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Earl St. Clair releases stellar debut EP

What would you get if you mix the vocal range of James Brown, the energy of André 3000, and the emotional deep south blues of B.B. King? Look no further than Earl St. Clair’s debut EP, “My Name is Earl.” Despite being one of Def Jam’s newest artists on the rise, Earl St. Clair seems to have already perfected his craft, creating music that can compete with the best in the industry. After dropping out of college, Earl began his career as a producer and singer/songwriter, eventually finding himself working with some of hip hop’s biggest names, such as Rick Ross and Machine Gun Kelly. It wasn’t long, though, before Earl’s talents were noticed by Def Jam and he ended up signing a record deal with a label in 2016. Despite this background in hip hop, Earl’s music has its roots in blues, soul and funk. Most of the tracks on the EP sound like they could have been pulled straight from the 70s, yet Earl manages to add a modern twist that keeps them fresh and relatable to a new generation of listeners.

Evers, Holtz clinch state superintendent nominations

Incumbent State Superintendent Tony Evers and former Beloit superintendent Lowell Holtz advanced to the general election in Wisconsin’s only statewide primary on Tuesday. Holtz defeated fellow Republican-backed consultant John Humphries and write-in candidate Rick Melcher.

Incumbent Tony Evers and former Beloit superintendent Lowell Holtz advanced to the general election for state superintendent Tuesday, after defeating opponents John Humphries and Rick Melcher in the spring primary.

Badgers head East to Madison Square Garden for memorable weekend

The Badgers are coming off maybe their most impressive weekend of hockey this season after splitting a home series against No. 6 Minnesota. They have built up both momentum and confidence in the last few weeks, and are now set to face off against another Top 10 team for the second weekend in a row, inching toward the top spot in the Big Ten Rankings.

UW-Madison staff uncertain on move to self-insurance

Wisconsin’s Group Insurance Board met Wednesday to discuss the future of self-insurance in the state, in a potentially controversial move to change how the government provides health care to its 250,000 employees.

Badgers to play Tennessee Monday, might play No. 4 Oregon and No. 5 North Carolina

The Badgers have a long history of scheduling brutal matchups in the early-goings of their seasons, and 2016 is no exception as they have a potentially hellacious slew of opponents waiting in the wings out west at the Maui Invitational.

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.

Republicans Debate

Republican presidential candidates are pictured during the Iowa GOP/Fox News Debate at the CY Stephens Auditorium in Ames, Iowa, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011. Pictured left to right: former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum; businessman Herman Cain; Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney; Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn.; former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty; former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman; former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, Pool)

Republicans Debate

Republican presidential candidates are pictured during the Iowa GOP/Fox News Debate at the CY Stephens Auditorium in Ames, Iowa, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011. Pictured left to right: former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum; businessman Herman Cain; Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney; Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn.; former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty; former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman; former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, Pool)

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.

State Sen. Rick Gudex, R-Fond du Lac, died early Wednesday morning from a self-inflicted gunshot.

State Senator Richard Gudex dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound

State Sen. Rick Gudex, R-Fond du Lac, was pronounced dead early Wednesday morning due to a self-inflicted gunshot. The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office investigation is still ongoing, however foul play is not suspected to be involved.

Democrats delay pro-Russ Feingold ad buy in move of support

Democrats announced Wednesday they would delay launching new ads supporting Democrat Russ Feingold's campaign advertising, showing state Democrats are confident in his standing.

Professor of bacteriology named HHMI Faculty Scholar

The Faculty Scholars Program has awarded Jue “Jade” Wang, associate professor of bacteriology at the UW-Madison, with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Faculty Scholar.

Badgers cruise to easy win at Minnesota

Minnesota’s 2016 senior night will be not be one Gopher fans will want to remember.

Walker signs bill barring county executives from serving in Legislature

Gov. Scott Walker signed 46 bills into law Monday, including one prohibiting legislators from concurrently holding office as county executives.

Preliminary research suggests Bucky may not be real badger

According to UW zoologist Kay Steppenhoef, UW-Madison’s beloved mascot, Buckingham U. Badger, may not be an actual badger.

Game on: Cruz, Clinton win Iowa Caucuses

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, triumphed in the Iowa Caucus Monday, while on the Democratic side, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton narrowly beat Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders in a race where votes were still being tallied well after midnight.

Twelve-year-old asks Santa for puberty

Local 12-year-old Eli Gardner asked a mall Santa Claus if he could receive puberty for Christmas this year.