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Articles by Andrew Ulstad
Life Lessons in ‘Letterkenny,’ the Sitcom
“Letterkenny” is a strange show. It’s both horrible and fantastic at the same time, with too much toxicity in one episode, followed by a super soft birthday party in the next and entirely too many montages throughout every season. For anyone unfamiliar with the Canadian show, it streams in the U.S. exclusively on Hulu.
Pop-punk’s not dead: five best pop-punk albums of 2022
Pop-punk had its heyday in the early 2000s with hits from Blink-182’s “The Rock Show” in 2001, Good Charlotte’s “The Anthem” and Simple Plan’s “Perfect,” both in 2002. For those who are thinking, “wait, that’s just alternative rock,” well, you’re not wrong. Pop-punk is a subgenre of rock that can share some common characteristics with many other genres. The common threads that tie pop-punk songs together lie in the messages of each song.
Global warming: why our generation shouldn’t have kids
I have wanted to be a father since shortly after my first nephew was born. Something about helping to shape a personality seemed appealing to me. This was reinforced over the next decade and a half when my nieces and nephews started showing interest in pastimes that of mine. However, all of these feelings were self contained. I didn’t start thinking about the world around this new life until my mid-twenties.
Hotter, newer and jammier: Hot New Jam’s found families
Andrew Ulstad, Staff Reporter The sounds of laughter punctuated by one word suggestions rang through Hebeler Hall on Friday, Nov. 18 as improv troupe Hot New Jam hosted their weekly meeting and team play session. With seven new members in the troupe, these sessions serve as exercises for their creativity. Improvisation can mean many things depending on who is asked. For senior President Marcus Wolf and the Hot New Jam troupe, it means creating a community.
Students march against Title IX violations
Chants of “Stop protecting rapists!” rang through the walkways between the SURC and Brooks Library on Tuesday, Nov. 1 as students aired their grievances over alleged Title IX violations by campus staff.
Students march against alleged Title IX violations within Learning Commons
Protestors claim employer discrimination against nonbinary and neurodivergent people Andrew Ulstad, Staff Reporter Chants of “stop protecting rapists” rang through the walkways between the SURC and Brooks Library on Nov. 1 as students aired their grievances over alleged Title IX violations by campus staff.
Ukraine Sidebar
Andrew Ulstad, Staff Reporter According to AP News reports, major cities in Ukraine are limiting power consumption to avoid total blackouts. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy estimates that 30% of Ukrainian power stations have been destroyed or knocked offline since Russian forces started targeting them on Oct. 10. Major cities like Kyiv and Kharkiv will have scheduled power shutdowns to preserve energy as winter approaches.
Voices of Ukraine: stories in times of unrest
Vladislav Bulgar went to bed somewhere around 1-2 a.m. the morning of Feb. 24 in his hometown of Odessa, Ukraine. He awoke to his grandmother barging into his room with tears in her eyes. He remembers that she simply said, “Vlad. They come. It’s war now.” Bulgar had stayed out late on the night of Feb. 23. He said he spent the night and early hours of the morning skating with his friends in Odessa, the third most populous city in Ukraine. His story is not a unique one in war torn Ukraine.
MEChA de CWU stands the test of time
Andrew Ulstad, Staff Reporter A sense of family hung in the air as students and community members entered the Museum of Culture and Environment in Dean Hall on Thursday, Oct. 20. After hugging several of the audience members, Movimiento Estudiantil Chicana/o de Aztlán (MEChA) advisor Dr. Gilberto Garcia began to discuss the achievements and struggles faced by the organization.
Valve’s Steam Deck timed perfectly to revolutionize gaming
As an older than average student for this campus, I’ve been around long enough to watch gaming evolve from a niche market to a worldwide phenomenon. Having watched the industry fairly closely since the early 2000s, Valve’s new Steam Deck is going to revolutionize the gaming world. So, what is this thing? Picture a Nintendo switch with a user interface close to that of a Playstation or Xbox… now add the PC game library available on Steam.
How student employees find their work life balance
Andrew Ulstad, Staff Reporter “Work-life balance is essential to doing both well,” Mason Saulsbury, a junior in film who works at the Diversity and Equity Center(DEC), said. “If you aren’t treating yourself right in one, the other suffers and you end up spiraling into a bad feedback loop.” CWU student employees said they use a variety of tools when dealing with stress. Student employees around campus shared tips revealing how they stay on top of things.
Sarah Spurgeon Gallery hosts first SOIL Art Collective exhibit
The Sarah Spurgeon Art Gallery in Randall Hall has officially opened the first exhibit of the new quarter, featuring art from the SOIL Collective. The multi-artist exhibit entitled “Tangents…I was thinking about the stars” will be on display until Oct. 22. SOIL is known for pushing the boundaries of what is perceived as art. Founded in 1995, SOIL has become a mainstay in the Seattle art scene.
CWU police department has a new look
The CWU police department has made national headlines with their approachability initiative, described as one of the first departments to make such a change. Since 2017, this initiative aims to break down barriers between students and campus police. The issue was originally raised by ASCWU board members. “[It was a testament] to the working relationship we had with student government at that time,” According to Chief Berthon-Koch.
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