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‘Warhammer Rouge Trader’ a great new game

Grant Nelson, Staff Writer April 3, 2024

A great new role-playing game for Warhammer fans dropped this past month in the form of Warhammer Rouge Trader! This game puts you in command of entire fleets and armies as you explore the dark reaches...

The 2024 Oscars were boring

Lauren Talbert, Staff Writer April 3, 2024

The 2024 Academy Awards were uneventful and no match to what audiences have come to expect. While “Oppenheimer” and “Poor Things” deserved their flowers, the show was no spectacle of chaos and...

Chase and the Ovation perform.

Chase and the Ovation’s Prince Tribute rocks

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer March 5, 2024

The legacy of the legendary musician, Prince, continues to inspire and captivate audiences even years after his untimely demise. His unique blend of funk, rock and soul has left an indelible mark on the...

‘The Holdovers’ is a quiet film about life’s smaller moments

Thomas Putney, Staff Writer March 5, 2024

I wanted to review ”The Holdovers” (2023) because it seems easy to overlook one of 2023’s smaller films. However, reuniting actor Paul Giamatti and director Alexander Payneagain, the team behind...

Hot Potato, Hot Potato: ‘The Story of The Wiggles’

Leah Wear, Copy Editor March 5, 2024

The “Story of The Wiggles” is the story of how the “world's number one preschool band” forged their way through the music industry and became an international success. The band wore assorted colors...

“The Meeting” cast members join director Denzel Taylor, second from right, for a photo during a rehearsal.

A beautiful drama and missed opportunity all in one

Kylie Phillips, Assistant Editor March 5, 2024

Originally published in 1987, "The Meeting" is a one act play written by Jeff Stetson. On Feb. 10, it was brought to life at Madison College's Mitby Theater by the Nobleman Theater Troupe and UW-Madison...

Jimmy Holmes as Elvis at the Legacy Theater in Wisconsin Dells.

Jimmy Holmes as Elvis was a spectacular show

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer February 13, 2024

The stage was set, the lights were dimmed, and the anticipation in the air was palpable. It was the day when Jimmy Holmes would take on the persona of Elvis Presley, the legendary King of Rock and Roll....

‘Saltburn’ captures attention

Claire Cox, Staff Writer February 13, 2024

“Saltburn” features a cinematic style reminiscent of director Luca Guadagnino's northern Italy (“Call Me by Your Name,” 2017). Barry Keoghan is Oliver Quick, an insecure Tom Ripley during a lavish...

Movies for a Valentine’s date night

Lauren Tolbert, Staff Writer February 13, 2024

The universe has faced two burning questions for a long time. The first, obviously, is why is the sky blue? That has already been studied by scientists, and I am not here to answer that. The second question,...

Corrine Bailey Rae’s ‘Black Rainbows’ Hits All the Right Notes

Lexy Ware, Staff Writer February 13, 2024

“Black Rainbows” opens with a song called “A Spell, A Prayer.” A haunting ballad, she sings, “We honor you. We long to arc our arm through history. To unpick every thread. To unpick every thread.”...

The Silver Eagle is a staple of homegrown hospitality

Jackson Crossen, Photo Editor February 13, 2024

Since 1985, The Silver Eagle has sat as a staple of homegrown hospitality and acted as heaven for both old and new members of the Monona community alike. It’s not just a restaurant in their eyes, but...

Discovering true grit through the art of storytelling

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief February 13, 2024

Like many people, sometimes I see the movie first and then read the book later. It might take away from page-turning suspense or just the simple joy of reading, but it's a win for all sides if I search...

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