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South Korean K-pop band BTS performs in concert on May 11, 2019, at Soldier Field in Chicago.

K-pop albums offer more than music

Taleise Lawrence, Assistant Editor December 8, 2022

I’ve always been a big fan of pop music. There’s just something about the catchy and upbeat style that scratches my brain in the perfect way. It should be no surprise then that I fell into the expansive...

Apple dump cake is a favorite holiday recipe

Lillian Coppelman, Editor in Chief December 8, 2022

The origins of dump cakes are unclear, with recipes sweeping the nation around the late 1960s. Whatever the origin, there was one thing clear about this dish; it is delicious and easy to make. With several...

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra performs at the Resch Center.

Rock orchestra show defies a description

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer December 8, 2022

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is a rock band founded in 1996 by Paul O’Neill. The group now has 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify and its biggest hit is “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24.” Trans-Siberian...

Last-minute holiday shopping ideas

Camryn Gardner, Staff Writer December 8, 2022

The holiday season is upon us. Enter the peppermint hot chocolates, twinkle lights, wholesome movies and of course, a dash of stress. Planning for the holidays can take a lot of thought. Toward the end...

“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” “Elf” and “Home Alone” are holiday classics.

10 holiday movies you should watch this year

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor December 8, 2022

Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but watching holiday classics is so delightful! If you’re tired of wrapping presents and baking cookies or have attended too many eggnog parties, watching a holiday...

Fever Dream by Paiaye Royale.

‘Fever Dream’ from Palaye Royale

Paul Becker, Staff Writer November 23, 2022

From the dance halls of the Palais Royale in Toronto, where two old souls had met ages ago, comes the fashion rock and brother-trio of Payale Royale, ironically from the Divorce Capital of America, Las...

DC Comics brings back Teen Titans

Megan Anderson, Staff Writer November 23, 2022

In the recent year or so, DC Comics has come out with a series of graphic novels revolving around a popular yet highly unappreciated set of characters, the Teen Titans. Particularly on 2 characters that...

‘Dreamlight Valley’: The new ‘Stardew Valley’

Lillian Coppelman, Editor in Chief November 23, 2022

Have you ever wanted to catch fish with Donald Duck and Goofy? Make a garden with Wall-E and Mickey Mouse? Cast spells with Merlin and Ursula? Well, Disney’s “Dreamlight Valley” has all that and...

‘Babylon 5’ was a space show that gave hope

Grant Nelson, Staff Writer November 23, 2022

An old TV show worth watching these days is “Babylon 5.” Dubbed an American space opera television series, it was created by writer and producer J. Michael Straczynski and first aired in February 1993. “Babylon...

Explore life in the Nine Realms with ‘God of War Ragnarok’

Grant Nelson, Staff Writer November 23, 2022

After 5 years of waiting, “God of War Ragnarök” was finally released on Nov. 9 by Santa Monica Studio and Sony Interactive. In the game, you get to journey through each of the Nine Realms as the...

‘World of Darkness’ role-playing game is a gothic vampire classic

Grant Nelson, Staff Writer November 23, 2022

A role-playing game worth checking out is the gothic vampire classic “World of Darkness.” The setting of the game is a dark parody of the world we live in, an urban fantasy world that has modern day...

Nate Marshall, a poet and instructor at UW-Madison, answers students’ questions during a reading held in the Truax Campus Studio Theater on Nov. 3. Marshall read from his latest poetry book, “Finna.”

Sharing the tales behind the poems he writes

Bryce Dailey  , Staff Writer November 23, 2022

Accomplished wordsmith Nate Marshall gave a reading of his poetry at Madison College on Thursday, Nov. 3. The poet read sections from his recent book, “Finna,” an intimate collection of poems relating...

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