The Echo

Review: Grouplove's 'This Is This' is a sonic grab-bag

Grouplove's newest release "This Is This" experiments with rock, folk and electronic sounds, making the album unpredictable in ways both good and bad since last year's "Healer." 

By Jillian Cote | March 24, 2021

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How the music industry limits Black recognition

The modern music world limits Black artists to the genres of R&B and rap despite their efforts to push boundaries and experiment. These restrictions discourage Black creatives and prohibit expression.

By Jillian Cote | March 22, 2021

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WitchTok: Content creators are bringing witchcraft to mainstream social media

Two local witches share their experience with WitchTok and the online pagan community. 

By Noah Delgado | March 22, 2021

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How 'cultural homelessness' has forced questioned identities

Pressure from outside influences to follow cultural norms and fit in a box can cause some multicultural individuals to question their identities and experience "cultural homelessness."

By Adriana Gonzalez-Chavez | March 22, 2021

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Insight: How do I know if I'm 'queer enough?'

Finding a sexuality and gender identity that feels comfortable and accurate is hard enough, but internalized ideas of what a queer person is "supposed" to be can make LGBTQ+ individuals feel even more invalidated.

By Endia Fontanez | March 18, 2021

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Review: 'The Cousins' is a whodunit novel filled with twists and turns

Echo reporter Sabrina Kenoun shares her thoughts on Karen McManus' latest mystery novel "The Cousins."

By Sabrina Kenoun | March 17, 2021

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Review: The 63rd Grammys spotlight artists while exposing industry's flaws

The 63rd annual Grammy Awards tried and failed to tackle concerns with the Recording Academy but wonderfully spotlighted artists in a way they never have. 

By Gannon Hanevold | March 15, 2021

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Velveeta’s Twitter account shells out love for Luguentz Dort

The brand account for the cheese has provided strong support for former ASU men's basketball guard Luguentz Dort on Twitter for nearly a year.

By Jeffrey Horst | March 12, 2021

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Why Hollywood is obsessed with reboots and revivals

Consumers love the idea of revisiting their favorite franchises but studios take advantage of nostalgia in the name of profit.

By Jillian Cote | March 6, 2021

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Review: 'House of Leaves' is a terrifying masterpiece

Echo reporter Noah Delgado shares his thoughts on Mark Z. Danielewski's most popular novel.

By Noah Delgado | March 5, 2021

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Thrifting through the ages: How we've strayed from central values

With each era of thrifting, new values have been placed on the practice, but have we lost sight of an underlying theme?

By Jillian Cote | March 4, 2021

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Insight: Learning my family's native language helped me find my identity

Growing up, I was exposed to my culture's native language, Bangla, but never knew how to read or write it. Learning the language, I gained independence and strengthened my identity.

By Sophia Balasubramanian | March 4, 2021

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Review: 'Framing Britney Spears' opened my eyes

"Framing Britney Spears" gives an inside look into the singer-songwriter's upbringing, rise to fame, and subsequent scandals, showing there is always something darker behind the glitz and glamour. 

By Sabrina Kenoun | March 4, 2021

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Insight: Coming out of depression felt like seeing color for the first time

The experience of mental health episodes have been chronicled in the past, but what is it like to finally find relief?

By Camden Beal | March 3, 2021

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Review: 'FLOWERS for VASES / descansos' shows Hayley Williams' musical comfort zone

Hayley Williams' "FLOWERS for VASES / descansos" further cements her spot as a vulnerable and a symbol of personal autonomy and poignance. 

By Gannon Hanevold | March 2, 2021

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Insight: Being a part of Greek life negatively impacted my self esteem

Echo reporter Sabrina Kenoun shares insight as a former sorority member about toxicity in the system.

By Sabrina Kenoun | February 26, 2021

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Insight: A farewell to Daft Punk, the musical mystery that left a lasting impact

After 28 years, French electronic music duo Daft Punk announced its breakup. But the musical masterminds are leaving behind a legacy of innovation, passion and power. 

By Noah Delgado | February 25, 2021

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Insight: Rediscovering my love for reading has brought me happiness

I prioritize reading because it's something that brings me joy, and when you have something that creates joy, you should do it as often as possible.

By Brenna Toshner | February 23, 2021

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Girls in competition: The pros and cons

Girls may have a hard time forming authentic friendships in environments that are harmfully competitive. 

By Adriana Gonzalez-Chavez | February 21, 2021

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Insight: Growing up Americanized didn't suppress my cultural pride

I may have grown up Americanized but that doesn't mean I have not found my way back to my culture.

By Joycelyn Cabrera | February 19, 2021

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