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Netflix film 'Velvet Buzzsaw' fine but falls flat

Is it possible to stare too hard at something? 

Evers questions Foxconn water, air quality permits

Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday he is directing Wisconsin environmental officials to review the air-quality and water permits issued to Foxconn Technology Group. The permits in question were granted last year to allow construction of the $10 billion Foxconn campus in Mount Pleasant.

Best album nominees for Grammy Awards: Episode two

In this installment of the Grammys series, we’re looking at two more of the eight nominees for the coveted Album of the Year award. In particular, these two are the longest albums of the bunch, with Scorpion by Drake and H.E.R.’s self-titled debut album clocking in just under 90 and 72 minutes, respectively. While both albums have triumphs, their longer run times do more harm than good.

City council considers fining businesses for running air conditioning with windows open

Madison businesses may receive fines for cooling down with both air conditioning and windows if the city council passes a bill later this month.

Vilas Hall, Chemistry Building floods cause course relocation

Days after a pipe burst inside the Chemistry Daniels Building, standing water and broken ceiling tiles littered the floors of Vilas Communication Hall Sunday.  

Foxconn chats with Trump, changes dedication to Wisconsin once more

Followed by a week of flip-flopping between investment and development plans across Wisconsin, technology manufacturing company Foxconn re-committed to the construction of a Gen 6 fabrication facility in Racine after a talk with President Donald Trump Friday.

Autos: Its confirmed, Winter is the absolute worst time to have a car in Madison

Forever Forward: Ex-Badger Schneider returns home to Madison's newest professional team

When striker Harry Kane scores a goal for his hometown team, Tottenham Hotspur of the English Premier League, Tottenham fans break into song, singing “Harry Kane! He’s one of our own!”

Best album nominees for Grammy Awards: episode one

On Feb. 10, this year’s edition of “music’s biggest night” will feature dozens of the most popular names in the industry congregated in one place: the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. As the Recording Academy attempts to keep up with the changes in society at large, they have asserted some implicit and explicit changes within the past few years. 

Wisconsin's slide stretches to six with 65-59 loss to Penn State

Wisconsin (1-7 Big Ten, 10-10 overall) dropped its straight game in a close contest with the Penn State Lady Lions (3-5 Big Ten, 10-9 overall), falling 65-59 to continue a slide that has undone the excitement of the season’s strong start.

High energy, uncomfortable comedic fashion makes 'Vice' genuinely entertaining

Dick Cheney is seen by many as the most controversial and powerful vice president in American history. With such a shocking legacy, it should come as no surprise that a mainstream Hollywood film depicting his political career doesn’t praise him or present him as an admirable man. 

Badgers fall 83-76 on the road against Western Kentucky

After a weeklong break for the holidays, the No. 15 Wisconsin Badgers (2-0 Big Ten, 10-3 overall) traveled to Bowling Green, Kentucky for their final tilt of the calendar year against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (0-0 C-USA, 7-6 overall). With the backing of a raucous crowd, WKU exposed UW’s rust, triumphing 83-76.

'It felt good:' After season of struggles, Wisconsin regains its defensive identity one final time

NEW YORK — In recent years, defense has been Wisconsin’s football identity. The Badgers ranked third in the country in scoring defense last season, fourth a year before, first the year before that. For even the most experienced players on Wisconsin’s roster, elite defense is all they’ve ever known.

State Senator calls UW System, UW-Whitewater chancellor exit agreement a 'scam'

“Paying anyone $161,480 with full state benefits to do almost nothing for eight months is a taxpayer-funded scam,” stated Senator Steve Nass, R-Whitewater, in the hours following the announcement of Chancellor Beverly Kopper’s exit agreement in lieu of her resignation. “This is an insult to the students, faculty and taxpayers can’t be allowed to stand.”  

Coming off a loss, Badgers find confidence in blowout of Savannah State

After a dispiriting letdown in the spring, the Wisconsin men’s basketball team has spent the last two months on a redemption tour. Eager to prove that last year’s failures were merely an anomaly, they have begun their redemption tour with spirited performances against marquee opponents. 

Best Entertainment of 2018: Video Games

“Spider-Man” for PS4 comes out the gate in the midst of the superhero craze, and it makes for an incredible experience. Being the first “Spider-Man” console game in nearly five years, there were high expectations for the web-slinger’s latest entry. Thankfully, I’m happy to say that many expectations were met and then shattered over the course of this game. An effective way to see the quality of the title is through its narrative. I’ve never been as engaged with a story in gaming as much as this one, as it felt like I was actually playing through a Marvel movie — action and all. As for gameplay, the leveling system encourages exploration, which is thankfully a joy to do. Simply swinging from building to building, doing tricks and exploring New York City is addictive, and it’s exactly what Spider-Man is all about, putting the player into the hero’s shoes even further. Combat — being another important system of the game — is done creatively and effectively, giving a wide array of options and freedom in how to tackle the bad guys. Different suits and gadgets allow for hundreds of combinations and strategies, making for the most customizable “Spider-Man” game ever. If I was able to choose sequels for games from this year, “Spider-Man” effortlessly makes the list: It’s a must-have from 2018. -Kyle Engels

International TA’s navigate the globe and the classroom

International students, many of whom made journeys halfway across the globe, have been enrolling and teaching in high numbers at universities across the nation.

City council rejects alcohol license ban

Downtown Madison will not have to fear an alcohol shortage following the city council’s decision to dismiss a motion placing a temporary ban on new alcohol licenses.

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Caufield's two goals power Wisconsin to 3-3 tie with No. 6 Penn State

Officially, it’ll go down as a tie.