You Guys are Being Babies About Euphoria

Oliver Song, Opinion Columnist • May 1, 2026

For the past seven years, HBO’s Zillenial high school drama series has been one of, if not the most, polarizing shows on television. Since 2019, Sam Levinson’s "Euphoria" has provoked, vexed and offended...

Heated Misogyny

Calliope Duford, Opinion Columnist • March 13, 2026

"Heated Rivalry" has a woman problem.  On the surface, it seems almost feminist in its portrayal of women. All the female characters are funny, smart, kind and forgiving of their silly gay best friends....

The Life and Death of 20 Episode Seasons

Calliope Duford, Opinion Columnist • October 17, 2025

“The Jazz Singer” premiered in 1927 and in doing so changed the film industry forever. As the first “talkie” — a movie with synchronized sound and video — it ushered in a brand new era of cinema....

Tensions rise at home when parents start re-watching “Call the Midwife” on PBS

Maddie Ott • April 11, 2020

“First you want me to join the family read-aloud circle, and now you want me to watch 'Call the Midwife' with you and dad!? I’m outta here!!” screamed 21-year-old Melly Snooks to her confused parents...

“Gotham” disappointing for Batman lovers and casual fans alike

Andy Monserud • October 22, 2014

The show attempts to keep things interesting by constantly dropping members of Batman’s Rogues’ Gallery into improbable places.

From Emmy’s to ‘Emily’: A new tv series at Pacific Lutheran

September 28, 2014

This story was originally published in Pacific Lutheran University's The Mooring Mast on Sept. 26, 2014. Written by Matthew Salzano, A&E Editor of The Mooring Mast. Photo courtesy of Camille Adams. The...

Neil deGrasse Tyson Talks Science with The Pioneer

Aleida Fernandez • September 11, 2014

According to Neil deGrasse Tyson, science is cool again. With it becoming ever more popular in news outlets and popular culture, Tyson is confident that we will see a rise in future scientists.

‘Thrones’ Entertains Vast Audience

Nathan Fisher • May 8, 2014

I was able to resist being seduced by “Game of Thrones” until post-midterms several weeks ago when I finally succumbed. This was the best worst decision that I’ve made in a long time.

Captain America: A Superior Sequel

Nathan Fisher • April 10, 2014

Captain America has always been my least favorite “hero” because he seems a bit of a dud. But the ole Captain has matured; maybe his testosterone has increased along with his muscles—whatever, he’s worthy of a solo adventure and contrary to what history might suggest, a sequel can be better than the original.

Entire Class of 2017 Declares Film and Media Studies Major

Melina Hughes • April 3, 2014

The entire first-year class of 2017 has collectively declared themselves as film and media studies majors. Upperclassmen and faculty respond with gratuitous eye-rolling.

Find Pride In Your Guilty Pleasures

Nathan Fisher • October 23, 2013

Everyone has one yet no one likes to admit it. Guilty pleasures are great but why do we feel an intense amount of shame when admitting them?

Streaming Media Shakes Up Entertainment Industry

Andy Monserud • September 26, 2013

As an incoming first-year, I’ve been presented with plenty of distractions in these first few weeks, but most of them seem to be on the decline. The initial scramble for new social circles and interests has calmed down, and the first-year class as a whole seems to have had our fill of vomiting outside Jewett bathrooms for a while. But now I have to deal with a new threat to my well-being: a Netflix subscription. Why go to fraternity parties when I could catch up on “Breaking Bad?" Streaming is a blessing and a curse to the bored college student, and as the entertainment industry catches up with technology, the future of online streaming is hazy.