The Gravity of Connection

Western presents “The Theory of Relativity” this winter term Camille Lenning | Entertainment Editor The 2021 – 22 academic year marks the return of in person shows on campus. Western’s theatre department is keeping to its winter term biennial tradition with their...

The Oscar Nominees

A list of nominees in the five most popular Oscar categories, with descriptions Camille Lenning | Entertainment Editor Despite the movie making business taking a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hollywood made the most with what they had in 2021. Now that it’s Oscars...

“The Tinder Swindler”

Review: “The Tinder Swindler” Camille Lenning | Entertainment Editor Pretty much everyone can agree that Tinder is a cesspool of catfishers and hookup culture, but many are on it looking for love anyway — however, the new Netflix documentary, “The Tinder Swindler,”...

Black History Month Reading List

Book recommendations by Black authors for Black History Month Sarah Austin | Lifestyle Editor February is Black History Month, and what better way to observe it than diving into powerful books by black authors? Reflecting on what it means to be Black and teaching the...

“The Inevitable Shadow” opens

Western art professor examines death in new exhibition Camille Lenning |  Entertainment Editor All artists deserve a place to showcase their work, and Western art and design adjunct professor Sung Eun Park has found one in the Well Well Projects gallery in Portland. ...

The new word game Wordle has taken the world by storm

The simplicity of this word game has attracted the attention of millions Mollie Herron | News Editor One of the world’s newest online game hyperfixations is Wordle. For those who have not yet played it, Wordle is a game that gives players six tries to guess a five...

Guest artists come to Western

Visiting Portland music instructors teach and perform in Smith Hall Camille Lenning | Entertainment Editor As part of the music department’s ongoing guest artist series, Western voice professor Claire Hudkins and visiting music educators Sarah Maines, Joannah Ball and...

Western’s dance team hosts Winter Club Showcase

The dance team performs sets from fall 2021 and winter 2022 Camille Lenning | Entertainment Editor Western’s dance team has entertained audiences at football and basketball games all year, and now they are opening their doors at Maple Hall to perform for the public in...