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Waukegan to Dub a New National Anthem

Soccer mom of five from Waukegan, Wisconsin works to censor the "vulgar" and "obscene" lyrics of today's music.

Almanac the Podcast: Dear White People

This week's episode is all about the intersection of race at UW. 

Local Self Defined Liberal Doesn’t Understand

a thank you letter

Never go full Sicko Mode, RIP Sam Jones

Almanac the Podcast: MadisonWise

Check out this episode of "Almanac the Podcast," where we create our own transition resources for first-year students called "MadisonWise." 

Almanac the Podcast: Earth Day!

Check out our first installment of "Almanac the Podcast," where we will celebrate Earth Day by sharing our favorite sustainability tips and tricks. 

Lucky

Check out this poem about privilege and destruction from almanac editor, Sam Jones. 

Windshield Wipers

Check out this poem from almanac editor, Kellen Sharp, about emotion. 

Rebirthed band launches headlining tour in Madison, “Seasonal Depression” rocks the Slyvestic

With the recent spike in temperatures in the Midwest, it is no surprise that the recently opened outdoor venue, Sylvestic Theatre, started off their business venture with a performance from the local breakout band, “Seasonal Depression.” 

subConcious

By Jonas Gomez Tijerino 

anger poem

This week a poem about someone figuring out how to deal with their anger. 

Resolutions

This week a poem about resolutions. 

Connect

This week a poem on connection with other people and its difficulties. 

Historians uncover evidence which indicates that the French Revolution may have been caused by a pyramid scheme

Historians recently uncovered evidence suggesting that a pyramid scheme, much like the ones that relentlessly pester the timelines of unsuspecting Facebook users today, may have actually caused the French Revolution. 

Badgers Don't Do Breaks: The Grind Really Never Stops

Spring break has sadly come to a close for students at UW-Madison and with it, every student is experiencing the satisfaction of finishing all of the extra homework that was assigned by professors over break. 

The Real Devil's Lettuce: Cilantro

Local political crusader Sydney Becky McAmanda has been superfluously active on Twitter as of late, claiming she has single-handedly discovered the source of mankind’s evil after a recent drunken jaunt to the local Chipotle. 

Relapse

New major offered within SOHE, ‘Rights Determination Policy’

The explosion in tweets regarding who deserves rights prompted SoHe to add a new major. 

Teenage Fever

This poem touches on themes of love and longing for a teenage dream.