, Jaxon Smith-Njigba is making sound and headed to Super Bowl LX but he's one that the New England Patriots need to watch out for.
Rei Tedoco
Feb 52 min read
New Year, New Album: Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers on the Release of ‘Hell to Breakfast’
Rock band Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers, a local staple born out of the 90’s Tempe grunge scene, is ringing in the new year with the upcoming launch of their ninth album “Hell to Breakfast,” in March–their first new album in almost nine years.
Amelia Thompson
Jan 233 min read
Does Car Dependency Make Phoenix-Living Less Satisfying?
A car-dependent city, like Phoenix or Houston, is designed mainly for driving with wide, fast roads, spread-out buildings and few safe or convenient places to walk, and people rely on owning a car to get around, according to Saadaoui’s research paper, “Does Car Dependence Make People Unsatisfied With Life? Evidence From a U.S. National Survey.”
Jenna Sturgeon
Dec 13, 20255 min read
“Benches, Block Parties, and Better Futures: Inside Phoenix’s Grassroots Push Against Neighborhood Crime
Phoenix residents Carman Arias, Dolores Rios-Herrera, and coach Dion Black use Block Watch grants to fight crime by building community. From benches to block cleanups to youth sports, each leader works to engage neighbors despite low participation. Their efforts aim to deter gang activity, strengthen trust, and give local kids safer paths forward.
Natalia Velador Carrillo
Dec 12, 20254 min read
Beyond the Green Label, a Distraction from Sustainability
After learning her school was secretly trashing its recycling, ASU student Olivia Moran lost faith in sustainability efforts an experience echoing nationwide concerns as greenwashing rises in the U.S. While Phoenix officials stress education and transparency, experts argue that misleading “green” claims distract from deeper problems of resource use and environmental injustice. Still, students and advocates say small, informed actions can drive real change.
Macie Logan
Dec 5, 20255 min read
Chandler Employers Open New Paths to Stable Jobs
As Chandler works to connect residents with stable jobs, The Doughnut Peddler Bakery has become an unexpected workforce engine offering hundreds of entry-level positions and promoting employees from within. With local employers in logistics and hospitality also expanding hiring, workforce advocates say culture, training, and access are shaping the region’s job landscape as cities push to help workers find long-term, sustainable employment.
Arzo Yousofzai
Dec 5, 20253 min read
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