The Echo

Insight: I am my own worst enemy

Learning to cope with my sometimes unreasonably high standards.

By Sophia Balasubramanian | October 29, 2021

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In defense of candy corn

In response to a rise in anti-candy corn rhetoric, one State Press staff writer debunks the most common talking points aimed against the classic Halloween treat.

By Alexis Moulton | October 28, 2021

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ASU's Popular Music Ensemble holds its first concert of the semester

The popular music program held its fall ensemble concert for its first semester on the Downtown Phoenix campus at Civic Space Park on Oct. 15.

By Shradha Krishnamurthy | October 27, 2021

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ASU choirs get back on stage

The ASU choirs held their first in-person performances since COVID-19 precautions knocked singers off the stage and into the virtual world.

By Alexis Moulton | October 25, 2021

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How TikTok remixes breathe new life into the music industry

For the last decade, social media has reigned king when it comes to publicity. Now, TikTok is mixing things up in the music industry.

By Shradha Krishnamurthy | October 21, 2021

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'Movies on the Field' brings community engagement to Sun Devil Stadium

On Oct. 16, ASU 365 Community Union and a local street market showed "Minari" at the Sun Devil Stadium with food, drinks and squid games.

By Sophia Balasubramanian | October 20, 2021

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State Press Submissions: Tiny Stories

We asked State Press reporters and students alike how their first experiences returning to in-person classes were. Here are their responses. 

By Camden Beal | October 19, 2021

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An astrological deep dive to match ASU campuses with their deans

Zodiac signs are a fun way to test compatibility, so why not apply it to various ASU campuses and their deans.

By Sophia Balasubramanian | October 13, 2021

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The best (and worst) vending machines on the Tempe campus

Your guide to the best best vending machines on ASU's Tempe campus for hydration, caffeine boosts and more.

By Alexis Moulton | October 7, 2021

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After 18 months of pandemic stress, students are beyond burnt out

After 18 months of living through a deadly pandemic, dealing with online classes and experiencing financial troubles, some students are struggling to make it through the semester. 

By Adriana Gonzalez-Chavez | October 7, 2021

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Local to Global Justice celebrates 20th anniversary

Past and current members of the ASU-based social justice organization discuss its origins, as well as its impact on their lives and work.

By Alexis Moulton | October 4, 2021

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The 'Train to Busan' remake and the 'McDonaldization' of foreign films

The "Train to Busan" remake revived the conversation around the difficulty of subtitles.

By Sophia Balasubramanian | September 30, 2021

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Insight: Celebration of Latine and Hispanic culture isn't limited to a month

Hispanic Heritage Month encompasses a variety of different Hispanic and Latine cultures that make each person's experience of their culture unique.

By Adriana Gonzalez-Chavez | September 30, 2021

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Review: 'Shang-Chi' makes the Marvel Cinematic Universe feel fresh again

"Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," Marvel's newest Labor Day release, is a refreshing take on the classic superhero film.

By Sophia Balasubramanian | September 28, 2021

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Review: ‘MONTERO’ marks the birth of Gen Z’s popstar

Lil Nas X's debut album showcases the artist's confidence, range and authenticity, breaking the boundaries of representation in mainstream music in the process.

By Alexis Moulton | September 24, 2021

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Review: 'He's All That' isn't even a bag of chips

Netflix's "He's All That" is an embarrassment to the '90s rom-com it is based around, and so is Addison Rae.

By Shradha Krishnamurthy | September 23, 2021

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Meet ASU's other Michael Crow

With a friendly smile and positive outlook, ASU's Michael Little Crow teaches math all around the world, though often confused with the University's president along the way.

By Alexis Moulton | September 22, 2021

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Insight: Students stay close to their cultures through friendships

ASU students stay connected to their cultures through friends who come from similar backgrounds.

By Adriana Gonzalez-Chavez | September 20, 2021

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'Undoing Time: Art and Histories of Incarceration' opens after years in the works

"Undoing Time: Art and Histories of Incarceration" has been in progress for years and is showing in the ASU Art Museum until Feb. 12, 2022.

By Shradha Krishnamurthy | September 19, 2021

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ASU can't stop talking about 'Hamilton'

Gammage opened for its first in-person show in over a year with "Hamilton" on Sept. 8, 2021.

By Adriana Gonzalez-Chavez | September 17, 2021

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