“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,
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The Tacoma Ledger
A Student News Magazine for UW Tacoma
Arts & Entertainment
Holiday hits for every listener
A curated list featuring interactive performances, dance-friendly hits, a cappella classics and global holiday sounds to brighten the season. By M.J. Cameron
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Why “Predator: Badlands” is a family movie to enjoy for the holidays
If “Die Hard” can be a Christmas movie, then the new Predator might just be the holiday sci-fi flick you weren’t expecting.
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Winter break games that won’t break the bank
Whether you want calming gameplay or high-stakes drama, these games deliver great experiences at low prices. By M.J. Cameron Autumn
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Films for your feel-bad holiday watchlist
During a time of year that inundates us with cheer and merry, it isn’t always easy to feel joyful. By Ella Walken
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Small businesses to shop at this holiday season
This winter, consider shopping small for the holidays to counter overconsumption and consumerism. By Michaela Ely As the holidays rapidly approach,
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GTA 6 delayed to November 2026, stretching a 13-year wait and anger over Rockstar layoffs
Rockstar Games has pushed back “Grand Theft Auto VI” to Nov. 19, 2026. It’s second delay as reports of a $1–2 billion budget
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Turkeys, Thunderstruck and the Upside Down: Thanksgiving, Black Friday and UWT’s Game Pass
From “Stranger Things” in “Fortnite” to Thunderstruck in EA FC 26 plus free Xbox Game Pass at the Y this
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Say Nothing and the movement towards Irish reunification
At a pivotal moment in Irish history, Say Nothing gives insight into the struggle for a united Ireland. By Ella Walken
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WA history museum’s new exhibit explores Indigenous past, present and future
“This Is Native Land” is the newest permanent exhibition at the Washington History Museum, opening back in October. By Michaela
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