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Just Zion and I: A Q & A with Zumbi and AmpLive of Zion I

The Daily Cardinal got the chance to speak with Zumbi and AmpLive of Zion I prior to their show at The Majestic on Saturday, Feb. 4. 

That’s a deal breaker, Badgers!

Here we are friends, a week into the semester. With syllabi distributed and actual assignments looming, we have now remembered that no class is as exciting as shopping for it in the Student Center was.

Human toll of the war on drugs inexcusable

There is great suffering in our world. To pretend that you, or others aren't suffering at some points in time is to gloss over the realities of life. We all wish for a world without pain, but a world without suffering is a world without life. I accept this notion, but I reject the "suffering" projected by certain political and ideological interests.

'The Grey' as barren as its setting

It's Liam Neeson pitted against Mother Nature in "The Grey," writer-director Joe Carnahan's fourth outing. Carnahan, the man behind such middling fare as 2007's frenetic "Smoking Aces" and the unnecessary adaptation of "The A-Team," has very likely found his first big box office hit with "The Grey," however, the film is only a slightly above-average thriller with a stylish aesthetic gloss.

The Daily Cardinal Presents: The Top 10 Albums of the Year

1. Bon Iver's self-titled album was the uncontested best album of the year, and not just because Justin Vernon is Wisconsin's golden boy.

In appreciation of awkwardness

I think it’s great that life is full of unzipped flies, parents walking in on masturbational shenanigans and audible farts during sex. These embarrassing moments are so brutal because they are what people remember you by. You can be the football starter or the swim team captain, but people will still know you as the girl who had her period in the pool during gym class or the guy who shit his pants at Joseph’s sleepover in the seventh grade.

Letter: It's Christmas people! Get over it.

I just read an article titled “Keep the baby Jesus out of politics,” and while it brings up a few good points, I disagree with the majority of it.  To begin with, stating that a pine tree has no claim to Christmas is like stating the Green Bay Packers have no claim to the G logo that is now property of, and synonymous with, the team. It is true that conifers played no part in the first Christmas. In fact, they first mention of them being part of the Christmas celebration was in the 16th century in Germany and Livonia. However, tradition makes up a large part of every event, and I mean every event, after its inaugural year. After five centuries of being the only light up decorated tree widely known to the Western World, I think its safe to say that yes, a Christmas tree is a Christmas tree. Calling something by its name whether its good or bad from your point of view is the proper thing to do. As stated in Harry Potter, “Fear of the name only increase fear of the thing itself.”

Column: Packers should be thankful for the rise of “Tebow Time”

Based on the amount of media coverage of Tim Tebow that I’ve had to endure since he took the reins of the Denver Broncos’ offense, I think it is fair to say that Tebowmania has engulfed the NFL.

Men's Basketball: Brust pushes UW past UNLV

It was far from pretty, but the Wisconsin men’s basketball team (8-2 overall) team finally picked up the non-conference win it needed as it defeated UNLV (9-2) 62-51 Saturday.

Permits for protesting unconstitutional

What are the ultimate principles behind issuing a permit? To grant privileges to individuals that would otherwise be turned away if certain qualifications weren’t met. What is the purpose of a rally or demonstration? To further advocate a cause that otherwise isn’t being addressed. What is the overarching reason behind Gov. Scott Walker’s updated facilities policy? Take one guess.

All I want for Christmas is...

My mom, like every mom ever, enjoys the music of Amy Grant. I am no music snob, but I do draw a line here. Still, moms will be moms, and every December like clockwork Amy Grant’s Home for Christmas finds its way into our stereo.

Knowing your Madison (body) arts scene

The first thing that meets the eye is a 200-gallon saltwater aquarium. A range of blue tangs, reminiscent of "Finding Nemo," to cleaner shrimp swim and scuttle about in a serene scene of coral and neon swirls.

Fake News Friday: Bucks lament end of lockout

Although the ending of the NBA lockout was met with joy by players, owners and fans alike, it was met with horror by the administration and fan base of the Milwaukee Bucks. The thought of another miserable season at the league’s bottom has already prompted widespread protests from every facet of the organization.

'Skyward Sword' earns legendary status

"The Legend of Zelda" series is one of the most beloved gaming franchises of all time-each entry has built on Zelda's classic formula by adding its own innovative new wrinkles.

Letter: Global community has failed Syrian people

I have been following very intensely the Arab Spring since it began in January, in Tunisia, when Mohammed Bouazizi lit himself on fire in protest of elitist rule and oppression towards him. Since that flame started, the fire has spread throughout North Africa and the Middle East. Of all the revolutions in the region Tunisia made it out relatively unscathed in terms of mass violent oppression of the opposition, thankfully. It took merely weeks to destroy a tyranny of over two decades. Good riddance.

Rihanna's direction stems from assault

Rihanna is the universal pop star. She lives in the upper echelon of fame, that mostly vacated space once occupied by untouchable stars like Elton John and Jimmy Page. The old icons were backed by wheelbarrows of LP and concert ticket dough and were not necessarily expected to engage with masses such as human beings. Before the turn of the century, there were a ton of arena-packing musicians who must have seemed like Norse gods or aliens from the back rows.

Analysis: UW benefits from a bit of home cooking

It is no secret that the Wisconsin football team prefers to play its games in Madison. But after Saturday’s 62-17 victory over Purdue (2-3 Big Ten 4-5 overall), a victory that came on the heels of two-consecutive losses on the road, it is clear that the Badgers (2-2. 7-2) are a different team inside the confines of Camp Randall Stadium.

Badgers kick-off season with exhibition win

The Wisconsin men’s basketball team got its season off to a solid start with an 80-54 win over Division III powerhouse UW-Stevens Point in the Badgers’ lone exhibition game of the season.

Freakfest 2011: trend persists, arrests down

Q&A with Go Big Read author Sonia Nazario

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winning author and journalist Sonia Nazario has written about social issues for 20 years. In 2006, her book describing a Honduran child's struggle to reach his mother in the U.S., entitled "Enrique's Journey," became a national best seller.