The Echo

'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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Nine books to read while social distancing

Echo writer Timothy Xayasomloth shares his picks for books to dive into while social distancing. 

By Timothy Xayasomloth | April 22, 2020

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Review: Thinking about reading 'Hillbilly Elegy?' Don't

J.D. Vance's memoir "Hillbilly Elegy" is getting a movie adaptation. Guest writer Piper Hansen thinks that you shouldn't read or watch it while social distancing. 

By Piper Hansen | April 21, 2020

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My mom is a nurse in the face of a pandemic

"She does not see herself as a hero. She does what she does because that’s the person my mom is, that’s the way she was built."

By Joseph Perez | April 21, 2020

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Local museums welcome visitors virtually in light of distancing guidelines

Local museums in Tempe and Phoenix are moving online, offering visitors artistic and educational experiences through their websites and other outlets.

By Jonathan Hernandez Morales | April 20, 2020

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'Tiger King' helped me escape reality for 24 hours

"Everything about the show seemed unreal. It was a train wreck I couldn't take my eyes off of."

By Olivia Munson | April 15, 2020

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SP Playlist: Here’s what we’re listening to while social distancing

Here's your list of various tracks to listen to while social distancing, from Soccer Mommy to Thundercat.

By Vandana Ravikumar | April 15, 2020

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Korean movies to watch after you've seen 'Parasite'

Echo writer Tim Xayasomloth's offers his top Korean film recommendations. 

By Timothy Xayasomloth | April 9, 2020

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Trying to adjust to the new norm

I never realized how quickly my life could change until the coronavirus pandemic. 

By Olivia Munson | April 8, 2020

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In 'Jesse,' ASU alumni explore the life and controversy of renowned trumpeter Jesse McGuire

Filmmakers and ASU alumni Anthony Janssen and Ryan Dent explore the life of renowned trumpeter Jesse McGuire in "Jesse," including his 2001 World Series Game 7 performance.

By Koki Riley | April 3, 2020

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Five movies to watch while social distancing

Here are a few films to check out while you're isolating at home. 

By Koki Riley | April 1, 2020

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My newfound responsibilities as a plant mom

Having a houseplant taught me about the importance of taking care of something other than myself.

By Olivia Munson | April 1, 2020

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My barber and I broke up, but it's OK

When my barber got a new job, I felt like I lost a friend. 

By Timothy Xayasomloth | March 26, 2020

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