The Echo

How Among Us took over the internet

An indie game developed over two years ago has now become a cultural icon, even drawing members of Congress to play it.

By Ryan Knappenberger | November 5, 2020

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Review: 'The Mandalorian' season 2 is off to a clever, yet underwhelming, start

The season premiere is saved from being a boring reiteration by its clever injections of nostalgia.

By Brock Doemel | November 5, 2020

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Insight: The myth of hyper-productivity during the pandemic

Productivity has become synonymous with self-worth, but should it be?

By Sam Ellefson | November 2, 2020

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Elitism in music extends past simply disliking certain tunes

Multiple factors have contributed to elitism in music, something that has greatly affected music discourse.

By Abhilasha Mandal | November 2, 2020

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30 years of November as Native American Heritage Month

A brief list of media to delve into for Native American Heritage Month.

By Sam Ellefson | November 1, 2020

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Review: 'Possession' depicts supernatural horror intertwined with familial drama

A breakdown of Andrzej Żuławski's 1981 "Possession," streaming on Internet Archive.

By Sam Ellefson | October 31, 2020

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America's nuanced and evolving relationship with anime

As Japanese animation, or "anime," continues to grow in global popularity, we examine how Americans consume foreign media.

By Alexis Moulton | October 29, 2020

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Quarantine cooking: 3 coffee mug recipes you can make in your dorm

Echo writer Brock Doemel shares delicious recipes so easy you can make them in your dorm room with a microwave and a coffee mug.

By Brock Doemel | October 29, 2020

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Here are 4 spooky musicals to celebrate Halloween at home

Looking for a way to celebrate Halloween at home? Check out these four spooky Broadway musicals to mash along with.

By Ryan Knappenberger | October 28, 2020

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Insight: Active vs. passive kindness, why we need more of both

How can we be kinder, and more effectively at that?

By Camden Beal | October 26, 2020

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Analyzing the history of anti-police sentiment

Three academic experts on social movements help contextualize the Black Lives Matter movement and other contemporary uprisings.

By Alexis Moulton | October 25, 2020

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Review: 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre' masters horror realism

Tobe Hooper's original "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" masters horror realism.

By Sam Ellefson | October 25, 2020

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Insight: Battling loneliness as an introvert

Introverts feel lonely during the pandemic, too.

By Abhilasha Mandal | October 24, 2020

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How the pandemic changed our experience working in D.C.

Two ASU students describe reporting in D.C. during the pandemic and election.

By Joycelyn Cabrera and Olivia Munson | October 23, 2020

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Celebrating Halloween in an already horrifying year

This year, students had to change their Halloween plans completely to protect themselves from the pandemic.

By Ryan Knappenberger | October 23, 2020

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Insight: The heavy weight of personal responsibility with pandemic fatigue

Taking on personal responsibility during the pandemic can be a heavy weight to carry.

By Sam Ellefson | October 22, 2020

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Three stay-at-home date ideas to keep that spark going

Echo writer Brock Doemel shares three stay-at-home date ideas that will keep that spark going for you and your partner.

By Brock Doemel | October 22, 2020

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Insight: College is lonely, and that's OK

I ate my meals alone. I went to class alone. I spent my weekends alone. I was, well, alone.  

By Vaishalini Sitaraman | October 20, 2020

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Insight: Growing up, mental health care was viewed as a luxury

Cultural roots and traditions have often led to the discouragement of seeking mental health care.

By Abhilasha Mandal | October 19, 2020

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Insight: Working as a party princess is not so glamorous

Two event princesses share their experiences with body shaming and tokenization.

By Hannah Foote and Vaishalini Sitaraman | October 19, 2020

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