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05/05/2009 - Graph Giraffe

05/04/2009 - The Graph Giraffe

Disregard for norms lets ‘Basterds’ shine

""Inglourious Basterds,"" the latest film directed by Quentin Tarantino, is obviously designed to provoke strong responses; so far, it has certainly made good on this objective. Depending on who you ask, the film is either morally reprehensible or an idiosyncratic tribute to the power of cinema. But perhaps it's most useful to think of the film as a stage in the development of Tarantino's style: ""Basterds"" is highly allusive, remarkably unsubtle, formally bold and insanely well-written. 

Owner says Ram Head may never reopen

Richard Lyshek says there's a ""good chance"" his Ram Head Ratskellar may never reopen.

Obama’s birth certificate brings out the worst in politics

For all of the Obama supporters I heard storming the Capital last November I'm sure you first laugh, and then get angry, when you hear conservatives question Obama's citizenship. You're probably thinking, ""well clearly he's a US citizen, how else could he have filled out the W2 tax forms when he became President? Doesn't he need a passport to travel out of the country and meet world leaders? How would he get through customs? Jokes aside, for Obama supporters, his status as a US citizen is a non issue. We can see a copy of his birth certificate and Hawaiian officials have verified its authenticity. The Supreme Court refused to hear a major lawsuit regarding Obama's citizenship. And most importantly, with no substantial evidence, it is simply unreasonable to assume we are dealing with a massive conspiracy.  

Doyle’s decision raises speculation on 2010 race

After Gov. Jim Doyle announced he would not seek re-election last week, many were left wondering if his retirement would lessen the political competitiveness of Wisconsin's 2010 gubernatorial election. 

Peace Park redesign plans move forward

As a common stomping ground for many Madison residents, Lisa Link Peace Park, located at 400 State St., is on track to receive an impressive renovation in the near future.

Edgewater renovation met with criticism from residents

Madison's Edgewater Hotel, located at 666 Wisconsin Ave. and one of the city's most impressive landmarks, could receive a sizeable makeover by early 2010, but not without many hurdles.

Paramount execs shut out ‘Shutter Island’

The Best Picture race for next year's Academy Awards just got a little thinner. Martin Scorsese's highly anticipated new film ""Shutter Island"" had its release date pushed back from Oct. 2 to Feb. 19, 2010. Not only does this disqualify ""Island"" for the 2009 awards, but it also gets a February release date, a month normally reserved for studio clunkers like ""Son of the Mask"" or ""Biker Boyz."" In fact, the four films released this year the weekend ""Island"" is set to debut were ""Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li,"" ""Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail,"" ""Jonas Brothers: The 3-D Concert Experience"" and ""Fired Up."" If 2009 is any indication, the caliber of February film releases does not typically end up being Oscar-worthy, which leads to the question of why Paramount is delaying the release. The film is already completed, there is no cataclysmic event that should delay it (the terrorist-filled ""Collateral Damage"" was shelved for over a year after 9/11) and the stars haven't had any embarrassing public meltdowns; so why is ""Shutter Island"" being delayed? In short, the economy. 

Secondary not worried about suspensions

The Badger defense will have to step up after losing two experienced defensive backs to an indefinite suspension

Campus reflects on Doyle’s tenure

As Gov. Jim Doyle prepares to end his second term in office, UW-Madison students and officials reflect on Doyle's commitment to higher education during his time in office. 

Edgewater renovation met with criticism from residents

Madison's Edgewater Hotel, located at 666 Wisconsin Ave. and one of the city's most impressive landmarks, could receive a sizeable makeover by early 2010, but not without many hurdles.

Captured in Ethiopia: An American nightmare

A UW-Madison sophomore recounts her experience being detained and deported from her host country of Ethiopia. '

Jillian balances slave labor with boredom

Jillian's homeless summer comes to a close with the arrival of the school year'

Sonic Drive-In serves up the classics

A new burger destination for badgers on University Ave is now near campus.'

Democrats’ lack of spine derails health-care plan

Willful ignorance is probably a necessary prerequisite for progressive observers of the American political system. The corruption, corporate domination and general lack of democracy that defines the American government would be too painful to bear if one didn't lie to oneself or shield one's eyes from the glaring obscenity of it all once in a while. Looking back with this in mind, my initial hope for meaningful health-care reform was at least partially tinged with wishful thinking. 

ASM may change freshman eligibility

A new proposal, if passed by the Associated Students of Madison, would allow first-year students to run for the freshman seats on student council regardless of their standing as a student.