Adult romance meets high fantasy in series
Allison Althof, Staff Contributor
March 20, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture
It’s a tale as old as time, a beauty young woman is taken away from everything she loves and is forced to live with a hideous beast. The woman breaks the curse on the beast turning him into a handsome prince and they live happily ever after. Now, let’s add some drama to that story. We begin with...
In ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars 3,’ the drama feels too manufactured
Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
March 20, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture
As a passionate fan of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” I usually am enthralled with every minute of every episode. But this year’s season of “Ru Paul’s Drag Race: All Stars,” feels different. It pains me to admit it, but it is not only unsatisfying, but sort of… boring. The B-word is the last word...
Yahara Journal art show on display in the Truax Gallery through April 13
March 20, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture, Top Stories
The Yahara Journal Student Art Show opened in the Truax Gallery earlier this month and will be on display through April 13. Featuring the work of 53 students, the show consists of 132 individual pieces, the most ever displayed in the annual show. A grand opening celebration is scheduled for Friday,...
Upcoming Student Showcase, a day to celebrate the arts
Matt Withers, Arts Editor
February 27, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture
Finding the time to do what you love amidst a crazy work and school life is never easy, especially if what you love is performing. Luckily Madison College offers the opportunity to learn and grow even without a ten-week musical commitment. Madison College is hosting its 3rd student showcase held at...
Black Panther movie is ‘gripping’
Matt Withers, Arts Editor
February 27, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture
“Black Panther” was making headlines before it even hit the silver screen. Breaking the records for the most presale tickets (for a non-Star Wars) Fandango has ever had, and now that its out, it has had the biggest opening for a movie released in February. With it breaking records left and right...
Batman #40 controversy
Matt Withers, Arts Editor
February 27, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture
“Batman” is many things, the worlds greatest detective, the dark knight, the pinnacle of what the human race is capable of, and right now he is the star of one of my least liked comic books coming out of “DC Comics.” Author Tom King has been working on “Batman” since the launch of DC Rebirth...
Another hit from former *NSYNC singer Timberlake
Megan Behnke, Staff Contributor
February 27, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture
Justin Timberlake started out as a Mouseketeer on the Mickey Mouse Club, then became part of the popular late ‘90s and early ‘00s boyband *NSYNC, then went on to be one of the biggest solo acts in the world. Timberlake has released hit after hit after hit for over a decade. And his newest album,...
Former Downtown Writing Center coordinator helps open new brewery: Working Draft Brewery
Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
February 27, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture, Top Stories
Ryan Browne’s passion for brewing beer began as a grad student in Alabama in 2005. He was motivated to create a stronger drink than the 5.5% beer that was available to him at the time. His first batch of home brewed beer attracted a party of everyone from friends to faculty, and since then, Browne as valu...
A sweet education from Barbara Evans
Tara Olivia Martens, Staff Writer
February 13, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture
Madison College’s culinary staff were moving at a fast pace on Feb. 6 getting ready for Barbara Evan’s Chocolate 101 presentation as part of the college’s Chef Series. It was a full house, and every placemat was covered with 10 different chocolate samples. Chocolate 101 taught audience members...
CW’s ‘Black Lightning’ stands out from the crowd
Megan Behnke, Staff Contributor
February 13, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture
DC Comics has had many different shows for many different superheroes over the past several decades. Superman, Batman, The Flash and more. With all the superhero shows, it’s hard to believe very few of them have black heroes as the lead. But in January 2018, a new series premiered on the steamy,...
Welcome to the church of Poppy
Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
February 13, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture
Poppy is a pop star who rose to fame via YouTube, and may or may not be a leader of her own cult. Poppy satirizes modern culture by portraying herself as a robotic pop idol. She is probably most known for her visual style, which is a mix of pink, cute and angelic, with occult and conspiracy symbols. Poppy...
The world is ending, time to fall in love
Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
February 13, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture
The Netflix original show “End of the F***ing World” follows a stereotypical teenage trope: Girl meets boy, girl and boy run away together, girl and boy have life changing adventure that comes to a tragic end. Though it’s story structure is familiar, there is nothing predictable about this show. All...
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