The Echo

Review: 'This and That' exhibit explores race and gender in art

"This and That," an art exhibit by artist Jenita Landrum, explores race, gender and class in an urban environment and gives a platform to those underrepresented in the art community.

By Jillian Cote | April 5, 2021

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Review: 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' adds depth to Marvel heroes

"The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" explores its characters and timely topics, including racism.

By Endia Fontanez | April 3, 2021

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Lana Del Rey's complicated history of controversy and glamorizing violence

Singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey has been met with criticism time and time again. How can artists express their stories without glamorizing it?

By Jillian Cote | April 3, 2021

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Insight: As a bookworm, 'BookTok' has been my literary paradise

What started as stumbling upon a TikTok about Draco Malfoy turned into my inclusion in a tight-knit community of fellow book lovers through the BookTok community on TikTok. 

By Sabrina Kenoun | April 1, 2021

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Review: 'Operation Varsity Blues' is a harrowing exposé of the higher education system

"Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal" is about more than celebrities and high-profile socialites who bought their children's way into college, highlighting holes in higher education and the corruption that comes with wealth.

By Sophia Balasubramanian | March 31, 2021

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Review: 'Godzilla vs. Kong' honors the legacy of the original Kaiju film

Echo reporter Noah Delgado reflects on how the newest Godzilla film honors the themes of the original.

By Noah Delgado | March 30, 2021

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Phoenix's Lawn Gnome Publishing fosters community through poetry

At the Lawn Gnome Publishing bookstore and coffee shop in Phoenix, poetry slams are inspiring art and a feeling of community. 

By Gannon Hanevold | March 29, 2021

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The pressure of a dream: first-generation students reflect on their college journeys

The struggles and dreams of first-generation students' families and communities are what keep many pushing forward, even when they may feel lost in their college careers.

By Adriana Gonzalez-Chavez | March 28, 2021

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Review: 'Tell Me My Name' is a haunting critique of wealth

Amy Reed's newest book pulls back the facade of glamorous lifestyles through analyses of classism and hypocrisy.

By Sabrina Kenoun | March 27, 2021

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From stage to screen: Putting life back into virtual theater

ASU lecturer Toby Yatso discusses his experience creating live theater for a virtual audience.

By Noah Delgado | March 26, 2021

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Insight: Chipotle and e.l.f. Cosmetics's makeup line was strange yet intriguing

No one could have anticipated the Chipotle and e.l.f. Cosmetics collaboration, but it ended up working out, despite the unusual pairing. 

By Sophia Balasubramanian | March 26, 2021

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Insight: Will I ever feel new emotions again or just derivatives of old ones?

Even if all my emotions are derivative from previous ones, I prefer to stay optimistic because I know my greatest and most refreshing experiences lie in front of me. 

By Camden Beal | March 25, 2021

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Top 5 Chloe x Halle songs to get you psyched for Devilpalooza

Your go-to guide for Chloe x Halle's must-listen-to songs before Devilpalooza 2021.

By Olivia Munson | March 24, 2021

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Review: Grouplove's 'This Is This' is a sonic grab-bag

Grouplove's newest release "This Is This" experiments with rock, folk and electronic sounds, making the album unpredictable in ways both good and bad since last year's "Healer." 

By Jillian Cote | March 24, 2021

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How the music industry limits Black recognition

The modern music world limits Black artists to the genres of R&B and rap despite their efforts to push boundaries and experiment. These restrictions discourage Black creatives and prohibit expression.

By Jillian Cote | March 22, 2021

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WitchTok: Content creators are bringing witchcraft to mainstream social media

Two local witches share their experience with WitchTok and the online pagan community. 

By Noah Delgado | March 22, 2021

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How 'cultural homelessness' has forced questioned identities

Pressure from outside influences to follow cultural norms and fit in a box can cause some multicultural individuals to question their identities and experience "cultural homelessness."

By Adriana Gonzalez-Chavez | March 22, 2021

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Insight: How do I know if I'm 'queer enough?'

Finding a sexuality and gender identity that feels comfortable and accurate is hard enough, but internalized ideas of what a queer person is "supposed" to be can make LGBTQ+ individuals feel even more invalidated.

By Endia Fontanez | March 18, 2021

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Review: 'The Cousins' is a whodunit novel filled with twists and turns

Echo reporter Sabrina Kenoun shares her thoughts on Karen McManus' latest mystery novel "The Cousins."

By Sabrina Kenoun | March 17, 2021

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Review: The 63rd Grammys spotlight artists while exposing industry's flaws

The 63rd annual Grammy Awards tried and failed to tackle concerns with the Recording Academy but wonderfully spotlighted artists in a way they never have. 

By Gannon Hanevold | March 15, 2021

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