A different kind of Shakespeare

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

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...

Review: “Legion”

By: Ashton Newton Entertainment Editor Marvel’s plan to take over the world has been well-executed so far. In both film and television, Marvel has continually put out great content and the newest TV show “Legion” is no different. Currently in its first season, FX’s...

Live music hits campus

Live music hits campus

By: Kevan Maloney Staff Writer Western hosts an array of enticing and unique live performances throughout the year. The Edgar H. Smith Fine Arts Series provides an excellent way to see many new acts and performances. In it’s 40th season, the Smith Fine Arts program is...

Review: “The Lego Batman Movie”

By: Ashton Newton Entertainment Editor The original “Lego Movie” (2014) introduced a different kind of Batman. Batman was funny, poked fun at previous Batman adaptations and knew how to kick some butt. “The Lego Batman Movie” brings that concept back but this time on...

And The Razzie goes to …

By: Alyssa James Staff Writer The Golden Raspberry Awards, also known as The Razzies, is an award ceremony that recognizes the worst in the film industry. The 37th annual Razzie Awards will be covering a variety of different categories all focusing on the poor and...

Predict me an Oscar

By: Blayde Biacan Staff Writer The 89th annual Academy Awards, or Oscars, is recognizing many great people and films this year. Many of the selections this year have a great diversity of cultures depicted in the movies. I’ve watched the films nominated and predicted...

Review: “Rings”

By: Kiley Prom Freelancer Continuing the route of its predecessors, this unnecessary third movie in “The Ring” franchise follows the story of the girl who’s never used a brush, as she continues her murder streak through old pirated VHS tapes. Updated for 2017, the...