review by Bella Arguello, grade 9

Welcome To Night Vale is a fictional podcast mimicking a small community radio in a fictional town called Night Vale. It mostly revolves around important events such as Eternal Scouts initiations in the parking lot behind the Ralphs, breaking news like Koshek’s new litter of eternally suspended in the air kittens, updates on the weather and traffic, and frequent reminders that the Sherrif’s Secret Police is always watching. ALWAYS.

The plot for each episode is extensive yet easy to follow, ensuring that there is never a single dull moment. Creepy yet interesting, the theme never fails to be oh so enticing to the ears. Because of its theme and creepy twist on modern community radio stations, it gives a fantisal… fantasyall… it gives a fantasy twist and meaning to such mundane objects and places: helicopters, dog parks, weather updates, and much more.

Along with the plot, The podcast has an extensive and creative list of fun and diverse characters, such as the faceless old woman that secretly lives in your house (btw, she say’s you need to restock on apples, she absolutely adores them), the Apache Tracker who’s really a racist white guy in a headdress, Carlos, Steve Carlsberg (*groan*), and of course, the wonderful president of the PTA board, the glow cloud.

Overall, Welcome To Night Vale is a creepy, entertaining, and humorous twist on small community radio stations which definitely deserves five stars. Goodnight, Night Vale, and don’t forget,

ALL HAIL THE GLOW CLOUD

 

Photos from our Night Vale Party on July 24. Photos by Jane Gov.