The Echo

Insight: College has made my dysphoria worse. Stereotypes don't help

Navigating gender dysphoria and my identity as I've come into college.

By Jen Hamilton | February 19, 2026

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Five Valentine's Day activities near ASU's campuses for single Sun Devils

Here's what to do on Valentine's weekend if you're bored, single and an ASU student.

By Jen Hamilton | February 12, 2026

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Director's cut: a look behind student film production

ASU film students work on pre-production for their short film capstone projects.

By Lexi Janusee | February 11, 2026

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Satire: Stop accusing me of ghosting

A ghoster explaining their disappearance as a spiritual journey. 

By MJ Martinez | February 4, 2026

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Review: Melania, was it a diva up or a diva flop?

Melania Trump's documentary: fashion, glory and a stone-cold stare. 

By Emma Bradford | February 2, 2026

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Satire: Sparky says height matters

The intense journey of becoming a beloved mascot. 

By Lexi Janusee | January 29, 2026

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'Heated Rivalry' breaks the ice for LGBTQ+ representation

Students and staff discuss "Heated Rivalry" and its impact on LGBTQ+ representation on television.

By Jen Hamilton | January 27, 2026

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On-screen aspirations: how medical shows can inspire real life careers

Medical shows like "Grey's Anatomy" and "The Pitt" and their real-world impacts among the University's nursing and medical students. 

By Jazlyn Gonzales | January 21, 2026

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Review: 'Marty Supreme' dreams big and delivers bigger

Table tennis is, in fact, this serious.

By Sam Troester | January 20, 2026

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ASU dance team returns to UDA nationals after six year hiatus

ASU's dance team ends its hiatus from UDA this weekend in Orlando, Florida. 

By Lexi Janusee | January 15, 2026

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Review: Graffiti across Phoenix inspired me to read 'Ishmael'

'Ishmael' by Daniel Quinn is a growing phenomenon, making its way to Phoenix through graffiti.

By Lexi Janusee | January 14, 2026

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ASU turns learning 'Upside Down' with new Stranger Things narrative writing class

A new course studies why Stranger Things' setting and visual style have captured the contemporary imagination.

By Kasturi Tale | January 7, 2026

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Satire: A very merry situationship

It's the perfect time of year to enjoy a life-ruining, humiliating winter break situationship, Sun Devils.

By Carsten Oyer | December 23, 2025

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State Press, Wrapped: Reporters' Spotify Wrapped rankings, 2025

The Echo editor ranks reporters' 2025 Spotify Wrapped.  

By Kasturi Tale | December 4, 2025

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What's the deal with Y2K?

Fashion trends come and go, but with today's Y2K trends, it's all about being yourself.

By Gokul Achaththekoot | December 4, 2025

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Out of Vogue: Gen Z women debate if relationships are truly embarrassing

Vogue's "Is having a boyfriend embarrassing?" article triggered conversations among Gen Z women about relationships. 

By Charley Fisher | December 3, 2025

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Stay merry and bright this winter break with The Echo's picks for holiday movies

A list of handcrafted holiday movie recommendations for students to enjoy in the month of December.  

By Jazlyn Gonzales | December 2, 2025

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One Big Party, many big problems

One Big Party's underground festival in Arizona leaves fans and artists angry at the poor experience.

By Lexi Janusee | November 26, 2025

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Insight: The American day is due for a facelift

Studying abroad made me realize the U.S. could stand to learn something of its own from Europe.

By Sam Troester | November 25, 2025

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The pressures of perception: Is Gen Z too fixed on the word embarrassing?

Students reflect on why others should rethink the everything is embarrassing mentality.  

By Jazlyn Gonzales | November 24, 2025

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