The Echo

UnDrakeable: rap's sad boy rises from oblivion (Miami?), drops surprise mixtape

The United States' favorite Canadian hearthrob (no, not Justin Beiber) and former "Degrassi" star Drake is back — but if you're just now reading about this, it's probably too late.

By Micaela Rodriguez | February 15, 2015

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'Platinum' brings tasteful photography showcase to Phoenix Art Museum

Phoenix Art Museum's "Platinum" photography exhibit showcases a process laden with layers, shadows and lucid complexity.

By Celina Jimenez | February 15, 2015

(Photo courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation)

'Kingsman: The Secret Service' is cheeky, but not as good as its previews

Although the new "Kingsman" film has its funny points, it's not worth buying a ticket.

By Bridget Dowd | February 15, 2015

'Fifty Shades of Grey:' A modern love story?

Absurd and anticlimactic, "50 Shades of Grey" still gives audience a few moments to laugh.

By Liz Nichols | February 13, 2015

Music therapy sophomore Ariann Hutter. (Photo by Ryan Santistevan/The State Press)

Devils of Arizona State - Tempe campus, round two

Round two of exploring Tempe campus. I was welcomed by five new faces for this week's edition of Devils of ASU.

By Ryan Santistevan | February 12, 2015

The Vinyl Voyager: Sigur Rós' 'Ágætis byrjun'

Sigur Rós cracked the standard post-rock precedent and imprinted its 1999 album “Ágætis byrjun” onto the minds of all those who would listen.

By Nick Latona | February 12, 2015

Valentine's Day on a budget

If you thought I was going to leave you high and dry on the most overrated holiday of the year, think again.

By Faith Decker | February 12, 2015

The Devil's Grid: 'Apotheon' beautifully slays gods

Besides a dull story, the indie game shines throughout.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | February 12, 2015

Underground Glories: Alternative tracks for the perfect study session

Finding good music can be challenging. Sorting through the top twenty charts and countless indie bands takes days. Check out these artists for relaxed afternoons while doing homework.

By Bryanna Mundy | February 12, 2015

Pieces from the "Thomas Locke Hobbs: 'I know at a glance'" exhibition held at the ASU Herberger School of Art’s Step Gallery in downtown Phoenix on Wednesday. (Daniel Kwon/ The State Press)

'I know at a glance' premieres at Step Gallery

The new photo gallery tells the story of an ASU alumnus in black and white.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | February 11, 2015

Free museum deals in the Phoenix area

The Phoenix area is filled with culture and events, but many of these can be pricey. If you're in the mood to get a little more culture in your life on a budget, check out a few of the free museums around town.

By Bryanna Mundy | February 11, 2015

Mama, don't let your babies grow up to drop it like it's hot

Willie Nelson and Snoop Dogg find unpredictable common ground.

By Rachel Andrews | February 11, 2015

Psychology junior Alissa Brennan plays Tic-Tac-Toe with Michael Blaylock at a Best Buddies chapter event Tuesday Feb. 11, 2015 at the Memorial Union in Tempe. (Bridget Dowd/The State Press)

Clubs of ASU: Best Buddies reaches out to those with disabilities

ASU's chapter of Best Buddies connects college students with adults who have disabilities.

By Bridget Dowd | February 11, 2015

Is Taylor Swift in favor of net neutrality?

Taylor Swift and Internet providers both threatened to block user access to content. One actually did it, and the other is up in the air.

By Liz Nichols | February 11, 2015

Timeless or Timed Out: 'How to Marry a Millionaire'

A step by step guide on how to bag a millionaire this Valentine's Day, as taught by Marilyn Monroe and her costars in the classic film, "How to Marry a Millionaire."

By Desiree Pharias | February 11, 2015

Father John Misty's 'I Love You, Honeybear' an instant classic

I love Father John Misty. It's the type of folk music that doesn't bore me. It's self-aware. It's snarky.

| February 10, 2015

Jon Stewart is leaving 'The Daily Show,' here are his three best moments

Whether you love him or hate him, it’s impossible to deny Jon Stewart's influence on a shady and narrow-minded political world, bringing a fast-witted and aggressive satirist persona to his interviews. Here are three of his most powerful moments.

| February 10, 2015

Soprano Carole FitzPatrick performs Ottorino Respighi's "Le repose en Egypte" Monday at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Piper Theater. The concert was the first of the 2015 "ASU Concerts at the Center," which showcases the accomplished faculty and students of ASU's Herberger Institute's School of Music. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

ASU music professors perform powerful, comedic classical concert

Professors Carloe FitzPatrick and Russell Ryan performed at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts last night as part of the series ASU Concerts at the Center.

By Desiree Pharias | February 10, 2015

(Photo courtesy of High Bridge Productions)

'Better Call Saul' leaves 'Breaking Bad' fans with solid spinoff

The "Breaking Bad" spinoff manages to live up to its parent series while standing well on its own.

By Shane Weinstein | February 10, 2015

Sam Smith: all you need to know

As hard as it is to believe, Sam Smith is in fact not the extremely talented love child of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith. Don't feel too far behind; here's everything you need to know about the man that swept the 2015 Grammys.

By Faith Decker | February 10, 2015

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