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Carrie Fisher leaves a heroic legacy

Carrie Fisher, best known for her role as Princess Leia Organa in the "Star Wars" franchise, died Tuesday morning at the age of 60 due to heart complications.

Renowned UW-Madison botanist Hugh Iltis dies at 91

Leaving behind a legacy of environmentalism and advancement in botany, former UW-Madison professor Hugh Iltis died this week from complications due to cardiovascular disease.

Reflecting on a historic semester in Madison

ASM delivers early voting to students

Former UW-Madison professor Jack Fowler dies at age 91

John Francis “Jack” Fowler, professor emeritus of human oncology and medical physics at the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, died Dec. 1 at the age of 91. He taught at UW-Madison from 1988 to 1994 and again from 1999 to 2003.

UW-Madison Professor Emeritus Jack Fowler died Dec. 1 at the age of 91. He taught human oncology and medical physics at the university for 12 years.

A Guide to Being an Armchair Activist

1. Mark yourself as ‘Interested’ in local protests

Netflix throws us back in time in 'The Crown'

Netflix released their most ambitious original series yet on Nov. 4 called “The Crown,” a partially fictitious interpretation of the historic rise of Queen Elizabeth II. The series is reportedly the most expensive television show ever produced, with a whopping $130 million budget. After binging the entire first season, it is clear that their efforts paid off tremendously. Every frame is immaculate, filmed on location at an impressive spread of British historical sites, including Buckingham Palace. Each lavish costume is exquisitely crafted for the time period. The score is bold, filled with grandiose and sweltering with emotion. Elegant and moving, “The Crown” ups the ante for a period drama, redefining the scope of what quality television can achieve to be.

More than 2,000 students and members of the Madison community engage in a "die-in" at the Capitol steps in solidarity with historically marginalized groups. 

Regents honor UW-Stout student who died, talk VETS certification

The UW System Board of Regents began its meeting Thursday with a moment of silence for Hussain Saeed Alnahdi, a Saudi Arabian international student from UW-Stout who was killed in a violent attack Oct. 31.

Marquee Film Festival screens unique picks

The annual Marquee Film Festival took place in Union South over the weekend. Curated by the WUD Film Committee, the festival featured 12 screenings that included independent, foreign and documentary films, with genres ranging from comedies to thrillers.

Romney defeats Obama in swing state buzzer-beater

WASHINGTON—Election officials are calling this year’s election a “heart-stopper” after Mitt Romney’s GOP team clinched a regulation victory over Barack Obama and the Democratic Party.

Two Brothers

Two boys called upon to serve their land,

UW mourns after Stout student from Saudi Arabia dies following assault

The UW community responded to the death of Hussain Saeed Alnahdi, a UW-Stout international student from Saudi Arabia, Monday by offering condolences and holding a memorial service.

State Street bustles in costumes and candor

Freakfest’s appeal should be immediately apparent to most that endeavor through the gates at the bottom of State Street and through the costumed crowd. The festival does not play coy with its appeal. While far from unsafe, the rowdy atmosphere of the event still harkens back to its first years when near-riots attracted attention from police armed with pepper spray. Even with unruly behavior, attendees appeared to wholeheartedly appreciate the music and sights the event had to offer.

Be wary of racially insensitive costumes

The madness that is “Halloweekend” in Madison has passed. State Street is alive again post-Freakfest, and college students are waking up with buzzed and foggy memories of what happened last night. Madison is famous for its ghoulish party scene every Halloween, with people from around the Midwest making the pilgrimage to experience the weekend. 

New 'Ouija: Origin of Evil' film looks to redeem original 2014 sluggish qualities

Halloween would be incomplete without a few scary movies to indulge in. It seems that Mike Flanagan may be a decent option with his horror film “Ouija: Origin of Evil,” which hit theaters just in time for Halloween and is garnering some positive buzz. However, before there was “Origin of Evil,” there was the original “Ouija,” a film not so well received — and for good reason. With a messy plot and rare moments of actual fright, “Ouija” is a lackluster picture that I struggle to even label as a “horror” film. While I wouldn’t recommend watching this on Halloween — or anytime, really — There are a few things to note about the franchise before heading off to Point Cinema to see “Ouija: Origin of Evil.”

Lil Wayne finally matures into teenage-sized ‘Medium Wayne’

Rapper Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr., best known for his stage name “Lil Wayne,” went through a miraculous transformation into a perfectly normal and healthy sized teen Monday night.

Harris, Feyen vie to fill 18th Senate District

Each week, The Daily Cardinal will be taking a look at down-ballot races throughout the state. This week, we visit the 18th Senate district, composed of parts of Fond du Lac, Dodge and Winnebago counties.

Ohio State, Michigan still atop Big Ten

After further consideration, it has been decided that our Big Ten super team Michpenndianaowaland State will be disbanded. It was too beautiful for this world.

KennyHoopla makes musical debut, inspires across mediums

Born Kenneth La’Ron Beasley, 20-year-old KennyHoopla is fresh off the release of his debut EP Beneath The Willow Tree. The project is a testament to Kenny’s authenticity and rawness as an artist.