Admissions policy correct
(02/12/07 6:00am)
Starting next fall, the UW System will finally use the ""holistic"" admissions approach that UW-Madison initiated years ago. We could not be more pleased.
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Deerhoof’s ‘Friend’ weird in a good way
(02/07/07 6:00am)
An untarnished innocence meshes beautifully with careful skill in Deerhoof's latest release, Friend Opportunity. Deerhoof prove that rock doesn't have to be abrasive or straight from the assembly line in the same way so many other bands have managed to find success. They provide a new dimension to music by flaunting classic guitar riffs, forceful drumming and random other musical odds and ends while lacing the innovative combinations with optimistic lyrics.
Shooting for a sizzling Valentine’s dinner date
(02/07/07 6:00am)
There is only one holiday that is best celebrated in pairs—Valentine's Day. Traditionally, millions of people across America celebrate the holiday by showering those close to their hearts with affection and gifts.
Brooks redefines the zombie genre in WWZ
(02/04/07 6:00am)
It's the same story in most every zombie film. Walking dead appear and begin to sweep across the world, joined by their freshly gnawed victims to form an unstoppable army. Small pockets of determined survivors band together to battle the horde, a few die in horrific style and in the end humanity survives, reduced but changed for the better.
Albarn weighs in the good and the bad of his new band
(02/04/07 6:00am)
Like any split, Blur's 2002 breakup left its share of hurt feelings and disappointment, but at least chief songwriters Damon Albarn and Graham Coxon knew precisely which half they each wanted to take.
‘Chocolate’ makes a sticky mess out of cinema
(02/01/07 6:00am)
A boring and clichAcd love story of forbidden love between the supernatural and humans, ""Blood and Chocolate"" is as bad as its laughable name. Based on the successful young adult novel by Annette Curtis Klause, the movie focuses on 19-year-old Vivian (Agnes Brucker), teenage girl by day and dangerous werewolf by night, and her struggle to choose between life as a mortal or as a ""loup-garoux,"" running wild at night with her pack.
The Melvins far from ‘senile’ with experimental groundbreaking album
(01/28/07 6:00am)
The Melvins have always fallen short of the mainstream""maybe that's why they're so damn good. They heavily influenced the grunge movement and inspired more than a few doom metal acts with their savagely slow tempos and fanatically fuzzed-out guitars. But sadly, the FM gods have denied the radio-listening public the pleasure of the Melvins' eclectic rock cocktail.
In the year 2007... sports will be fun to watch
(01/25/07 6:00am)
The year that was 2006 was a great one for sports fans. It had USC-Texas, George Mason's run to the Final Four, Edmonton's surprise appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals, a headbutt in the World Cup Finals; 2006 had it all. But since 2007's not looking too bad either, here are a couple things I think will happen:
When boxing was king
(12/14/06 6:00am)
From 1933 to 1960, the UW nighttime hotspot wasn't Langdon Street, where popular late-night formal dances were routine. It also wasn't the Plaza Bar and Grill off of State Street or the Memorial Union Terrace.
Waits gets to the root of his weirdness
(12/10/06 6:00am)
The late great television show announcer Johnny Olson once said, ""A voice without undue inflection may charm, soothe, calm or arouse."" While such advice may work wonders on ""Name That Tune,"" Tom Waits' vocal prowess is the antithesis of a model orator like Olson; encompassing the most insalubrious, brusque and at times depressing qualities capable of a human voice. Although his poignant voice has been his primary claim to fame, Waits has been one of the most eccentric and creative men of any era. More a genuine entertainer than traditional musician, Waits blends tear-jerking ballads, unsavory and perplexing spoken word tracks and devilish parlor songs as his staple contributions to the music world—all share a part in the three disc, 56 song rarities complication album Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers & Bastards.
Call of the wild
(12/05/06 6:00am)
Six to eight dogs the size of wolves, all strapped together with leather harnesses, their ears pricked up and jaws open wide, barreling down a trail of powdery snow and dragging a sled behind them. They're moving as fast as they possibly can, oblivious to the sled rider's directions or cries to slow down â_ it takes a metal hook driven into the ground to finally stop their run.
Preparation for finals week must start now
(12/03/06 6:00am)
Finals are still two weeks away, but most students already feel the crunch. I, for one, hyperventilate whenever I think about the endless pages of reading and writing that stand between me and winter vacation. However, I've learned a number of things the hard way that hopefully will make my finals week less stressful this time around.
Badgers use early run to take out FSU
(11/28/06 6:00am)
The Badgers needed a boost Tuesday night against Florida State, and Alando Tucker provided it to them.
UW students pave way for pedestrians
(11/28/06 6:00am)
With cars zooming by and no traffic lights to be found, pedestrians crossing some of Madison's busiest streets often turn to little red flags for protection.
‘Pick of Destiny’ earns a Tenacious ‘D’
(11/27/06 6:00am)
Tenacious D's first feature-length film, ""Tenacious D in: The Pick of Destiny,"" pulls out all the cinematic stops one might expect from a translation from skit to silver screen—cameos, special effects, sensational rocking and more stoner references than you can shake your bong at. But the comedic duo/band holds back in an unexpected way.
Wisconsin gets record 11th win
(11/19/06 6:00am)
In sports, it is important to win the ""easy"" games, and this season's Badger football team has done just that, closing its season with a victory over Buffalo Saturday.
Mayor Dave locked and loaded for 2006 deer hunting season
(11/17/06 6:00am)
Mayor Dave Cieslewicz will be out of the office today, trading his suit and tie for blaze orange and boots.
Doyle, Cieslewicz lead chorus of anti-tobacco feeling at 'Smokeout'
(11/17/06 6:00am)
As part of its 30th annual ""Great American Smokeout,"" the American Cancer Society honored Gov. Jim Doyle and 15 other lawmakers, doctors and leaders from Wisconsin for their continuing efforts to promote tobacco control and awareness Thursday.
Krabbenhoft building well-rounded game
(11/14/06 6:00am)
Broadcasters and sports journalists often refer to coaching battles as chess matches. But maybe they should describe them as poker games instead.
Microsoft promises better security with new Windows
(11/12/06 6:00am)
Microsoft recently released the newest version of its web browser, Internet Explorer 7, and is revving up of the newest release of the single most popular operating system in the world: Windows Vista. Years in the making, both software packages promise to deliver a new level of security and reliability to John Q. Public's computer experience, compared to the vulnerabilities of Windows XP.
