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Julia Garner, left, and Matilda Firth in "Wolf Man." (Nicola Dove/Universal Pictures/TNS)

A tense, eerie and haunting creature feature

Alex White, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

A young man and his father go hunt in the mountains near their home. While hunting a deer, some unseen creature gets closer and begins to stalk them. Terrified, the man and his son retreat to an old hunting...

Grammy Awards settle Lamar’s rift with Drake

Mack Biester, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

Last Sunday marked the 67th annual Grammy Awards, and surely other musicians must have won some awards. I couldn’t tell you — I was too busy basking in the glory of a decade-in-the-making character...

‘Dune II’ was visually powerful

Declan Rafter, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

Denis Villeneuve electrified with the second installment of the new critically acclaimed movie series adapting the old sci-fi classic of “Dune.” The pacing and genre of the movie have changed considerably...

‘Conclave’ is up for a total of 8 Academy Awards

Lynette LeGarde, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

Conclave is nominated for eight Academy Awards which include: Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score, Best Editing, Best Production Design and Best...

Larping brings DND role playing to life

Grant Nelson, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

If you are like me and you started off playing video games like “Elder Scrolls Online,” or “Dragon Age.” Then you fell into “Dungeons and Dragons” (DND), then you fell into “Warhammer”...

Madison Eagles #623 hosts a Friday night fish fry at 2109 Bartillon Drive, less than a mile from Madison College.

Organization gives back with Friday fish fries

Kristine Gallagher, Staff Writer January 21, 2025

In Wisconsin, Fish Fries are beyond culturally appropriate. They are an expected part of Fridays. Whether these meals include potato pancakes is regional. Madison Eagles #623 Aerie (men) and Auxiliary...

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande use a mirror during the song “Popular” in "Wicked." (Universal Pictures / Zuma Press / TNS)

‘Wicked’ artfully speaks to the outsider in all of us

August Bengry, Staff Writer January 21, 2025

“Wicked: Part 1,” directed by John M. Chu and adapted from the 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire, hit theaters in the U.S. on Nov. 22 and broke records by becoming the highest grossing musical adaptation...

Participants line up for a re-enactment event organized by The Woodlands in the fall. A historical fencing club is being organized at Madison College by Joan Keizer. Photo by Jack Liska-Verdu.

Student hopes to start Historical Fencing Club

Eli Schmidt, Arts Editor January 21, 2025

There is a new club coming to Madison College this spring semester. It is an art, science, sport and dance. It is a historical fencing reenactment club, drawing from skills across many disciplines. Practice...

‘Maxxxine’ provides a bloody end to a great trilogy

Alex White, Staff Writer January 21, 2025

“Maxxxine” is the final chapter in the “X” Trilogy and follows Maxine Minx in 1985, six years after she escaped from Pearl and Howard’s farm in “X.” She now lives in Los Angeles and is pursuing...

Sushi at Sushi Lover Restaurant in the West Towne Mall.

Eager to return to Sushi Lover

Raven Parmentier, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

Sushi Lover Madison is an all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant that opened near West Towne Mall earlier this year. They have a lunch menu that’s available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, and a more expensive...

First experience at Hairball events left journalist with mixed fellings.

Hairball shows fall a bit short

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

After years of waiting, I finally experienced Hairball live at the Rice Lake Aquafest this past summer. As a passionate fan of classic rock and tribute bands, my excitement was palpable. However, while...

Grab a snack and enjoy these Top 3 Netflix shows

Claire Cox, Opinions Editor December 4, 2024

If you love drama, dystopian or reality TV, this is for you – my Top 3 Netflix shows of all time. You can catch me with my Junior Mints and yellow popcorn rewatching these favorites. No 1: “Breaking...

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