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The Wichitan

The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan

This year marks 20 years since the release of "The Polar Express." The movie is an adaptation of Chris Van Allsburg's 1985 children's book by the same name.

Flawed animation and a great cast | “The Polar Express” review

Logan Deatherage, Reporter December 11, 2024

Robert Zemeckis and William Broyles Jr's “The Polar Express” is a Christmas adventure film. The film is based on the 1985 children's book of the same name by Chris Van Allsburg. The film follows...

Lucius (left) disarms General Acacius (right) in a battle inside the Roman Colosseum during Gladiator II, Nov. 22.

“Gladiator II” through the female gaze

Abby Turner, Managing Editor December 11, 2024

Nearly 24 years after the release of “Gladiator,” fans were graced with the sequel, “Gladiator II,” set 16 years after the end of Gladiator.  As a Ridley Scott fan, and a much bigger “Gladiator”...

"Holy Cow"  is the retelling of Sarah MacDonald's time in India and her spiritual journey, Nov 21.

“Holy Cow” poorly tackles race, religion and culture

Sabrina Harrison, Entertainment Editor November 22, 2024

If I was not reading “Holy Cow” by Sarah Macdonald for a project, I wouldn’t have gotten past the preface.“Holy Cow” is a travel memoir recounting Macdonald’s time in India. In her two years...

Mar y Sol Cocina Latina offers diverse Latin America foods and culture, Oct 8.

Mar y Sol Cocina Latina offers unique cultural blend

Juliana Abril, Reporter November 8, 2024

Mar y Sol Cocina Latina, the latest addition from the Lombardi Family Concepts, is a Latin-inspired restaurant located in the Uptown district of Dallas. Since opening in July 2024, the restaurant has captivated...

"Olive the Other Reindeer" released on Dec. 17, 1999.

Olive the Other Reindeer: a hidden gem

Gabbi Enriquez December 15, 2023

"Olive the Other Reindeer" is a heartwarming animated film that tells the story of Olive, a small dog played by the wonderful Drew Barrymore, who believes she is destined to be one of Santa's reindeer....

Elizabeth Lail, played by Vanessa Monroe, talks to Mike Schmidt, played by Josh Hutcherson. Oct. 27.

FNAF Review

Sabrina Harrison December 15, 2023

Blumhouse Productions released the highly-anticipated Five Nights at Freddy’s  movie on Oct. 27., 2023 to a variety of reactions and fan reception. The movie takes place in the early 2000s with...

"Memento Mori" follows Andy Fletcher's death, marking the first Depeche Mode album without the core member, 2023. Photo courtesy of Columbia Records.

Depeche Mode confronts death in “Memento Mori”

Colin Stevenson, Photography Editor March 31, 2023

Since their formation in 1980, Depeche Mode has gone through many members, some of which who dealt with serious life issues along the way, and despite these, their music has remained surprisingly consistent...

Nigerian singer Tems covers Bob Marley's "No Woman, No Cry" in collaboration with Marvel to create hype for the upcoming Black Pather sequel, 2022. Photo courtesy of MARVEL.

Tems rendition of Bob Marley’s song, “No Woman, No Cry” is set to present Marvel with another Oscar

Joey Arthur, Reporter October 7, 2022

In anticipation of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” and to get fans excited for the sequel, Marvel released a teaser trailer which featured a rendition of a popular reggae song “No Woman, No Cry.”...

Cassie Howard, played by Sydney Sweeney, walks towards the stage to interrupt a play, 2022.

Enter into “EUPHORIA” season finale

Natalie Cook, Reporter March 11, 2022

Knowing that this is the last we will see of these characters until 2024 was bittersweet. The bitter part is the season finale left us with some huge cliffhangers… but on the sweet side, we all get a...

Batman stands belong his iconic car, showing its new design in "The Batman," 2022.

“The Batman” knows it’s great but that’s not a negative

Joseph Nelson, Entertainment Editor March 11, 2022

An artist can’t help but create something great if they’re passionate about the art they produce.  “The Batman" tells its audience in nearly every frame, “I think I’m the best movie ever made.”...

Your character faces off against mighty legendary Pokémon in the story, such as Dialga, the Pokémon that controls time, Feb. 6. Screenshot by Colin Stevenson. "Pokémon Legends: Arceus" by Game Freak Co., Ltd.

“Pokémon Legends: Arceus” is the reboot Pokémon needed

Colin Stevenson, Photography Editor February 25, 2022

“Pokémon Legends: Arceus” is the breath of fresh air the series desperately needed. Game Freak, the developers of the main series, had stuck to their turn-based RPG system closely for many years now...

Zendaya plays recovering drug addict Rue Bennett in HBO's "Euphoria," 2022. Courtesy of HBO Entertainment.

Enter into “EUPHORIA” season two part three

Natalie Cook, Reporter February 25, 2022

EPISODE 6: This episode is what I had been waiting for. After last week’s episode was mainly focused on Rue (Zendaya), we are finally getting some much-deserved answers. Like I have said before,...

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