Never Retallack | Entertainment Editor Released on Feb. 6 was lead singer of Paramore, Hayley Williams’, solo song for her new album “Petals for Armor.” The six-song album is quite small, but large in impact, especially when tying in the movie-like music videos she...
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Learn more about the up-and-coming space-themed drag show
Never Retallack | Entertainment Editor This year, get excited for the 24th Annual Drag Show at Western. An interview with Skyler Scott, the Choreographer Liaison, provided some exciting information regarding the upcoming performances. Currently, those in the drag...
IFC suggests cuts that would reduce Smith Fine Arts performances by half
Never Retallack | Entertainment Editor The Incidental Fee Committee (IFC) has recently made some big preliminary decisions regarding the Creative Arts cuts, and in response there has been confusion and anger about what it means for Western’s campus. I set out to get...
Student Voices: Campus Voices: Get pumped up with students’ go-to jams
Never Retallack | Entertainment Editor Week eight: so close, yet so far to Spring Break. Students may be in need of a pick-me-up; read to find out what fellow Western students consider a good pump-up song.0 Julia Webster, Senior Early Childhood Education...
PUBLIC, a talented band from Ohio, made impression on Portland audience
Never Retallack | Entertainment Editor On Feb. 7, the band PUBLIC played the intimate venue of the Wonder Ballroom in Portland, opening for American Authors and Magic Giant. The three-man band is from Cincinnati, Ohio and with their upbeat pop music and impressive...
Margot Robbie shines as Harley Quinn in action-packed “Birds of Prey”
Never Retallack | Entertainment Editor The action-packed film “Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn” directed by Cathy Yan, was released on Feb. 7. This film is essentially a sequel to “Suicide Squad” (2016) and follows Harley Quinn’s...
This Valentine treat your ears and listen to these suggested love songs
For this Valentine’s day, whether single, dating, complicated or somewhere in between, listening to love songs is a must. The Western Howl Staff have compiled a list of their favorite love songs, ranging from hilarious to tragic — feel free to listen. Caity...
Get comfy this Valentine’s and watch these romantic movies
Never Retallack | Entertainment Editor While some like to spend Valentine’s with their partner on a romantic date, a challenging hike or a mini vacation, one thing that’s a crowd pleaser — whether single or taken — is a movie night. Romantic comedies are easy to...
From classics to now, fall in love with these poems
Never Retallack | Entertainment Editor Love — there are many mediums to describe it, and one of the most classic forms is poetry. Poetry may have been created as early as 20 B.C., but throughout centuries, it has allowed countless artists to manifest love. February...
Artist Spotlight on Abi Lowther, aspiring tattoo artist
Never Retallack | Entertainment Editor Abi Lowther’s love for art was ignited as a first-year in high school when she took an introduction to drawing class and realized that she had a natural talent. From there, she started to pursue art more seriously; as a...