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If you’re a fan of “The Office,” you’ll love the “Office Ladies” podcast 

Hannah Dotzler, Copy Editor September 19, 2020

“Office Ladies” is a podcast hosted by actresses Angela Kinsey and Jenna Fischer that takes listeners inside the beloved television show, “The Office.” Each week,...

KOOB- The Viking Game, saved me during a pandemic  

Paige Zezulka, Staff Writer/Copy Editor September 17, 2020

KOOB, the Viking game, is a simple Swedish yard game that has been making a strong appearance during the coronavirus pandemic. The game gets its name, the Viking game, because it has been known...

‘DND Dragon Lance’ is a world to explore

Grant Nelson , Staff Writer September 17, 2020

So over quarantine, I fell in love with the media franchise of “Dungeons and Dragons: Dragon Lance.” It is an insanely popular and long-running DND franchise...

Cargo Coffee Keeps the Music Going 

Cargo Coffee Keeps the Music Going 

Mackenzie Moore, News Editor September 17, 2020

Since COVID-19 shut down music venues across the country in March, many musicians, along with the businesses that once employed them, have been struggling to make ends...

Artist Tony Catteruccia and his daughter walk past one of the murals he painted downtown Madison this summer.

Art and family offer a healthy balance

Hailey Griffin , Arts Editor September 17, 2020

Throughout his transition from childhood to adulthood, one thing was constant for Tony Catteruccia: his love for art.   Since he was a kid, Catteruccia knew that he wanted to pursue a career...

The Geographer’s Library  

Emily Merlin , Social Media Director September 17, 2020

You know, I’ve read a lot of books in my life: some good, some not so good. “The Geographer’s Library” by Jon Fasman airs on the side of not so good. I’m not saying this...

Community provides nostalgia for last semester 

Kaleia Lawrence , Opinion Editor September 17, 2020

One of my favorite things about attending community college is how I get to meet so many interesting people. I’ve met parents and their kids, veterans, and people from all different walks of life.    With...

‘Folklore’ – A New Sound and a New Side of Taylor Swift

Hannah Dotzler , Copy Editor September 3, 2020

After ditching country music and becoming a pop star, I was sure Taylor Swift had finally found her place in the music world. But, at the end of July, Swift released her album Folklore,...

COVID Cooking for College Students 

Cassandra Cullen , Radio Production Manager September 3, 2020

College can be hard. Whether you’re a full-time or part-time student with a job, all your energy is going into homework and finding time for your online classes. That means...

‘Xenoblade Chronicles’ gets an upgraded version 

Craig McKinley , Staff Writer September 3, 2020

If you’re looking to experience a fantasy role-playing game with large landscapes and well-developed characters, ‘Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition’ for Nintendo Switch may be what...

The Language of Thorns Book Review 

Emily Merlin , Social Media Director September 3, 2020

            Most adult and young adult books these days are extremely boring. I am not speaking on the actual writing, but the art. The only part...

‘Small Great Things’ Book Review 

Diya Basima, Staff Writer September 3, 2020

Often when I am reading a book that focuses on racism in America, the story comes off as “desperately didactic.” When the authors themselves are not a person of color, they often struggle...

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