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From left, Glamrock Freddy Cosplayer, Montgomery Gator Cosplayer, Bailey Hanson and Roxanne Wolf Cosplayer from “Five Nights at Freddy's (FNAF) Security Breach.”

Anime Milwaukee: Anime-zing Experience

Bailey Hanson, Staff Writer February 15, 2023

On Feb. 3-5 I had the pleasure of attending Anime Milwaukee (AMKE), a three-day anime and gaming convention hosted in the Wisconsin Center. AMKE is known for being the largest anime convention in the Wisconsin...

‘Everything Is’ an odd and complicated surprise

Paul Becker, Staff Writer February 15, 2023

To be frank, “Everything Is,” the extended version of Neutral Milk Hotel’s 1995 debut EP of the same name, has been very difficult to comprehend and write about. But I do not mean its aesthetic or...

‘Star Wars X-Wing’ is a great book series for fans

Grant Nelson, Staff Writer February 15, 2023

A book series worth reading is the “Star Wars X-Wing” series. It’s a 10-book series that follows the adventures of the rebel pilots of the Wraith and Rouge Squadrons. Michael A. Stackpole wrote...

‘Star Wars: Bad Batch’ is worth watching

Grant Nelson, Staff Writer February 15, 2023

“The Bad Batch” on Disney+ is a great animated spinoff from the “Star Wars” franchise. It follows the missions of the clone commando squad titled Bad Batch as they work as mercenaries in a post...

A visitor looks at paintings on display in the Protecting the Black Woman art exhibit in the Truax Gallery.

Protecting the Black Woman art exhibit in the Truax Gallery

Clarion Staff Report February 15, 2023

Madison College’s Black Women’s Affinity Group is hosting its second annual art show in honor of Dzigbodi Akyea, who worked at the college for 17 years and was a cherished member of the Academic Advising...

Elvis’ blue suede shoes a great fit for Austin Butler

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor February 1, 2023

I admit I was skeptical about Austin Butler playing the lead role in “Elvis.” Isn’t Butler the same guy from Zippy Brewster on Nickelodeon’s “Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide?”   When...

38 books follow the life of ranger Drizzt

Grant Nelson, Staff Writer February 1, 2023

A book series that any nerd will love is “The Legend of Drizzt” books by R.A. Salvatore. The 38 books in the series follow the life and adventures of the dark elf renegade ranger Drizzt Do’Urden...

‘Wrath of the Righteous’ a great addition to series

Grant Nelson, Staff Writer February 1, 2023

I have fallen in love with the game “Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous.” This game features the classic “Pathfinder” and “Dungeons & Dragons” mechanics and rules turned into a video game...

‘Modern Warfare II’ is back with a vengence

Grant Nelson, Staff Writer February 1, 2023

A game I love is the new “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II.” This is a remake of what many see as the best game in the “Call of Duty” franchise, and it’s back with a vengeance.  The game’s...

The 7 best movies of 2022

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor February 1, 2023

The Academy recently made its nominations for the Oscar Awards. Here are my favorite movies from 2022.  The Fablemans  This is Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical film about his...

‘Sonic Frontiers’ a breath of fresh air

‘Sonic Frontiers’ a breath of fresh air

JD Smith Nelson, Arts Editor February 1, 2023

“Sonic Frontiers” feels like the ultimate breath of fresh air for the blue blur’s mainline gaming history. After a decade of nearly the same thing, Sonic Team stepped out of their comfort zone and...

‘The Fabelmans’ a very long close encounter

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor January 18, 2023

“The Fabelmans” is a semi-autobiographical film about director Steven Spielberg’s childhood. It is a nostalgic drama about a young boy named Sammy Fabelman, an aspiring filmmaker who discovers the...

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