The Echo

Come into Zoom calls with these fall fashion trends from the waist up

Echo writer Vaishalini Sitaraman shares her fall 2020 trend forecasts. 

By Vaishalini Sitaraman | September 1, 2020

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ASU dance organizations restructure meetings for fall semester

ASU dance organizations have rethought how to engage with members safely.

By Sam Ellefson | August 30, 2020

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ASU Art Museum reopens with new Toshiko Takaezu exhibition

After a five-month hiatus, the museum and Ceramics Research Center have introduced new safety procedures to allow for in-person visitation.

By Sam Ellefson | August 30, 2020

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The unique, furious critics on ASU's social media pages

Despite perceived good intentions, ASU faces near-constant social media complaints.

By Ellie Borst | August 28, 2020

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Living the straight edge lifestyle in college

The straight edge lifestyle is a commitment to abstinence from alcohol, recreational or illicit drugs and tobacco. 

By Endia Fontanez | August 13, 2020

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Testing terror: Finding a COVID-19 test in Arizona

"I can’t imagine what the experience is like for someone without these resources or who has more responsibilities than me."

By Molly McBride | August 4, 2020

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Herberger Institute faculty offer insight into adjustments for fall courses

ASU Herberger Institute faculty are adjusting curriculum and assignments for classes in the upcoming fall semester.

By Sam Ellefson | August 3, 2020

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Review: 'folklore' is what Taylor Swift was meant to do

Taylor Swift's "folklore" is a true testament to who the singer is and what she can do.

By Joseph Perez | August 2, 2020

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Learning how to make up for time lost during a pandemic

How do we remind ourselves that it is okay for things to not go as planned — and how can time lost during a pandemic actually be used strategically to work on ourselves mentally and emotionally? 

By Endia Fontanez | July 28, 2020

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Phoenix Art Musuem exhibition to examine Latin American abstraction

Set to open Sept. 19, the exhibition will feature over 100 works from 25 Latin American artists.

By Sam Ellefson | July 15, 2020

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The Black Lives Matter movement, and why we need to lean in

As the Black Lives Movement progresses, many of us are unable to deal with feelings of grief and burn out. 

By Camden Beal | June 22, 2020

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The long history of police brutality covered in music

Police brutality is not new and there's a long history of music to prove it.

By Hannah Foote | June 18, 2020

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'Avatar: The Last Airbender's' themes, characters leave lasting impact

Rewatching the cartoon now as an adult, its themes of love, friendship and redemption have resonated even more deeply with me and others than before.

By Endia Fontanez | June 9, 2020

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Digitized love: The prospects and failures of love in modern times

As platforms to express our love become more digital, what do we lose?

By Camden Beal | June 9, 2020

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Love, self-hate, and everything in-between

Self-hate can be troublesome, but more often than not it is a sign of tremendous love. 

By Camden Beal | May 27, 2020

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Animal Crossing has helped me cope with social distancing

When reality wasn't working out, I turned to a video game for a little help. 

By Olivia Munson | May 25, 2020

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Grief, and what we can learn from it

We often shun grief. What if, instead, we were to tune in to grief? To let it teach us what it can?

By Camden Beal | May 21, 2020

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Celebrating my birthday in quarantine

It may not have been what I expected, but I made the most out of celebrating in quarantine.

By Endia Fontanez | May 19, 2020

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The stolen semester: Seniors reflect on moments lost to COVID-19

"You have all these expectations, and these friends that you've had for all these years, and you just know it's never going to be like that again."

By Vandana Ravikumar | May 10, 2020

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Social distancing helped me rediscover an old hobby

I normally don't have free time. Now that I do, I had to get creative. 

By Olivia Munson | April 27, 2020

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