Articles by jwest

Staff Writer for the Oredigger Newspaper Contributions in Creative Writing, Book Reviews, and Movie Reviews. Favorite place to write: a warm coffee shop on a weekend.


Young Frankenstein Draws Record Crowd

Mines Little Theater (MLT) just wrapped up its final performances for the spring musical, Young Frankenstein.  After working long hours, attending countless rehearsals, and managing a myriad of elements critical for the production, the crew gave a performance that was a pleasure to see come to fruition. Performed at the Bunker Auditorium amidst an audience…

The Return of Doctor Who

Most will agree that it is soothing to slowly slip back into watching an old favorite show, especially when episodes resume their predictable schedule of airing each week. One could liken it to the feeling of putting on that first pair of fuzzy socks at the start of autumn – exciting, long awaited, and comfortable….

Shadow & Glass

For as long as I can remember, a beautiful emerald-green vase has perched on Mom’s nightstand. I have come to remember her as that vase: whole, perfect, filled with fresh vivacity, and reminiscent of fragrant flowers. The first chip in the vase appeared when Mom lost her keys.  She searched the whole house for them,…

Ten: Chapter 2

*********************************************************** Transcript Transmission: 09:00 am 4016.2.27 NAME: CAMERON SPENCER HAVER REASON: LETTER DISPATCHED. INSPECTION NOT REQUIRED.   RULES CEREMONY: HAVER RESIDENCE 12:00 PM. EXPECTED WATCHER ATTENDANCE: 12 PRIORITY: 0.42 LOYALTY:RULES Transcript Transmission: 010:02 am 4016.2.27 **FLAGGED** TARDINESS **OVERRIDDEN. POST OFFICE OFFICIAL: JAMES CALLWATER, #2205** NAME: JUNO DIANA EAVES REASON: LETTER DISPATCHED. INSPECTION NOT REQUIRED.  …

Ten: Chapter 1 – West

Day Negative One: Diary of Juno Eaves For my twentieth birthday, my parents gave me this diary.  It feels strange to receive such a juvenile gift, especially on the brink of my adulthood.  But tonight I sit in my chair in the dining room and write this in front of my parents.  I’ve decided this…

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