Joyce Riphagen

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Rainbow Kitten Surprise is, unsurprisingly, the cat’s pajamas

Alternative rock band Rainbow Kitten Surprise blows fans away during an electrifying show at the Sylvee.

Viking Rage and Psychedelics

Host, Tyler Katzenberger and Writer, Joyce Riphagen discuss her article for the Action Project Drug Issue, “Vikings might have gone berserk with magic mushrooms, historians say”. They discuss theories behind viking berserkers, a common theory being that they would take toxic mushrooms, and other drug use from humans and animals alike throughout history. 

The Cardinal’s Best of 2022

The team reports back on their favorite movies, music and more from the year.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise (finally!) returns to Madison

Alternative indie-rock band Rainbow Kitten Surprise will return to Madison for the first time since 2019, performing a sold out show at the Sylvee on Sunday. 

Vikings might have gone berserk with magic mushrooms, historians say

The secret to viking rage may lie in psychedelics.

Spring Ephemerals: See them before they’re gone!

This guild of plants is the first to pop out of the cold spring ground, but they won't be here long.

Major Spotlight: Conservation Biology

If you like being outdoors or have a big passion for nature, ConsBio might be a good fit for you!

I just think they're neat: Jelly fungi

In characteristic Wisconsin fashion, spring has sprung, and unsprung, and resprung, and then unsprung again and then re-resprung. Warmer weather is around the corner, and the snow has given way to not-so-gentle rain. The conditions are ideal…and now they are here. 

Madison’s annual zinefest ‘is a labor of love’

Print and Resist Zinefest will take place on April 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Central branch of the Madison Public Library. The event is free to attend and open to all, though masks are required and some viewer discretion is advised. In true DIY fashion, creators will not be censored. 

Are we an invasive species?

Decrying humankind as an invasive species ignores thousands of years of co-evolution between mankind and nature, not to mention indigenous cultures that have a deep love for the land. 

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