The Echo

Editor's pick: The top 10 albums of 2024

Charli XCX, Kendrick Lamar and much more round out the 10 best albums of the year. 

By Andrew Dirst | December 23, 2024

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Review: A24's 'The Brutalist' does not deserve its Oscar hype

Brady Corbet's 2024 drama has the seeds of something greater but fails to achieve the film's potential.

By Andrew Dirst | December 20, 2024

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Review: 'Queer' by Luca Guadagnino is a surrealist take on identity and isolation

Luca Guadagnino's experimental film adaptation of "Queer" tastefully depicts loneliness and longing.

By Natalia Jarrett | December 20, 2024

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Review: Kendrick Lamar's 'GNX' isn't groundbreaking, but why would it need to be?

"GNX" marks the return of the iconic artist behind classics like "DAMN." and "To Pimp A Butterfly." 

By Andrew Dirst | December 17, 2024

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Review: 'Y2K' is an unhinged blast from the past bringing the millennial nightmare to life

The anticipated film is likely to be a hit with nostalgia-consumed Gen Z.

By Jazlyn Gonzales | December 6, 2024

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Human vs. artificial art: The people, laws, tools working against AI exploitation

ASU professors and students are looking deeper into the AI-related issues embedded in art creation and how to protect themselves.

By Nhi Huynh | December 5, 2024

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State Press, wrapped: Top 5 reporter Spotify Wrappeds

The brightest minds in arts and culture journalism get their tastes harshly ranked by their tyrannical editor. 

By Andrew Dirst | December 4, 2024

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Satire: Predicting the biggest moments of 2025

2024 was filled with unforgettable moments — and I think 2025 will have the same.

By Allison Lillestol | December 4, 2024

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Gen Z's obsession with 'cute little things' has fueled a trinket revival

Students discuss their love for trinkets and how they offer comfort in troubling times.

By Eleri Mosier | December 3, 2024

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Stop and cop: Top 5 places to thrift near ASU

Whether you're looking for a new place to find clothes or retro dorm decorations, here are some suggestions to thrift near campus.

By Gokul Achaththekoot | December 3, 2024

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Better Together music festival debuts in Chandler

The music festival launched for the first time in Chandler, Arizona and hosted a variety of house music and EDM artists.

By Natalia Jarrett | November 26, 2024

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Insight Gallery: The beauty of a David Kushner concert

Artist David Kushner performed an unforgettable concert at The Van Buren on Monday, Nov. 18.

By Anthony Cavale | November 26, 2024

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Harmful entertainment or harmless fun? The consequences of 'shipping culture'

Professors and students discuss how social media impacts the dynamic between public figures and their supporters.

By Alana Lynch | November 26, 2024

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A taste of home: International students share their favorite foods from across the world

ASU international students find solace and nostalgia through cultural dishes.

By Kasturi Tale | November 25, 2024

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Ditch that cup of coffee: Top 5 matcha cafes around ASU

Explore the taste of the best matcha around the West Valley, Downtown and Tempe campuses

By Tiffany Hutcheson | November 25, 2024

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'Gladiator II' is a gory epic that fails where 'Gladiator' succeeded

"Gladiator II" is a brutal, adrenaline-filled epic that does not meet the quality of its predecessor, but it is still a rewarding experience. 

By George Headley | November 22, 2024

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Review: 'Melania' is a look into the extravagant life of the woman herself, not just the persona

The New York Times Best-Selling book showcases the complicated person that Melania really is. 

By Emma Bradford | November 21, 2024

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Live from the Student Pavilion, it's Marcello Hernandez

The SNL comedian blends humor, cultural pride and personal storytelling in a pre-Homecoming campus performance. 

By Tiffany Hutcheson | November 20, 2024

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Insight: College hustle culture taught me a lesson in gratitude

It's sometimes hard to be grateful when life is in constant motion. 

By Jazlyn Gonzales | November 20, 2024

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Insight: College cities aren't the walkable communities that America says they are

Growing up in an Indian housing society made me fall in love with walkable cities.

By Kasturi Tale | November 19, 2024

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