Students artwork to be represented online

Students artwork to be represented online

Never Retallack |  Entertainment Editor In a year where everything is shifting and time is spent at home, the WOU Art Department and Cannon Art Gallery have decided to continue on with their 52nd year of the Juried Student Art Exhibition which will now be in online...

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The year through song: Western Howl’s playlist

The year through song: Western Howl’s playlist

Western Collective As this turbulent and trying year comes to an end, the staff at The Western Howl have compiled songs that relate to this year, or have gotten them through it. For those who are interested in jamming along with us, look us up on Spotify at...

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Get cozy with these funny graduation films

Get cozy with these funny graduation films

Rylie Horrall |  Lifestyle Editor As the year comes to a close, some graduates may find themselves wanting to have a movie binge night — whether it’s virtually with friends or in person with those they’re social distancing with. A great way to do this would be with...

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Book review of Xander Blue’s debut Western fictional novel

Book review of Xander Blue’s debut Western fictional novel

Never Retallack |  Entertainment Editor During the wrath of quarantine, I have longed to be in a different time; reading Xander Blue’s “Whipping Up a New Past” certainly allowed for that. Blue lives in Phoenix and has always had a passion for history in different eras...

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Learn more about Western poet Cylinda Neidenbach

Learn more about Western poet Cylinda Neidenbach

Never Retallack |  Entertainment Editor Last week, The Western Howl published an article titled “Arms, revenge and flower crowns” about the top three winners for the Peter Sears Poetry Prize. It’s time to get to know the first place winner, Cylinda Neidenbach — a...

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Learn more about Ali McCarthy, senior student creating content

Learn more about Ali McCarthy, senior student creating content

Never Retallack |  Entertainment Editor Spending time stuck at home can leave many people feeling as if they have nothing left to do. English major Ali McCarthy, a Western Alumni, has decided to use her free time creating content on YouTube. Get to know more about her...

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Find out who won the Peter Sears Poetry Prizes this year

Find out who won the Peter Sears Poetry Prizes this year

Never Retallack |  Entertainment Editor While school life has shifted to remote learning and creating, the university is still allowing opportunities for students to showcase their work. As such, the Department of English Studies has announced the winners of the 2020...

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Williams takes the stay-at-home order to create more art

Williams takes the stay-at-home order to create more art

Never Retallack |  Entertainment Editor Hayley Williams, the frontwoman for the punk-rock band Paramore, released two parts of  “Petals for Armor” in February and March and now the final album is ready. “Petals for Armor” is a 15-song creation of Williams’ diary; the...

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