Talking comics with Jeff Butler: Cartooning and comics offer a way to combine storytelling with artistry
Matt Withers, Arts Editor
October 11, 2017
Filed under Arts & Culture
The world of comics has come a long way from its origins in the ‘60s. Comic books and superheroes went from a niche genre to the biggest blockbuster events of the year. To get a perspective on the rise of comics I spoke to one of Madison College’s art teachers, Jeff Butler, about his experience...
A visit to Ramen Station
Tiffany Jones, Staff Writer
October 11, 2017
Filed under Arts & Culture
Ramen is on the rise all over the United States, including right here in Madison. The city has some well-known old standby restaurants, like Umami. It also has some newer ramen restaurants like Ramen Station, located just off Park Street in the Bay Creek Neighborhood, not too far from downtown Madison....
‘Troll 2’ may be the worst ever
Joe Greenberg, Advertising Representative
October 11, 2017
Filed under Arts & Culture
Forrest Gump, Rocky, The Departed, and The Godfather have all won Academy Awards for Best Picture. But what makes these movies great? Is it the memorable characters? Their cohesive plots? A well written script? One thing’s for sure, those movies possess all of these traits, however, the movie we’re...
Tour the city’s best taco hotspots
Tiffany Jones, Staff Writer
October 11, 2017
Filed under Arts & Culture
Students who are trying to stretch their food dollars should consider trying a tour of some of the taco hotspots in the city. Here are four restaurants that offer super affordable taco specials. BelAir Cantina This Mexican fusion restaurant combines the fresh flavors of California and the vibrant ...
Primus redefines their sound on ‘The Desaturating Seven’
Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
October 11, 2017
Filed under Arts & Culture
With song subject matter ranging from the desire to be a fisherman, to a beaver that might possibly be a porcupine in disguise, it is understandable that many first time Primus listeners might perceive the band as just a little strange. Primus is known for being experimental, and this experimentation...
Netflix’s new ‘mockumentary’ an instant classic
Matt Withers, Arts Editor
October 11, 2017
Filed under Arts & Culture
It’s an average day when tragedy strikes Hanover High School. Someone drew phallic imagery on 27 cars in the faculty parking lot. “American Vandal” belongs to a genre I didn’t realize I’ve been desperately missing: a mockumentary. A mockumentary is a comedy that disguises itself has a serious...
Disney expands the ‘Star Wars’ empire
Andrew Kicmol, Staff Writer
October 11, 2017
Filed under Arts & Culture
When Disney took over the Star Wars galaxy, they threw out the old “Star Wars Legends” books and created their own official canon. Under that umbrella is the show “Star Wars Rebels.” The show focuses around a small crew of rebels on their ship, the Ghost, and their attempts to disrupt the...
Chef series to showcase Chicago’s Bill Kim
Mario Gasparri, Staff Writer
October 11, 2017
Filed under Arts & Culture
Madison has long been recognized as a food lover’s paradise and Madison College’s Culinary Arts Program is doing its part to contribute to this scene. In 2016 the Culinary School renovated its kitchen which had stood since 1986 creating a much larger space with brand-new, state-of-the-art equipment...
Orient House offers truly authentic Chinese food
Mary Joan Nastri, Staff Writer
October 11, 2017
Filed under Arts & Culture
It’s hard to find authentic Chinese food anywhere. Don’t get me wrong, I have my favorite ubiquitous Chinese dishes like sesame chicken and chicken with broccoli. But if you’re ready for something traditional with a modern twist, pay a visit to the new Orient House. I always discover something...
Inner Realities on display at Gallery 211
Krista Olson-Lehman, Copy Editor
October 11, 2017
Filed under Arts & Culture, Top Stories
One step into the 211 Gallery in the Downtown Campus and you might be struck by some of the earthen-hued ceramics, bold colored paintings with intricate framing, or the large mixed media piece that takes up a large part of one wall. The gallery is currently hosting "Inner Realities," an art show aiming...
Film adaptation of ‘IT’ faithful to the novel
Mary Marks, Staff Writer
September 27, 2017
Filed under Arts & Culture
Twenty-seven years after 1990 release of horrifying mini-series starring Tim Curry, the 2017 film adaptation of “IT” grants readers of Stephen King’s enormous novel a mostly-faithful representation of Derry, Maine, and the events that occurred there. Although not all aspects of horror were transferred...
‘Walking Dead’ season 7 set the stage for ‘All Out War’
Joe Greenberg, Advertising Representative
September 27, 2017
Filed under Arts & Culture
On Halloween 2010, American Movie Classics (AMC) debuted their new show “The Walking Dead” based on the comic book of the same name. Zombie fans rejoiced as they now had a weekly television series they could sink their teeth into. Fast forward seven years, the show has become AMC’s most popular...
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