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Musicals in Madison this Fall and Winter
School of Rock, Fun Home, and Finding Neverland are three musicals coming to the Overture Center this fall and winter that you won't want to miss.
Shredded and Consumed
An anonymous artists, $1.4 million, and an art piece that self-destructs. This piece touches on Banksy’s “Girl with the Red Balloon,” and what its destruction really means in the scope of art and art consumption.
Rediscovering the Familiar
How a visit from her younger sister helped one of our writers see our campus in a new light.
A Student Organization for Everyone
In today’s current climate, many people are restless, searching for a way to make a difference. I joined the student org MASA in hopes of settling this unrest, and have in return received knowledge, hope, and skills for combatting a culture of sexual violence, specifically against those who identify as women.*MASA stands for Men Against Sexual Assault
Art on State
The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art is a defining cultural institution. Here are six reasons to go.
Mustapha Matura and Postcolonial Theatre
Anglo-Trinidadian playwright Mustapha Matura's works focus on the experience of postcolonial nations and their people.
How Bullet Journaling Helped Me Get My Life Together
Does your college planner look like a scribbled mess? Find out how bullet journaling can help you achieve a less stressful semester!
Madison Gay Bars: a User's Guide
"After conferring with the most credible LGBTQ+ sources on the isthmus, here’s a (highly subjective) list of the best gay bars to maximize your fun next time you go out."
To the Dreams I've Had Before
"These words are dedicated to the dreams I’ve had before, and, well, to yours, too. Be it the fleeting face of a stranger whom took you by surprise, or the tutu sitting in the corner of your closet from when you dreamt of being a ballerina, or the postcard you keep in the back of your wallet to remind yourself of where you would rather be. Rregardless of what it is, we all have some dream nestled within us."
Leaving and Listening to Parties
The house sparkled with that rare energy of family members who get along with each other, and I walked through a maze of knees and hands.
On Illumination
In honor of Illumination’s 25th print edition this fall, the current Editor-in-Chief reflects upon previous publication leadership to not only inform his work, but also to see how they have continued to be an illuminating presence in their lives.
Hoda Katebi on the Politics of Fashion
Lit Fest 2018 at the University of Wisconsin brought together literature enthusiasts from a variety of interests — whether it be food, travel, poetry or fashion. But the incredible thing about “literature” is its vastness.
Written in Water
"I wanted them to find something in this class that might be bigger than themselves and realize that they have the power to make change.”
Musicals in Madison This Summer
Coming soon to Madison: three summer musicals you won’t want to miss!
Tell Us What Makes You Unique
I don’t know if there’s some far-away corner of the cosmos that’s exactly like mine.
Play Review: Sweat
Dubbed "the first theatrical landmark of the Trump era" by the New Yorker, Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize winning play Sweat is about working class's rage and despair.
Harmony on Every Floor
House Fellows provide a harmonious element to life on campus -- neutralizing the paramount piles of homework with the confidence to help students achieve their goals in and out of the classroom.