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The Oscars turn 86

Fanta Sylla, Copy Editor March 18, 2014

The Academy Awards celebrated cinema for the 86th time on March 2. The ceremony was both intimate and spectacular, with Ellen DeGeneres hosting quite marvelously. The 86th Academy Awards made history with...

Infection: Human Race Extinction game review

Daniel Herron, Multimedia Editor March 18, 2014

It’s hard to point at a single game that has made the transition from browser-based flash game to iOS platform well. “Infection: Human Race Extinction” draws its lineage from a popular flash game...

Album review: Presidents’ 6-year hiatus ends with Kudos

Andrea DeBauche, Arts Editor March 18, 2014

If you know the Presidents of the United States of America, (PUSA), then you know they are one of the silliest bands in said USA. Most known for their 90s hits like “Kitty,” “Lump” and of course...

Album review: ‘Helios’ by The Fray

Jason Millis, Staff Writer March 18, 2014

Denver band The Fray released their latest album, “Helios" on Feb. 25. The band, known best for its worldwide hit “How to Save a Life,” and other songs of that same piano-rock ballad style, has reproduced...

Here are some video games to enjoy during break and beyond

Michael Klein, Editor in Chief March 6, 2014

As spring is about to come upon us, some may be eagerly anticipating the opportunity to go outside and enjoy warmer temperatures. However, in Wisconsin, we know a thing or two about Old Man Winter making...

Movie review: The Lego Movie

Tom Richardson, Staff Writer February 19, 2014

The LEGO toy brand began in 1949.  There’s a good chance that, at one point or another, everyone has played with or at least heard of LEGO’s. After all these years of toys, LEGO has finally made...

Movie review: ‘Vampire Academy’

Daniel Herron, Multimedia Editor February 19, 2014

If you haven’t read the books, it’s hard to know what to expect from “Vampire Academy.” It looks a bit like Buffy, a bit like Underworld and a bit like Harry Potter. It’s easy to see how a movie...

Dog Sees God: Play brings edgy twist to popular comic strip

Andrea DeBauche, Arts Editor February 19, 2014

Looking for a little entertainment on campus? “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead” is Madison College’s spring production, with an original and interesting premise. The classic Peanuts...

Music review: ‘Little Red’ is Katy B’s second album

Fanta Sylla, Copy Editor February 19, 2014

“Little Red” is Kathleen Anne Brien, aka Katy B’s, second album, following the critically-acclaimed “On a Mission.” For those who are not familiar, Katy B is a 24-year-old British artist who...

Music review: Within Temptation balances old and new

Jason Millis, Staff writer February 19, 2014

Dutch rock band Within Temptation released their first album since 2011 earlier this month, called “Hydra.” This album brings in some outside talent, along with featuring the talents of the band that...

Game review: Run or hide to “Outlast” evil

Erin Johnsrud, Staff writer February 19, 2014

“Horror-survival game” – that’s all I needed to hear, and I was ready to play  “Outlast.” The trailer looked like a movie I’d want to see, which only added to my excitement to play the...

Game Review: ‘SpellQuest, Grimm’s Journey’

Michael Klein, Editor in Chief February 19, 2014

Anyone acquainted with mobile word games knows the choler of a “friend” (could be an actual friend, it could be a complete stranger) playing the word “haji” for 85 points in the popular game app,...

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