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In your dreams: Getting over Post-Traumatic Jock Disorder

Kane Kaiman is a graduate of Cedarburg High School. There, he scored a 5 on his AP Psychology test, giving him the authority to interpret the dreams of all humans and some of the earth’s more intelligent mammals. A brooding recluse, Kaiman has not been seen outside his mansion at 222 N. Carter in over six years.

State Rep. John Klenke declares he will not seek re-election for Assembly

State Rep. John Klenke, R-Green Bay, announced his decision not to seek re-election according to a statement Monday.

Badger Catholic campaign reinforces gender stereotypes

Some may have noticed that a group of men were passing roses out to women passing by the St. Paul University Catholic Center on Library Mall. These individuals were taking part in a small campaign being spearheaded by Badger Catholic, a spirituality and faith organization on campus according to their website, called Roses in Library Mall.

UW System ushers in new president Ray Cross

Valentine's excitement grows as holiday approaches

The Dirty Bird— Valentine’s Day Special: An assortment of relationships

For Valentine’s Day, let’s talk relationships, relationships, relationships, in all forms! In our modern world, it’s hard to define most of our relationships, much less celebrate Valentine’s Day with them! Where’s a V-Day card for our Grindr or Tinder fuck buddies, Hallmark?! So whether we’re fretting about what to buy one lover—or six—let’s look at sharing the love in more than one way.

Voters are partially to blame for polarized political system

The people will always get the government they deserve. I’m aware of two ways to rebel against our government, the first being an armed rebellion (not a good idea), and the other being our ability to elect who we wish. So when I see people upset with the way their government is functioning, or in this case, not functioning, it asks the question; can we be upset with our government when we are the ones electing them? It’s awful, of course, to think we have caused polarity to get the best of us. Unfortunately, I wasn’t alive when your candidate choice didn’t define you and who to choose was an intelligent, informed decision. As our polarity increases, the candidates are becoming more and more incapable of covering the needs of their constituents. Whoever has the best rhetoric has become easier to elect than someone who approaches situations without bias and can make an informed decision instead of a predetermined one. I believe primaries have played a massive role in this loss of true democracy.

Obama continues to disappoint in second term in office

It takes one a long time to come to a conclusive decision on the success of a presidency. Many people, however, jump right in and have no problem protesting the president even on day one despite the president’s lack of time to accomplish the administration’s goals.  That’s OK, but it doesn’t mean it’s intuitive, well-mannered or well-analyzed. 

Judge Doyle Square Committee selects development proposal

The Judge Doyle Square Committee selected a developer and drafted a resolution for the construction of Judge Doyle Square at a meeting Monday.

How the Oscars function as a litmus test

So, the Oscar nominations are out, and a lot of people are happy, a lot are angry, and a lot of people really can’t make themselves care. Personally, I had cognitively understood “they’re kind of silly and unnecessary and don’t mean anything,” but it took “Inside Llewyn Davis” getting almost entirely passed over this year for me to really feel it.

Democratic Lawmaker Voices Frustration on Facebook During Walker’s Address

State Rep. Christine Sinicki, D-Milwaukee, caused a stir among Wisconsin StateAssembly members Wednesday night when she uploaded a profane Facebook post during Gov. Walker’s 2014 State of the State address.

Make your New Year's resolution a reality

With every New Year’s come new dreams, hopes and resolutions. 2014 is finally here, giving everyone the opportunity to change those bad habits or make new wishes a reality. Resolutions can seem unrealistic and extremely cheesy sometimes, but you need to take these straight on, seatbelt fastened and full throttle. However, are New Year’s resolutions overrated, things that we should just never try to make happen? The challenge of New Year’s resolutions is something that almost everyone faces, but from past experiences, I believe they are well worth it. It is not necessarily what your resolution is, but how it is executed. So as 2014 gets underway, stay strong with these changes and you will surely see results in your future.

State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout will not run in 2014 gubernatorial election

State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, D-Alma, announced Friday she will not enter the 2014 gubernatorial race due to injuries she received in a December car crash.

UW System announces finalists in president search

The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents announced Thursday the search for the seventh UW System President has been narrowed down to three candidates.

Top 25 albums of 2013

1. Kanye West—Yeezus

Top 10 News 2013

Government shutdown furloughs workers, hurts Congress’ image

Fake News Friday: Robot really hates thinking

Researchers from The University of California, Berkeley announced Thursday they successfully created the first sentient artificial intelligence. Reports say it is a lazy, no-good, waste of hardware. 

Black Flag makes noise and not much else on new album

Let me start off by saying that hardcore punk is not my favorite genre. In fact, according to Black Flag’s rendition of it on their new album What The…, hardcore punk is most likely the worst genre ever created.

GOP cannot stop Obama's appointments

Last week, the Senate voted to not allow the minority party to filibuster presidential nominations other than Supreme Court justices. I disagree with this move in principle, as I believe that the minority party should have rights. However, as someone who studies government and has watched as the minority party has acted in a self-serving manner in order to prevent the president from making basic appointments, it is difficult to make a pragmatic case against what the Senate Democrats did. The Republican strategy of blocking every nominee they can in order to prevent the Democratic president from getting what he wants is childish, and impedes the function of government. The minority party, regardless of which party it is, has no right to use politically opportunistic tactics to keep our democracy from functioning as it is intended. While the use of the nuclear option is justified to assure that the president can appoint people to fill vacancies in the government, it would not be justifiable if it extended to legislation.