The Echo

Insight: Caffeine, critiques and creative burnout embody my fashion school reality check

Fashion school started as a dream, but the constant push for perfection has made it feel more draining than inspiring.

By Tiffany Hutcheson | March 6, 2025

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Opinion: It's time to take the 'non' out of 'nonchalance'

Not caring has become the norm, and it's time to stop. 

By Sam Troester | March 6, 2025

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Insight: I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo. But does my music make me a loser?

Music connoisseurs and artists say there is more appeal to bands such as Radiohead and Weezer than stereotypes would have you think.

By Pippa Fung | March 4, 2025

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Is art universal? ASU art students discuss the relationship between artists and audiences

ASU creatives discuss the importance of artist intention and audience interaction.

By Jazlyn Gonzales | March 4, 2025

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Celebrating diverse voices: ASU artists break barriers through creativity

University artists are diversifying the art world to share underrepresented stories through animation, South Asian dance and traditional Indigenous art. Through their work, they challenge norms, celebrate culture and push for greater inclusivity.

By Brandelyn Clark | March 3, 2025

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Insight: ASU made my gap semester possible

I took time off between high school and college to travel, and it was the best decision I could make for my academic and personal growth.

By Sophia Braccio | March 3, 2025

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Want to get away? ASU students recommend their best tips for traveling in college

How ASU students choose to travel during their breaks and days off.

By Gokul Achaththekoot | March 3, 2025

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State of the Oscars: The State Press' resident film buffs predict 2025 Academy Award winners

"The Brutalist," "Anora" and more headline the 2025 Academy Awards.

By Jack McCarthy , Natalia Jarrett and Andrew Dirst | March 2, 2025

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Battle of the Bands 2025 grows new community through music in Phoenix

The longtime ASU tradition featured numerous bands and sounds from shoegaze jamming to jazzy pianos.  

By Kasturi Tale and Eleri Mosier | March 1, 2025

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Insight: Watching commentary videos hurt my perception of the news

My preferred source of news is YouTube.

By Kasturi Tale | February 28, 2025

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Romance Revival: How 'BookTok' has shifted romance in literature, for better or worse

Students weigh in on the internet's rise of the genre romance. 

By Jazlyn Gonzales | February 27, 2025

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Satire: Football players' group project garners national attention

The Valley rallied behind the ultimate group project line-up 

By Kate Gore | February 26, 2025

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Punk rock band Winona Fighter discusses Innings Festival and building Phoenix fanbase

Members of Winona Fighter spoke on "real punk rock," building their fanbase and tips for young bands.

By Sophia Ramirez | February 25, 2025

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Innings Festival showcased Gen Z's love for nostalgic bands

The ASU community showed its love for older bands at Innings Festival 2025.

By Sophia Ramirez | February 24, 2025

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Insight: Math is haunting me

The calculator app on my phone is my best friend. 

By Kasturi Tale | February 24, 2025

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Opinion: Devil's Advocate closing down is emblematic of a larger shift in ASU's culture

The closing of an ASU institution signals a corporate takeover in a college town. 

By Sam Troester | February 20, 2025

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Opinion: Post-election, censorship on TikTok is worse than ever

TikTok is steadily increasing censorship, causing harm to the political sphere and increasing polarization.

By Eleri Mosier | February 20, 2025

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Indie trio almost monday brings their sun-soaked beach vibes to Phoenix

The band brought the beach to the desert, stopping at Valley Bar during the DIVE tour. 

By Andrew Dirst | February 19, 2025

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Insight: Pickup basketball offers a fix to a polarizing era

Pickup basketball provides a foundation for community building.

By Sam Troester | February 19, 2025

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Insight: Award season should encourage creative celebration, not blind reactions

Why it's important to diversify your taste during award season.

By Jazlyn Gonzales | February 19, 2025

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