Entertainment

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Never Retallack |  Entertainment Editor In a time where art, literature and film are less accessible in person, it’s time to look at what is still available online.  Film festivals are huge events that happen worldwide, but with the shifting times, there are several...

Never Retallack |  Entertainment Editor The human mind is a complicated system of neurons firing, but does it affect one’s personality?  Over the decades, there have been countless personality tests, some successful — such as the Myers Briggs test — and some...

Never Retallack |  Entertainment Editor The Oregon Shakespeare Festival is a large annual event where dozens of shows are performed. It is no surprise that the event had to be altered due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but luckily the Southern Oregon Theatre Company has...