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The Worst Book I Read in 2024
A small thing that I always look forward to in the new year is when Goodreads makes the little “Year in Books” thing. There’s something...
Eleanor Fickenscher
Feb 1121 min read
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Welcome Back!
Hello again Wilder Things enthusiasts! Although we're already a few weeks in, we'll still happily welcome you all back to campus and hope...
Whitney Jensen
Feb 61 min read
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Going Feral with 'Nightbitch'
Nightbitch , local author Rachel Yoder's debut novel, has been adapted for the screen. The black comedy opens December 6, and...
Lily Hart
Nov 19, 20241 min read
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Volume 8 Launch Party
As you may have already seen if you follow the Wilder Things Instagram over at @wilderthingsmag, we now have an official time, date and...
Whitney Jensen
Nov 12, 20242 min read
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Book Recommendation: 'Table for Two' by Amor Towles
As the semester grinds forward, and assigned readings accumulate, short stories are the perfect way to enjoy reading for fun without...
Lily Hart
Nov 6, 20242 min read
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Progress Update + Announcement!
As the semester chugs along past midterms, Wilder Things wanted to provide a quick little update on the physical issue that we have in...
Whitney Jensen
Oct 29, 20241 min read
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An Incomplete List of Horror Movies That I Love
In honor of spooky month, I have compiled a list of some of my favorite horror movies.
Eleanor Fickenscher
Oct 22, 202413 min read
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Knights of the Rotund Table (Wilder Things Edition)
Moo Deng the baby pygmy hippo in Thailand has taken the internet by storm with her glowing dewy skin and embodiment of chaotic feminine...
Kennedy Ebberts
Oct 15, 20242 min read
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A Book About the Coolest Mythology You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
I am an avid reader and nerd of mythology, but some have less spotlight shone on them in the literary world. One type that falls under...
Solenn Vincent
Oct 8, 20242 min read
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Why the World Wasn't Ready for Lisa Frankenstein
By Ava Steiner “I can’t believe you didn’t like Lisa Frankenstein.” I had just watched the horror romcom the day before, and I had...
Ava Steiner
Oct 1, 20243 min read
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Meet the Team!
Senior Staff Some of you may recognize our senior staff from previous issues. Our illustrious Editor in Chief, Tatum, is ready to charge...
Kennedy Ebberts
Sep 24, 20245 min read
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Animorphs: The Best Kids Series You’ve Never Read
by Miranda [redacted] My name is Miranda. That’s my first name, obviously. I can’t tell you my last name. It would be too dangerous. The...
Miranda Miller
Mar 1, 202412 min read
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I Read Every Bridgerton Book in Two Weeks, So You Don’t Have To!
By Josephine Geiger-Lee Full Disclosure: This is a clickbait title. I would encourage everyone to read at least one Bridgerton book in...
Josephine Geiger-Lee
Nov 8, 202312 min read
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Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries Book Review
[Transcript of an interview between Natalie Muglia (NM) and Miranda Miller (MM) recorded on 6/15/2023, 10:10 am CST.] NM: I think we both...
Natalie Muglia
Jul 9, 20238 min read
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Farewell Wilder Things!
I've been the web editor for Wilder Things Magazine for the past two years. In this time, I've had the pleasure of redesigning the...
lydia-hecker
May 19, 20232 min read
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Of Flying and Falling
Genre: Mythos, Fantasy Short Story Author's Note: A creative reimagining of “Spirit Monster Tracks a Rider,” from Kenneth J. DeWoskin...
Elsa Richardson-Bach
Apr 8, 202311 min read
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All our favorite female authors!
As Women's History Month comes to a close, we have a list of female authors for y'all to sift through to find your next read! Here is who...
Tatum Cuttell
Apr 4, 20231 min read
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The True Best Rom-Coms of All Time
Genre: Comedy, Romance Review Those who know me know I love a good romantic comedy. I love watching The Proposal on the couch late at...
Natalie Muglia
Mar 29, 202321 min read
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Wilder Things Genre March Madness!!
It's that time of year folks. The time where everyone is making and breaking brackets and intensely watching their teams either advance...
Tatum Cuttell
Mar 28, 20231 min read
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Book Recs!
It's officially Spring (even if the weather doesn't believe it), so guess what that means...That's right! Book recommendations from us to...
lydia-hecker
Mar 25, 20233 min read
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