Lifestyles
ISSUE 3 | 9/21/16
Native poet Trevino Brings Plenty offers insights
by Ariadne Wolf
Native American poet Trevino L. Brings Plenty used his trademark humor and incisive insights in the poetry he presented from his collection of poetry, “Wakpa Wanagi, Ghost River” in the Hatfield Library on Sept. 15 to Willamette students and faculty… read more
Stranger things: Those moments with that one person
by Nic Shipley
Bearcat Bullet
by Christine Smith
Mad Decent Block Party 2016: Was it decent?
by Aaron Wiesenfeld
Duo turned a summer of research into an enlightened performance
by Natasha Zedan
ISSUE 2 | 9/14/16
“Chromatic Colors”: Five out of five stars
by Aaron Wiesenfeld
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step or as people often more commonly say: “fall semester started a week ago.” However, the semester was destined to… read more
Don’t spend it all in one place
by Jarod Todeschi
Bearcat Bullet
by Christine Smith
Top 5 senior bucket list items
by Nebraska Lucas
Photo spotlight: Madison Phelps
ISSUE 1 | 9/7/16
by Aubryn Walters & Davis Wolfe
After four long years of anticipation, Frank Ocean released his sophomore album, “Blonde.” The events that led up to the release took his fans on a wild journey… read more
Bearcat Bullet
by Christine Smith
Humans of Willamette
by Keeton Nance & Conner Wickland
The Space provides opportunity to local musicians
ISSUE 26 | 4/28/16
Senior art majors display their masterpieces at Hallie Ford
by McCall Concannon
The Senior Art Majors Exhibition debuts every spring as a culmination of all their artistic experiences and a final statement of their four years of studies… read more
Spring is already feeling like summer so let’s groove
by Ian Rosenzweig
Sister Outsider educates on empowerment and “otherness”
by Sarah Haghi
Roomies are life
by Christine Smith
Style Crush: Caroline McCann
by Nebraska Lucas
ISSUE 25 | 4/21/16
WULA band profiles: Percy Lounge and Trash Ghost
by Nebraska Lucas
With just two days left, students across campus are revving up for the annual Wulapalooza festival and the Collegian sat down with two more of Willamette’s student bands: Percy Lounge and Trash Ghost…. read more
Willamette community gets a taste of food justice
by Sarah Haghi
Being a parent? You gotta be kidding me
by Christine Smith
“The Feathered Mantle” and “The Weaver and the Dress”
by Natasha Zedan
Willamette University Celebrity lookalikes
ISSUE 24 | 4/14/16
Student dancers and choreographers take the stage tonight
by Alayna Riley
Student choreographers and dancers will be taking the Smith Auditorium stage this week in “Vibrance”, Willamette Dance Company’s spring showcase. Willamette Dance Company produces… read more
Bush Barn Art Center is Salem’s hidden gem
by McCall Concannon
Restaurant review: Nagoya Steakhouse and Sushi
by Casey Dobbert
I’ve waited years for new music from The Lumineers
by Christine Smith
WULA band profiles: Rabid Habit and Genital Public
by Nebraska Lucas
ISSUE 23 | 4/7/16
Restaurant review: Yummy Dumpling
by Genevieve Gahagan
Yummy Dumpling, the newest place to dine in Salem, has brought authentic dumplings to Salem and elimanted the dependence on subpar microwave cuisine. It is located in the basement… read more
Be like a dog
by Christine Smith
Keech’s case for conscious consumerism
by Sam Keechler
Literary review: “This Way to the Sugar”
by Molly Jones
Photo Story: Willamette’s Got Talent
ISSUE 22 | 4/1/16
Beard-faced fun for none, I mustache you to shave
by Sam Keechler
Sometimes a beard gets too itchy… and in the same way a face grows tired of the prickly bush on its chin, the Willamette community has had enough of the fascination with facial hair. read more
Campus Safety
by Casey Dobbert
Dogs rule, bearcats drool, Griffin the corgi is the new mascot
by Jonah Miller
Review: The Willamette Collegian
by Tobin Hutt
4 reasons why Florida is better than Oregon
by Aubryn “Aub Aub” Walters
ISSUE 21 | 3/17/16
Artist spotlight: Marissa Louie’s week in the art building
by Nebraska Lucas
Marissa Louie, junior, spent last week in the midst of her newest art installation: a weeklong camp out on the first floor of the art building. I found her nestled between a mound of laundry and a partially consumed six-pack of Yerba Mate… read more
Literary review: ‘Don’t Let Me Be Lonely’
by Molly Jones
Hope you checked in to “Hotel Casablanca”
I telelovela telenovelas
by Christine Smith
Dark Matter sheds light on social constructs
ISSUE 20 | 3/10/16
Hallie Ford Literary Series: Sarah Sentilles and Rick Barot
by Sarah Haghi
On Wednesday, March 2, two professors and accomplished writers—Sarah Sentilles and Rick Barot—shared some of their latest work as part of the Hallie Ford Literary Series. read more
All that glitters is Santigold
by Gabriela Romo
Artist spotlight: Miles MacClure, deep-fried discomfort
by Nebraska Lucas
Bearcat Bullet: Who needs friends when you have strangers?
by Christine Smith
ISSUE 19 | 3/3/16
Artist spotlight: Rachel Carstensen
by Nebraska Lucas
Junior Rachel Carstensen’s art provokes thoughts on humanity all over campus. read more
ROBOCOPP hopes to robo-stop on campus crime
by Casey Dobbert
Animal Collective is back, with an apparent stroke of genius
by Ian Rosenzweig
“SOS” – not just a call of distress
by Sarah Haghi
ISSUE 18 | 2/25/16
A few tips on how to ace an interview
by Lyra Kuhn
“Vincent in Brixton”: Van Gogh see it
by Alayna Riley
Kanye West’s new album is possibly his Kanye best
by Genevieve Gahagan
New season of X-Files more like F-Files, they’ve seen better days
by Nebraska Lucas
Originality is dead
by Christine Smith
ISSUE 17 | 2/18/16
Cunningham: original selfie artist
by McCall Concannon
WU a capella group performed at Northwest quarterfinal
by Casey Dobbert
The top 5 things I learned from playing the Kim Kardashian game
by Aubryn Walters
A coffee tour of Salem inspired by Sonya
by Christine Smith
ISSUE 16 | 2/11/16
Caller number…not me
by Christine Smith
Hania Marien recognized for writing & multicultural advocacy
by Casey Dobbert
Style Crush: Natasha Zedan & Ian Rosenzweig
by Nebraska Lucas
Evan Greer is near
by Jonah Miller
ISSUE 15 | 2/4/16
Don’t break the silence
by Christine Smith
Exhibit: Fragments in time
by Nicholas Shipley
Style Crush: Alexis Jimenez and Marissa Louie
by Nebraska Lucas
Review: Urban Alley is right up every college students’ alley
by Genevieve Gahagan
Want to kill some time? Play murder mystery games
by Nicholas Hoffnagle
ISSUE 14 | 1/28/16
You don’t need a spoon to enjoy this Serial
by Casey Dobbert
Ban the bags
by Christine Smith
Staff Style Crush: Dillon Peck
by Myriah Juarez Wagner
Salem is uber done with Uber: Here’s why
by Nic Shipley
Review: Fired up for Shotski’s Wood Fired Pizza
by Ben Martin
ISSUE 13 | 12/3/15
Sleep is for the weak: 11 stages to an all nighter
by Holly Petersen
Year of the vegan
by Christine Smith
Girlpool: Folk punk that sucks you in
by Jonah Miller
Bad Christmas specials to exorcise your holiday spirit
by Alayna Riley
Holiday playlist: Jingle bells, carols smell
by Nebraska Lucas
ISSUE 12 | 11/19/15
An ode to mediocrity
by Thao Tran
Netflix’s latest binge-worthy show
by Christine Smith
Review: Biopic ‘Steve Jobs’ gets the job done
by Alayna Riley
Salem food truck function-food trucking for charity
by Sarah Haghi
Style Crush: Anya Rogala
by Nebraska Lucas
ISSUE 11 | 11/13/15
A spell of homesickness
by Lyra Kuhn
Art Angel: The gospel of Grimes
by Ian Rosenzweig
California X-File?
by Christine Smith
Style Crush: Todd Denning
by Nebraska Lucas
ISSUE 10 | 11/5/15
The not-so-roaring ‘20s
by Christine Smith
Mod Pizza: more toppings and soy cheese for your dough
by Sarah Haghi
Edgar Allan Poe’s telltale playlist
by Alexis Cartales
“Hotline Bling” can only mean one thing: sadness
by Thao Tran
‘mamazine’ nurtures campus creativity
by Nebraska Lucas
ISSUE 9 | 10/29/15
WU-approved costumes for budgeting couples
by Nebraska lucas
Truth is scarier than fiction
by Christine Smith
Style Crush: Abigail Lahnert and Owen Gow
by Linnea Huomo
Review: Fear of the unknown… “It Follows”
by Alayna Riley
Level B: Local talent is anything but ordinary
by Jonah Miller
ISSUE 8 | 10/22/15
“Scream Queens” review: Chanel No. Scream
by Alayna Riley
High and dry? Have a sad cry
by Thao Tran
Style Crush: Whitley Schiller and Gavin Meeker
by Mo Xu
The Internet: The future of Odd Future
by Ian Rosenzweig
WU life meets real life
by Christine Smith
ISSUE 7 | 10/15/15
Still life challenges viewers to look twice
by Cody Gregg
Professor playlist: Hear Havas’ top picks
by Nebraska Lucas
It’s not your party, you can’t do what you want to
by Linnea Huomo
“American Horror Story: Hotel” left a vacancy in my heart
by Christine Smith
ISSUE 6 | 10/7/15
Why do I go to school? I just want to go to concerts
by Christine Smith
The Green Inferno: Horrifying for all the wrong reasons
by Elize Manoukian
Review: Get Sweetly Baked — It’s legal
by Therese Nguyen
New “The Daily Show”: Jon but not forgotten
by Colin Metcalfe
Bikes for all big and small
by Josh Trissel
ISSUE 5 | 9/30/15
“Big Little Man” explores self
by Carol Li
Review: American history takes the stage
by Alayna Riley
See TED run, see TED talk…in Salem
by Iris Dowd
Sweater weather
by Lyra Kuhn
The thirst is real
by Christine Smith
ISSUE 4 | 9/23/15
Oregon Trail Live: More fun, less dysentery
by Sarah Haghi
Give nothing, get something… every time
by Josh Trissel
Once a firefighter, now a bagpiper
by Nebraska Lucas
Review: O’Sushi, move o’ver
by Devin Vinoray
Swipe right for friendship
by Christine Smith
ISSUE 3 | 9/16/15
The app that walks you home
by Colin Metcalfe
Salem Film Series – progress at a cost: $5
by Savanna Steele
Nuts about Neanderbar
by Christine Smith
Narcos: Everyone is watching it
by Jeremy Hansen
Hot doggy Dawgs
by Therese Nguyen
ISSUE 2 | 9/9/15
Rise of the man buns
by Christine Smith
No beef with the vegan cuisine in Salem
by Nic Shipley & Niko Morozov
I’d tap that: Late night Salem eats
by Lyra Kuhn
Dear diary, girls like sex too
by Nebraska Lucas
The hills are alive with the sound of WUsic
by Jonah Miller
ISSUE 1 | 9/2/15
Archaea: a philosophical exploration of intimacy
by Colin Metcalfe
Extreme wilderness, multitasking off the grid
by Andie DiBiase
Food trucks in Salem still don’t deliver
by Nebraska Lucas
Palms like Dahmer by Christine Smith
You Snooze, you don’t lose
by Kelsey Walker
ISSUE 26 | 4/29/15
Bearcat Bullet: Salem summer survival guide
by Juliana Cohen
I believe in crystal skulls by Lyra Kuhn
The Shakes shimmer, ripple by Teddy Wu
Beta Theta why by Westy Summerton
WU: a study abroad destination by Paulina Ludwig
ISSUE 25 | 4/22/15
Bearcat Bullet: Profs need fresh air, too by Juliana Cohen
Turning Everclear into dust by Robin Thorson
Ferris Bueller goes to Coachella by Emily Thimesch
Ditching autotune, a student sings of death, disability
by Teddy Wu
Glance into Natalie Pate’s novella ‘Choice’ by Natalie Pate
ISSUE 24 | 4/15/15
Saturday morning fever by Christine Smith
Bearcat Bullet: Baby-phobia by Juliana Cohen
Mourning Death Cab for Cutie by Teddy Wu
Chapbooks are better than Netflix by Ross Kovac
8 signs that you’re living in a YA dystopian novel
by Lyra Kuhn
Mellow out with ‘Mini Metro’ by Chris Morton
ISSUE 23 | 4/8/15
Undercover on the student tour by Sam Hilburn
Bearcat Bullet: Please forget by Juliana Cohen
Kendrick on my mind by Hyakub Herring
Mertens mixes business, pleasure at SXSW by Juliana Cohen
Chew crickets, live sustainably by Iris Dowd
Glee gets canceled, leaves behind TV legacy by Andrea Risolo
ISSUE 22 | 3/18/15
Bearcat Bullet: Don’t fear the spoiler by Juliana Cohen
Former hipster crushes hopes, dreams by Zane Sparling
Taking a razor to old habits by Bianca Dancy
Yassou Benedict rocks Bistro by Teddy Wu
Women bare all, combat sexism on herself.com
by Danielle Raskin
ISSUE 21 | 3/11/15
Bearcat Bullet: I can smell your transfer by Juliana Cohen
Parks in Salem: not wrecked by Annika Hagelin
No ghost zone by Teddy Wu
Kelly Clarkson croons on “Piece by Piece” by Lyra Kuhn
Patty’s Off-Center hits brunch bull’s-eye by Travis Wilson
ISSUE 20 | 3/4/15
Bearcat Bullet: Mafia matriarchy by Juliana Cohen
Cat shelter has feels, sweet deals by Andrea Risolo
Cherry City’s laugh factory by Sam Hilburn
Duo THEESatisfaction makes stellar moves by Teddy Wu
These authors feel your pain by Lyra Kuhn
ISSUE 19 | 2/25/15
50 shades of dismay by Elize Manoukian
Bearcat Bullet: Worn-out questions by Juliana Cohen
Don’t call me a townie by Kellen Friedrich
Joey Bada$$: Still young, hungry by Will Falvey
Vintage photos capture Salem’s past by Ross Kovac
ISSUE 18 | 2/18/15
Gayle’s: almost too gourmet by Adam Lacanilao
My kind of morsels by Juliana Cohen
‘Honeybear’ tackles matters of matrimony by Garrett Ross
‘Saul’: no meth, plenty of drama by Rachel Bedolla
Sex club wants conversations, change by Shannon Sollitt
ISSUE 17 | 2/11/15
Supporting Bruce Jenner by Iris Dowd
Dylan puts a twist on Sinatra’s classics by Teddy Wu
Archive: coffee by day… by Andrea Risolo
Bearcat Bullet: Brian’s so-called life by Juliana Cohen
‘A Most Violent Year’ shows underrated grit
by Mark Andreoni
ISSUE 16 | 2/4/15
(ex)change artfully tackles social unrest by Ross Kovac
Who is the cross-dressing mormon? by Elize Manoukian
Joker Marc Maron knows how to rip himself apart
by Sam Hilburn
Bearcat Bullet: My pigsty makes me cry by Juliana Cohen
Nicki Minaj topples the hip-hop patriarchy
by Shayna Weimer
ISSUE 15 | 1/28/15
Downtown gets sweeter by Christine Smith
Who’s the boss of me now? by Zane Sparling
Bearcat Bullet: Stop laughing at obesity by Juliana Cohen
Panda Bear: no longer hibernating by Teddy Wu
“Selma” revisits dark realities by Arianna Woicekowski
ISSUE 14 | 12/3/14
Golazo gives you wings by Juliana Cohen
Ariel Pink’s hi-fi exhibits exuberance by Teddy Wu
Bringing back the yo-yo by Brendan McGinnis
Thanksgiving at Denny’s by Andrea Risolo
We pledge allegiance to Young Thug
by Will Falvey and Steven Rodriguez
ISSUE 13 | 11/19/14
Bearcat Bullet: Too soon? by Juliana Cohen
Big K.R.I.T. shines a light on Southern rap by Will Falvey
Sustainability in the bathroom by Iris Dowd
Reality TV from a British perspective by Molly Drummond
Taking George Takei at face value by Sam Hilburn
ISSUE 12 | 11/12/14
Ace of Fades: A cut above others by Joseph Jackson
Dear Superego: Existential advice by Jonny Saunders
Authors’s speech digs into childhood by Chris Ketchum
Bearcat Bullet: It’s my face; deal with it by Juliana Cohen
Better Than Mama’s tweaks casual snacking by Andrea Risolc
Cathode: Time to retire Calvin Harris’ cheesy EDM formula by Wyatt Johnson and Eric Wright
ISSUE 11 | 11/5/14
Bearcat Bullet: What’s my age again? by Juliana Cohen
Delete your email signature by Zane Sparling
Fury: Same war, new tone by Ian Sieg
Mind Spa serves as cramped oasis by Christine Smith
No more growing pains for Taylor Swift by Teddy Wu
ISSUE 10 | 10/29/14
‘Beyond Earth’ far from game changer by Christopher Morton
Why I stopped caring about Lena Dunham by Jamie Ervin
Bearcat Bullet: Rummaging for rubbish by Juliana Cohen
Run the Jewels: A lyrical goldmine by Teddy Wu
The most approachable DJs on campus by Christine Smith
ISSUE 9 | 10/22/14
Bearcat Bullet: We are all born alone by Juliana Cohen
Foxygen uncovers old sounds by Teddy Wu
Style Crush: Aubrey Kendall by Shira Rothman
Untamed flavor at Wild Pineapple by Gordie Clary
‘Mulaney’ just isn’t Jerry by Sam Hilburn
ISSUE 8 | 10/15/14
Bearcat Bullet: Not that kind of atheist by Juliana Cohen
Parents will laugh at anything by Sam Hilburn
Pizza wars: The quest for cheesy ecstasy by Andrea Risolo
Vince Staples paints a violent reality by Will Falvey
‘Gone Girl’ turns matrimony on its head by Ian Sieg
ISSUE 7
Bearcat Bullet: I am a cat by Juliana Cohen
Flying Lotus makes death appealing by Teddy Wu
L.B. fuses Jane Austen on YouTube by Alex Wallace
Missing MySpace music by Andrew Mell
The quilts are not what they seem by Lance Rossi
ISSUE 6
Bearcat Bullet: Ello? Just say goodbye by Juliana Cohen
Guest poet’s work recalls violence of assimilation by Chris Ketchum
Salem Earth Fair inspires global citizens by Christine Smith
‘Tusk’ takes body modification to task by Juliana Cohen
‘Tyranny’ gets down and dirty by Teddy Wu
ISSUE 5
‘Maze Runner’ hits anticlimatic wall by Ian Sieg
To care about pubic hair by Emma Jonas
Bearcat Bullet: FOMO? Just don’t go by Juliana Cohen
Old folks concur: You should go to Sybil’s by Gordie Clary
Russell Brand breaks YouTube by Alex Wallace
Who’s ‘loyal’ to Chris Brown? by Ian Rosenzweig
ISSUE 4
Classroom improv: Not the best stage by Juliana Cohen
Death From Above 1979 rains hellfire with new LP
by Teddy Wu
We could all use a return to ‘Boyhood’ by Ian Sieg
Crêpe Café tastes better than abroad by Christine Smith
Trying out the ‘Yak’ app by Adam Lacanilao
ISSUE 1 | 8/27/14
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ sets standard for space thrillers by Alison Hsiao
Lifestyles
Chill at the Bistro without ruining everything
Eschewing new ideas, a sequel cops out in hopes of cashing in
On break, it’s freshman year all over
Nobody’s smiling, but an artist won’t stay silent
Need a ride? New app will get you there, for a price
Bearcat Bullet: Don’t judge a school by its memes
Spring 2014
Wulapalooza brings whimsy and fun, despite rain
Ralph Fiennes shines in Wes Anderson’s ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’
Sup’s Electronic Dance Music Opera sends music department on psychedelic journey
Bearcat Bullet: That’s all, folks
Ranch Records: An introvert’s paradise
What to know about the bands and artists performing at Wulapalooza this Saturday
Guide to Portland’s best eateries on a college student’s budget
Eulogy for Internet Explorer 6/a>
Bearcat Bullet: Let’s go streaking through the Quad
April Fool’s Edition
New restaurant Wretched Refuse pays you to eat there
Bistro to become cat cafe, fluffy kittens will abound
Salinger’s ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ slated to hit the big screen in 2015
New episodes of ‘CatDog,’ ‘Hey Arnold!’ and more to return to Nickelodeon next fall
Bearcat Bullet: Quiet study floor now actually quiet
New Skrillex album ‘Recess’ revitalizes dubstep
Fill your belly with a hearty one-bowl meal at Super Pho
Support Salem’s local music scene by checking out all ages shows
Trust more emotionally complex with sophomore album, ‘Joyland’
ESCAPE: Satisfy your sweet tooth at Sugar. Sugar. and Candy Tyme
Bearcat Bullet: Guide to spring break in Salem
Surprises abound in ‘The Broken Circle Breakdown’
Remote house hunting doesn’t have to be a nightmare
Feast with Friends and fish from Fitts
Pharrel steps out of the shadows with ‘G I R L,’ falls flat
Bearcat Bullet: Transitioning from a major metropolis to a small city
Escape: Wine & cheese tastings in Willamette Valley
Bullet: Mindfulness Meditation