Swoon-worthy romances

February 12, 2025 Written by: Jaylin Emond-Hardin | Entertainment Editor “Chestnut Springs” series by Elsie Silver — A five-book romance series, Silver’s books follow the Eaton family in their small town of Chestnut Springs, British Columbia. Whether looking for a...

Valentine’s Day playlist

February 12, 2025 Written by: Jaylin Emond-Hardin | Entertainment Editor “Belong Together” — Mark Ambor “Stargazing (Moonlight Version)” — Myles Smith “My Universe” — Coldplay x BTS “So High School” — Taylor Swift “Anyone Else But You” — The Moldy Peaches “Am I Okay?”...

“The Howl” staff picks

February 5, 2025 Written by: Jaylin Emond-Hardin | Entertainment Editor Looking for a new show to binge or a new artist to fill the homework hours? The staff of “The Western Howl” has all avenues covered — and then some.  Shows and movies: “Attack on Titan” —...

“Onyx Storm” review

February 5, 2025 Written by: Jaylin Emond-Hardin | Entertainment Editor “Onyx Storm” was perhaps the most anticipated book of 2025, an accomplishment it certainly lives up to. The third installment of Rebecca Yarros’ “Empyrean” series, “Onyx Storm” continues where its...

Translated media wave

Written by: Jaylin Emond-Hardin | Entertainment Editor “The amount of time you spent together probably matters, but less time doesn’t mean less love. Whether it’s a day or year, human or cat, and even if we may never see them again, there are those who are...

Fantasy heroine training

Written by: Jaylin Emond-Hardin | Entertainment Editor “Trouble” — Valeroie Broussard “To Ashes and Blood” — Woodkid “Le Monde” — Richard Carter “Little Girl Gone” — CHINCHILLA “Mermaids” — Florence + the Machine “LABOUR (the cacophony)” — Paris Paloma “Me and the...

Zendaya and Tom Holland

Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor Hollywood’s “it couple” made a big announcement at the Golden Globes, without even saying a word. Zendaya — an actress known for her roles in “Euphoria,” “Dune” and as MJ in the Spider-Man franchise — casually flaunted her...

The living undead

Written by: Jaylin Emond-Hardin | Entertainment Editor Bloodsucker, a creature of the night, the living undead. For centuries, vampires have been known by many names and guises. With Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu” in theaters, the vampire craze that followed “Twilight” is...

alt-J’s “The Dream” album review

Written by: Kiera Roedel | Copy Editor Content warning: this article contains references to murder, domestic violence, drugs and addiction. The death of the American Dream seems a strange subject to tackle for British indie rock trio alt-J, but that is exactly what...

Bright songs for cloudy days

Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor “Ventura Highway” — America “Hurricane (Johnnie’s Theme)” — Lord Huron “Nellie” — Dr. Dog “Mamma Mia” — ABBA “First Time” — Hozier “French Navy” — Camera Obscura “Only In Your Heart” — America “Waterloo (English Version)” — ABBA...