Cooperative Extension announces restructuring plan to deal with cuts
The UW-Extension Cooperative Extension division announced a new organizational structure Wednesday to address $3.6 million in budget cuts.
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The UW-Extension Cooperative Extension division announced a new organizational structure Wednesday to address $3.6 million in budget cuts.
“Mr. Robot” is a rare feat of television that dares to break the rules. USA Network’s revolutionary new series boldly stares society down and unspools a cautionary tale geared towards corporate America and the ugly world we live in. The innovative cinematography perfectly captures the beauty of chaos surrounding our everyday lives. Each carefully crafted element involved in the camerawork expertly mimics and expands on the mental state of Elliot, the main character.
I would like to address a serious peculiarity of mine that has entangled itself into my core for many years. It has affected my hopes, dreams, mannerisms and particularly, my viewing habits. I have tried to suppress this indulgence, but it still holds a firm grip on my life. No matter how hard I try, I cannot subdue it: I am an anglophile. There, I said it. I plan out my imaginary future vacation to England, I gravitate towards the many delights of the BBC, I often brew too much tea. I even changed the setting on my iPhone to a Siri with a British accent. Why is this relevant, you might ask? Well, as any fellow anglophile knows, the series “Downton Abbey” is not only a television show, but a ritual. Every Sunday, I look forward to Laura Linney introducing Masterpiece Classic, the montage of sifting book pages and even the ever-present Viking River Cruises ad because I know what joy awaits me. This joy, I regret to say, must come to an end. "Downton Abbey" is running its last season (or series, for all you anglophiles out there).
Just two years ago, Amazon entered the race of streaming original series with little hopes in reaching anywhere near the success of the ultimate online video competitor, Netflix. However, the future is looking brighter for the multi-faceted company. Adding original content to their streaming service was ambitious, yet their hopes in bandwagoning upon Netflix’s momentum has proven to work in their favor, ultimately leading to success.
Netflix’s new original series from Marvel is “Jessica Jones.” It premiered Nov. 20 on the site and already is a distinctive standout from other superhero tales. Krysten Ritter (“Don’t Trust the B---- in Apartment 23”) gives a heroic performance in an otherwise non-heroic superhero persona as Jones. This role gives Ritter the opportunity to break away from her past experience in comedy, and prove she is a multifaceted actress. “Jessica Jones” is a melting pot of varied emotion and mood, which Ritter seems to perfectly harness. At times the plot can be extremely dark and disturbing, while other times it can be snarky and fun. Ritter proves she is up to the challenge, gracefully playing one of the most graceless, damaged, tormented and complex superheroes on television.
Aziz Ansari is a man of many talents. Many know him as the lovable, goofy Tom Haverford from “Parks and Recreation,” a show that never fails to distribute belly laughs by the handful, leaving viewers itching for more since the series’ end. Now the time has come for Ansari to move on to bigger—dare I say better—projects. He recently debuted a Netflix original series, “Master of None,” which he wrote, starred in and occasionally directed. In other words, this is his opportunity to prove his capabilities to the world, and believe me when I say that he has gone above and beyond.
“Supergirl” is an ambitious new television series that premiered in late October. It’s apparent that CBS has hopes to compete with the new wave of superheroes finding their way to television, rather than the big screen. It has the potential to win over the hearts of many viewers, however, it’s not as serious and existential as the heroes we have become familiar with recently. As the title suggests, this series is meant to be family-friendly; in other words, cue the cheesiness, generic iMovie sound effects and positive messages. In defense of “Supergirl,” Superman has historically been the cheesiest of superheroes. The show is aware of its own cheesiness, even having a character quip “Finally, a female role model my daughter can look up to.” This pushes their marketing standpoint even further.
“Grey’s Anatomy” is a television series that has redefined primetime dramas. Its conception started with the inner narrative of medical intern Meredith Grey, who provides a glimpse into the quirky, sexy and emotional social lives of Seattle Grace, now Grey Sloan Memorial, Hospital. Meredith’s experiences range from funny and lighthearted to raw and devastating. This is a difficult balance to achieve on television, which is why “Grey’s” is so noteworthy. Like a reliable recipe, creator Shonda Rhimes is the chef behind it all, adding key ingredients to create a product of which hungry viewers cannot get enough. “Grey’s Anatomy” has become America’s comfort food.
“Scream Queens” is a television series that is like bubblegum for the viewer: fun to pop in your mouth and chew for a little while, but eventually it loses its flavor and you need to spit it out. It’s a gum that has a taste that is not for everyone, but if you have a longing for some retro Bazooka and like the funny comics on the wrapper, your cravings will be quenched.
HBO’s “The Leftovers” is something special, a series that ventures beyond the realm of what television attempts to cover. It delves into the deep, intimidating, often terrifying questions that you have been too afraid to ask. It is a rich exploration of the human psyche with sincere thought into what makes us this way and why. It is a show that is not always pleasurable to watch, but it forces you to feel, to question and to face the unsettling reality that you most likely will never learn the answers.
“American Horror Story” is finally back with its fifth season and it did not disappoint. The anthology series has made some serious changes: Jessica Lange bowed out, Lady Gaga is the new lead and the new sinister location is a once-glamorous-now-dodgy hotel in Los Angeles. However, even with these fresh new changes, the show seems to have returned back to its roots; victims get tortured and killed in their residence by an ensemble of other-worldly oddities that have a routine to their madness and run through the drill like it’s just another day. Sound familiar? Season one featured the same type of formula: New residents of a haunted house falling prey to the ghosts that haunt it. Season five takes place in the same city, has a similar plot and even guest stars the realtor that sold the horror house in season one. This is not necessarily a bad thing; I personally thought the first season was one of the best in the series and established the distinctive world of “AHS.” With “AHS: Hotel,” there is enough change to keep viewers intrigued and hopefully enough diverse material to stand as its own unique story. So far, it is looking good. Already in the first episode there is a deadly foursome, a ghoulish spawn of bloodsucking children, a serial killer with a bowler hat and a “Pan’s Labyrinth”-type monster with a lethal strap-on dildo.
An affair is a universal concept; a taboo that has been frowned upon in a society that stresses monogamy. Known to wreak havoc and stain reputations, it’s the big no-no to anyone in a committed relationship. A quick fling could quickly and mercilessly ruin everything you once took for granted. It stems from passion and almost always ends in tragedy, yet it is constantly happening all around us. Why jeopardize all that you have? Why betray the ones you love? Why betray yourself? These questions are explored to the fullest in Showtime’s “The Affair.”
For the average college student, there are few elements of daily life that take priority over everything else. There is one glorious activity that many may underplay in casual conversation, or say that they don’t have time for it or are too devoted to their studies. The simple answer is that they are lying. Binge-watching television keeps college students afloat and happy. Without the comforting glow of Netflix, college students in this day and age would probably panic and die of withdrawal. In this column, I will attempt to provide you readers with samples of my type of fix; my insights on what I find to be the most fascinating, addicting, engaging and, most importantly, binge-worthy television that is available today. Because without online streaming, what is college?
London synthpop group Oh Wonder released their self-titled debut and it’s already gaining some hype, probably partially due to their SoundCloud origins. For the past year, the group had been releasing one song per month in an effort to gain popularity leading to their album release. The calculated approach seems to have paid off. Their music has been featured on various media platforms and has notable ratings on iTunes.
The Netflix original series "Bloodline" was released March 20. The show boasts a powerful cast, beautiful cinematography and the creators behind the critically acclaimed twisted series “Damages." The show has enough bells and whistles to reel audiences in, however in the end there seems to be a piece missing in their almost-perfect formula.
The University of Wisconsin was named America's Top Party School"" Friday, as the final round of a Chicago-based newspaper's online competition came to a close.