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A sinister toy monkey returns to the family he haunted long ago in “The Monkey.” (Neon/TNS)

‘The Monkey’ shows some toys should never be played with

Alex White, Staff Writer April 8, 2025

“The Monkey” (2025) is a dark comedy horror film that follows brothers Hal and Bill as they deal with a toy monkey that has the power to cause gruesome deaths when the toy gets wound up. “The Monkey...

The HAWS mascot poses at one of the many booths raising money for charity.

Furries raise money for HAWS charity at annual convention

Wynter LaCount-Niedfeldt, Staff Writer April 8, 2025

Furries came together for a convention in Milwaukee and also raised thousands of dollars for charity. Fursquared is a convention that started back in 2014. Since the beginning of the convention HAWS has...

“Punch-Drunk Love” is an example of autism portrayal in a movie.

Portrayals of autism in film can be outdated

Ryan Stevens, Staff Writer April 8, 2025

April is widely recognized as Autism Acceptance month. It is a fun time to highlight some fictional examples of autistic characters in movies and TV. I hope that my commentary can help clear up confusion...

1989 Indiana Jones game continues to hold up well

Raven Parmentier, Staff Writer April 8, 2025

The latest Indiana Jones game, “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle,” has earned considerable praise. Some have called it the “real” fifth Indy film, contrasting it with “Indiana Jones and the...

Students perform at the United Common Ground’s 16th annual Global Showcase held in Room D1630 at the Truax Campus.

Celebration of global cultures

Claire Cox, Opinions Editor April 8, 2025

Vibrant music and the aroma of rich cuisine breathed an exciting energy into the air of Madison College for United Common Ground’s 16th annual Global Showcase held at the Truax Campus on March 5. According...

Members of the cast of Cabaret sing the last musical number of the first act during rehearsal on March 1.

‘Cabaret’ remains relevant

Mack Biester, Staff Writer March 4, 2025

Madison College’s production of Joe Masteroff and Fred Ebb’s production “Cabaret,” directed by Meghan Rudolph, opens its five-show run at the Mitby Theatre on Friday, March 7, and the timing couldn’t...

Bad Bunny performs during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, on April 14, 2023. (Christina House/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Bad Bunny behind the camera

CiCi Cox, Opinions Editor March 4, 2025

Coinciding with his newest album, Bad Bunny returns behind the camera for another striking short film. This is not the reggaetoñero’s first time in the director’s chair. His 2022 debut, El Apagón,...

Adrien Brody stars in "The Brutalist." (A24/TNS)

‘The Brutalist’ combines the best of filmmaking

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief March 4, 2025

“The Brutalist,” directed by Brady Corbet, is an impressive period piece film about László Tóth, a Hungarian Jewish immigrant and Holocaust survivor, played by Adrien Brody. The epic tale, shot...

Olivia Holt, left, and Mason Gooding in "Heart Eyes."  (Christopher Moss/Sony Pictures/TNS)

Romance and horror are a killer combination

Alex White, Staff Writer March 4, 2025

“Heart Eyes” is a horror and romantic comedy centering around coworkers Ally played by Olivia Holt and Jay played by Mason Gooding. Directed by Josh Ruben, who also directed “Scare Me” (2020) and...

Fashion from the early 2000s is back.

Fashion flashback to the early 2000s

Gao Mai Lor, Contributor March 4, 2025

The fashion trend from 20 years ago seems to be the HOT TREND right now.  My millennials, where are y’all at? It is quite flattering to see the Y2K style peaking in fashion. Gen Z and Alphas — looks...

‘Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’ truly an experience

Raven Parmentier, Staff Writer March 4, 2025

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is probably my favorite Indiana Jones experience since I first watched the original movies. Without any exaggeration, I found myself slipping right into the shoes of...

‘The Mist’ a timeless story from the king of horror

Alex White, Staff Writer March 4, 2025

“The Mist” was originally published in a collection of stories by Stephen King in 1980. Since it was published it gained popularity and in 2007 was adapted into a movie and in 2017 was adapted into...

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