By: Alyssa James Staff Writer Winter term is coming to a close which means that after next week, spring break will be here. Oregon may not be the ideal spring break destination spot for most; however, Oregon offers various excursions that students can enjoy. Beginning...
Entertainment
Review: “Kong”
By: Ashton Newton Entertainment Editor “Sometimes the most dangerous things are the most beautiful,” says Tom Hiddleston’s “Kong: Skull Island” character, explorer James Conrad. A fitting quote for a movie of such monstrous proportions. It’s difficult to watch “Kong:...
Western gets vocal
By: Blayde Biacan Staff Writer Western’s very own a cappella event took place at the Smith Recital Hall on March 9. A cappella is singing without instrumentals. The experience had the performers doing their utmost in their talents, all the while still joking with the...
Local musician shakes things up
By: Ashton Newton Entertainment Editor Breaking into the music scene can be hard for new artists. With the rise of social media and trends, staying relevant in today’s entertainment industry is a difficult thing to do, but local musician Isaac Turner is combating...
Tackling a trend of sadness
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...
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...
