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Alien: Earth: an audacious take on a classic franchise

Tim Fogleman, Staff Writer • October 27, 2025

Doubts about Alien: Earth were evaporated as Hawley worked his magic and gave us an amazing and entertaining experience.

Great Hall Gallery Opens

Olivia Fanjoy, Staff Writer • October 24, 2025

The Crewe Center’s Great Hall Gallery opened with Janna Ahrndt’s exhibit examining how technology and automation shape modern human life.

MovieTalk

Julz Levesque, Co-Editor-in-Chief • October 23, 2025

Looking for a Halloween thriller, check this out?

Dexter’s Cultural Resurrection

Xander Morley, Design Director • October 10, 2025

America’s favorite serial killer has risen from the dead in his new spinoff and is here to stay.

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Review

Jared Lennon, Arts & Culture Editor • October 10, 2025

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, starring Margot Robbie and Colin Ferrell, is now playing in theaters, and this is nowhere near just a simple love story.

Movie Talk

Xander Morley, Design Director • October 10, 2025

A spoiler-free discussion of the new film, “The Long Walk”

It Can’t Happen Here Local Performance

Caraline Squires, Co-Editor-in-Chief • October 10, 2025

A local performance in Portland, "It Can’t Happen Here" follows the troubling story of fascism's rise in the United States.

Grey Day 2025

Xander Morley, Design Director • October 10, 2025

A review of GreyDay 2025 from the perspective of an audience member and longtime fan of all three artists.

The PMA Expansion Construction is Underway

Owen Parr, Staff Writer • September 26, 2025

The Portland Museum of Art is undergoing construction on a mission to bring "Art for All".

The Crux Deluxe – New Djo Album Review

Stellan McDorman, Staff Writer • September 26, 2025

Popular indie psych-pop artist Djo releases his fourth album: “The Crux Deluxe.” This outstanding release builds on Djo’s past works while expanding in new directions and is well worth a listen.

MovieTalk

Caydince Bumpus, Community Editor • September 26, 2025

Review of the Recent Superman Movie, Starring David Corenswet as Superman.

Are Movie Theaters Dying?

Jared Lennon, Arts & Culture Editor • September 26, 2025

Post pandemic, the film industry has struggled to adapt and find as much success within the movie theater space. Now that streaming is king, is this the end of the theatrical experience?