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Movie review: No doubt you will feel ‘Fury’

Anna Richter, Staff Writer November 26, 2014

David Ayer’s new film, “Fury,” delivers a full-throttle, testosterone-packed, emotionally- charged masterpiece of historical fiction. This epic, edge-of-your-seat drama forces viewers to examine...

Movie review: ‘Interstellar’ looks to other frontiers

Tyler Richter, Copy Editor November 26, 2014

Space, the final frontier. Ever since mankind landed on the moon we have looked beyond it and reached for the stars. “Interstellar,” directed by Christopher Nolan, takes one glimpse at that idea. Cooper...

Students participated in a self-defense class taught by Ed Glimme and sponsored by the Programs and Activities Council.

Learn practical self-defense skills

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, Arts Editor November 25, 2014

The Programs Activities Council held a series of self-defense courses at the South, Downtown and Truax campuses Nov. 8, 18, and 19. Instructor Ed Glimme teaches many different groups his everyday martial...

Shoppers examine items for sale at “The Crafty Fair” held on Nov. 17 in Madison’s Goodman Center.

Find a one-of-a-kind gift at The Crafty Fair

Joe Pruski, Opinion Editor November 25, 2014

Crowds of people studied wares, exchanged money, and scratched names off of lists. Customers walked around carrying large bags filled with artwork, health and beauty products, candles, jewelry, and clothing. “Does...

Instructor artwork is currently on display at Gallery 211 in the Madison College Downtown Campus.

Gallery 211 opens at the Downtown Campus

Mouna Algahaithi, Staff Writer November 25, 2014

Gallery 211, located at Madison College’s Downtown Campus, hosted its vibrant debut on Nov. 14, featuring over 27 faculty exhibitions spread out across 825 square feet. “The purpose of this gallery...

An employee fills crepes at one of the shops in the Reading Terminal Public Market in Philadelphia.

A public market to model

Natalie Connors, Editor in Chief November 13, 2014

Public markets bring people together under a common roof, where food, festivities, crafts and community mingle and mix. Madison Public Market Plan has been in the works for years, but the Reading Terminal...

Thanksgiving illustration

Celebrate Thanksgiving by helping others

Alison Malek, Staff Writer November 13, 2014

It’s Thanksgiving time, and how does Madison College give thanks? By participating in an All Clubs Service Project, of course! For this fall’s Service Project, November 3rd-14th, the Madison College...

Arts Editor Marisa Comeau-Kerege learns how to make jewelry out of wire at Memorial Union’s monthly Free Art Fridays.

Having fun on Free Art Fridays

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, Arts Editor November 13, 2014

Although college is filled with many stress inducing assignments, midterms and finals, there are many fun activities all around campus. Memorial Union is now hosting Free Art Fridays! Open to the public,...

Taylor Swift’s ‘1989’ is a pop tour de force

Deanna Pierce, Copy Editor November 13, 2014

I have to admit, when I first heard “Shake it Off” my first reaction was an involuntary pang of disappointment. I have been an enthusiastic fan of Taylor Swift since the “Teardrops on My Guitar”...

Improv workshop keeps students on their toes

Mouna Algahaithi, Staff Writer November 13, 2014

Improvisational theater, often called “improv,” is a lot more than just tapping into the actor within. “It’s about thinking creatively on your feet and helps to develop both creative and critical...

Madison College Performing Arts is putting on the play, "Permanent Collections."

‘Permanent Collections’ addresses racism

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, Arts Editor November 11, 2014

Madison College’s Performing Arts presents their fall production of “Permanent Collections.”  This play, by Thomas Gibbons, deals with the issue of racism in American society. In an interview...

You never know who you’ll meet on State Street as part of the annual Freakfest celebration in downtown Madison. In 2008, it was “Chucky." Costumes of all sorts, at right, will be on display at this year’s celebration on Friday, Nov. 1.

Freakfest brings revelers to State Street

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, Arts Editor October 29, 2014

It’s that time again, when many residents get dressed up and enjoy live music and array of costumes up and down State.  Freakfest is coming back to Madison this Halloween. The Frank Productions event...

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