The Echo

The Echo is home to journalistic stories that capture the vibrant, artistic and contemporary topics at the heart of modern living. Expect to find thoughtful commentary, criticism, trend pieces and narrative nonfiction writing covering campus and local art scenes, lifestyle topics and whatever makes students tick.

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The case against professional assimilation

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Generation Wars: Why age cohorts don't see eye-to-eye

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Reflecting on DMX's legacy in the rap industry after his death

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Insight: The three book series that inspired me to become a writer

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Full-time jobs leave full-time students overwhelmed with unbalanced lives

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Insight: Living in Arizona made me love my home state more

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Insight: Saying goodbye to Yahoo Answers

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A new game begins: What's next for the legacy of the 'Saw' series

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Insight: My sister and I bonded through watching the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Stefan Oropeza poses for a photo during filming of "All We Have"

ASU student makes silver screen debut in independent film

A side by side comparison of Taylor Swift's original and 'Taylor's version' of her "Fearless" album cover.

Review: 'Fearless (Taylor's Version)' is a reflection on the teenage years

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Insight: Podcasts for people who can't get into podcasts

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Best songs, books and movies to cry to, according to ASU students

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Insight: Learning my boyfriend's love language strengthened our relationship

Insight: Amid the chaos of 2020, CHVRCHES helped me feel at ease

Joey Jay, a contestant on season 13 of RuPaul's Drag Race, Black Dahlia, the host of the ASU drag show, and Bae Le Stray and Lady Fall answer questions following their performances

Drag show puts expression and individuality on display

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Insight: I stopped letting my Myers-Briggs test define me

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Insight: Thank you, Beverly Cleary, for comforting me in my curiosity

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Insight: How social media and societal norms limit female expression online

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