Upcoming performances in a town near you

Alexandra Martin | Entertainment Editor Take off those Ugg boots and put down that pumpkin spiced whatchamacallit that you’ve waited for this whole year; grab your dancing shoes and prepare yourself for a musically filled fall to remember. Sure, the autumnal weather...

A summary of summer

Alexandra Martin | Entertainment Editor Being on the “Path of Totality” undoubtedly put Oregon on the map this summer, casting a bit of a shadow on the events—no pun intended—that came before and after the once in a lifetime occurrence around the state and the nation....

Review: “Waiting on a Song”

By: Ashton Newton Entertainment Editor In the past, it was difficult not to associate Dan Auerbach with The Black Keys, where he serves as lead guitarist and vocalist. Even in his first solo album, 2009’s “Keep It Hid,” Auerbach’s sound was comparable to the sound of...

Review: “Alien: Covenant”

By: Ashton Newton Entertainment Editor “Alien: Covenant” is a horror movie. That’s completely clear from every promotion and based on the movies that came before it, but “Alien: Covenant” doesn’t wear the mask of a horror movie. The film appears to be an epic...

Review: “Goths”

By: Ashton Newton Entertainment Editor The Mountain Goats’ 16th album, “Goths” opens with the pre-released song “Rain in Soho,” a serious, dark tune that sets the album up with engaging lyrics and a catchy melody. Lyrical storytelling is the highlight of “Goths,”...

A night of laughs

By: Nick Ketcham Freelancer Although there were more flags than people in the Werner University Center Pacific Room on the evening of May 15, the air was casually laced with anticipation as Pete Lee, nationally acclaimed comedian, approached the stage. Pete stood...

Western student recitals

Western student recitals

By: Ashton Newton Entertainment Editor Hannah Hazlewood’s senior recital on May 16 put an emphasis on vocal performance. Performing a musical, “Once Upon A Dream,” that incorporated music from other musicals, Hazlewood’s senior recital included other actors and...

Campus music recommendations

Campus music recommendations

By: Ashton Newton Entertainment Editor “The one everyone’s talking about right now is Kendrick Lamar’s new album ‘DAMN.’ I’d recommend that one. It’s hip hop so, if you like hip hop, I’d recommend it.” Daniel Villegas, sophomore, criminal justice “John Mayer’s ‘The...