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Nationalism threatens global peace
(03/16/15 3:09am)
Since the Charlie Hebdo shooting earlier this year, many have become more attentive to the rising nationalism among Muslims. It is thought that this nationalism is the mechanism behind the perceived uptick in international terrorism. There are bad and good versions of nationalism, but I would argue that too much of it is not wise. Voltaire once said, “So it is the human condition that to wish for the greatness of one’s fatherland is to wish evil to one’s neighbours.” Nationalism is not absolutely evil, but to its extreme it is a risky concept.
Study shows most lung cancer patients were badasses in high school
(03/12/15 3:39am)
A recent study from the American Lung Cancer Association reveals 87 percent of lung cancer patients are smokers and, consequently, also badasses.
During tough times, lean on those who care about you
(03/05/15 5:06am)
Do you ever have one of those days where it feels as though all of your mistakes have caught up to you? You know those mornings when you wake up wishing you could take back that stupid thing you did last weekend, or thinking you should call your mom more often or contemplating an attempt to finish that calculus assignment that was due last week? Those mornings where it feels as though you wake up to a mountain of thoughts all disorderly jumbled inside your head? About two weeks ago, I had one of those mornings.
UW’s a cappella deserves applause
(03/03/15 5:49am)
Varsity Hall in Union South hosted the UW-Madison A Cappella Benefit Concert: Music for Mahanaim Saturday. All proceeds from the concert were given to the Wray Family at Camp Mahanaim in Les Cayes, Haiti and the Tomah Haiti, Mission Team in Tomah, Wisconsin. These groups have been providing care and education to many Haitians and continue to host medical, work and ministry teams. Gabby Enos, from Tangled Up In Blue, organized the event and gladly invited all of the a cappella groups at University of Wisconsin–Madison to perform. This included a set list of Redefined, Pitches and Notes, The MadHatters, Jewop, Tangled Up In Blue and Fundamentally Sound.
‘The Tale of The Princess Kaguya’ is not your ordinary cartoon
(03/03/15 5:39am)
For those of us who grew up with Studio Ghibli’s films, animation has always felt like a safe space. It was a portal to explore the troubled morality of the world without feeling trapped by it. Sure, bad guys do exist—be they big-nosed witches, tree-burning industrialists, or belligerent polities—but by the end they are always vanquished or revealed to be somewhat decent. If hope seemed faint, it would always return by the end.
Game journalism might be too harsh
(03/03/15 5:23am)
In the midst of new voices joining the video game space, the underperformers of the past have been forced to make room in the market. After years of commercial underperformance and failed expectations, some of the game industry’s most visible creators are forced to cede their roles to fresh faces.
How addicting can social media be?
(02/24/15 3:16am)
In a world where a “like” almost means more than a verbal compliment, I think it is safe to wonder how much social media is too much? Don’t get me wrong, I am all about social media. I love posting photos on Instagram and tweeting my daily awkward moments more than anyone probably. However, a recent article I read really got me thinking: Is it possible to be addicted to social media? The more I thought about it, the more I realized that social media is literally made to be addicting. I’m no expert on the subject, but this week I intend to shed some light on why everyone loves social media.
Record Routine: Mavis Staples, Jeff Tweedy fulfill Pops Staples last wish
(02/20/15 7:02pm)
Don’t Lose This is Roebuck “Pops” Staples latest and last album. With such a developed career, it’s hard to fathom how this man came to be so influential in the music industry. Pops Staples was born on a Mississippi plantation in the 1910s and was the youngest of 14 children. He got involved with local blues guitarists as a young boy and went from a singer to a band leader.
Battling mental health illness alone is never the answer
(02/19/15 3:37am)
I have a therapist. I’ve never felt completely confident admitting that fact to people, even my immediate family. Now, however, I think it’s important, particularly for university students, to know that you are not alone in fighting your mental health problems. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in every four Americans will experience a mental health condition at least once in their life. It’s also important to know that anyone can be effected by a mental health problem. Abraham Lincoln, Isaac Newton, Ernest Hemingway, Winston Churchill, Terry Bradshaw, Princess Diana, Sheryl Crow, Jim Carrey, Ashley Judd, J.K. Rowling, Heath Ledger and, most recently, Robin Williams all suffered from mental health problems. It is not simply a poor person’s problem or a drug user’s problem.
Walker will shirk governor role in presidential campaign
(02/18/15 5:30am)
It is no secret that Gov. Scott Walker has his heart set on making a presidential run in 2016, or at the very least he is seriously thinking about it. He is ranking in the top four among potential Republican candidates in almost every poll and was the first to open an office in Iowa to explore such a run. However, this means the closer we inch toward the 2016 election, the less time the governor will have to, well, govern. This should give rise to concerns among not only residents of Wisconsin, but also hopeful supporters of Walker’s presidential run, since he will be fighting a political war on two fronts.
Morning classes increase efficiency
(02/16/15 5:56am)
The first day of a new semester always holds so much promise. If I’m going to be honest with myself, I was excited to have a fresh start. First semester was certainly a learning experience, and now, as a second semester freshman, I was sure that I knew everything there was to know about college.
Tory Lanez’s rapid flow impresses crowd
(02/11/15 4:52am)
Daystar Peterson, better known by stage names Tory Lanez and Argentina Fargo, is a rapper from Ontario, Canada who has been emerging in a big way with his high-pitched singing and heavy rap-flow. Lanez performed in front of a small, yet eager, crowd at The Frequency Monday night.
Funny and irreverent, online memes can make anyone a star
(02/09/15 5:24am)
In our current culture, people have the ability to go from unknown to super stardom literally over night! As exciting and awesome as that is, I also think it is quite scary because sometimes people go viral for being terrible or super awkward. The reason I brought this subject up is because of the Super Bowl.
ISIS's number one export: fear
(02/03/15 4:15am)
Transnational terrorism has haunted us for many years, yet the current crisis with ISIS is quickly becoming one of the most unique cases we have witnessed so far. ISIS is one of the most dangerous and powerful terrorist groups in the globe, but how does it continue to exist and to trap us in fear? The political theorist Hannah Arendt once said, “Fear is an emotion indispensable for survival.” We should be able to use fear for the purpose of survival. In order to do so, we need to dig deeper.
On this day in history...
(01/28/15 4:52am)
1521—The Diet of Worms is held in Germany by the Holy Roman Empire. If you think that’s bad, afterward, they drank the blood of Christ.
Caféïne brings New Love on fifth record
(01/28/15 4:20am)
With little experience in the punk music genre I wasn't sure what to expect from Caféïne's upcoming album, New Love. After listening through the 11-track album I was pleasantly surprised. A playful, energetic and hopeful tone is established during the first track, “New Love,” and the album rarely deviates from this likable formula. Although the melodies are fun and grab your attention, I wish there were more tracks like “Black Swans” to provide something with a different tone from the rest of the album. If the fast-paced “Love is a Riot” ever has a music video it could only be visualized as items being smashed in slow motion. It’s a good time.
The Dirty Bird: Interview with a Bangin’ Badger Babe, Part 1
(01/26/15 4:11am)
Welcome back, Badgers! As many of you know and constantly lament, it’s my last semester as The Dirty Bird (the D is silent). As a treat, I’ll be doing a segment the last Monday of each month called “Interview with a Bangin’ Badger Babe.” This enchanting series will aim to open our eyes about our classmates—from what they look for in a partner to who they look for between their sheets and all of their sexual and dating habits in between!
Finding inspiration for the new year is as easy as opening a book
(01/26/15 3:04am)
It is curious how a new year brings with it the longing for new beginnings, new attitudes and a new self. How much of it is actually possible though still seems quite shrouded in uncertainty, but there is no denying the furor of resolutions we witness around us during this time. I, for one, have always held quite a healthy amount of disdain for New Year’s resolutions. It seems superfluous for me to hold out for the hand of the clock to strike midnight into the new year to put into affect everything you want to do, and all that you wish to change.
Lord of the Fly talks racial inequity, future plans and campus community
(01/20/15 4:47am)
This is a transcript of an interview with local rapper Lord of the Fly. To read the story printed in the Spring 2015 Welcome Back Issue, click here.
