The Echo

Insight: International students endure heightened homesickness in pandemic

International students at ASU explain how they have been coping with homesickness compounded with isolation for the past several months.

By Abhilasha Mandal | September 16, 2020

TikTok ban threats weigh heavily on some students

Students who create videos on TikTok are concerned about what they'll do if the app is banned.

By Brock Doemel | September 16, 2020

Review: 'Detroit 2' is a journey back to Big Sean's roots

"Detroit 2" emphasizes Big Sean's realization that Detroit will forever be his center, and home is what tethers and grounds us in this otherwise superficial world.

By Vaishalini Sitaraman | September 15, 2020

The best studying tips, tricks and loopholes for remote learning

A specially curated list of how-to's, tips and easy to adopt tricks for studying more effectively.

By Camden Beal | September 14, 2020

Insight: Algorithmic art in the digital age

Following aesthetic directives has only been strengthened through the rise of technology.

By Sam Ellefson | September 14, 2020

The noxious progression of thrifting culture

While Depop offers an environmentally-conscious source of income, Depop may have helped impose dynamic pricing in nonprofit stores.

By Sam Ellefson | September 14, 2020

Finding a middle ground on Zoom etiquette

ASU students and instructors discuss the implications of Zoom etiquette.

By Alexis Moulton | September 11, 2020

Insight: The virulence of cultural voyeurism in art and the humanities

A fierce prevalence of corporate virtue signaling may be a tipping point.

By Sam Ellefson | September 10, 2020

Insight: Western shows still misrepresent South Asian characters

"I've had assistant directors tell me that I would've been perfect for the role if I were not an Indian woman, or that they split the cast so they could 'balance the diversity.'"

By Vaishalini Sitaraman | September 9, 2020

The conversation surrounding the word 'queer' is evolving

ASU embraces "queer" and opens a channel for discourse about reclaiming slurs.

By Abhilasha Mandal | September 9, 2020

The case for homages lie within two 'Suspiria' films

Dario Argento's Suspiria recently surfaced on two free viewing platforms

By Sam Ellefson | September 8, 2020

Insight: Connecting to my freshman class while hundreds of miles away

Some look to digital tools like social media to make connections, but is it enough?

By Alexis Moulton | September 3, 2020

Lessons from historical pandemics to help understand our own

Throughout history, humanity has faced multiple deadly pandemics and has managed to survive and learn from their experiences. The Plague of Athens and the Black Death can offer some lessons to endure the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Ryan Knappenberger | September 2, 2020