The Echo

2019 was a dumpster fire, here's to 2020

For everyone's sake, let's hope 2020 is better than 2019.

By Sara Windom | December 4, 2019

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I read my old journal entries and realized I was the problem

The habit of journaling, though often seen as purely positive, brings to light major failings in one's life. 

By Camden Beal | December 3, 2019

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3OH!3 walked so the rest of the music industry could run

3OH!3 set the stage for electro-pop music that tops charts today.

By Sara Windom | November 26, 2019

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Adderall was on backorder, so I spent a month without medication

A shortage of Adderall kept me off my meds for a month.

By Sara Windom | November 26, 2019

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'I hate people who don’t do group projects, therefore I hate me'

Everyone knows the problem member in the group — what if it was you?

By Camden Beal | November 25, 2019

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Kindness is the definition of strength, not its antithesis

The pursuit of kindness is an important part of being a strong person.

By Camden Beal | November 25, 2019

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Deadlines make me happy and keep me sane

I love deadlines and how they keep my life in order.

By Olivia Munson | November 25, 2019

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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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