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May 10, 2012
Feature
‘I’d be interested to see, are they graduating now?’
After MTV ax, viewers could only speculate on life after ‘College Life’
Music
Sounds of summer, from A to Z
While right now you likely have either Fresh Prince’s “Summertime” or Europe’s “The Final Countdown” on repeat, chances are you’ll… Read more »
Herald Arcade
For most games, once was enough
New and refreshing ideas for games are hard to come by. To design a playable and engaging title that stands… Read more »
Arts Corner
Hello, goodbye: Return of double feature, end of era
A movie’s ending is not always its most important part. This is true not just in a cliché, journey-not-the-destination sort… Read more »
May 9, 2012
Feature
Acclaimed Canadian indie rockers to play Frequency
Plants and Animals brings post-classic vibe, shots of Jäger Saturday night
Paper Radio
In both senses, learning to play music ‘instrumental’
People may learn to play an instrument for any number of reasons: fun, creativity, expression, intellectual expansion, attracting members of… Read more »
Feature
‘You couldn’t go anywhere without someone recognizing who you are’
Pt. 4 of 5: Critical, popular and cast reception
May 8, 2012
Music
12th Planet to take stage at Majestic tonight
Dubstep act ready for dose of Madison’s beer, cheese, EDM affiinity
Spot On
Student org shows how much minds matter
Active Minds dedicated to dispelling mental health stigmas
Feature
‘What if I could redo the whole reality format?’
Pt. 3 of 5: Truthfulness of show called into question by cast, observers
Hump Day
Why different strokes for different-gendered folks?
I have a theory about men and women. A theory, specifically, about how men and women have sex and why… Read more »
May 7, 2012
Low-Fat Tuesday
Mastering summer barbecue basics for better health
Summer is just around the corner, and that means grilling season. Sometimes the foods we eat at barbecues are not… Read more »
Feature
‘It’s really like people shine on camera or they don’t’
Pt. 2 of 5: MTV casting and producers cherry-picked ingredients for entertaining show
Feature
More than food at neat eats on Near East Side
Why is it that, despite vast differences in culture, the experience of creating and consuming good food seems to be… Read more »
May 6, 2012
Feature
‘This show has not been approved by the University of Wisconsin-Madison’
Part 1 of 5: UW administration pulled support for Wexler’s vision to deleterious results
Monthly Archives
Multimedia
- April 17, 2012 Agroecology Benefit Concert
- February 17, 2012 Just Bust
- February 1, 2012 UW faculty work on display in ‘Compendium 2012’
- October 28, 2011 Haunted Hoofers’ Fright Fest
- October 20, 2011 Galleries, walkways open to students
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May 6, 2012
Feature
College Life: An introduction to our oral history
As a tool for reflection on the University of Wisconsin, “College Life” is a warped and spotty mirror. The MTV… Read more »
May 3, 2012
Column
Success of ‘Twilight’ saga no mystery: Classic romantic tropes
You either hate it or love it. The series that has grossed more than \$2 billion at the box office… Read more »
Reviews
Jones sings songs of tormented love
With murderous hands, prolific musician plays varied tales of ‘Little Broken Hearts’
Feature
Area group helps LGBT teens find peace through plays
Proud Theater showcases series of skits in year-end show ‘Beyond’
May 2, 2012
A Drop in the Bucket
Willy Street, beyond: Katie empties bucket, says farewell
The dream of the ’90s is alive in Madison — no need to buy a plane ticket to Portland. Instead,… Read more »
Theater
‘Addams Family’ dark, creepy fun
Broadway production of off-kilter clan succeeds in breathing new life into oft-morbid characters
Dairyland Down-Low
Summer Sconnie secrets: Auf weidersehen from Holly
This year, I have done my best to share my knowledge of all things Wisconsin with you, my perceived loyal… Read more »
Hump Day
BH presents True Life: I’m a sex columnist
Columnist reveals what it’s like to write the campus sex column
