First Man is First Rate
Zach Dirksen–Guest Writer On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. In that one event, Armstrong became an American hero. An icon. A legend. But what about Neil […]
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Halloween 2018: homage is delightful, but not frightful
Zach Steensma–Staff Writer John Carpenter’s Halloween (1978) is probably the most important slasher film ever made. Despite its relatively low budget and production value, Carpenter’s innovative and straightforward approach to […]
First open mic night: A family-friendly affair
Erika Buiter–Staff Writer A crowd of around 20 attentive watchers and performers gathered in the BackBack on October 25 for the first Open Mic Night at the Fruited Plain. Drawn […]
Dordt community creates during Defender Days
Sam Landstra–Staff Writer This year’s Dordt Defender Days culminated with the highly-anticipated reveal of the Dordt University logo. The logo was revealed Friday night in the Campus Center in front […]
A guide to ghosts, goblins, and ghouls in film
Harrison Burns–Staff Writer ‘Tis the season for ghouls and goblins as the days darken and leaves fall. In the spirit of this upcoming Halloween season, a brief exploration into the […]
The people behind the curtain
Alicia Bonestroo–Staff Writer When you think about movies, TV, or even theatre, the first names that come to mind are probably actors and directors. But who can you name from […]
Jack Ryan: flag-touting?
Emma Stoltzfus — Staff Writer The first season of Amazon Prime’s new show Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, or just Jack Ryan, premiered on Aug. 31. Taking on the topics of […]
