Top 5 Engaging Books To Read During Social-Distancing
Darrah Sheehan, Staff Writer
May 7, 2020
Where the Crawdads Sing By Delia Owens This mystery novel follows Kya, an outcast in her society, as she grows up. This shocking coming of age novel is intertwined with a murder mystery that keeps the reader guessing until the very last page. The Help By Kathryn Stockett St...
“The Mandalorian” Review
Will Jackson, Opinion Editor
March 9, 2020
The Mandalorian”, the first live-action “Star Wars” television series, began streaming on Disney+ this past November. The show follows the adventures of its titular character, referred to only as “The Mandalorian,” as he protects an infant alien, the popular character known by most as “Baby...
Music Corner
Grace Berigan, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2020
Over break, finding myself with an unusual amount of time on my hands, I took the plunge into Spotify’s music recommendations. The results were a mixed bag, but I’ve found several worthy of The Western Hemisphere’s first Music Corner of 2020. First in the playlist, “Goodie Bag” by Still...
Fresh Flicks for Summertime
Sarah Capshaw, Staff Writer
May 30, 2019
A Dog’s Journey, May 17th Calling all dog lovers! A Dog’s Journey, the sequel to A Dog’s Purpose, is set to be released in theatres May 17th. The sequel follows Ethan, his wife Hannah, their granddaughter CJ, and, their dog Bailey. When CJ’s mom unexpectedly takes CJ away, Bailey promises Etha...
David Sedaris’s most recent release: Theft by Finding Diaries
Grace Berigan, A&E Editor
May 21, 2019
David Sedaris’s Theft by Finding Diaries 1977-2002 is unlike any of his previous publications. Including titles such as Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, and When You Are Engulfed in Flames, Through Sedaris’s memoirs, he details important periods in his life. However, Sedaris’s diaries span over a ...
Ariana Grande’s “thank u, next” Turns Heartbreak Into Harmony
Sarah Capshaw, Staff Writer
April 18, 2019
Ariana Grande’s much anticipated fifth studio album “thank u, next” was released February 8th, 2019. Grande had previously released three singles off the album: “thank u, next”, “imagine”, and “7 rings”. Both “thank u, next” and “7 rings” debuted at #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 ch...
For The Throne: “Game of Thrones” Season 8 Preview
Abigail Connelly, Copy Editor
April 9, 2019
There is no shortage of excitement and anticipation for the release of the final season of “Game of Thrones”. Fans are counting down the days until April 14th, eagerly reading fan theories and soaking up every possible clue from the released trailers and photo stills in preparation for the conclusi...
Meet “The Sound of Music” Ensemble
Sophie Creager-Roberts, A&E Editor
April 9, 2019
Every year, Western’s drama department puts on a spring musical. And every year hardworking students help put in on in every step of the process. From acting, assistant directing, stage managing, lights, and more, there are many ways to get involved. One group that is integral to the show going well...
New Music: Vampire Weekend
Mia Jevack, Editor in Chief
April 9, 2019
After a six year long hiatus, our preppy, indie kings have finally returned. After signing to Columbia Records and the departure of Rostam Batmanglij, (one of the original founding members) fans were left curious as to where the band would go from there. The past six years have been filled with mysterious...
Iconic Individuals Showcase Their Fashion
Sophie Creager-Roberts, A&E Editor
February 5, 2019
Gregory Brogan (9) *outfit pictured: pants from AE, shoes Steve Madden, jacket = vintage Dolce, shirt from Banana Republic Who do you consider to be your style icon and why? “I don’t know. I really don’t look to a certain person.” What are your favorite stores to shop at? “American Eagle, Cal...
Warriors in the Studio
Jack Reichert and Austin Davis
February 5, 2019
Soundcloud is a popular platform for music creators across the country, and Angelo Garano and Mark Barstow have joined in on the new craze with hopes to make it big. Garano, better known as King AG the 57th, is now a junior, but his inspiration for hip-hop began in 5th grade. Garano gained inspiration...
Review: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Harry Cowen, Staff Writer
February 5, 2019
It’s clear that Nintendo listened to the fans and finally made a smash game that satisfies every type of gamer. “Smash Ultimate” is the newest installation in the series, releasing on the Switch after much anticipation by the dedicated Smash community. Nintendo has previously ignored the Smash co...
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