Swing, funk and Latin jazz: Professors’ performance ignites student inspiration

by Thomas Horn, Guest Writer The Pacific Lutheran University Rengency Jazz Ensemble featured swing, funk and Latin styles of jazz during the concert in Lagerquist Concert Hall on Sept. 18. The...

Students react to ‘Harry Potter’ spinoff

Last week, Harry Potter fans rejoiced at the announcement from Warner Brothers that J.K. Rowling will be penning a screenplay based on an extension of the Wizarding World she...

Weekly Face-Off: “The Voice” vs. “The X Factor”

by Tahnayee Clendinen, Guest Writer America has always loved to watch its regular people rise to fame. It is that sacred love that has led thousands to tune in to shows...

Music of the Night

From undergraduate students to master’s degree holders, Pacific Lutheran juniors to 5th Avenue stars, an eclectic group of vocalists came together on Saturday evening to bring Opera Night to...

Based on a True Story

Popcorn tumbles out of the sweaty hands of movie-goers as they gawk at the phrase “based on a true story.” Most likely, these viewers have just experienced a horror film...

Breaking Bad is a Must-See

By Thomas Horn Knowing how to put an audience on the front edge of their seats is vital in the television industry, and AMC's "Breaking Bad" certainly knows how. With a...

Concert is a failed affair

The state fair usually brings cotton candy, carnival rides and country music to mind, but apparently furry boots and fishnet tights are joining the ranks, at least judging by...

Miley Cyrus: “Twerking” performance part of celebrity trend

By Haleigh Missildine The performance of Miley Cyrus during the Video Music Awards (VMAs) in August left little to the imagination. Cyrus stripped down to a nude-colored latex bikini and...

The rise of the dystopia: Popularity of dystopian themed films and novels sky-rockets

By Rachel Diebel, Guest Writer The world is in disarray. A pandemic or war or alien invasion has left humanity with a government that started out as an attempt to...