Ella Walken – The Tacoma Ledger

“Hamnet” aims for tragedy but settles for emotional overkill

The Oscar frontrunning film forgoes a complex portrayal of grief for emotional manipulation. By Ella Walken As the 2025-2026 awards season ramps up,

UW’s faculty-led trips offer an accessible way to experience the world without upending work, finances, or family life. By Ella

During a time of year that inundates us with cheer and merry, it isn’t always easy to feel joyful. By Ella Walken

Tacoma voters prioritized candidates who ran on improving cost of living. By Ella Walken On Nov. 4, Tacoma made their voices heard in the polls

At a pivotal moment in Irish history, Say Nothing gives insight into the struggle for a united Ireland. By Ella Walken

While the No Kings protests of October gathered millions, one Washington man staged his own. By Ella Walken One day

Guinness wasn’t always loved, but it’s now been canonized as a part of Irish culture and identity. By Ella Walken

Taylor Swift’s response to Charli XCX’s vulnerability illustrates the lack of critical thinking which is becoming increasingly prevalent in society.

Thirty years into a career of highs, Paul Thomas Anderson and his vision have never been brighter than in “ONE