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‘All Too Well’ has an interesting backstory

Mattie Beck, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor • November 30, 2021

Taylor Swift recently released another re-recording to add to her discography, this time with the album “Red (Taylor’s Version)." With all the previous songs re-recorded and a variety of other songs...

Acts of kindness go a long way

Cory Sparks, Editor in Chief • November 17, 2021

Today’s society seems to put a spotlight on all of the reasons that separate people from one another. Whether it be opinions on COVID-19 vaccines, mask regulations, political party affiliations,...

Letter to the Editor – UWO must amend March decision

David Blaska, UWO class of ‘72 • November 17, 2021

It is distressing that my alma mater (Class of 1972) would expunge the good name of award-winning actor Fredric March from its campus theater. I was editor of The Advance-Titan when Mr. March visited...

‘Voyage’ marks triumphant return for ABBA

Mattie Beck, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor • November 17, 2021

It’s been 38 years and finally the Swedish band ABBA released a new album, “Voyage,” and it was worth the wait. “Voyage,” ABBA’s ninth studio released album, came out Nov. 5, and its release...

Self-defense or not: Rittenhouse verdict will likely have lasting impact

Cory Sparks, Editor in Chief • November 10, 2021

Will the jury believe Kyle Rittenhouse was defending himself when he killed two men and injured another? The trial of Kyle Rittenhouse began on Nov. 1, with testimonies coming from numerous parties regarding...

Side hustles for college students

Cory Sparks, Editor in Chief • November 3, 2021

Just like many of those who will end up reading this, I am a college student who owes the university thousands of dollars per year while dedicating 20-40 hours a week to school-related activities. Whether...

Letter to the Editor- Did we learn nothing from “The Music Man”?

Baron Perlman, Retired UWO faculty member • November 3, 2021

Apparently River City’s going to have a boys’ band! Let us rephrase that: UWO is going to copy “The Music Man” and institute its own walloping marching band. Right now the search is on for a new...

5 must-watch Halloween episodes

Mattie Beck, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor • October 27, 2021

When watching TV during the Halloween season, some of the best episodes are on air. From the costume parties to spooky ghost investigations, there are all sorts of fun episodes to watch during the Halloween...

Is now a good time to “eat the rich”?

Katie Pulvermacher, News Editor • October 27, 2021

In early October, information was released on the Pandora Papers, a scope of 11.9 million documents, which were uncovered by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ). These “show...

Be cautious when betting on sports

Cory Sparks, Editor in Chief • October 20, 2021

As someone who is going to school in hopes of being the next Tony Romo of broadcast television, watching and analyzing all kinds of professional sports has been a staple in my life thus far. With more...