The Echo

Insight: The LEGO games are the best video game franchise

The LEGO video games are some of the most fun games you can play.

By Ryan Knappenberger | November 13, 2020

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Glow ups: The internet's obsession with dramatic physical changes

The viral trend of "glow ups" is pervasive on the internet, but what effect does it have on social media users?

By Alexis Moulton | November 12, 2020

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Insight: How Alex Trebek brought my family closer together

We'll miss you, Alex.

By Brock Doemel | November 12, 2020

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What Mario Kart characters would have received as their senior superlatives

Everyone has a Mario Kart character they always play as — and it says a lot about them.

By Nick Devor | November 10, 2020

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Art, music telehealth offers increased accessibility amid the pandemic

Art and music therapists have embraced virtual modalities in recent months, expanding access and mitigating certain stressors.

By Sam Ellefson | November 9, 2020

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Here are 6 virtual events to attend before the end of the semester

Virtual events at ASU West and Polytechnic campuses offer an accessible avenue for students to learn and engage with different cultures.

By Sam Ellefson | November 8, 2020

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Review: Where 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm' missed the mark

The new Borat is problematic, to say the least.

By Alexis Moulton | November 8, 2020

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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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