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Established 1885

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All content by Andrew Shermoen

Juniors perform dual saxophone recital

Andrew Shermoen
March 23, 2016
Suspenseful moments abundant in '10 Cloverfield Lane'

Suspenseful moments abundant in ’10 Cloverfield Lane’

Andrew Shermoen
March 17, 2016

Augmented reality headset begins development

Andrew Shermoen
March 11, 2016

“Zootopia” hides commentary on race in a terrific action, mystery

Andrew Shermoen
March 11, 2016

Euphonium, tuba recital held by professor from Washington

Andrew Shermoen
March 10, 2016

Game ‘Firewatch’ explores isolation, tragedy in nature

Andrew Shermoen
March 8, 2016
The 20th Kansas Silent Film Festival was held last week. The festival was host to movies like "Battleship Potemkin," "The Thief of Bagdad" and "The Cohens and Kellys" 

20th Silent Film Festival showcases genre classics

Andrew Shermoen
March 6, 2016
“Spotlight” takes grand award at 88th Academy Awards

“Spotlight” takes grand award at 88th Academy Awards

Andrew Shermoen
March 2, 2016
"The Witch" is the directorial debut for Robert Eggers. The film received accolades in its advance screenings at the Sundance and Toronto International Film Festivals in 2015.

Thought-provoking horror reigns supreme in “The Witch”

Andrew Shermoen
March 1, 2016
Ryan Reynolds gives an awesome performance as the insane, rapid-healing, fourth-wall-breaking mercenary from Marvel Comics known as Deadpool.

Gory, irreverent humor rampant in “Deadpool”

Andrew Shermoen
February 19, 2016

“How to Be Single” offers subpar laughs

Andrew Shermoen
February 12, 2016

Coen brothers triumph with ‘Hail, Caesar!’

Andrew Shermoen
February 12, 2016
Death Wish Coffee Company produces strong coffee with their high-performing roasting equipment and organic, fair trade beans.

Death Wish Coffee wins Super Bowl Commercial Slot in Contest

Andrew Shermoen
February 11, 2016

“Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” fails at humor, action

Andrew Shermoen
February 8, 2016

Redmayne misses the mark in ‘The Danish Girl’

Andrew Shermoen
February 5, 2016

Game of Thrones releases troubling new teaser trailers

Andrew Shermoen
February 2, 2016
While a compelling premise, “The Fifth Wave” falls flat. Chloë Grace Moretz did her best in a lack-luster project.

”The 5th Wave” proves disappointing to fans of sci-fi

Andrew Shermoen
January 29, 2016
The Witcher 3 follows the story of Geralt of Rivia who is searching for his adopted daughter Ciri. The game features a massive open world filled with tons of monsters to fight.

Top 10 Video Games of 2015

Andrew Shermoen
January 27, 2016
DiCaprio’s performance might help him win the Academy Award for Best Actor. He has received an award nomination four times.  

DiCaprio excels in “The Revenant”

Andrew Shermoen
January 22, 2016
This piece by Arthur Osver is entitled "The Regal Hour" and is meant to envoke images of royalty and kingly stature. 

‘Non-Objective’ opens at Mulvane Art Museum

Andrew Shermoen
January 21, 2016
Waddell's opinions on gun collecting are prominent in this piece called "30-30 Combiotic."

Mulvane unveils Theodore Waddell collection

Andrew Shermoen
January 21, 2016
'Mockingjay Part 2' closes a stunning franchise (mild spoiler warning)

‘Mockingjay Part 2’ closes a stunning franchise (mild spoiler warning)

Andrew Shermoen
November 27, 2015
Topeka Cello Collective plays a delicate rendition of "To a Wild Rose." They next performed the more emotive "Bagatelle No. 1."

Topeka Youth show musical ability in performance

Andrew Shermoen
November 14, 2015
Review: The Last Witch Hunter is as cliché they come

Review: The Last Witch Hunter is as cliché they come

Andrew Shermoen
October 30, 2015
(From Left to Right) Gordon Lewis, Dr. Craig Treinen, Dr. Tom Morgan and Joe Schoonover prepare for their set. The quartet treated the audience to several smooth jams.

Concert highlights Washburn’s talented musical faculty

Andrew Shermoen
October 30, 2015

Count down the top ten movie picks this Halloween

Andrew Shermoen
October 30, 2015
Review: "Crimson Peak" stuns as a gothic drama

Review: “Crimson Peak” stuns as a gothic drama

Andrew Shermoen
October 22, 2015

Review: ‘Pan’ is a colorful, strange disappointment

Andrew Shermoen
October 18, 2015
(From left to right.) Brianne Stewart, Clare Bryan, Caleb Marcus, and Josey Trimble pose after their first production of "The Medium" with the Washburn Opera Studio.

WU presents the beautifully intimate opera ‘The Medium’

Andrew Shermoen
October 16, 2015
Movie Review: "Sicario" - Suspenseful, stunning and prescient

Movie Review: “Sicario” – Suspenseful, stunning and prescient

Andrew Shermoen
October 11, 2015
Preview: 'The Medium'

Preview: ‘The Medium’

Andrew Shermoen
October 9, 2015
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