Written by: Claire Phillips | Entertainment Editor Two well-loved fan bases are celebrating simultaneous, monumental releases on Oct. 27. Both horror video game and pop music fans are being brought together by this fateful fall Friday. The ultimate question is which...
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Best in the pacific northwest
Written by: Liberty Miller | Lifestyle Editor Here’s what all three of our Twilight enthusiast readers have been waiting for — a playlist catered to the rainy weather of the pacific northwest. Picture walking to class on a cloudy day, just for a sliver of sun to hit...
Western’s Cannon Gallery displays incredible art, sparking childlike joy
Written by: Claire Phillips | Entertainment Editor At the beginning of October, nine different artists from the Salem area showcased their pieces in the Cannon Gallery in Western’s Campbell Hall. The exhibit’s works of art used media such as paint, embroidery, clay...
Fun fall watchlist
Written by: Claire Phillips | Entertainment Editor “Gilmore Girls” on Netflix “Practical Magic” on Hulu “Charmed” on Netflix “Dead Poets Society” on Prime “Coraline” on Max and Hulu “Coco” on Disney+ “Over the Garden Wall” on Hulu “The Shining” on Max “Knives Out” on...
Season two of “Our flag means death” dives deeper into the difficult topic of address emotions
Written by: Claire Phillips | Entertainment Editor Content warning: this article contains spoilers The Max original, “Our Flag Means Death,” has won hearts and captured the attention of many. The relatable characters, charming relationships and lots of piracy, offer...
Lessons from the school of SAW
Written by: Aubrey Laine Baker | Freelancer The late September release of “Saw X” met box office success and critical acclaim as the film grossed $29.3 million worldwide on its opening weekend. Long-time fans of the “Saw” franchise have rejoiced at its return to the...
Basic needs and fun games — what more could you need?
Written by: Claire Phillips | Entertainment Editor Abby’s House, the gender equity center located in the Werner University Center, provides students with resources for basic needs and other sorts of support — such as food and transportation. At Western’s Pack Welcome...
Back to school tunes
Written by: Claire Phillips | Entertainment Editor “There She Goes” — The La’s “Bus Stop” — The Hollies “You’re On Your Own, Kid” — Taylor Swift “we fell in love in october” — girl in red “mona lisa” — mxmtoon “Call Your Mom” — Noah Kahan, Lizzy McAlpine “Campus” —...
Netflix’s interactive rom-com changes the rom-com game
Written by: Claire Phillips | Entertainment Editor Content warning: this article contains spoilers Three handsome, single men are fighting for a young woman’s affection… Now, the woman’s dilemma has become choosing just one — the current lawyer boyfriend who just...
Under the Sea
Written by: Gretchen Sims Disney has been making live-action remakes of all their classics for years, but they have been very hit or miss with audiences. While movies like “Cinderella,” “Cruella” and “Maleficent” have been quite popular with fans, others, like “The...