The Echo

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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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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