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” —...

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Netflix’s interactive rom-com changes the rom-com game

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...

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Under the Sea

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...

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Western’s Theatre Department Presents “The Wolves”

Western’s Theatre Department Presents “The Wolves”

Written by: Gretchen Sims Western’s Theatre Department debuted “The Wolves” on May 31 which was performed consecutively for the following three days. Written by Sarah DeLappe and directed by Raissa Fleming, the opening night performance was a smashing success that...

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College Radio is Important

College Radio is Important

Written by: Mikayla Coleman I was first introduced to KWOU — Western’s student-run campus radio — when I was finishing my third year at Western. If one would have told me that I would have my own show this year, I would have called them crazy. As a chronically...

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Finally Free

Finally Free

Written by: Gretchen Sims “Free Bird” — Lynyrd Skynyrd “Free Fallin’” — Tom Petty “Freedom! ‘90” — George Michael  “Free spirit” — Khalid “It’s Called: Freefall” — Rainbow Kitten Surprise “Free Smoke” — Drake “Left Hand Free” — alt-J “Break Free” — Ariana Grande, Zedd...

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Unhinged Hot Girl

Unhinged Hot Girl

Written by: Ruth Simonsen “Twist” – Korn “Peaches” – Jack Black “Flamingo” – Kero Kero Bonito “Ocean Man” – Ween “Even Flow” – Pearl Jam “Chelsea Dagger” – The Fratellis “UZUMAKI” – Machine Girl “Ram Ranch” – Grant...

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Art Fest 2023

Written by: Gretchen Sims The second annual Art Fest was held on May 17. Western students, along with select high school and community college students, were invited to showcase their artwork in select WOU Art Galleries for a chance to win awards and prizes. The 55th...

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Guardians of Marvel’s Reputation

Written by:  Gretchen Sims The most recent installment of the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise was released in theaters on May 5, as part of Marvel’s Phase Five project. The film, which was written and directed by James Gunn, starred many fan favorites including...

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Entertainment Editor wanted

Written by: Gretchen Sims Ever wanted to express one’s passions for the arts? The Western Howl is hiring for the 2023-24 school year. Nine positions are currently open on Handshake and will close for consideration on May 22 at 5 p.m. Working for the Howl is a...

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