‘The Invisible Man’ takes a hard look at domestic violence
Destiny Hines, Staff Writer
March 25, 2020
The Invisible Man touches on the hard subject of domestic violence. The opening scene features Cecilia (Elizabeth Moss) trapped in a violent and controlling relationship, lying in bed in a dark room. Cecilia tries to move her husband Adrian’s hand from her shoulder as he sleeps. Adrian, played by...
‘These Shining Lives’ Shines
Anica Graney, Managing Editor
March 25, 2020
Madison College’s Performing Arts presented “These Shining Lives” March 12-15 in the studio theater. The play, written by Melanie Marnich, was directed by Miranda Hawk and featured many Madison College students as the characters. “These Shining Lives” features the story of four young women in ...
“How Democracies Die” an informative, learning experience
Kaleia Lawrence, Staff Writer
March 25, 2020
Democracy in the United States is dying. Does that sentence scare you? If it does, consider reading “How Democracies Die” by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt. Since it was published in 2018, the book is up to date. It’s an easy read. With the amount of information that it contains, you would...
Chef Series
Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
March 25, 2020
Madison College had the pleasure of having Lisa Ludwinski, owner of Sister Pie, on the monthly Chef Series earlier in March. Ludswinski first started going to school for theater, but then ended up moving back home. Upon her return...
Streaming anime show something gamers will love
Grant Nelson, Staff Writer
March 4, 2020
For the past few weeks, my life has been taken over by a show called, “Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?” It is an anime that any fan of Dungeons and Dragons, Elder Scrolls or Magic will love. “Is It Wrong to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?” takes place in a fantasy realm filled...
‘Dogma’ has a unique take on religion, faith
Grant Nelson, Staff Writer
March 4, 2020
A film that has a personal place in my heart is the film “Dogma,” directed by Kevin Smith. This film was a passion project for Smith that goes as far back as “Mall Rats.” I found “Dogma” when I was having a crisis of faith, which is what the film is about. The film revolves around a duo of fall...
Let’s pretend that this book review never happened
Emily Merlin, Social Media Editor
March 4, 2020
“Let’s Pretend this Never Happened: A Mostly True Memoir,” written by Jenny Lawson, is an autobiography with a twist. This is not a formal autobiography. In fact, it’s a disaster, but in a good way. Lawson struggles with OCD, anxiety, and depression, and she tells it like it is. Lawson talks about ...
PAC making plans for presenters and ‘Potterheads’
Anica Graney, Design Director
March 4, 2020
Ever wanted to get more involved with the fun and unique activities going on here at Madison College? Becoming a part of the Programs and Activities Council (PAC) is a great way to do just that. This council dedicates their time to making Madison College a more enjoyable experience while students recei...
‘The Rum Diary’ is a journalistic tale
Hailey Griffin, Arts Editor
March 4, 2020
“The Rum Diary” by Hunter S. Thompson is a story of dead-end adventure, dicey opportunities, drunken affairs, and apathetic journalists. Thompson started the novel in 1959, but it wasn’t published until 1998. “The Rum Diary” takes place in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in the late 1950s. Paul K...
Sharing Middle Eastern fare
Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
March 4, 2020
Chef Zach Engel came to visit Madison College on Feb. 26 for the monthly Chef Series that is sponsored by Vollrath. Engel has a restaurant in Chicago called Galit. The name means “waves” in Hebrew and is also based off of his daughter’s nickname. His menu was formed from the culinary experiences that h...
Madison has developed its own ‘Carnaval’ traditions
Hailey Griffin, Arts Editor
March 4, 2020
“Carnaval” is an annual event that occurs in several cities all over the world. Carnaval celebrations include parades, elaborate costumes, song, and dance. Madison has developed its own annual Carnaval tradition. The first round of Madison Carnaval, which featured performances from Handphibians,...
The best 2 shows on Netflix
Grant Nelson, Staff Writer
February 20, 2020
Over the holiday break, when I wasn’t playing video games or spending time with family and friends, I was binge-watching two great new shows on Netflix that any fantasy fan will love: “The Witcher” and “Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.” There are only eight episodes of “The Witcher,” ...
