Review: “Ugly Delicious”

Caitlyn Nakatsukasa | Freelancer The word ‘food’ is sure to capture my attention whether I see pictures of it on social media or physically up close and personal. That is why Netflix’s new food-focused travel series “Ugly Delicious” undoubtedly seized my interest and...

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Bringing eastern Texas to Western Oregon

Bringing eastern Texas to Western Oregon

Stephanie Blair | Staff Writer On March 1, the “nicest little whorehouse you ever did see” will be open to the public at Rice Auditorium. Under the direction of dance professor Sharon Oberst, actors and techs have been preparing Western’s production of “Best Little...

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“Wish You Were Here” comes to Western

Zoë Strickland | Editor-in-Chief Religion, pop culture and politics all intertwine within the gallery halls of Campbell Hall. On Feb. 21, the Cannon Gallery of Art unveiled its newest winter term exhibition: “Wish You Were Here,” a posthumous display of the mixed...

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Review: “LONER”

Zoë Strickland | Editor-in-Chief Social commentary should be hidden by danceable beats. At least that’s what Caroline Rose’s newest album “LONER” leads me to believe. The artist’s sophomore album is a far cry from the tracks she released four years ago, they’re...

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Review: “Black Panther”

Stephanie Blair | Staff Writer I am sick and tired of Marvel movies. There are too many, the jokes aren’t that good and the plots are formulaic at best and cliché at worst. I don’t want any more — or so I thought before seeing the masterpiece that is “Black Panther.”...

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“Three Billboards” wins big at the BAFTAs

Zoë Strickland | Editor-in-Chief The British Academy of Film and Television Arts held their annual award ceremony on Feb. 18. According to the BAFTA’s website, the organization hopes to, “bring the very best work in film, games and television to public attention, and...

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Review: “Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life”

Ashton Newton | Freelancer The Wombats first made a name for themselves with their 2007 single “Let’s Dance to the Joy Division,” unafraid to blend high energy music and vocals with dark, real themes. Through their first three albums, they set themselves up as a band...

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Review: “Text Me When You Get Home”

Zoë Strickland | Editor-in-Chief “Text Me When You Get Home: The Evolution and Triumph of Modern Female Friendship” is a title that seemingly holds a lot of weight — it takes up a lot of physical space and uses words that denote heavy meaning. However, the title seems...

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The people behind the people that changed the world

The people behind the people that changed the world

Sam Dunaway | News Editor Clever, complex and filled to the brim with emotion: prepare for a journey through time in Western’s newest production, “The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence.” The play, written by playwright Madeleine George, centers around four...

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Review: “I Like Fun”

Darien Campo | Designer Why is the world in love again? Why are we marching hand in hand? The ambassadors of love have brought us a brand new record for 2018: They Might Be Giants brand new album “I Like Fun.” John and John’s 20th studio album further cements their...

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