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MGMT performs a concert in Madison, Wis.

Concert review: MGMT returns to Wisconsin

Callie Vasey, Staff writer November 26, 2013

After three years since the first time I saw MGMT in concert, I had given up hope that the band would ever come back to Wisconsin. You can imagine how excited I was the day I saw the Facebook ad for a...

Eminem’s new album marks the return of Slim Shady

Andrea DeBauche, Arts editor November 26, 2013

Could it be? Is Shady back? Eminem’s new album, “The Marshall Mathers LP 2,” has been hyped to be his return to the status of the infinitely talented rap god we have long attributed him as. The album...

Album review: “Everything is Debatable” by Hellogoodbye

Daniel Herron, Multimedia Editor November 26, 2013

The first thing that comes to mind when you hit play on Hellogoodbye’s new album “Everything is Debatable” is an old video game, the first few seconds filled with an electronic solo reminiscent of...

Album review: Church Clothes 2 by Lecrae

Tyler Richter, Staff writer November 26, 2013

Lecrae’s latest album has finally arrived, and it is amazing. The sequel to the similarly named Church Clothes featuring Don Cannon, Church Clothes 2 also features appearances by Andy Mineo, Propaganda,...

Battle of the next generation of gaming systems

Michael Klein, Editor in Chief November 26, 2013

The battle for next generation console supremacy won’t be decided this holiday season alone. Sony’s PS4 got off to a rapid start by selling over a million units its release day. PlayStation Vita...

Marvel brings the thunder with Thor: The Dark World

Daniel Herron, Multimedia Editor November 20, 2013

After the amazing success of “Thor and The Avengers,” I was a little worried that “Thor: The Dark World” would be a disappointment, simply because I wanted it to be amazing. I was not disappointed:...

Spam Man

SPAM lures visitors to Minnesota museum

Stephanie Beirne Leuer, Staff writer November 5, 2013

On what television show did SPAM have a starring role in the segment “Science Nerd Fair?” A) Scientific American Frontiers B) NOVA C) Bill Nye, The Science Guy D) Saturday Night Live If you...

Ender’s Game was a better book than movie

Natalie Sowl, Graphic Designer November 5, 2013

Ender’s Game – the book – has claimed a classic spot on the shelf of science fiction for the past two decades. The movie adaptation however, will hopefully sink into forgotten-ness within a few years. As...

Movie review: Bad Grandpa

Tom Richardson, Staff writer November 5, 2013

Imagine seeing an old man riding a mechanical rocket flying through the window of a grocery store. This is one of many real pranks people witnessed Johnny Knoxville do while dressed as an old man for the...

Movie review: The Counselor

Daniel Herron, Multimedia Editor November 5, 2013

It’s unclear what to expect from “The Counselor” before you actually sit down to see the movie. Certainly, there are a number of big names in it, from Brad Pitt and Cameron Diaz to Penelope Cruz...

Movie review: 12 Years a Slave

Fanta Sylla, Staff Writer November 5, 2013

“12 Years A Slave” is the story of Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a born-free black man from New York, kidnapped in Washington D.C. and made a slave in 1841. Solomon Northup is a talented violinist...

New double album by Arcade Fire

Fanta Sylla, Staff writer November 5, 2013

Three years after “The Suburbs,” Arcade Fire comes back with a new double album, “Reflektor.” Those who thought “The Suburbs” was too boring and/or self-serious will be pleasantly surprised....

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