Columnist offers advice on latest fashion trends
Karlie, Freja, Arizona, Jac, Anja, Kasia, and many others have stormed down runways over the past month beginning in New York, moving to London, then to Milan, and finally ending…
Australian band storms music scene with ‘Zonoscope’
Upon hearing the likes of Australia being in the music forefront in America, one may laugh heartily in response. But in all honesty, quite a few predominant bands in the…
Madison Board of Regents approves Falcon Promise
After being approved by the Board of Regents in Madison last month, the Falcon Promise will now be implemented within the 2011-2012 school year. The Promise includes differential tuition, which…
Twitter brings social media into the real world of online business
Last week I ended my column with #fishnerds. To those of you on Twitter, that was just an odd placement of a hashtag. To those of you who are not…
Government elections are not a Packer’s game
No matter how the troubles in Madison eventually play out, Governor Walker’s divisive policies will likely create crises far outlasting the current recession. At a time when all ideas need…
Students show positives amidst trying times
The last several weeks have been particularly difficult for our university. The tumult began Feb.11 when the budget repair bill was announced by Gov. Scott Walker. Although the bill is…
Stranger at first glance becomes welcome guest
At noon, I was walking down Ten Rod road in Farmington, N.H., looking for a phantom driveway, hoping for a sign that said “Ghostscout Summit” with some colorful balloons. I…
Liam Neeson shines in ‘Unknown’ while plot falls short
When a man awakens from a coma, only to discover that someone has taken his identity and that no one believes him, not even his wife or best friend, he…
‘The King of Limbs’ demonstrates musical finesse
Just recently, the musical masterminds called Radiohead released their latest album, simply known as “The King of Limbs.” Prior to its release, I really didn’t hear much advertisement or promotion…
Softball season underway; team prepares for Florida trip
The UW-River Falls women’s softball team opened its season last weekend with a sweep of Gustavus Adolphus in a double-header played Sunday at the Rochester Dome in Rochester, Minn. The…