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Atlas Improv Sign

Atlas Improv – a different show every night

Brighid Monahan, Staff writer September 29, 2015

Teacher and outreach director by day and comedic genius by night, Josh Johnson and Ben Taylor, both members of Atlas Improv, took off their proverbial suit and glasses for a comedy show of superhero status....

‘Splatoon’ a charming game with great style

Nora Clifton, Staff Writer September 17, 2015

“Splatoon” is a third-person shooter released for the WiiU by Nintendo. You play as a squid/kid creature called an “inkling.” They live in a futuristic Japanese-esque civilization populated by...

El Poblano Food

‘El Poblano’ an authentic taste of Mexico

MJ Mathy, Staff Writer September 16, 2015

Warning: This is not a restaurant review. This is a scoop on where you can get some authentic Mexican grub at a fair price. Furthermore, this piece was suggested by former student editor-in-chief Natalie...

‘The Little Prince’ is a magical story, even for adults

Allison Althof, Staff Writer September 16, 2015

Although “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is very small book, it has a lot to offer any reader who wishes to know about the little prince. In this emotional tale the author narrates...

Reality check ‘Straight Outta Compton’

Mouna Algahaithi, News Editor September 16, 2015

When asked about how his group’s music glamorizes gangs, drugs, and violence, rapper Ice Cube replied with a reality check many people needed to hear: “Our art is a reflection of our reality.” He...

illustration of a rapper

‘Rappin’ Ricky’ uses hip hop as an educational tool

Stuart Benjamin, Arts Editor September 16, 2015

Madison saw some wonderful performances this summer and what better way to end it than with two performances from Madison’s own F.Stokes. Opening up for Astraunautalis and Dessa, F.Stokes made the...

Crowd at the Taste of Madison

Taste of Madison offered visitors range of tasty, affordable options

Mouna Algahaithi, News Editor September 16, 2015

Whether it was Venezuelan sweet plantains and roasted garlic empanadas or deep-fried cookie dough, the selection at Taste of Madison was far from average. Madison hosted its 33rd annual end-of-summer food...

Circus attractions are completely captivating

Allison Althof, Staff Writer August 25, 2015

A mysterious circus called the “Le Cirque des Reves” arrives out of no where and is only open in the middle of night. It is filled with wondrous attractions that tickle the imagination and performers...

Daily choice makes life a fearful fate

Allison Althof, Staff Writer August 25, 2015

If you were given the choice between a quick death or slowly dying of poison, which one would you choose? It’s the choice Yelena faces on a daily basis in the book, “Poison Study,” by Maria V. Snyder. On...

‘Jurassic World’ a fun ride

Alaa Mahmood, Staff Writer August 25, 2015

From genetically modified dinosaurs to the extraordinary CGI effects, “Jurassic World” truly defines science fiction. When the Jurassic Park series came out, each movie had a huge impact on the...

Bone Dance costume drawings

‘Bone Dance’ creative costumes will bring multi-cultural ghost stories to life

Seely Umlaut, Staff Writer August 25, 2015

This Halloween, the sights of ghosts and the sounds of traditional storytelling and folk music will be filling the halls of the Truax campus, as Madison College Performing Arts brings the original musical...

A panel discussion followed a screening of the documentary, “The Hunting Grounds,” in Mitby Theater on April 22.

Panel discusses rape, ‘The Hunting Ground’

D.J. Pierce, Managing Editor May 11, 2015

In honor of national sexual assault awareness month, Madison College hosted a free showing of “The Hunting Ground” followed by a panel discussion in the Mitby Theatre on April 22. This is just one...

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