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Best response to natural disasters comes with a healthy dose of rebel spirit

Rebels have always been a favorite of mine. They cannot be ignored, whether it's the teenager deliberately staying out past curfew or the revolutionary hero. We've got Martin Luther King Jr., Amelia Earhart, Rosa Parks, James Dean, Gandhi, Emiliano Zapata, oldies like George Washington and Lewis and Clark, and contemporaries like Lady Gaga. The rebel mindset incorporates defiance, stubbornness and a dose of crazy, but most importantly, a vision. And to reference the popular Apple ad that raises a glass to the ""round pegs in square holes,"" the rebels are the ones who push the envelope and end up changing the world, just because they think they can.

Although shy, new album is still a 'dream'

The official website of Beach House, the four-year-old, two-person ""dream-pop"" duo, brings you to a single image of the two acting like a pair of misfit, ironically swanky teens. You can't see their faces. There is a sculpture of a head with multiple faces in between them, and Victoria Legrand's hand is tucked into her pants next to her belt buckle, where ""GIT SUM!"" has been MSPainted in. To boot, the three links on the page—aside from those accessing a new Teen Dream single—are miniscule and hidden. As a whole, this is uncannily indicative of the unabashed timidity and awkward social remoteness Beach House purvey through their music.

Although shy, new album is still a 'dream'

The official website of Beach House, the four-year-old, two-person ""dream-pop"" duo, brings you to a single image of the two acting like a pair of misfit, ironically swanky teens. You can't see their faces. There is a sculpture of a head with multiple faces in between them, and Victoria Legrand's hand is tucked into her pants next to her belt buckle, where ""GIT SUM!"" has been MSPainted in. To boot, the three links on the page—aside from those accessing a new Teen Dream single—are miniscule and hidden. As a whole, this is uncannily indicative of the unabashed timidity and awkward social remoteness Beach House purvey through their music.

#2- Radiohead

It would sound absurd to call platinum-selling, arena-filling, most-critically-beloved-band-in-the-world Radiohead an underground act. But on the other hand, they don't operate or sound anything like a mainstream, best-selling rock band (even the ones that have gotten popular aping mid-90s Radiohead): You'll hardly ever hear them on the radio or see them on TV; their idea of promoting an album is mentioning it on a blog ten days before it comes out; and they've built their reputation on some of the strangest, most original music of the past two decades.

Republicans don't need Palin's image

Recently, Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Walker has expressed an interest in having former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin endorse him. As a viable candidate with a record of solid results in fiscal policy (the area Wisconsin needs the most help with by far) in particular, this is a major step in the wrong direction for him.

Veterans' woes extend beyond the battlefield

1st Lt. Dan Choi was notified in April of this year that the Army would begin discharge proceedings against him. Choi, an Arabic-speaking linguist, Iraq war veteran, West Point graduate and infantry officer, served in the nation's armed forces for 10 years. Now he faces an other than honorable discharge from the military because he is gay and doesn't want to lie about it.

'Amelia' is not cleared for take off

Amelia Earhart was a risk taker. She flew solo over both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and died trying to fly around the world. Regrettably, ""Amelia,"" the new film about Earhart's life, is not able to take off beyond the basic biopic structure.

New team looks to crack tough Madison market

Players on the Madison Ice Muskies might not be a step away from the NHL, but the team hopes that won't stop local hockey fans from coming out to support them.

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Paulus goes from Duke hardwood to Syracuse grass, shows his versatility

Multi-sport athletes at the collegiate and professional levels have always been rare when each game requires so much devotion of time and effort in order to become the best. The critics reason that individuals can't possibly reach  maximum potential in a particular sport if they're trying to juggle two games at a time.

Considering all parts of his career, MJ will be remembered for mystique

It's not often David Robinson and John Stockton will be referred to as ""those other guys"" in basketball circles. On Friday, however, that's what they'll be.

Art Brut fight mainstream urges

Art Brut seemed destined to be a one-album wonder. 2005's Bang Bang Rock & Roll synthesized caffeinated guitar hooks with concise sentiments, but the delicate balance between their forceful sound and their comprehensive tongue-in-cheekness was surely too tenuous to hold. Four years after their debut, though, Art Brut continue to defy the odds with their third LP. Art Brut vs. Satan picks up right where the others left off, adding yet another success to an already overachieving catalog. 

Eagon, Maniaci for city council

Without question, serving as District 8 alder in the large and impressive shadow of outgoing Ald. Eli Judge is not the most enviable position. Both Bryon Eagon and Mark Woulf, the two candidates for Judge's position, have made no secret about their respect for Judge and commitment to continuing his impressive work in students' issues such as downtown lighting and tenant rights. Although both candidates bring an impressive slate of ideas related to student and city concerns, only Bryon Eagon has the pragmatic and realistic approach to accomplish the focal points of his campaign. After meeting with both candidates, The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board reaffirms its earlier endorsement for Bryon Eagon in District 8. 

It’s time to seriously question Dante’s logic

A few months ago, after a particularly lengthy phone conversation with a sexually frustrated friend, I decided her exploits would be the perfect ice breaker while driving with my brother on the way to lunch. I knew he'd listen because, well, I was driving, and everyone realizes my driving is a delicate state deserving of the utmost respect and fear. 

Heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, beware

It is time to start thinking about how to treat your sweetie this Saturday. Flowers are lovely, candles are fine, but there is nothing like the classic box of chocolates. Luckily for Madison residents, local chocolatiers Markus Candinas, Gail Ambrosius and David Bacco have turned the tried and true classic into an even more extraordinary indulgence. While each offers a different (and divine) delicacy, all are sure to please. 

Do you hear what Dale hears? Holiday radio offers few options

Over the past few weeks, I have been listening, in small doses, to the Christmas radio station, 94.9 FM. I'm curious as to how this awful phenomenon not only survives, but begins at an earlier date each November. While I don't have a definitive answer to that question, I have noticed that there are really only five types of songs played on the holiday station.  

Red Raiders, Crimson Tide flying towards National Champsionship

The hype surrounding college football is always at an all-time high at the beginning of the season. Preseason rankings come in and experts are quick to pick their favorites for BCS Bowls and the National Championship. In the end, it all is meaningless until the season is actually played. After all, that's what the excitement is really all about. 

Promote progress, rise up and vote for change

Rise up, discouraged youth! Today is our day! Seize the moment! With one stroke of the pen, our generation can make our voices heard and ensure a better future. One penstroke has the power to oil the long-frozen gears of progress and accelerate the evolution of civilization. 

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Badgers prepare for conference title race

Losing the top two scorers from the record-setting 2007 squad, last year's Wisconsin men's basketball team was not projected to achieve much in the way of national recognition and conference supremacy. But a dedicated batch of talent led by then-seniors Brian Butch, Greg Stiemsma, Tanner Bronson and Michael Flowers defied expectations and led the Badgers to a 2008 Big Ten title and a trip to the Sweet 16 in March.