The Echo

'Girls' returns to HBO: a character by character breakdown

Season two of "Girls" premieres on HBO on Jan. 13

By Caitlin Cruz | January 9, 2013

Cathy Rigby as Peter Pan flies over audiences at ASU Gammage

Childhood fantasies are brought to life while actors lack sparkle and liveliness.

By Maria Thompson | January 9, 2013

Arizona Wind Symphony showcases ASU musicians

Wednesday's concert 'Cornerstones' set the new year up with musical talent from our very own ASU.

By Jeremy Conigliari | January 9, 2013

Neema Mahmoodi poses in a Believe The Hype hoodie. Mahmoodi established Believe The Hype clothing approximately a year ago. (Photo Courtesy of Andrew Franz)

ASU student provides affordable fashion, inspiration

Inexpensive fashionable clothing can be found online and delivered personally by Believe The Hype in the Tempe area.

By Lana Rogoff | January 9, 2013

‘Zero Dark Thirty’ is honest, bold

‘Zero Dark Thirty’ pops the bubble of how Americans believe the world should be and illustrates reality.

By Tyler Verti | January 9, 2013

International piano competition brings quality, talent to ASU

The Bösendorfer and Yamaha competition hosted by the Herberger School of Music gathers 42 young pianists from across the globe to compete for a grand prize solo recital at the Bösendorfer Saal in Vienna.

| January 7, 2013

"Heartthrob" Tegan and Sara
(Photo courtesy of AltPress)

Indie rock favorites back with post-holiday releases

Indie rock fans, rejoice: The music industry has a few late Christmas presents in store for fans of staccato guitar licks, ethereal mandolin riffs and switching rhythms.

By Stephanie Habib | January 6, 2013

High frame rate too much reality for audiences

Critics have pointed out the clarity of the picture in “The Hobbit” is jarring, making the audience more aware of the makeup, set and artificiality of the special effects.

By Tyler Verti | December 10, 2012

Sebastian Bach leaped off stage Saturday night and onto the table of contributors of Alice Cooper's Solid Rock Foundation. He gracefully landed in the spotlight. (Photo by Mike Brilliant)

Alice Cooper generous with Christmas Pudding

Alice Cooper’s 12th annual Christmas Pudding benefit concert featured various celebrities and rockstars, raising over $2 million for The Solid Rock Foundation.

By Lily Lieberman | December 10, 2012

Cost-effective, creative New Year’s Eve party ideas

Throwing an affordable and memorable New Year’s Eve party is easy with these simple and fun ideas.

By Alexandria Nelson | December 10, 2012

Revealing and bizarre costumes became socially acceptable at the LaLa Land Music Festival at the Phoenix Convention Center on Friday. (Photo by Michael Brilliant)

La La Land music festival paints Phoenix in neon colors

Almost 40 artists spread out over three stages in eight hours at the Phoenix Convention Center during the La La Land Music Festival on Friday.

By Lily Lieberman | December 9, 2012

(Photos courtesy of Cirque Du Soleil and Paramount Pictures)

Cirque du Soleil brings Las Vegas to Scottsdale

Cirque du Soleil performers will take over Scottsdale Fashion Square mall as they promote their film “Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away.”

By Mikayla Gilbert | December 6, 2012

Campus a cappella groups perform for free

ASU’s a cappella groups Pitchforks, Priority Male and TEMPEtations will all be performing on campus this weekend.

By Justine Pallas | December 6, 2012

(Photo courtesy of FilmDistrict and Open Road Films)

'Playing for Keeps' doesn't score with audience

As far as entertaining romantic comedies go, “Playing For Keeps” is embarrassing and pointless.

By Lana Rogoff | December 6, 2012

Photo courtesy of Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding Benefit

Off-campus events to help de-stress before finals

Whether it’s hosting a simple Christmas party with friends, or dancing at one of the year’s largest raves, there are many activities and events students can partake in to put their work aside and be reminded that life is too short to be buried in stress and textbooks.

By Jocelyn Gee | December 5, 2012