The Echo

Insight: Watching 'The Crown' as a citizen of a former English colony

"An honest biopic of the British royal family that dates back to the 1940s can't exist without an open conversation about colonization."

By Abhilasha Mandal | November 30, 2020

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Five conversation starters to help you avoid Thanksgiving drama

Echo writer Nick Devor comes up with five conversation starters to save your Thanksgiving.

By Nick Devor | November 24, 2020

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New public art installation blends technology, light and design

The "Point Cloud" light sculpture transmutes the ASU Art Museum into a tower of light.

By Sam Ellefson | November 24, 2020

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Insight: Reflecting on my virtual first semester of college

As the semester closes, one student reflects on his experience starting college in a different state, completely virtually.

By Alexis Moulton | November 24, 2020

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Review: 'The Queen's Gambit' on Netflix is a remarkable work of art

State Press editor Koki Riley considers "The Queen's Gambit" one of the best shows of the year.

By Koki Riley | November 24, 2020

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Quarantine cooking: 3 vegan dessert recipes

Three simple vegan dessert recipes that are easy to make and unbelievably delicious.

By Brock Doemel | November 20, 2020

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The intersection of drug law and racial justice

As the legalization of cannabis spreads, many argue that legalization is connected to ending systemic racism in the criminal justice system.

By Alexis Moulton | November 19, 2020

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Insight: Jamming out to cope with staying in

Music instrument sales are up as cabin fever hits us all.

By Nick Devor | November 19, 2020

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Insight: How a Dungeons and Dragons podcast helped me through the pandemic

Most podcasts are good for a few laughs on the drive to work, but "The Adventure Zone" provided a vibrant world of living characters and gripping events that pulled me through some of the hardest months of my life. 

By Ryan Knappenberger | November 18, 2020

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Review: The ghosts, hauntings of Hill House and Bly Manor

A review of "The Haunting of Bly Manor" in contrast with its predecessor, "The Haunting of Hill House."

By Abhilasha Mandal | November 18, 2020

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Insight: Why more people are becoming plant parents

Houseplants can offer a new perspective and relationship with a non-human life.

By Nick Devor | November 18, 2020

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How to battle the homesick blues

You're not alone. Here are four strategies to battle homesickness.

By Brock Doemel | November 16, 2020

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Insight: Different social media personas for different social circles

We have different personalities for different social circles in our lives.

By Abhilasha Mandal | November 16, 2020

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Insight: Learning gratitude as an immigrant child

Immigrant children are often taught gratitude as a coping mechanism.

By Abhilasha Mandal | November 15, 2020

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Letter from the Editors: Regarding the removal of two stories

The State Press has removed two stories from its website because they failed to meet our standards.

By The State Press | November 13, 2020

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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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