The Echo

Artsy in April: The Echo's spring picks for music and media

Check out these heat-inspired selections from ASU's resident arts experts.

By Sam Troester | April 10, 2025

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From classroom to catwalk: How ASU is redesigning fashion's impact on the planet

ASU's emerging designers are challenging the status quo with innovative approaches to sustainable fashion.

By Tiffany Hutcheson | April 9, 2025

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Mediocre Mouse: Sun Devil fans discuss the creative direction of Walt Disney studios

Disney fans discuss how the changing studio needs to center audiences desires. 

By Jazlyn Gonzales | April 9, 2025

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AI art invades Studio Ghibli as Sun Devils weigh innovation vs. exploitation

How the Studio Ghibli AI trend is affecting Sun Devils. 

By Senna James | April 8, 2025

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Artists, lights and DJ Diesel made Devilpalooza 2025 memorable

ASU students make memories while feeling the music at the 2025 Devilpalooza.

By Kasturi Tale | April 6, 2025

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Media literacy and the manosphere: Gen Z's lapse in critical thinking

College students reflect on how short-form content is enabling the spread of harmful ideologies about masculinity. 

By Sam Troester | April 3, 2025

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Native American shorts bring laughter, connection, art to Phoenix Film Festival

Phoenix Film Festival screens Native American directed shorts spotlighting nine diverse short films. 

By Jazlyn Gonzales | April 2, 2025

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Timbaland and MICC 2025 introduced ASU students to the music industry

The third Music Industry Career Conference kicked things up a notch with local music, celebrity speakers and connections galore. 

By Kasturi Tale | April 1, 2025

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'Survival' from classes: Minecraft server acts as online escape for ASU students

Student-run Minecraft server blends creativity with leisure.

By Kylie Saba | April 1, 2025

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Review: Playboi Carti's 'MUSIC' brings new sounds to fans, but was it worth the wait?

TL;DR: Carti debuts a new sound and flexes his versatility in a 30+ track experience, but in doing so the album lacks a cohesive identity.

By Sam Troester | March 27, 2025

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American dreaming: Rise of traditionalism among Gen Z reflects subconscious desires

Online trends among Gen Z display the generation's hopes and fears. 

By Jazlyn Gonzales | March 26, 2025

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ASU student and artist Marloma is leaving her mark on 'sad girl pop'

Indie pop musician Marloma makes "heartbreak-approved" music for young women.

By Kasturi Tale | March 26, 2025

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'Not just a cultural event': Celebrating and planning Holi 2025

Behind the scenes of the planning of Holi and student's first experiences. 

By Kasturi Tale and Audrey Sadlier | March 24, 2025

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Going back in time: Students lead resurgence of film and digital photography

Traditional phone photography might not be the most aesthetic way to capture a moment.

By Gokul Achaththekoot | March 24, 2025

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Insight: I took a break from social media

Taking time off social media gave me a new perspective on where my time went, and how I spend it now.

By Kasturi Tale | March 24, 2025

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Insight: A freshman's take on the impending doom of graduating early

AP and dual enrollment are all the rage. However, there are unfortunate downsides that come with taking the three-year track for graduation. 

By Kate Gore | March 20, 2025

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Insight: Lost in romanticization

Romanticization has brought color and meaning to the ebbs and flows of my life.

By Natalia Jarrett | March 20, 2025

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Need a break? State Press staff offers top 5 silly ways to unwind

Need to learn how to relax? Try these methods recommended by The State Press staff. 

By Kasturi Tale | March 19, 2025

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Ozempic, almonds and 'that girl': 2000s diet culture is back

From Ozempic to "that girl" workouts, the same toxic body ideals of the 2000s are back — just wrapped in a wellness bow.

By Tiffany Hutcheson | March 15, 2025

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Day one of M3F brings energy to Phoenix community

Audience members dance through the rain at Phoenix indie music festival M3F

By Eleri Mosier | March 14, 2025

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