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…

Poets Share, Inspire for National Poetry Month

April was National Poetry Month, and to celebrate, Mines hosted its annual poetry reading in the sunlit library on April 8, 2016.  Every year, a different collective of students from all over campus convene to share their poetry in front of a live audience. Toni Lefton, Teaching Professor and High Grade faculty advisor, shared some…

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….

Watermedia Exhibit at Foothills Art Center

For students looking for a way to embrace the arts off campus, there is a local exhibit that is sure to be thrilling and picturesque. The Foothills Art Center launched their 42nd Annual Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibition on September 19, 2015. The exhibit runs until October 25, giving anyone enough time to see the…

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

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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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