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A Timeless Performance — Les Misérables at Overture

A Timeless Performance — Les Misérables at Overture

Anvika Annyapu March 6, 2024

“Les Misérables” is one of the most recognizable musical performances, and the national tour passing through Madison as a part of the Overture’s Broadway season didn’t disappoint.  With a...

NBA All-Star Weekend Controversy

NBA All-Star Weekend Controversy

Vince Kim March 3, 2024

The NBA All-Star Weekend has produced a photobook of memorable snapshots from NBA history: Jordan’s free-throw line dunk in ‘87, White Chocolate Jason Williams’ elbow pass in ‘00, and the MJ-Kobe...

Back-To-Back: Kansas City Chiefs Win Super Bowl 58

Back-To-Back: Kansas City Chiefs Win Super Bowl 58

Vince Kim March 3, 2024

Patrick Mahomes left a confetti-covered Allegiant Stadium as a back-to-back Super Bowl champion, cementing his status as a Hall of Famer First Ballot at just 28 years old. The Kansas City Chiefs are the...

World Cup Final To Be Hosted at MetLife Stadium

World Cup Final To Be Hosted at MetLife Stadium

Vince Kim March 3, 2024

MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Jets, has been chosen as the host stadium for the 2026 World Cup Final set to be hosted by the North American trifecta — the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. After numerous...

Addams Family Reveiw

Addams Family Reveiw

PJ Mulkey March 1, 2024

The Memorial drama department just had their annual winter musical! This year it was the Addams Family, a story of romance, comedy, and drama. It was truly a spectacle as it told the story of Wednesday...

Why You Should Be Excited For March

Why You Should Be Excited For March

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life March 1, 2024

Happy March Spartans! March can be easily forgotten and not seen as a great month and I am here to remind you why it is so great! First off, March is the first month that can be considered spring! Our...

Dune: Part 2 Review

Dune: Part 2 Review

PJ Mulkey March 1, 2024

**DISCLAIMER: This article contains some mild SPOILERS for the movie*** Dune Two is incredible. There is no other way to put it, from the cinematography to the story and the action it has it all. It...

7 St. Patrick's Day Facts You May Not Know

7 St. Patrick’s Day Facts You May Not Know

Dona Nguyen March 1, 2024

St. Patrick's Day began on March 16, 1631. St. Patrick's Day is a holiday that symbolizes luck. It was originally observed for the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The day is...

The Month of March Text written Within Hanging Shamrocks of various colors and sizes - suggests Saint Patrick's Day

March Editor’s Note: Happy Early Spring From Your Arts and Entertainment Editors!

Monika Jeraj and Alexandra Saffman March 1, 2024

Hey everyone! It’s Monika Jeraj and Alexandra Saffman, your Arts and Entertainment Editors for this year. We’re back and so ready for spring - it seems Punxsutawney Phil was right this year, despite...

Artist Chosen for New UW CDIS Installation

Artist Chosen for New UW CDIS Installation

Jonathan Buscher March 1, 2024

In April of 2023, the ground was broken on the UW campus for the University of Wisconsin - Madison’s School of Computer, Data, and Information Sciences building (CDIS). Once finished, the building will...

8 Common Logical Fallacies and How To Avoid Them

8 Common Logical Fallacies and How To Avoid Them

Thomas Heinz March 1, 2024

A fallacy is an error in reasoning that simultaneously makes a point sound more well reasoned than it actually is. Whether you're having an argument with someone or just trying to prove a point, logical...

Are Your Smart Glasses Smarter Than You?

Are Your Smart Glasses Smarter Than You?

Monika Jeraj March 1, 2024

A few months ago, I wrote about the Ray Ban x Meta Smart Glasses offered at Target. Like many other products of this kind, these glasses can take pictures, record videos, livestream to various social media,...

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