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Reggie Kellum (right) practices sword fighting with Jeff Skubal (left) for the upcoming performance of Romeo and Juliet.

‘Romeo and Juliet’ performers learn stage combat

Josh Zytkiewicz, Photographer March 5, 2015

Madison College students rehearse the finer points of sword fighting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Pictured actors Reggie Kellum and Carver Campos spar off, preparing for their roles as Prince...

Movie review: ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’

D.J. Pierce, Managing Editor February 19, 2015

It’s all fun and games until somebody gets hurt, right? Well, according to Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan), the brooding, rich business man that was the star of this weekend’s blockbuster hit “Fifty...

‘American Sniper’ more than just a war movie

Harrison Cummings, Staff Writer February 19, 2015

For some people, the trauma of war never ends.  Some have a guilty conscience, some wish they could go back.  Clint Eastwood’s newest movie "American Sniper" does a beyond satisfactory job...

Fans still obsessed with Marilyn Manson

Nicholas LaMorte, Opinion Editor February 19, 2015

He remains a demigod of rock music and performance art and I relish in his genius. For years I have idolized a man known for his bold statements, philosophical ideas, and his bands intense, evocative music. On...

Album review: The Pale Emperor

Nicholas LaMorte, Opinion Writer February 19, 2015

“The Pale Emperor” is Marilyn Manson’s latest album release in three years. It dropped mid-January just weeks prior to his show in Milwaukee and I’ve been listening to the infernal thing on repeat. By...

Costumed comic book fans of all ages attended Madisons first Wizard World Comic Con.

Wizard World Comic Con brings together actors, writers, fans

Mouna Algahaithi, Staff Writer February 18, 2015

On Feb. 6 through Feb. 8, Madison hosted its first-ever Wizard World Comic Con at the Alliant Energy Center. Featuring over 90 exhibitions, forums with Q & A from TV’s most notable stars, panels,...

Movie review: The Interview

Brendt Glaunert, Staff Writer February 5, 2015

The Frat Pack has done it again. Delivering yet another outlandish comedy chock-full of slapstick comedy and schoolboy humor; Seth Rogen and James Franco play two journalists who get sent by the CIA to...

Snuggle up with your favorite Valentine’s film

Mike Alexander, Staff Writer February 5, 2015

With the holiday season at an end, it’s time to take down the mistletoe and lawn ornaments and bring out the flowers and heart shaped candies. That’s right ladies and gentlemen; Valentine’s Day is...

Enter the survival horror again with Resident Evil

Stuart Benjamin, Arts Editor February 5, 2015

Over the last six months, production companies have released a number of remastered video games from their early years of console game development.  Games such as the “Halo” series, “Legend...

Funky Dance opens with local cover band VO5

Stuart Benjamin, Arts Editor February 5, 2015

On the evening of Jan. 16, a musical gathering of young and old rocked the Monona Terrace with the music of James Brown, ABBA, and the O’Jays.  Local cover band, VO5, filled the dance floor with a warm...

Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra can give you a lift

Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra can give you a lift

Nicolas LaMorte, Opinion Editor February 5, 2015

The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Andrew Sewell, performed Jan. 23, with world famous pianist Ilya Yakushev in the beautiful Capitol Theater of The Overture Center. I arrived...

ChanSchatz’s assistants work on the exhibit, “22nd Century,” in the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.

22nd Century exhibit encourages participation

Kenneth Xiong, Outreach Coordinator February 4, 2015

Since its inception, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA) has provided art exhibitions and education programs for the residents and visitors at no charge. The museum provides an exhilarating setting...

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