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...
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...
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,”...
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...
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...
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...
By: Alyssa James Staff Writer The Netflix original series “Master of None” had many positive and raving reviews with its first season, released in 2015. Over the past two years, fans have awaited the return of Aziz Ansari’s comedy series. On May 12, the second season...
By: Zoe Strickland Managing Editor This started out as a review of “Pageant,” the sophomore album of the would-be up-and-coming queer rock band PWR BTTM. However, due to recent allegations, PWR BTTM has been dropped by their label. The record label, Polyvinyl,...
By: Ashton Newton Entertainment Editor Just down the road from Monmouth sits Second Chance Books, a used bookstore tucked into Main Street, Independence and a wonderland for book lovers. Shelves stand seven feet tall filled up with books of all genres. The store...
By: Ashton Newton Entertainment Editor Western students have been hard at work rehearsing for the 2017 Spring Dance Concert. Directed by Darryl Thomas, the Spring Dance Concert features 12 different dances from student and faculty choreographers, including a...
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