The Echo

Arizona storms bring dramatic skies to the desert

Severe storms and unrelenting rain pummel Arizona throughout the week.

By Chris Scragg | November 21, 2019

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Artists design Tempe Streetcar stops inspired by surrounding community

The Tempe Streetcar project will include public art inspired by the community. 

By Brenna Toshner | November 21, 2019

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Arizona seemed like another world when I moved from the East Coast

Arizona was a culture shock when I moved from the East Coast. 

By Olivia Munson | November 21, 2019

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I make dumb memes to numb my existential dread

Internet culture is weird, wild and wonderful, and it gets me through my darkest days.

By Valerie Moffat | November 21, 2019

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Liv Cowherd on unintentional internet fame and 'belonging to the streets'

Liv Cowherd isn't used to internet fame that comes with having a father in the public eye. 

By Sara Windom | November 20, 2019

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Tinder sent me into a year-long depression

Tinder taught me self-hate.

By Sara Windom | November 18, 2019

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What I learned when I tried to write over 10,000 words in one week

I failed to write 11,669 words of a novel in a week, but I learned that meaningful short stories are better for beginners.

By Jacob Benevento | November 18, 2019

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If I delete my Facebook, will I lose my friends as well?

Social media use has become an essential part of how we interact — can we survive without it?

By Camden Beal | November 17, 2019

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Going viral made me realize I don't want to be famous

The prospect of going viral is not as promising as it may seem.

By Camden Beal | November 17, 2019

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The best pizza in Tempe ranked by a New Jersey Italian

When I moved from the East Coast to Arizona, I was disappointed with the pizza selection. 

By Olivia Munson | November 17, 2019

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Dear Phoenix, you're driving wrong

How to deal with the everyday stress of traffic.

By Chris Scragg | November 14, 2019

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Fiction: In the face of deadlines, decisions and doubt — take yourself to dinner

A fiction submission to The State Press Echo desk. 

By Jessica Myers | November 12, 2019

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Vans-presented 'Get A Grip' art show to raise money for Phoenix skatepark

"Get A Grip" art show and auction presented by Vans will take place at Cowtown Skateboards in Tempe. 

By Brenna Toshner | November 12, 2019

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Dyeing my hair wasn't solving my problems, so I'm embracing my true self

After years of different colors and cuts, I stopped changing up my hair and started embracing my natural look.

By Sara Windom | November 12, 2019

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The Listen(n) Project wants you to stop and hear the roses

Through the Listen(n) Project, we can learn how to better connect with — and preserve — nature.

By Sara Windom | November 7, 2019

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Kanye West ranked: 'Jesus Is King' is West's worst album

A definitive ranking of Kanye West's albums.

By Sara Windom | November 7, 2019

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A Taiwanese restaurant and what it taught me about loneliness

Moving to a new state brought loneliness, and my solution was to look toward others rather than myself. 

By Camden Beal | November 6, 2019

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Being single taught me how important self-love is

Not until I was single did I realize self-love is the most important thing. 

By Olivia Munson | November 6, 2019

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I'm trying not to let my OCD control me

I've been dealing with OCD for around seven years and I've finally learned to manage it. 

By Brenna Toshner | November 6, 2019

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How to talk about climate change with those who deny it

How do we talk about climate change with someone who denies it?

By Chris Scragg | November 3, 2019

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