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Dancers adorned traditional clothing for Madison College’s annual Pow Wow held on April 26 at the Truax Campus.

Madison College hosts annual Pow Wow

Camille Jackson, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

The Madison College annual spring Pow Wow has a decades long tradition. The annual Pow Wow was first started on Truax Campus 30 years ago and was initially organized entirely by Native students. Over the...

Jayme Lawson, Wunmi Mosaku, Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton and Li Jun Li prepare for battle in “Sinners.” (Warner Bros. Pictures/TNS)

‘Sinners’ is a genre-defying masterpiece that blends horror and period drama

Brock Bruesch, Contributor May 6, 2025

Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” is a genre-defying masterpiece that blends horror, musical and period drama into a compelling narrative. The film follows twin brothers Elias “Stack” and Elijah “Smoke”...

Comedian Drew Lynch during a stand-up performance.

Drew Lynch: Triumph over adversity through comedy

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

Drew Lynch has made a name for himself as a comedian, known for his unique style and infectious humor. Rising to fame on the popular television show “America’s Got Talent” in 2015, Lynch’s journey...

Best Picture "Anora" winner Sean Baker in the press room at the 97th Academy Awards (Oscars) at the Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times / TNS)

‘Anora’ director Sean Baker truly an elite filmmaker

Ryan Stevens, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

For decades, director Sean Baker has been rising in the ranks as an elite filmmaker, finally receiving recognition with his 2024 film “Anora,” winning five of the six Oscars that were nominated. Mikey...

‘The Ugly Stepsister’ is a horror movie that really gets under your skin

Oscar Ahn, Contributor May 6, 2025

This past year has been a smashing hit for horror movies so far. There was “Companine” back in January, “Heart Eyes” in February, “The Woman In The Yard” from March. April was an interesting...

‘The Walking Dead: Typhoon’ a perfect storm of zombie action

‘The Walking Dead: Typhoon’ a perfect storm of zombie action

Alex White, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

Wesley Chu wrote “Typhoon” in 2019, and the book is an official part of “The Walking Dead” comic universe, not in the “The Walking Dead” TV show's universe. “Typhoon” is set in China,...

Try the 3 variations of ‘Myst,’ and you’ll enjoy each one

Raven Parmentier, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

“Myst” is a game that has ensnared countless generations of puzzle lovers and gamers with its enigmatic allure, unique atmosphere and intriguing challenges. For a decade, starting from its release...

‘Look Back’ is a coming of age movie

Wynter LaCount-Niedfeldt, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

“Look Back” is a coming-of-age movie by Tatsuki Fujimoto about two girls, Fujino and Kyomoto. Fujino is the classroom artist who makes manga strips and Kyomoto is known as an often-absent student....

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...

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