Author: Maddy Otten

Maddy Otten has previously worked at the Front Page as a Writer, Editor, and Managing Editor. She is back again to contribute to the Front Page as a writer and illustrator. She enjoys writing entertainment, crafting, climate friendly, literary, and arts based pieces for the paper.
Campus News, Features, Opinions / Editorials

Farewell to the Front Page, a Note From the Managing Editor

Life can be full of surprises.

I never expected to make writing a career in any capacity, but here we are. I began working here at the paper as a writer, a reporter, a student who had so much to learn and so far to go. I never expected to find the friendships that I did, to find all of the small joys that lay hidden throughout the school, or to find my path that will hopefully lead me to new horizons.  Continue reading Farewell to the Front Page, a Note From the Managing Editor

Porco Rosso, An Exciting and Solemn Adventure (Spoilers review)
Features, Opinions / Editorials, Review

Porco Rosso, An Exciting and Solemn Adventure (Spoilers review)

By Madison Otten

 Porco Rosso is a high-flying adventure from Studio Ghibli and Hayao Misazaki, who also created and directed other works such as Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro. Porco Rosso premiered in 1992 and earned $59 million while on a ¥9.2 million budget ($85,836 USD). Featuring voice talents such as Micheal Keaton, Susan Eagon, Brad Garrett, and Cary Ewles to help bring the multilayered and charming characters to life. This film is often overlooked for it’s ‘odd’ premise, but if you can move past the cover, you’ll be rewarded with a stunning and heartfelt film with a grand adventure that has been sorely lacking in modern cinema. Beware, spoilers are ahead, so I encourage you to watch this movie any way you can. Continue reading Porco Rosso, An Exciting and Solemn Adventure (Spoilers review)