The Echo

ASU retirement home launches Musicians-in-Residence program

Mirabella welcomes four graduate students in the School of Music as musicians-in-residence to perform for residents in the retirement home.

By Sophia Balasubramanian | November 21, 2021

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Review: 'The French Dispatch' brings color to a gray industry

From the acting to Anderson's signature vibrant, symmetrical set design, 'The French Dispatch' pulls the audience through the news page into a world of nonsensical escapades disguised as feature stories. 

By Shradha Krishnamurthy | November 17, 2021

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Review: ABBA refuses to go silently into that good night

ABBA provides a sense of closure with its final and most recent album "Voyage."

By Sophia Balasubramanian | November 12, 2021

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Native American Heritage Month at ASU kicks off with dance performance

Phoenix-based dance troupe, Indigenous Enterprise, held a performance to kick off Native American Heritage Month at ASU.

By Sophia Balasubramanian | November 8, 2021

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'Mean Girls' the musical premieres its tour at ASU Gammage

"Mean Girls," the musical inspired by the legendary movie, opens its first nationwide tour at ASU Gammage with an energetic cast and an enthusiastic audience.

By Alexis Moulton | November 7, 2021

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ArtSpace West reopens in new location, showcasing the art of ASU faculty

With the introduction of new faculty and a brand new space, ArtSpace West embraces an era of change.

By Sophia Balasubramanian | November 4, 2021

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Spirits, ghouls and pumpkins, oh my! The historical origins of Halloween

Whether you are carving pumpkins, summoning the dead or having a costume party, here is some fun history about why we celebrate Halloween in the way we do.

By Sophia Balasubramanian | October 31, 2021

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Insight: I am my own worst enemy

Learning to cope with my sometimes unreasonably high standards.

By Sophia Balasubramanian | October 29, 2021

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In defense of candy corn

In response to a rise in anti-candy corn rhetoric, one State Press staff writer debunks the most common talking points aimed against the classic Halloween treat.

By Alexis Moulton | October 28, 2021

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ASU's Popular Music Ensemble holds its first concert of the semester

The popular music program held its fall ensemble concert for its first semester on the Downtown Phoenix campus at Civic Space Park on Oct. 15.

By Shradha Krishnamurthy | October 27, 2021

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ASU choirs get back on stage

The ASU choirs held their first in-person performances since COVID-19 precautions knocked singers off the stage and into the virtual world.

By Alexis Moulton | October 25, 2021

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How TikTok remixes breathe new life into the music industry

For the last decade, social media has reigned king when it comes to publicity. Now, TikTok is mixing things up in the music industry.

By Shradha Krishnamurthy | October 21, 2021

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'Movies on the Field' brings community engagement to Sun Devil Stadium

On Oct. 16, ASU 365 Community Union and a local street market showed "Minari" at the Sun Devil Stadium with food, drinks and squid games.

By Sophia Balasubramanian | October 20, 2021

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State Press Submissions: Tiny Stories

We asked State Press reporters and students alike how their first experiences returning to in-person classes were. Here are their responses. 

By Camden Beal | October 19, 2021

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An astrological deep dive to match ASU campuses with their deans

Zodiac signs are a fun way to test compatibility, so why not apply it to various ASU campuses and their deans.

By Sophia Balasubramanian | October 13, 2021

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The best (and worst) vending machines on the Tempe campus

Your guide to the best best vending machines on ASU's Tempe campus for hydration, caffeine boosts and more.

By Alexis Moulton | October 7, 2021

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After 18 months of pandemic stress, students are beyond burnt out

After 18 months of living through a deadly pandemic, dealing with online classes and experiencing financial troubles, some students are struggling to make it through the semester. 

By Adriana Gonzalez-Chavez | October 7, 2021

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Local to Global Justice celebrates 20th anniversary

Past and current members of the ASU-based social justice organization discuss its origins, as well as its impact on their lives and work.

By Alexis Moulton | October 4, 2021

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The 'Train to Busan' remake and the 'McDonaldization' of foreign films

The "Train to Busan" remake revived the conversation around the difficulty of subtitles.

By Sophia Balasubramanian | September 30, 2021

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Insight: Celebration of Latine and Hispanic culture isn't limited to a month

Hispanic Heritage Month encompasses a variety of different Hispanic and Latine cultures that make each person's experience of their culture unique.

By Adriana Gonzalez-Chavez | September 30, 2021

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