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’

By ArtsEtc. Seniors Comments:  Read or Add yours

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 »

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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 »

By Andrew Lahr Comments:  Read or Add yours

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 »

By Lin Weeks Comments:  Read or Add yours

May 9, 2012

Feature

Acclaimed Canadian indie rockers to play Frequency

Plants and Animals brings post-classic vibe, shots of Jäger Saturday night

By Bennet Goldstein Comments:  Read or Add yours

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 »

By Regen McCracken Comments:  Read or Add yours

Feature

‘You couldn’t go anywhere without someone recognizing who you are’

Pt. 4 of 5: Critical, popular and cast reception

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May 8, 2012

Music

12th Planet to take stage at Majestic tonight

Dubstep act ready for dose of Madison’s beer, cheese, EDM affiinity

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Spot On

Student org shows how much minds matter

Active Minds dedicated to dispelling mental health stigmas

By Katie Foran-McHale Comments:  Read or Add yours

Feature

‘What if I could redo the whole reality format?’

Pt. 3 of 5: Truthfulness of show called into question by cast, observers

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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 »

By Samantha Johnson Comments:  Read or Add yours

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 »

By Rachel Werts Comments:  Read or Add yours

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

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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 »

By Amie Kjellstrom Comments:  Read or Add yours

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

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Monthly Archives

Multimedia

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 »

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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 »

By Tim Hadick Comments:  Read or Add yours

Reviews

Jones sings songs of tormented love

With murderous hands, prolific musician plays varied tales of ‘Little Broken Hearts’

By Bennet Goldstein Comments:  Read or Add yours

Feature

Area group helps LGBT teens find peace through plays

Proud Theater showcases series of skits in year-end show ‘Beyond’

By Seung Park Comments:  Read or Add yours

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 »

By Katie Foran-McHale Comments:  Read or Add yours

Theater

‘Addams Family’ dark, creepy fun

Broadway production of off-kilter clan succeeds in breathing new life into oft-morbid characters

By Jenny Slattery Comments:  Read or Add yours

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 »

By Holly Hartung Comments:  Read or Add yours

Hump Day

BH presents True Life: I’m a sex columnist

Columnist reveals what it’s like to write the campus sex column

By Amie Kjellstrom Comments:  Read or Add yours

 

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