Reflecting on a life spent cheering for the losers of sports
Last Sunday's improbable New York Jets victory over the New England Patriots gave me, and fellow Jets fans, plenty of reasons to be optimistic.
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Last Sunday's improbable New York Jets victory over the New England Patriots gave me, and fellow Jets fans, plenty of reasons to be optimistic.
Had swine flu? Know someone who has? Worried about getting it? If you answered no to any or all of those questions, you're probably in the minority on campus. Swine Flu has swept through our university, sending officials scrambling to contain it while students enjoy the three days off from school.
The U.S. Census Bureau released a report Monday revealing that Wisconsin has one of the lowest rates of people without health insurance in the country.
The Wisconsin volleyball team looks to start off the Big Ten season strong when they host Iowa tonight at the UW Field House.
Jay-Z's rollercoaster of a post-retirement recording career flips back and forth with each release, coming up short and surpassing expectations when least expected. On 2006's Kingdom Come, everybody expected The Black Album plus one. Instead we found an overproduced, under-rhymed pop/rap album. Then the subtly released, unofficial soundtrack American Gangster contends for defining gangster rap album of the last five years, while he ironically declared, ""It's only entertainment."" A modest statement coming from his realist release since The Blueprint, but on The Blueprint 3, it comes to fruition.
If O'Brien Schofield isn't a household name among Wisconsin football fans yet, then they simply have not been paying attention.
Ever think you're the only one laughing at your jokes in chem lab? Ever think that maybe that question you asked was, in fact, not burning through anyone else's skull during your anthro lecture? Congratulations—you may be ""that guy"" in your classes.
After a summer of uber-expensive re-releases, the Beatles' ultimate reissue of their collection of studio albums makes it official: Every label is out to squeeze as much money out of the music industry as possible while they still can.
Taste: Qdoba has some options that Chipotle doesn't (most importantly, queso), but either way, they're basically the same product. And without the limes at Chipotle and a minor difference in the spiciness of the meats (which goes away once you add salsa), you basically can get a dry mouthful of expensive rice at both locations.
For just a moment, it looked like senior Fresno State receiver Marlon Moore would pluck the ball out of the air in the Wisconsin end zone and take control of the game for his team.
Thursday night the Pittsburgh Steelers will begin their title defense as they open up the season against the Tennessee Titans.
Spanning two gorgeous summer days, the Taste of Madison offered residents and visitors a last chance to have a quality outdoor experience with family and friends. Over 65 local restaurants, 20 beverage stands and four entertainment stages lined the Capitol Square Saturday and Sunday, attracting patrons to sample portions of popular food choices at an affordable price. Each food item was priced from $1 to $4. Taste of Madison patrons were tempted by, among other dishes, fried cheese curds from The Old Fashioned, BBQ ribs from Po Boy's BBQ & Catering and fried calamari from Lombardino's Restaurant as they navigated the thick crowds making their way around Wisconsin's capitol building.
Some time ago, a friend of mine took issue with a comment I made about Madison's sometimes testy relationship with its business community, disputing my claim that the city could be less than friendly towards many of its economic engines from time to time. Recently I found my exhibit A in the trials of the proposed Badger Hall of Fame Grill from Scott Acker, owner of the Quaker Steak and Lube restaurant in Middleton, who had planned to open a restaurant in University Square. But now it is doubtful the restaurant will ever open, due to the intense hassle Acker has had to go through to open its doors.
Some time ago, a friend of mine took issue with a comment I made about Madison's sometimes testy relationship with its business community, disputing my claim that the city could be less than friendly towards many of its economic engines from time to time. Recently I found my exhibit A in the trials of the proposed Badger Hall of Fame Grill from Scott Acker, owner of the Quaker Steak and Lube restaurant in Middleton, who had planned to open a restaurant in University Square. But now it is doubtful the restaurant will ever open, due to the intense hassle Acker has had to go through to open its doors.
Summer can mean rest and relaxation from the stresses of school, a chance to lounge by the pool with a cool beverage of choice, or a time to earn a few extra dollars with your free time. But more than anything, summer plays host to the biggest blockbusters of the year. From sequels to series revamps; from lighthearted children's fare to ultra-violent action flicks; summer provides something for everyone. Here are some of the best films that didn't make it to print during the summer months at The Daily Cardinal.
With the farmers market every Wednesday and Saturday and plenty of fruits and vegetables in season, summer seems like the perfect time to start eating healthy. However, with most of us working, taking summer classes and spending plenty of time with friends, eating healthy may not be as easy as it seems. Luckily for you, I've found a couple of easy and delicious summer recipes to help you get on the healthy-eating track.
Up to this point, there have been two constant sources of reprieve in my life: chocolate milk and ice cream. As far back as elementary school, I remember racing to the milk cooler to make sure I got a chocolate milk carton before they ran out. White milk just never provided that same soothing, stomach-coating feeling that chocolate milk did. Some may consider a chocolate milk fetish childish. I revel in mine. On most days, I will walk into Walgreens and buy a quart and drink it casually over the early afternoon. And nothing caps a good, hard bike ride or run like a chocolate milk, banana, yogurt and frozen blue and black berry smoothie.
After writing my column for two years, it's time to say goodbye. Although all I really want to do right now is curl up in a ball and cry while excessively thanking my weekly readers (assuming they actually exist), I thought a good way to end things would be to clear up a few misconceptions.
A Sports Illustrated report from earlier this week announced that Yankee third baseman Alex Rodriguez could return to his team sometime during the first week of May. This is just the latest development in a tumultuous offseason for Rodriguez, who admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs last February and, just weeks later, underwent surgery for torn cartilage in his right hip. Without a doubt, Rodriguez's return will receive plenty of attention given his damaged reputation and the Yankees' slow start.