By: Ashton Newton Entertainment Editor The idea of publishing is exciting for writers, but can also be scary. Western student Ollie Bergh, a Bachelor of Fine Arts theater major, recently self published his first book, “The Joy You Hide,” a collection of poetry and a...
Entertainment
Western brings the music
By: Ashton Newton Entertainment Editor With the end of term approaching, classes are starting to pick up with exams and projects. Luckily, Western’s music department has a busy rest of the term planned with student recitals and music performances. On Thursday, March...
Drama, Jesus and rock and roll
By: Kinsey Bushart Staff Writer The new theater season has begun; the next two shows to be put on by Pentacle Theater are the drama “Emma’s Child” which was originally written by Kristine Thatcher, and the rock musical “Jesus Christ, Superstar” with music by...
Review: Logan
By: Ashton Newton Entertainment Editor The popularity of superhero movies recently in Hollywood can be traced back to the 2000 release of “X-Men.” Hugh Jackman as Wolverine and Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier both helped to create a beloved universe that is still...
Editor’s Picks
By: Ashton Newton Entertainment Editor Editor’s Recommendations One of the best bands around right now is Bear’s Den. Formed in 2012, Bear’s Den is a relatively new band but one that has been making quite a name for themselves in the folk scene. Bear’s Den has...
Review: Collide
By: Ashton Newton Entertainment Editor Part “Fast and Furious” and part “Ocean’s Eleven,” “Collide” is an over the top action film with an incredible cast. The film follows an ex-criminal named Casey, played by Nicholas Hoult, who has to return to a life of crime to...
A different kind of Shakespeare
By: Ashton Newton Entertainment Editor Western students are hitting the stage once again with the upcoming performances of Ken Ludwig’s “Shakespeare in Hollywood”. Directed by Western’s Ted deChatelet, “Shakespeare in Hollywood” features a cast of Western students who...
Listen up
By: Alyssa James Staff Writer Unlike other forms of entertainment that are popular amongst the college crowd such as television, music and movies, there is one that is under-appreciated: the podcast. Podcasts can cover a wide variety of topics, from news to technology...
Review: “A Cure for Wellness”
By: Kiley Prom Freelancer From the director who has brought us modern-day classics such as “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “The Ring,” comes a poor excuse for a horror movie set in an isolated spa in the Swiss Alps. The story follows the young...
Community spotlight: My Mom’s Basement
By: Ashton Newton Entertainment Editor It’s difficult to drive down Main Street in Monmouth without seeing the blue building with the words “My Mom’s Basement” on the front. Within walking distance of Western, My Mom’s Basement is both a game store and a gathering...
