The Echo

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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A virtual concert 'still serves a purpose,' even without a crowd

Virtual concerts are one of the few ways artists are able to play live music during the pandemic.

By Sam Ellefson | October 19, 2020

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Elitism prevails in American art museums

Issues in admission rates, limited representation in artwork and lack of diversity in leadership roles punctuate American museum's prevailing elitism.

By Sam Ellefson | October 18, 2020

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Insight: My cartoon crushes shaped my beliefs about love, relationships

"I fell in love with at least one character, idolizing him and fantasizing what our relationship would be like if he were real."

By Olivia Munson | October 16, 2020

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Insight: What the weekly $600 unemployment stipend did for me

Echo writer Brock Doemel shares what receiving $600 per week in unemployment this summer did for him financially.

By Brock Doemel | October 15, 2020

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Hyperpop is the chaotic music for the chaotic moment

A viral trend in pop music may be reflective of current events.

By Alexis Moulton | October 15, 2020

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Insight: Every ASU college's TikTok personality

Echo editor Hannah Foote breaks down what side of TikTok all 16 ASU colleges would be on.

By Hannah Foote | October 15, 2020

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Playlist: Lo-fi beats for your Zoom waiting room

Zoom waiting rooms are awkward enough. Spice them up with these lo-fi beats.

By Hannah Foote | October 14, 2020

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Insight: A love letter to Minecraft

Minecraft is helping me get through the pandemic, one Creeper at a time.

By Alexis Moulton | October 10, 2020

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Insight: I found spirituality through my grandma’s witchcraft

My family's traditions with brujeria inspired me to discover my spirituality.

By Joycelyn Cabrera | October 9, 2020

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'OK Computer': The album that predicted the future

Over 20 years after its release, Radiohead's "OK Computer" sounds like a coded message from the future.

By Brock Doemel | October 8, 2020

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