The Echo

How to not be a TV jerk

The development of hit TV shows like “Game of Thrones” and “The Walking Dead” that are filled with relatable, fascinating characters who hang by the string of the fates presents the modern day with a weekly level of anxiety: spoilermania.

By Zane Jennings | October 9, 2014

The Arizona Opera promises audiences an unparalleled season

With the start of opera season just around the corner, Arizona Opera tells us what we can expect to see in the upcoming season that launches this October.

By Olivia Richard | October 9, 2014

Horoscopes for the week of Oct. 8-15

The lunar eclipse on Oct. 8 is bringing a whole tangled mess of drama, plot twists, secrets and past loves to the surface this week! Thankfully, your guide to the stars is here to provide musical accompaniment.

By Zachariah Webb | October 8, 2014

Top 5 Indian restaurants in Tempe

In the mood for naan? Dying for a plate of chicken tikka masala? These local Indian restaurants will satisfy those cravings.

By Juliet Moo | October 8, 2014

China Magic Noodle House a mystical journey

The restaurant is spacious and has minimal decorations with practical furniture.

By Juliet Moo | October 8, 2014

'It Gets Worse,' new art exhibit at Gallery 100, actually really good

Pop surrealist monsters, disfigured aliens, pigeons and flowers are the subjects of new art exhibit, "It Gets Worse" at Gallery 100 on the Tempe campus.

By Zachariah Webb | October 8, 2014

Six years later, Super Smash Bros. keeps up the fun

With the biggest roster, modes upon modes, tons of unlockables and tweaks to the gameplay, there's nary a time that you'll be bored or wanting for more.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | October 8, 2014

'Super Smash Bros.' is a blast for casual players, too

Even if you have no idea what a "Final Smash" is, there is plenty to enjoy in Nintendo's new fighting game.

By Zachary Heltzel | October 8, 2014

'Kauai' so serious? Childish Gambino's new EP a hip-hop paradise

Move over, Drake. Generation Z has a new face.

By Stefan Modrich | October 7, 2014

The dream of the '90s is alive in Weezer's new album

The more things change for Weezer (see: Rivers Cuomo's mustache), the more they stay the same.

By Zachary Heltzel | October 7, 2014

Iceage 'Plowing Into the Field of Love' a post-punk, Americana delight

At first glance, the work is heavily influenced by staple post-punk act Joy Division but is layered with Americana themes and undertones with its expert use of the piano and brass instruments.

By Zane Jennings | October 7, 2014

Arizona State's Gammage Theater is pictured in Tempe.

'Virtuous' indeed: ASU Symphony Orchestra presents 'Classic and Romantic Virtuosity'

For an outsider looking in, the talent on display at the Virtuosity concert was amazing.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | October 7, 2014

Which MU "restaurant" are you?

By A&E Staff | October 6, 2014

(Photo Courtesy of Charles Scribner's Sons)

Repression, pride and machismo: An American classic

I read Hemingway's "The Old Man and the Sea" and all of the sudden, all my middle school angst and insecurity returned.

By Emily Zentner | October 6, 2014

The world of cult films: 'Yellow Submarine'

My aunt used to tell my parents, “You need to stop letting him watch 'Yellow Submarine.' He’ll grow up to be a hippie.”

By William Ruof | October 6, 2014

Foxygen's '...And Star Power' full of love songs, punk and alter egos

I would recommend this album to anyone who is a fan of music. “…And Star Power’s” 82-minute runtime makes it Foxygen's most enjoyable album!