The Echo

State of the Oscars: The State Press' resident film buffs predict 2025 Academy Award winners

"The Brutalist," "Anora" and more headline the 2025 Academy Awards.

By Jack McCarthy , Natalia Jarrett and Andrew Dirst | March 2, 2025

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Battle of the Bands 2025 grows new community through music in Phoenix

The longtime ASU tradition featured numerous bands and sounds from shoegaze jamming to jazzy pianos.  

By Kasturi Tale and Eleri Mosier | March 1, 2025

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Insight: Watching commentary videos hurt my perception of the news

My preferred source of news is YouTube.

By Kasturi Tale | February 28, 2025

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Romance Revival: How 'BookTok' has shifted romance in literature, for better or worse

Students weigh in on the internet's rise of the genre romance. 

By Jazlyn Gonzales | February 27, 2025

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Satire: Football players' group project garners national attention

The Valley rallied behind the ultimate group project line-up 

By Kate Gore | February 26, 2025

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Punk rock band Winona Fighter discusses Innings Festival and building Phoenix fanbase

Members of Winona Fighter spoke on "real punk rock," building their fanbase and tips for young bands.

By Sophia Ramirez | February 25, 2025

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Innings Festival showcased Gen Z's love for nostalgic bands

The ASU community showed its love for older bands at Innings Festival 2025.

By Sophia Ramirez | February 24, 2025

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Insight: Math is haunting me

The calculator app on my phone is my best friend. 

By Kasturi Tale | February 24, 2025

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Opinion: Devil's Advocate closing down is emblematic of a larger shift in ASU's culture

The closing of an ASU institution signals a corporate takeover in a college town. 

By Sam Troester | February 20, 2025

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Opinion: Post-election, censorship on TikTok is worse than ever

TikTok is steadily increasing censorship, causing harm to the political sphere and increasing polarization.

By Eleri Mosier | February 20, 2025

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Indie trio almost monday brings their sun-soaked beach vibes to Phoenix

The band brought the beach to the desert, stopping at Valley Bar during the DIVE tour. 

By Andrew Dirst | February 19, 2025

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Insight: Pickup basketball offers a fix to a polarizing era

Pickup basketball provides a foundation for community building.

By Sam Troester | February 19, 2025

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Insight: Award season should encourage creative celebration, not blind reactions

Why it's important to diversify your taste during award season.

By Jazlyn Gonzales | February 19, 2025

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Thrifted bootcuts to blinged-out bags, the soon-to-be trends of 2025

2025 fashion is all about individuality, nostalgia and sustainability with predicted styles from '90s minimalism to funky accessories. 

By Tiffany Hutcheson | February 18, 2025

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Commodification of online resources makes consumers question the future of mental health

Health experts and consumers discuss the narrative of mental health online. 

By Kasturi Tale | February 17, 2025

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Insight: The college experience, a reality check from a sophomore

College provides a unique experience for everyone, depending on what they make of it.

By Natalia Rodriguez | February 17, 2025

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Fashion's dirty secret: Cheap clothing and its towering environmental cost

Cheap and fast fashion fuel overconsumption and environmental destruction.

By Tiffany Hutcheson | February 16, 2025

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Satire: A single person's guide to staying safe on Valentine's Day

A step-by-step guide to taking the stress out of solitude.

By Sam Troester | February 13, 2025

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Got M&G? Top 5 places to spend your Maroon & Gold Dollars

On the Tempe campus and need some food? Try using your M&G at these locations.

By Gokul Achaththekoot | February 13, 2025

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Satire: Thinking about watching 'Hillbilly Elegy'? Yas!

The most esteemed employees of corporate America discuss the nationwide phenomenon and diversity training film. 

By Paul Pascual | February 12, 2025

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