The Echo

Barrett student turned rapper becomes a local hit

Local rapper Young Nut is a heavily involved ASU sophomore with goals of honing his craft to create content that even he didn't expect.

By Maya Foxall | September 7, 2017

Video: The legacy of Reynaldo Hahn's operas

The iconic works of Reynaldo Hahn leave their mark thanks to ASU vocal coach, Robert Mills.

By Justin de la Cruz | September 7, 2017

The ASU Theatre and Shakespeare Club clashes over casting

Not everyone is on board about who the ASU Theatre and Shakespeare Club plans to cast for its upcoming productions.

By Gwyneth O’Neill | September 7, 2017

From the market to the table: Taste of Paradise offers organic food from ASU structure

An Arizona-based company called Taste of Paradise uses ASU's SkySong to bring fresh, organic produce from local farmers to students and families.

By Britten Duet | September 7, 2017

ASU alumna brings her glowing artwork to Polytechnic Library

ASU alumna's vibrant art decorates the Polytechnic library until Jan. 1.

By Stefany Marquez | September 6, 2017

Ceramic arts group works with Franco brothers for ASU show

A collaborative effort between Mission Clay, ASU, and the Franco brothers brought "Pipe Brothers" to life

By Stefany Marquez | August 31, 2017

Estrella Payton (left) and Gabriel Rico (right) talk about their experiences with the Residencias Artistícas Artist exchange program at the ASU Art Museum Project Space in Phoenix, Arizona on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017.

Guadalajara-Phoenix artist exchange program promotes Latinx arts

New artist exchange program aims to develop a cultural dialogue between Phoenix and Guadalajara, Mexico.

By Maya Foxall | August 31, 2017

Range of alternative faiths find community under pagan umbrella

Pagan religions represent a diverse group of people and even more diverse beliefs.

By Andrew McKenney | August 30, 2017

ASU Art Museum gets "weird" with back to school event

From a room filled with balloons to Clue-like murder mysteries, guests got weird at Friday's event at the ASU Art Museum.

By Azzam Almouai | August 29, 2017

The International Food and Culture Club participated in Night of the Open Door, an event at ASU. They held an activity where participants were asked questions about other countries. Photo courtesy of the IFC Club.

ASU clubs aim to teach students about both other cultures and their own

ASU students can find a variety of diverse clubs and organizations at the large school.

By Gabriela Martinez | August 28, 2017

Lisa Iglesias (left) and Janelle Iglesias (right) pose for a photo on July 8, 2017. Las Hermanas Iglesias's exhibit, RE:SISTERS, will be featured in the ASU Art Museum until Oct. 21, 2017.

RE:SISTERS exhibit praises collaboration and resistance at ASU Art Museum

The ASU Art Museum is hosting a new exhibit, RE:SISTERS, that combines both print and sculpture to show the power of working together with themes of resistance scattered throughout the show.

By May Phan | July 28, 2017

Edder Diaz Martinez, ASU Dreamer and Communications Director of USEE on Jul. 17, 2017. Photo by Rebecca Dominguez

"1070" retells Arizona's past, but reflects some students' present

As the play "1070" comes to a close until its run begins again in September, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students at the University and allies reflect on what Arizona's history means for the future of their immigration rights

By Rebecca Dominguez | July 18, 2017

An image of Vik Muniz's "Death of Marat" made from recycled materials found in the Jardim Gramacho dump, located just outside of Rio de Janeiro. Photo courtesy of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability Events

Screening “Waste Land” is no waste for sustainability

The Sustainability Institute's free screening of "Waste Land" on Wednesday is one of the variety of ways ASU is promoting its goals of sustainability.

By Owen Baldner | July 18, 2017

Monica Suarez, a hair stylist at Bishops Barber Shop in Tempe, said the shop aims to make all sorts of customers comfortable in their establishment.

New barber shop in Tempe will extend support to the local music scene

Bishops Barber Shop will be opening its doors for local artists to showcase their work through their Bishops TV and gallery showings.

By Rebecca Dominguez | July 12, 2017

Joey Unami said she felt more connected to other ASU students after cutting her hair and performing her music on campus. Photo courtesy of Joey Unami.

ASU alum heads to California to take on music world

After navigating college and growing comfortable in her own skin, Joey Unami is taking on the music world.

By Bobbi Ramirez | July 6, 2017

New School of Art Director, Joanna Grabski, poses for a picture. Photo courtesy of Joanna Grabski

The School of Art’s new director begins her ‘dream job’

Joanna Grabski, ASU's new School of Art director, talks about her dream job and excitement about being able to work at ASU.

By Owen Baldner | July 6, 2017

Two guests of the Heard Museum in Phoenix admire Frida Kahlo's "Self Portrait with Monkeys, 1943." The Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera exhibit is in Phoenix until Aug. 20, 2017, its only stop in North America.

Heard Museum to celebrate Frida's birthday on First Friday

The Heard Museum is celebrating Frida Kahlo's 110th birthday for First Friday.

By May Phan | July 6, 2017

Writer and ASU alum Yvette Johnson tackles racism by trying to understand bias in the human brain. Her memoir "The Song and The Silence" was released in May. Photo courtesy of Yvette Johnson.

The Song and The Silence: ASU alum tackles racism and bias with a recently published book

The journey of ASU alum Yvette Johnson began 10 years ago when she found a video of her late grandfather speaking about racism in Mississippi.

By Lurissa Carbajal | June 28, 2017

Mala Collectivus meet for their second book club at Palabras Bilingual Bookstore on Sunday, June 25, 2017.

Local collective of young people promotes advocacy for people of color

Mala Collectivus is collective of young people collaborating with Palabras Bilingual bookstore to host a book club that follows a safe space of discussion for issues that affect people of color.

By Rebecca Dominguez | June 28, 2017

Mauricio Suchowlansky, postdoctoral fellow from ASU's Center for Political Thought & Leadership, poses for a photo on May 23, 2017 at Clark Park Farmers Market.

Clark Park Farmers Market brings produce and community to Tempe

ASU students have several options for organic living in Tempe, including the recently award-winning Clark Park Farmers Market.

By Rebecca Dominguez | June 21, 2017

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