ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
APRIL 2023
Stella’s Strawberry Pavlova
By Stella Wahanik, Reporter A pavlova is a meringue based dessert topped with whipped cream and an assortment of fruits...Read More
Achieve the perfect prom attire of 2023
By Meah McInerney, Reporter With prom season approaching, many have already started looking for the perfect things to wear...Read More
Follow me through the tunnel under Ocean Blvd
Lillian Doiron-Wahlstrom, Reporter “Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd” is the ninth studio album by musical mogul Lana...Read More
Top five queer novels that you need to read
By Ezra Zelez, Reporter Queer books are a staple in the reading community. Authors from James Baldwin to Virginia Woolf have...Read More
March music madness
By Lily Isakson-Bell, Reporter 100 Gecs' music is energetic, fun, punchy, and bass boosted. Their second studio album, "10,000 Gecs," is all...Read More
MARCH 2023
“The Menu” kept me hungry for more
By Josie Martinez, Reporter “The Menu”, streaming on HBOMax, is directed by Mark Mylod and written by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy. It follows the story of a young couple...Read More
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania, a must see or must avoid?
By Delilah Spence, Reporter On February 17, 2023, the MCU added the third installment to the Ant-Man trilogy: “Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania.” Yes, the title has the word...Read More
FEBRUARY 2023
SZA’s new album “SOS” saved 2022
By Lillian Doiron-Wahlstrom, Reporter 2022 was an outstanding year for contemporary R&B, and singer-songwriter SZA truly showcased this greatness with the release of her sophomore album “SOS”...Read More
Five highly-anticipated films to look forward to
By Haven Walls, Reporter Welcome to the new year. Last year brought a variety of amazing movies that left everyone wondering what new movies to look forward to in 2023...Read More
Top six albums of 2022
By Lily Isakson-Bell, Reporter In late July, Beyoncé released her seventh studio album, “RENAISSANCE”...Read More
DECEMBER 2022
All I want for Christmas is to not hear “All I want for Christmas is You”
By August Humphreys, Reporter It's no secret that ever since Mariah Carey’s hit single “All I Want for Christmas is You” was released, she has had a long reigning...Read More
Fun and simple crafts for a wonderful winter
By Sutton Archambault, Reporter Paper snowflakes are a classic holiday decoration. They are simple and don’t require much creativity but are super relaxing to make...Read More
NOVEMBER 2022
“Midnights” by Taylor Swift is anything but ‘mid’
By Keziah Rutschow, Social Media Editor Taylor Swift takes her fans on a journey through her personal midnight stories in her newest album...Read More
Stay tuned for the top 2022 movies
By Sophia Litton, Reporter TV platforms are constantly adding new content to their platforms, so we compiled a guide to the best movies...Read More
Top five albums to spice up your holiday season
By Josie Martinez, Reporter & Gus Mcsheehy, Reporter Hers has done an excellent job at making an indie album that captures the essence of winter...Read More
The Rock makes superhero debut with Black Adam
By Jayce Speer-McMullen, Reporter DC’s “Black Adam” starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is finally out, and it couldn’t be more...Read More
OCTOBER 2022
Final upcoming films of 2022
Final upcoming films of 2022 Reporter If you’re a movie fan, I’m sure you’re wondering if there are any more big projects coming out this year. Well, you’re in luck! Here are just some of the few new movies coming out in the last months of 2022....Read More
Rina Sawayama releases her sophomore album “Hold The Girl”
By Lily Isakson-Bell, Reporter Going into "Hold The Girl," Rina Sawayama's sophomore album, I wasn't sure what to expect....Read More
Start Birken-stocking up on boston clogs
By Eva Nelson, Reporter Birkenstocks have always been popular, but...Read More
Final upcoming films of 2022
Final upcoming films of 2022 Reporter If you’re a movie fan, I’m sure you’re wondering if there are any more big projects coming out this year. Well, you’re in luck! Here are just some of the few new movies coming out in the last months of 2022....Read More
JUNE 2022
‘National Treasure’ gave me more faith in the U.S. government than any history class
By Emma Deines, Content Editor As a VHS senior and a voting-age U.S. citizen, I’ve had a lot of opportunities to feel supported by the U.S. government, both in lived experience...Read More
“Harry’s House” is a home for all
By Keziah Rutschow, Reporter Harry Styles has been a well-known icon for quite some time now. From being in the famous band One...Read More
'The Daniels' deliver a triumphant second feature-length film
By Lily Isakson-Bell, Reporter “Everything Everywhere All At Once” has the potential to be the best movie of 2022, even though...Read More
MAY 2022
Tyler The Creator makes a memorable last night of the Call Me If You Get Lost Tour
By Keziah Rutschow, Reporter After thirty-two shows around the United States, Tyler The Creator, a popular rapper and record producer, made his final tour stop in...Read More
MARCH 2022
Mitski returns to music with a dynamic sixth album
By Lily Isakson-Bell, Reporter In Mitski's most recent album, "Laurel Hell," there is a distinct sense of completeness. Mitski is a Japanese-American singer/songwriter who writes songs about...Read More
Euphoria's second season is a hard pill to swallow
By Savannah Butcher, Managing Editor When Euphoria first premiered in June of 2019, it shocked parents and teens alike with its raw portrayal of teenage drug addiction, unhealthy relationships, sexuality, and trauma...Read More
Robert Pattinson in “The Batman” is simply cinema
By Colby Merrill, Reporter “The Batman,” 2022 begins two years after Bruce Wayne, played by Robert Pattinson, became the caped crusader. The tone is established in the first 15 minutes with...Read More
New vashon food truck provides smoothies for days
By Keziah Rutschow, Reporter This February, Steven Brewer and his business partner Elijah Berry opened Anchor, a small health food restaurant located in the heart of Vashon between Camp...Read More
FEBRUARY 2022
FKA twigs drops refreshing third album amidst capricorn season
By Lily Isakson-Bell, Reporter FKA twigs is the true princess of avant-pop and she's back with her third full length album, "Caprisongs", her...Read More
Disney presents the gift of Encanto
By Marina-Rae Gill, Online Editor “Encanto,” the Walt Disney Company’s newest animated musical, has been receiving rave reviews after its...Read More
Planning a trip as a high school student
By Keziah Rutschow, Reporter I have always loved planning things, from walking with a friend to flying across the country. more trips allow...Read More
Shows Streaming For You: What’s New In 2022?
By Colby Merrill, Reporter Wake up! It’s 2022 now and we have a lot of shows coming to streaming this year that already have hot buzz...Read More
JANUARY 2022
Kdramas; your next Netflix obsession
By Lucy Wing, Content Editor You’ve probably seen or heard about “Squid Game,” the hit Netflix series that took over the world in...Read More
“Spider-Man No Way Home” Finds A Home In My Heart
By Colby Merrill, Reporter The long anticipated sequel and sixth appearance of Tom Holland’s Peter Parker, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” (NWH), is an not only...Read More
Ranking popular social media apps
By Hank McSheehy, Reporter The internet connects us to a wide range of resources and different types of online...Read More
DECEMBER 2021
Haskins family vegan pumpkin bread recipe
By Grace Haskins, Reporter This vegan pumpkin bread is a very simple recipe; it takes a while to make but is worth...Read More
My Top 10 Albums of 2021
By Lily Isakson-Bell, Reporter The thing that I did the most in 2021 was listen to music. 119,620 minutes of it to be exact. In my opinion...Read More
2021 Holiday gift guide
By Hank McSheehy, Reporter The holidays are a great way to spend time with family and friends while feeling that winter cheer… most of the time...Read More
The Riptide goes bananas for Monkey Bread
By Emma Deines, Content Editor Monkey Bread is a traditional Christmas morning treat in my family...Read More
The amazing, spectacular, ultimate prep kit to Spider-Man: No Way Home
By Colby Merrill, Reporter With the release of the third film in the Tom Holland Spider-man franchise...Read More
What your Spotify Wrapped says about you!
By Lucy Wing, Content Editor Disclaimer! All music is very cool and as long as you like the music you listen to, other people’s opinions don’t...Read More
Fudgetastic holiday recipe
By Mallory Keenan, Reporter One of my favorite parts of the holidays every year is eating the fudge my grandfather makes...Read More
NOVEMBER 2021
Red review: so casually cruel in the name of being honest
By Mallory Keenan, Reporter Taylor Swift’s new album “Red (Taylor’s Version)” is breaking the internet. The album was...Read More
Tacoma is falling for Harry Styles
By Keziah Rutschow, Reporter Over a year ago, my sister bought me tickets to see one of my favorite artists, Harry Styles...Read More
OCTOBER 2021
Venom 2, More Like Venom Boo! (And Not Because It’s Bad)
By Colby Merrill, Reporter “Venom” 2018 is a great movie, yet in many ways, it is the worst superhero movie ever made. On the other...Read More
Seven songs to get you into the Halloween spirit
By Lily Isakson-Bell, Reporter Every year, the Christmas rollout happens far before the year has even neared December. There are Christmas...Read More
JUNE 9, 2021
Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album is sweet, not sour
By Mead Gill, Copy & Online Editor Flooding every nook and cranny of social media, the cultural wave that is Olivia Rodrigo only continues to...Read More
Pirate Talk
By Mead Gill, Copy & Online Editor What is your go-to coffee shop order?...Read More
Upcoming Events
By Maire Kennan, Contributing Reporter The Vashon Artists Linked for Social Engagement (VALISE) Gallery has partnered with Open Space for a new...Read More
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Six holiday songs for everyone’s nice (or naughty) playlist
By Mead Gill, Copy & Online Editor Like it or not, December’s annual Christmas song invasion is at its peak. Unfortunately, a handful of overplayed...Read More
Top five Christmas movies to watch on Netflix
By Hank McSheehy & Sofie Merrigan, Reporters This holiday season looks a little different than years past. Families are cooped up in their house, unable to go out or...Read More
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Ariana Grande’s new album is a mediocre switch in positions
By Mead Gill, Copy & Online Editor A month ago Ariana Grande gifted the popular music scene with her sixth studio album “Positions,” sending music critics and Arianators...Read More
Pirate Talk
By Sofie Merrigan, Reporter What is something that makes online school a little more enjoyable for you that you can't have/do at regular school?...Read More
OCTOBER 26, 2020
“Alien” (1979) still bares its fangs over 40 years later
By Aidan Janssen, Design Editor The hardest part about writing any story is subverting the expectations of the viewer, reader, etcetera. Far too often in today's movie landscape, viewers experience...Read More
Six spooky songs for everyone’s spooky season
By Mead Gill, Copy & Online EditorAs the neighbors whip out their tacky Halloween yard decorations and cafe menus explode with pumpkin spice, it is clear that the spooky season has crept up yet again...Read More
Top five horror and Halloween movies to watch on Netflix
By Hank McSheehy & Sofie Merrigan, Reporters This Halloween season, most people are staying at home and doing their own thing. Here are our top five favorite Halloween and horror movies on Netflix that will surely...Read More
Spooky Halloween DIYs to get your scare on
By Lucy Rogers, Reporter Just because there will not be normal trick-or-treating this year, it does not mean people should not decorate for Halloween. With Halloween just around the corner...Read More
Tim Burton's movies fail to impress
By Lily Isakson-Bell, Reporter I didn't have any idea what to expect going into this endeavor. I had heard of filmmaker Tim Burton before, but I had never actually seen one of his movies...Read More
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Cooking good food in quarantine
By Elias Canterbury, Reporter Fall is the time of year for warm and comforting meals. In America, that usually means things like stews and chilis, but recently...Read More
Pirate Talk
By Savannah Butcher, Reporter For our first Pirate Talk of the year we asked students what their favorite nostalgic album was...Read More
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Students return to online school in comfort
By Lily Isakson-Bell, Reporter Going back to school online has presented students with many opportunities that in-person school would not have, affecting everything from where students work to how they spend time between classes. Possibly the most appreciated freedom has been the relaxed dress code, which has given students the choice to dress as comfortably as they please...Read More
Students pick up new hobbies during quarantine
By Sofie Merrigan, Reporter COVID-19 has left many people in a state of boredom. With too much time on their hands, many students at VHS have taken different approaches to stay busy.
Senior Sienna Stromberg has been exercising as a way of getting out of her house. She participated in a virtual triathlon, joined the crew team, and has been going on runs and hikes...Read More
JUNE 12, 2020
Was 2019’s “Cats” a Catastrophe?By Catherine Brown Photo & Business Editor, and Amelia Spence Content & Publishing EditorWas 2019’s controversial “Cats” a cinematic masterpiece or a nightmarish disaster? Bored in lockdown, two journalists have watched the film and come away with differing...Read More
Netflix makes a pitiful attempt at stealing my heart
Mead Gill, Copy & Online EditorFor many of us stuck in quarantine, there’s nothing like a good Netflix binge to distract from being productive. Unfortunately, the new crop of dating shows released by the platform has left me with mixed emotions. For this review, I’ll dive deep into a couple shows, writing from the perspective of your average Netflix subscriber...Read More
Quarantine haircuts are all the buzz
By Milo Carr, Content and Social Media EditorWhen a teenager is stuck inside for months on end, what else can they do but experiment with their hair? This spring has seen its share of new, bold hairstyles ranging from bleached blonde to chic DIY bangs to totally bald...Read More
Healthy Pancake Hack Drives me Bananas
By Amelia Spence, Content & Publishing EditorRecently, along with dance trends and workout regimens, I’ve been seeing a lot of “healthy eating” tips and tricks from people finding creative ways to eat clean in quarantine. This includes vegan recipes, endless smoothie bowls...Read More
Biking on Vashon
By Elias Canterbury, ReporterBeing stuck inside all day can get pretty claustrophobic, and you probably feel the need to get out and do something. If you find yourself feeling this way, cycling can be a great option for exercise and just general leisure...Read More
A guide to the best walks on Vashon
By Wendy Axtelle, ReporterWith lockdown in full swing, it can be hard to find ways to pass the time. Luckily, the Puget Sound area is the perfect location for those who are looking for excellent walking and hiking spots. These are my favorite hiking spots on the island and in the area surrounding...Read More
MAY, 2020
Vashon Live Broadcasts Entertainment During QuarantineChick Green, ReporterQuarantine has impacted everyone differently, whether that’s been experiencing extreme motivation, unproductive restlessness and anxiety, or just plain old boredom. One group has...Read More
Ella and Mari’s bake offMari Kanagy, Publishing Editor & Eleanor Yarkin, Online EditorThrough these difficult and uncertain times, two particular best friends have become more distant than ever before. The pair has remained not a mere six feet apart, but rather separated by hundreds of miles: Mari has been quarantined at her home on Vashon, whereas Ella is...Read More
Music recommendations from someone who is very underqualifiedBy Hannah Spranger, Co-Content EditorIf you’re like me, your music taste is constantly changing based on your mood or what time of day it is. Sometimes, it feels like my taste changes much faster than I can find new music. If you are also struggling with...Read More
Eight books that will occupy at least some of your time in quarantineBy Halle Wyatt, Co-Content EditorAlthough school has formally started up again through online required learning, I think we should take some time each day and relax with a good book. If you’re anything like me, and ignoring unread books on your bookshelf, then I suggest you procrastinate...Read More
MARCH 11, 2020
English curriculum fails to inspireBy Amelia Spence, Reporter & Isaac Escovedo, Reporter & Bella Crayton, Guest WriterHigh school English curriculums have remained mostly unchanged for years. Many of the books students read in their classes today are the same books their parents read when they were in high school. But do these classic books...Read More
The Sonic Movie speeds away with my heartAidan Janssen, Design EditorEmbodying its 1991’s source material, “Sonic the Hedgehog” races forward as a quick, enjoyable experience. Its use of cute and clever comedy makes it a great family movie even when it hits a few speed bumps along...Read More
Susan Swan’s rise and grindBy Isaac Escovedo, ReporterThey say the early bird gets the worm, but I recently learned a new proverb: the early Swan spends half an hour running around the high school. Physics teacher Susan Swan likes to get her...Read More
FEBRUARY 7, 2020
The Pixies stun audiences with latest albumBy Chick Green, ReporterThe Pixies are Back! It’s been three years since their last release, and I couldn’t be more stoked. “Beneath the Eyrie” presents a fresh take on an aging band. This album is...Read More
Island Burgers: Which beef is best?Milo Carr, Reporter You’ve seen pizza reviews and coffee reviews — now it’s time to review something that occupies the menus of most restaurants on this island: burgers. While I didn’t have the space (both word count and intestinal) to review all nine shops...Read More
Keeping Me on My ToesBy Isaac Escovedo, Reporter Dance studios have mirrors on every available surface, which is great because I can see how clumsy I look from every angle. On a cold Saturday morning, I walked into the Blue Heron — home to one of Vashon’s ballet schools — and prepared to show off my lack of...Read More
Oscar nominations range the gamutBy Ellie Lande, Managing and Copy Editor It’s 2020, and by (debatable) popular demand, I have returned to write my predictions for the top four Oscar Categories. I did decently well last year, coming away with 60 percent accuracy — a D- for those of you playing at home. I’m not necessarily aiming for a higher grade...Read More
DECEMBER 20, 2019
Blue Heron’s The Nutcracker continues traditionBy Halle Wyatt, Co-Content Editor For two decades now, the Blue Heron has drawn islanders to its stage for the yearly performance of The Nutcracker. This December marked the twentieth anniversary of the Blue Heron’s production with a weekend of...Read More
Boots With The Fur: Winter Fashion PredictionsBy Isaac Escovedo, Reporter
And Kara Sears, Fashion Icon (Kara’s comments in italics) With winter comes a whole slew of warm, comfy clothing to wear the one time a week you leave your house. In order to help the woefully unfashionable...Read More
Chancellor of PizzaBy Chance Mentink, Reporter The pizza on Vashon has always been somewhat lacking. Over the years, places have opened and closed, and now we must ask ourselves: has the pizza on Vashon been able to...Read More
Classic movies to spice up your holiday seasonBy Chick Green, Reporter Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer: Produced by Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass, this movie is the oldest one on the list, premiering on TV for the first time in 1964. But old doesn’t mean...Read More
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Orbit Teen Space Opens On VashonBy Olivia London-Chambers, Reporter Vashon has always lacked youth-specific spaces, but Veronica Aristeo, the Youth Program Coordinator at the Open Space, has been working hard to change that. Aristeo is creating a space for teens...Read More
Bingeable shows to get us through the gray winter daysBy Amelia Spence, Reporter Spooky season has come and gone, and hopefully taken with it the horrific slasher flicks and emotionally draining psychological thrillers that have caused so many...Read More
Sifting Through Coffee options on VashonBy Savannah Butcher, Social Media Editor Vashon has a plethora of coffee shops, enough that some may considered the island to be “over caffeinated.” But how...Read More
Footloose Comes to VashonBy Savannah Butcher, Social Media Editor The musical version of Footloose, which follows the plot of the 80’s film, will debut at the Vashon Center for the Arts on November 16. The theatrical retelling...Read More
OCTOBER 18, 2019
Spooky movies promise to scareAidan Janssen, Designer EditorWith Halloween rapidly approaching, people are naturally going to be searching for ways to participate in the spooky season. While going to parties and trick-or-treating may be up some people's alleys, many prefer to stay inside and enjoy the comforts of their own home. Whether you are hanging out with...Read More
Student choir expands to the high schoolReese Thompson, ReporterFor the first time ever, choir is available to high school students. Originally created for the middle school in 2016, the choir is now open to both schools...Read More
JUNE 7, 2019
Vashon dancers leap into spring productionsBy Milo Carr, Reporter, & Savannah Butcher, ReporterAs summer approaches, Vashon Island’s two most prominent dance companies, Blue Heron and Vashon Dance Academy, are preparing for their respective performances. The island community routinely turns out in high numbers to watch the shows, rewarding the dancers’ long-term commitment...Read More
‘Pokémon: Detective Pikachu’ serves its namesakeAidan Janssen, Reporter & DesignerFor more than 20 years, the massively popular Pokémon series has been a major part of youth culture. Now more than ever, this shows no signs of stopping. The franchise has spawned video games, films, toys, and card games, among other forms of entertainment. With the recent release of “Pokémon: Detective Pikachu,”...Read More
APRIL. 26, 2019
Local artist Steffon Moody find a life making artBy Catherine Brown, Reporter & DesignerSince moving to the island 32 years ago from St. Louis, Missouri, local artist Steffon Moody has made a life out of his art. From living in Europe to teaching at Digipen Institute of Technology Moody has grown and transformed his art. After graduating from Washington University in...Read More
“Us” Review: Peele nails the art of high-quality filmAidan Janssen, Reporter & DesignerWith a strong use of narrative and characters, “Us” raises the bar for the psychological thriller genre. Directed by Jordan Peele, known for his comedy series “Key & Peele” and award-winning film “Get Out,” “Us” tells the story of the Wilson family, following Adelaide (Lupita Nyong'o), Gabe (Winston Duke), Zora (Shahadi Wright Joseph), and Jason (Evan Alex) Wilson as they go on summer vacation to the California coast...Read More
Original Works annual production features high school artistsBy Hannah Spranger, ReporterThrough a wealth of carefully choreographed dances, Vashon Center for the Arts explored numerous questions and emotions in its Original Works production. The show took place at Katherine L. White Hall, the beautiful 300 seat theatre. Many of the pieces focused on mature topics, hoping to raise awareness and initiate change...Read More
MAR. 8, 2019
Drama Dock presents an all-female ‘Odd Couple’By Catherine Brown, ReporterDrama Dock recently presented on an all-female version of “The Odd Couple” -- which has been a television show, Tony award-winning play, and movie -- putting their own spin on the well-known story originally written by Neil Simon. The premise of the original show revolved around two men who share an...Read More
Kiss the Joy as It Flies, a new one-of-a-kind playBy Garrett Mueller, Business EditorThis weekend, anchovies, a talking crow, an old nun, and more characters will jump into life from the pages and mind of writer and visionary Brian Doyle. Vashon Center for the Arts is hosting this newly-finished production: “Kiss the Joy as It Flies: The Wit and Wisdom of Brian Doyle.”...Read More
FEB. 1, 2019
2019 Oscars are a wide-open raceBY ELIZABETH LANDE, CO-COPY EDITORNow in its 91st year, the Oscars have been a hallmark of the movie industry for decades, celebrating the actors, producers, directors, and those even further behind the scenes for their excellence in filmmaking. So, as a major movie buff, I present to you my predictions for the top five categories of the 2019 Oscars. Inaccuracies aside, it’s gonna be a wild ride...Read More
Student energy brings “Mama Mia!” to the stageBY ALEX RYAN, REPORTERThe high school drama team is excited to share their upcoming spring musical, “Mamma Mia!,” with the Vashon community. Auditions began on Tuesday, Jan. 29, and performances are scheduled for the first three weekends of May. According to drama director Stephen Floyd, this particular play has been a long time coming to the high school...Read More
DEC. 22, 2018
Local musicians sing for charityBY CATHERINE BROWN, REPORTEROn Friday, Dec. 7, the Vashon community held its fifth annual “Will Sing for Vashon” event, a holiday music performance designed to help support island nonprofit organizations. During the event, all audience members received envelopes...Read More
‘Green Book’ teaches morals, exceeds standardsBY BELLA CRAYTON, CO-COPY EDITORAcross the country, the role of discipline in schools has been slowly changing and adapting to the modern age. In response to the ever-developing culture, the school district has shifted away from punitive measures and towards an all-encompassing response to discipline...Read More
NOV. 21, 2018
“The Hate U Give” brings controversial topics to the tableALEX RYAN, REPORTER“The Hate U Give” brings police brutality, violence, and racism to the table, as viewers watch a teenage girl move through life following the death of her best friend, shot and killed in front of her by a police officer...Read More
"Bohemian Rhapsody" thrives under pressureBY ELIZABETH LANDE, CO-COPY EDITORI walked into the Admiral Theater wanting to enjoy the new Queen biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody” — I’m an avid fan of both the band and Freddie Mercury for the way in which they inspired an entire generation by being unapologetically themselves...Read More
School’s Instagram Meme Account Acquires New AdminsSYLVIE KOEFOED-NIELSEN, REPORTERDuring September of this year, junior Renz O’Meara passed his school-famous Instagram account, @vhs_memes_ on to a new anonymous owner...Read More
Local play shows truth through dark comedyBY CLARA ATWELL, EDITOR-IN-CHIEFThe #MeToo movement has been a topic of controversy and empowerment throughout the United States and the rest of the world for the past year. So far, the movement has grown significantly due to women of all walks of life telling their stories of sexual...Read More
OCT. 19, 2018
The Predator lacks what made the original a classicREPORTER & DESIGNER | OCT. 19, 2018“The Predator” can stand firmly alongside other recently released movies, but isn’t consistent with the 1987 classic’s serious tone and characters. Released on Sept. 14, “The Predator” is Hollywood’s newest sequel to the thirty-year franchise. The newest movie was directed by Shane Black, who previously played the major character of Hawkins in the 1987 release...Read More
Sharing the Stage Show to Play at Red BikeELEANOR YARKIN, REPORTER | OCT. 19, 2018Sharing the Stage is an island tradition in which student artists have the opportunity to perform in a large venue and receive critique from local professional bands. Student bands selected to play at Sharing the Stage will open for Seattle-based group Snuff Redux at the Red Bike on Nov. 16, and will also receive two sessions of mentorship from professional musicians in the community...Read More
JUNE 8, 2018
“Deadpool 2” decapitates Marvel’s orthodox styleBY SAMUEL KNIGHT, REPORTER | JUNE 8, 2018“Deadpool 2” hit theaters on May 10 and dominated the box office with its dark humor and gory violence driven by the main character Deadpool, played to perfection by Ryan Reynolds. Instead of a plot centered around heroes fighting villains, the storyline shows the dark side of every character, protagonist and antagonist alike, in order to illustrate a world where blame falls upon everyone...Read More
“13 Reasons Why” downplays its purposeBY CALDER STENN, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | JUNE 8, 2018In the closing moments of both seasons one and two of the hit Netflix show “13 Reasons Why,” the question is asked, “What do we do now?” These five words appear to be directed at this TV series’ audience, yet the show itself is inconsistent in providing answers during many instances throughout the story...Read More
Concert review: Taylor SwiftBY LéA RINGEVAL, REPORTER | JUNE 8, 2018On May 22, the 28-year-old singer and songwriter Taylor Swift produced stadium-wide ecstasy at Seattle’sCenturyLink Field while touring her latest album, “Reputation.” She performed 14 of the 15 tracks on the album, as well as some unforgettable hits such as “Romeo and Juliet,” “Bad Blood” and “Shake it Off.”...Read More
MAY 14, 2018
“A Quite Place” leaves viewers speechlessSAMUEL KNIGHT, REPORTER | MAY 14, 2018Every so often a movie comes along which introduces a new subsection of a genre, and becomes a mold from which subsequent films are formed for years to come. “Indiana Jones” is commonly referred to as a classic action film, “Saving Private Ryan” as a defining war film, and “The Dark Knight” series as a ranking superhero film. The vision of “A Quiet Place” is analogous to the mark “Get Out” left on the horror genre...Read More