The Echo

Barrett students study and relax in the Barrett courtyard on Feb. 9, 2017.

Special topic seminars add unique spin to honors education

Honors students can take HON 394 electives that allow them to delve deeply into a variety of topics that they might not usually encounter in an academic setting

By Carly Golding | February 9, 2017

Hayden Library on ASU's Tempe campus on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, one of several library locations on four campuses where a Culture Pass can be checked out.

Culture Pass program providing learning opportunities through ASU Library

Act One partners with community libraries to provide more access to more art-filled, cultural experiences.

By Thalia España | February 8, 2017

Journalism student Lahela Maxwell uses the green screen at Sun Studios to interview Professor Janaki Cedanna with an audience of film students. Friday, Feb. 03, 2017.

A sunbright opportunity for ASU film students

ASU School of Theatre and Film and Sun Studios of Arizona to provide better equipment for students, helping facilitate creative environment.

By Michael Felix | February 7, 2017

Jonathan Wright (left) works with visiting artist Brenda Mallory to create a unique work of art inspired by Mallory's Native American heritage.

Map(ing): ASU students breath life to artists' visions

ASU students work with Native American artists to create unique screen printed artworks over the course of several weeks to be displayed at the ASU Art Museum.

By Michael Felix | February 7, 2017

Laugh your Monday blues away with Tempe Late Night comedy show

ASU students find an outlet for self-expression and some light-hearted fun at Tempe Late Night comedy shows every Monday.

By Carly Golding | February 7, 2017

TJ Uli, 21-year-old biochemistry senior at ASU, poses outside of ASU Tempe’s Sun Devil Fitness Complex on Jan. 18, 2017. Uli sports a t-shirt from his recently launched apparel line “Ascension. Athletic Apparel and Lifestyle”.

ASU student ascends the odds

It’s the start of a new year and that means gyms are going to see an influx of customers trying to burn off holiday weight.

By Nicole Gimpl | February 7, 2017

The February “Get Lit” discussion at Valley Bar on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017 involved thought-provoking ideas of how people consume media in the era of a Trump presidency.

Get Lit(erary): Four Chambers Press hosts monthly community discussions at Valley Bar

Every first Thursday of the month, Downtown Phoenix's Valley Bar turns into a salon-inspired lounge for discussion about a timely topic. This month, they talked politics.

By Leah Goldberg | February 6, 2017

Hostile Work Environment performs Beatles covers for the Cover the Crescent charity event Beatles vs. The Stones. All proceeds went to the Sounds Academy for music education. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017.

Charity fundraises to provide music education for Valley students

Local bands channeled The Beatles and The Rolling Stones to raise money for music education in Phoenix.

By Jasmine Spearing-Bowen | February 6, 2017

Courtesy photo of the greasers in the cast of Greasepaint Youth Theatre's production of Grease. The show will be on stage from Feb. 10-19, 2017.

From 'Rydell High' to ASU: Students juggle stage and school life

Student actors juggle school and stage responsibilities during Grease production

By Emily Ditomasso | February 5, 2017

ASU Masters Student, Mike Largent, on set and character during The Final Bow: "A Mountain Goat's Dialogue" taken at the Nelson Fine Arts Center on Feb. 3, 2017.

Audiences are encouraged to “Move” with one man show

Mike Largent performs one man show "Move: A Mountain Goat's Monologue" as part of MFA "The Final Bow" series.

By Carson Mlnarik | February 5, 2017

ASU West creates Black History Month mural to emphasize student identity

Black History Month mural emphasizes student identity from The State Press on Vimeo. The Black Student Union at ASU's West campus is collaborating with muralist Kyra Trent to paint a mural featuring affirmations of identity written by students and staff.

By Mark Quinones | February 2, 2017

Students face large divide between STEM and art majors

Students and faculty discuss the difficulties of producing well-rounded graduates without exposing students to more than a narrow subset of disciplines and perspectives.

By Carly Golding | February 2, 2017

The Crepe Club is relatively unknown, with only small lines on even busy days, such as this on the afternoon of Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017.

Crepes on campus: The Crepe Club provides new food options on Tempe campus

The Crepe Club provides new food options to students away from the Memorial Union, and will give out free crepes in February to draw in more customers.

By Chris McCrory | February 1, 2017

The art of giving back: Barrett students volunteer at Beautiful Soles

Students can allow their creative sides to flourish with Barrett service events.

By Carly Golding | January 31, 2017

Local artist and ASU alumna Amanda Adkins pictured at her Grand Avenue studio on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

The business of art: ASU grads bring practical skills to a creative field

As art students prepare to enter the workforce, their business and marketing skills can be just important as their talent.

By Jasmine Spearing-Bowen | January 30, 2017

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X Or, Betty Shabazz v. The Nation, by Marcus Gardley, directed by Ian Belknap
The Acting Company 1/25/17
Lighting Design: Mary Louise Geiger
Scenic Design: Lee Savage
Costume Design: Candice Donnelly

Photograph © T Charles Erickson
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http://tcharleserickson.photoshelter.com/

The Acting Company to bring two touring productions to the Valley with company’s first all-black cast

The company will present dual productions of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" and "X," a brand-new play about the life and assassination of Malcolm X. Company members say they hope the productions will help spark a new interest in the two historical figures.

By Skylar Mason | January 30, 2017