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The Penguin is horrible. That’s what makes ‘The Penguin’ amazing

By Oliver Gerharz | Nov. 23

Lauren LeFranc’s spinoff of Matt Reeves’ 2022 film “The Batman” is one of the best shows of 2024.

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UW ‘Material Intelligence’ exhibit threads meaning into matter

By Lillian Mihelich | Nov. 21

“Material Intelligence” exhibit in the School of Human Ecology invites individuals to think about how materials shape the spaces around us.

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Does the ‘Tortured Poet's Department’ deserve a Grammy? No

By Marit Erickson | Nov. 21

An Album of the Year win could push Taylor Swift into a creative stagnation.

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UW-Madison ‘Pride and Prejudice’ breathes new life, feminism into an Austen classic

By Britta Sevcik | Nov. 14

“Pride and Prejudice” is showing at the Ronald E. Mitchell Theatre through Nov. 17.

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‘Angry Fags’ gives a hilarious look into the minds of terrorists

By Oliver Gerharz | Nov. 14

StageQ’s adaptation of the political comedy offers a cynical view of queerness, electoral politics and murder.

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Kiesewalter and La Grange’s The Moth Project takes flight in Madison

By Sonia Bendre | Nov. 7

The Moth Project is an immersive show about moths that blends science, music and art into a hopeful allusion of the human experience.

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Perennial Order is what you see when you stop and smell the flowers

By Arin Chandra | Nov. 5

A challenging boss rush meets a strikingly grotesque presentation in Gardenfiend Games’ debut title.

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Indie music meets UW-Madison spirit in Christa Lee

By Madeline Wooten | Oct. 30

Senior Christa Klais, better known as singer-songwriter Christa Lee, spoke with The Daily Cardinal about balancing school and music.  

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Q&A: ‘We're seven days away from making history’: Actor Adam Brody rallies UW-Madison voters

By Alaina Walsh | Oct. 29

After an enthusiastic visit to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, actor and activist Adam Brody shares his insights on why young voters are crucial in shaping America's future.

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Poet Danez Smith marvels crowd with raw lyricism on social justice at Wisconsin Book Festival

By Marit Erickson | Oct. 28

The poet performed a selection of their new book “Bluff” to kick off the 23rd annual fall celebration.

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Art is central to protest in Madison. Here's how its mediums have changed campus

By Annika Bereny | Oct. 24

From the Vietnam War to pro-Palestine encampments, art as a form of protest and political expression has long been central to UW-Madison’s history. 

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‘An affront to individual conscience and curiosity’: Librarian speaks out against book banning’s effects in Wisconsin

By Joseph Panzer | Oct. 24

A Wisconsin librarian told The Daily Cardinal banning books can suppress the voices of marginalized communities and curtail freedom of expression. 

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The Moth Project to spread its wings at Overture Center

By Sonia Bendre | Oct. 23

Peter Kiesewalter of The Moth Project spoke with The Daily Cardinal about his influences for science-art fusion. 

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Conversations around disability reigned as Go Big Read author visited campus. Students hope it can stay this way

By Bryna Goeking | Oct. 18

Rebekah Taussig visited the University of Wisconsin-Madison for discussions on disability in classrooms, panels and in her keynote speech as part of the Go Big Read curriculum. 

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Meet Tony Casteñeda, Madison’s Latin jazz king

By Jacob Szczap | Oct. 17

After five decades, Tony Casteñeda continues to play the genre he jumpstarted in Madison.

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Nine Sols: A sun-kissed descent into cyberpunk cat chaos

By Arin Chandra | Oct. 17

Developed and published by Red Candle Games, Nine Sols is a masterpiece in both metroidvania design and Chinese mythological integration.

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After UW-Madison students release Indie game Garage Sale, reviews are in

By Kaylie Wiedmeyer | Oct. 10

Reviews are in after UW-Madison students released Garage Sale, an indie game that offers players a sense of community.