The Echo

Beyond the glitz: meaningful unknown awards shows

In spite of the pretentious media obsession with "who's wearing what," awards shows can actually be meaningful forums for recognizing true creativity and talent.

By Celina Jimenez | January 27, 2015

McDreamy gets divorced, Galifianakis shows off weight loss at SAG Awards and more

This week’s pop culture round-up.

By Zackary Moran-Norris | January 27, 2015

A definitive ranking of the 2015 Girl Scout Cookies

Girl Scout Cookie season has arrived just in time for you to abandon your New Year's Resolution.

By Micaela Rodriguez | January 26, 2015

The banana burrito is a cheap and easy-to-make snack made of four main ingredients: bananas, jam, peanut butter and a tortilla. You can also add Nutella or strawberries to make the burrito even better. (Daniel Kwon/The State Press)

Four easy meals to make in your dorm

While juggling classes, work and other responsibilities, it can be difficult for many students to find something healthy and fast to nosh on. Take a look at these fast and easy recipes that are perfect for students on the go.

By Bryanna Mundy | January 26, 2015

Around the world on 80 couches

There is an alternative method of travel for those with an abundant desire to explore, but a scarce amount of money to fund it.

By Rachel Andrews | January 26, 2015

Endgame, a video game bar on Mill Avenue, hosted a 128-player Smash Bros tournament on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015. (Ryan Santistevan/The State Press)

Most Valuable Gaming hosts Smash Bros Tournament

The largest Smash Bros tournament in the state of Arizona came to Mill Avenue Saturday afternoon, bringing nationally ranked players and spectators alike.

By Ryan Santistevan | January 25, 2015

'Backstrom' off to promising start with a sardonic Rainn Wilson

With the Fox show’s pilot debuting this past Thursday, the comparisons between Hugh Laurie's "House" and Rainn Wilson's "Backstrom" aren’t too far off.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | January 25, 2015

Cheap, easy transportation alternatives for students

For students who don't have cars with them at college, getting around is not always an easy task.

By Bridget Dowd | January 25, 2015

'Still Alice' offers interesting perspective, falls emotionally flat

Julianne Moore's performance shines bright, but the supporting cast is left in the lurch.

By Liz Nichols | January 25, 2015

The band Longbird led by siblings Mariah and Bobby Brown performing on Jan 22, 2015. Longbird was one of the bands that performed during the poetry slam hosted by Lawn Gnome Publishing. (Jonathan Galan/ The State Press)

Nü Dek brings night of slam poetry, local jams to Lawn Gnome Publishing

Local poets and musicians gathered to present an eclectic night of art to the Phoenix crowd.

| January 23, 2015

Snubbed: A Tale of John Boehner and "Selma"

John Boehner and "Selma" were both snubbed by a group of predominantly old, white males.

By Liz Nichols | January 22, 2015

Five veggie-centric restaurants around the Valley

How do you know if someone is a vegan? They'll want to read this list.

| January 22, 2015

Sophomore Kara Robertson is a nutrition major. (Ryan Santistevan/The State Press)

Devils of Arizona State - Week of Jan. 21

Each week I go to a different ASU campus and capture five students with a story wandering or hanging out. See if you recognize this week's featured Sun Devils!

By Ryan Santistevan | January 22, 2015