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‘Greetings from Fitzwalkerstan’ returns

Antonia Villalon, Staff Writer March 6, 2015

With Gov. Scott Walker in every other update on your daily news feed, it seems only natural that the headlines would eventually find their way behind the blue curtain of the arts community. The musical,...

Eating gluten-free in the Madison area

Anna Richter, Staff Writer March 6, 2015

You probably have a family member, friend, or have seen a customer that asks to see a gluten-free menu from time to time. Some do it because they have celiac disease, others as a fad diet, or maybe they...

Grey Wolf

Documentary challenges views on wolf hunt

D.J. Pierce, Managing Editor March 6, 2015

Wolfie is our beloved mascot here at Madison College, and current students and alumni have prided themselves on being members of the “WolfPack” for years. If we’re lucky, we’ll see Wolfie roaming...

Several somewhat secluded and comfortable sleeping spots can be found.

Exploring the best sleeping spots on campus

Natalie Connors, Editor in chief March 5, 2015

Yaaaaawn. With midterms fully upon the student body, burning the candle at both ends can leave you exhausted during the day. Sometimes, a nap is just what you need in the three hour break between classes,...

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 Madison's 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...

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