The Echo

'Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number' - hard like Contra, falls flat

Despite tight gameplay and a decent story, the sequel doesn't quite live up to the original.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | March 16, 2015

Kendrick Lamar tackles fame, empowerment on 'To Pimp a Butterfly'

The self-reflective arc of the album shows Lamar's evolution as an artist as he tries to balance his hood roots with being socially conscious.

By Emily Zentner | March 16, 2015

MonOrchid's 'Feminism Today' amplifies diversity & impact of feminist thought

MonOrchid's "Feminism Today" aims to magnify female talent in the art world and offer powerful, diverse interpretations of feminism.

By Celina Jimenez | March 16, 2015

Sugar, we're counting down the top five songs on Fall Out Boy's Pot of Gold set list

Looking at the best of the punk rock group's performance at Tempe Beach Park on Sunday.

By Fabian Ardaya | March 16, 2015

Top 5 moments of Kendrick Lamar's Pot of Gold set

While there were a few bumps in the road, here are our top five highlights of an overall great setlist.

By Fabian Ardaya and Emily Zentner | March 15, 2015

Disney's new 'Cinderella' keeps magic alive after 65 years

The new live action version of Disney's "Cinderella" stays true to the classic characters, while adding a few surprises.

By Bridget Dowd | March 15, 2015

Broadway's "Cinderella" hits Gammage, modernizes classic tale

The national tour of "Cinderella" visiting ASU Gammage shows "It's Possible" to modernize a fairytale.

By Liz Nichols | March 15, 2015

Pot of Gold fans stand in front of the second stage to listen to Boston duo, Aer on March 14, 2015 at Tempe Beach Park. (Ryan Santistevan/ The State Press)

Saturday's Pot of Gold festival was hotter than spring in Arizona

As the sun went down on Saturday's Pot of Gold event, the atmosphere only only got hotter.

By Ryan Santistevan | March 15, 2015

Visitors crowd around artwork from the Andy Warhol exhibit at the Phoenix Art Museum on March 6, 2015. (Kaitlyn Ahrbeck/The State Press)

Phoenix celebrates touring Warhol exhibit, eccentricities

The exhibition has added importance given our opportunity to brand ourselves while obsessing over every minuscule detail of our wired lives, from Twitter handles to Snapchat lighting.

By Peter Northfelt | March 15, 2015

ASU associate professor Lance Gharavi leads a discussion with the audience on the potential of robots in the future at the Emerge 2015 event held at Skysong in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Daniel Kwon/The State Press)

'Emerge' blends science and art under one roof

The interactive event presented many inventive ideas to attendees.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | March 7, 2015

The Vinyl Voyager: George Harrison's 'All Things Must Pass'

“All Things Must Pass” is an album that commands its listeners to enliven themselves with fervor and zeal — a message all walks of life should adhere to and one that embodies Harrison’s existence.

By Nick Latona | March 5, 2015

Criminal justice sophomore Justin Ryan Calton. (Ryan Santistevan/The State Press)

Devils of Arizona State - West campus, round two

West campus not only has beautiful courtyards but very beautiful students as well. Check out this week's edition of the Devils of Arizona State.

By Ryan Santistevan | March 5, 2015

2016 Republican candidates: white llamas or black llamas?

Llama drama captivated the nation last week. Now the real question is, which potential republican presidential candidate is a white llama and which is a black llama?

By Liz Nichols | March 5, 2015

Timeless or Timed Out: 'His Girl Friday' dismisses gender roles

The 1940s film, "His Girl Friday," personifies the gender roles of this era, and subtly dismisses them, resulting in a film of true excellence.

By Desiree Pharias | March 4, 2015

With 'Piece by Piece,' Kelly Clarkson proves she can't be forgotten

The original American Idol's sixth studio album proves that she's still just as capable more than a decade later.

By Julia Shumway | March 4, 2015

Caroline Spence releases poetic debut album 'Somehow'

Caroline Spence releases a praiseworthy first album that soothes the soul.

By Desiree Pharias | March 4, 2015

(Photo courtesy of Paul Nazzaro via Steve LeVine Entertainment)

Steve LeVine Entertainment: celebrating eight years of a promotional empire

A profile of Steve LeVine and his influential promotional company, Steve LeVine Entertainment.

By Jacob Goldstein | March 4, 2015

Who would you be in Pawnee?

We're all mourning the beloved show's end, so take this quiz to reminisce about your favorite local government employees!

By Ryan Santistevan and Emily Zentner | March 4, 2015

Clubs of ASU: Dumbledore's Army creates a niche for 'Harry Potter' fans

Dumbledore's Army at ASU brings J.K. Rowling's stories to life.

By Bridget Dowd | March 4, 2015

Never Shout Never grows up in 'Recycled Youth-Volume One'

Never Shout Never's latest release offers shockingly mature and relaxed versions of old hits.

By Celina Jimenez | March 4, 2015

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