With synthpop’s recent burst of popularity in the college music scene, it’s hard to sift through every bit of music in order to find what is actually worth your time. “Pool,” the latest release from Porches, is one synthpop album that will grab your attention. What’s more, it’ll deserve it. Throughout the album vocalist Aaron Maine lazily croons as the synths ... Read More »
As part of the guest performer series at the College of Fine Arts and Communication, Max Pollak, a renowned international performer, held tap, body percussion and musicianship master classes last week. Pollak was born in Vienna, Austria and became known for his work in percussive dance, World Music, tap dance and choreography. Associate Professor of Dance Jeannie Hill organized his residency at ... Read More »
Matt Lanke is a sophomore physics major. What is something or someone you miss from your childhood? “Free time, having no obligations.” Who has influenced you the most and why? “I don’t think I could pin it down to one person, but a lot of the people I met in my life: my friends, my teachers.” If you could try ... Read More »
Tracey Scheurer is a senior social work and sociology major. What is something or someone you miss from your childhood? “My cat.” Who has influenced you the most and why? “My husband because he has pushed me to complete my schooling and I wanted to stop many, many times.” If you could try out any job for a day, what ... Read More »
I’m not a huge fan of nonfiction books. I will read them if I have to, however I thought I should read this one and I encourage everyone to do the same. Smarter, Faster, Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business includes eight methods to become more productive and accurate in life and business. While this is ... Read More »
Charles Bradley “Changes” Santigold “99 Cents” Fatima Al Qadiri “Brute” Thao & the Get Down Stay Down “A Man Alive” Emmy the Great “Second Love” Damien Jurado “Visions of Us on the Land” M. Ward “More Rain” Keeps “Brief Spirit” Lucy Dacus “No Burden” Heron Oblivion “Heron Oblivion” Read More »
From the very first time I watched it, I have been in love with “The Goonies.” Sadly, I can’t say that any of my own childhood experiences ever quite lived up to those of Mikey and company. However, the way in which the movie combined adolescence with the supernatural and the fantastic perfectly captured the feelings of excitement, horror, and ... Read More »
The International Justice Mission Chapter at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is sponsoring their annual Justice Week to increase awareness of human trafficking. Individuals from Campus Crusade for Christ founded the UWSP International Justice Mission chapter. From March 7 to 11, there will be several events where students can participate, raising donations and awareness about human trafficking. Emily Chaltry, junior clinical lab science major and president of the International Justice Mission Chapter, was one of the event organizers. ... Read More »
Although Taste of Wisconsin has gotten smaller in regards to working with more local vendors, the event has gotten larger than ever. This event started in 2004 by the Basement Brewhaus and has grown by over four times the amount of vendors this year including Point Brewery, Sunset Point Winery and Portesi. “We love showcasing the best that Wisconsin has ... Read More »
Cage the Elephant, a Kentucky alternative rock band, recently came out with their fourth album titled “Tell Me I’m Pretty.” This new album had a different development process than previous ones because it was produced by Dan Auerbach, of The Black Keys. In this new album, we see how the band has grown musically by adding elements of classic blues ... Read More »
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