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Puzzle and Dragons

Daniel Herron, Multiamedia Editor September 10, 2013

      There is a free game sweeping the world, and it’s making a lot of money.  “Puzzle and Dragons” came out in Japan in Feb. 2012 and was released in English and Korean...

FTL (Faster than Light)

Colin Bowden, Staff Writer September 10, 2013

Steam (available at: http://store.steampowered.com)   Captain’s Log: The HMS FuzzBuzz was traveling through the Rebel-controlled area, when a mercenary ship destroyed our oxygen systems....

In a World…

Fanta Sylla, Staff Writer September 10, 2013

Lake Bell directs, writes and stars in the comedy “In A World..,” about female voice-coach Carol Solomon, who tries to break into the male-dominated world of trailer voice-overs. Her father, Sam Soto...

The Spectacular Now

Fanta Sylla, Staff Writer September 10, 2013

The poster for the movie “The Spectacular Now” shows the two main characters, next to a car, fancily dressed on their way to prom. By looking at it you would think the movie is about youth falling...

Packing Problems

Problems Packing

Robin Gee, Graphic Designer September 10, 2013

I stare into my closet and think, “How on earth am I going to fit all this into one suitcase and one carry-on bag?” Good question. Packing for a trip is hard. Packing for four months abroad is...

A better Batman than Ben

Tom Richardson, Staff Writer September 10, 2013

On Aug. 22, Warner Bros. made their biggest casting news of the year, that Ben Affleck will be the new Batman, replacing Christian Bale. Affleck will be the caped crusader in the upcoming “Man of Steel”...

Illusion in the Cafe

Daniel Herron, Multimedia Editor August 30, 2013

On Thursday, Aug. 29, the Truax Cafeteria played host to the illusionist and mindreader Christopher Carter.  I had the opportunity to talk to Mr. Carter afterward to discuss his 21 years of crafting...

Greg Ginter's Guitar Shop of Wisconsin.

Nearby shop pulls at the heart strings of musicians

Jon Reid, Arts editor August 26, 2013

The passion is evident the second you step through the door. Greg Ginter’s Guitar Shop of Wisconsin is a haven for all musicians. Whether you are an aspiring acoustic guitarist or an experienced shredder,...

Movie review: Kick Ass 2

August 26, 2013

All one needs is a mask and a costume. Once crime fighting, and saving citizens gets involved, you have a superhero. Sounds like an easy task to do, right? Well, both Dave Lizewski (a.k.a. “Kick-Ass”)...

Music review: Something Else

Andrea DeBauche, Opinion editor August 26, 2013

Tech N9ne’s new album “Something Else” is really something else. Alternative/older-school rap artist Tech N9ne is releasing his thirteenth album here, making him almost 20 years in the business....

Staying in tune with music in Madison

Jon Reid, Arts editor August 26, 2013

Welcome back. And, for all the newbies, welcome here. I’m sure all of you love music, right? If not, you need to. Anyways, my intent for this column is to help you expand and broaden your horizons with...

Game Review: ‘The Last of Us’ means surviving zombies

Colin Bowden, Staff Writer August 26, 2013

It takes brains to make a good zombie experience for gamers these days. Supple, delicious brains… One thing the big companies in the gaming industry have had issues with is creativity. Sequels upon...

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