Sam Rosenberry
February 3, 2011
Let me quell the suspense. The King’s Speech was a great movie. It is probably my favorite from last year and its 12 Oscar nominations are definitely warranted. In the shock of the century, this movie is about a king and his speech. That is to say, his speech impediment, but he also has to give speeches.... Read more »
Thom Fountain
February 3, 2011
Managing Editor Thom Fountain is filled with equal amounts pure, molten rage and sunny, good times. Those traits are put to the ultimate test as he gives today’s most pressing arts news either a “Thom’s Up” or a “Thom’s Down.” I’ve seen Thom become a Millionaire Tycoon in the Game... Read more »
Eric Christenson
February 3, 2011
The sacrifices I’ve made for the good of TWMDMYES are painstakingly astounding. For the good of the column, I’ve suffered through “The Wicker Man” starring Nicolas Cage and now this, a new low: “Baby Geniuses.” And let me tell you, dear readers, about what an awful diaperful of barfgarbage... Read more »
Eric Christenson
February 3, 2011
HOW TO NOT SUCK AT THINGS is an advice column written by Eric Christenson who sucks at a lot of things. Why would you take advice from someone who sucks at the thing they’re giving you advice about? …That’s a good question. Last summer, I moved off-campus into a big empty house. I filled... Read more »
Ben Rueter
February 3, 2011
Disney Animated Classics By Ben Rueter The sun rises over an African meadow, a chant cries out as various animals cross the plains to witness the birth of a king. If you don’t immediately think of “The Lion King,” I’m guessing your parents raised you wrong. Pixar may be the new hot thing in terms... Read more »
February 3, 2011
Elsa Kraus, a 21-year-old junior psychology and women’s studies double major, has been traveling her whole life. Her parents, who met while in the Peace Corps, began planning the trip to Antarctica about a year ago as a 50th birthday celebration for her father, Alan Kraus. The family embarked on the... Read more »
Frank F. Pellegrino
February 3, 2011
Surprisingly, it was UW-Stevens Point (10-11-0) who handed the Blugolds a demoralizing 6-1 loss. And it was no. 2 ranked St. Norbert (17-3-1) who Eau Claire battled to a 3-3 tie in overtime. Junior Tyler Romasco thought the team just didn’t show up ready to play against the Pointers. “I don’t think... Read more »
Sam Rosenberry
February 3, 2011
Super Bowl Sunday is nearly upon us. A day of greasy food, lounging about, commercialism and physical violence.; a true American holiday if I ever saw one. Who will win? Well, I hope the Packers, but let’s look at how the teams stack up. Offense Overall, the Packers have a much more explosive offense... Read more »
Eric Larson
February 3, 2011
As I was grocery shopping last week, I moseyed over — as is normal at the end of my trips — to the magazine stand tucked away in the corner of the store. After a minute or two of browsing the countless titles stacked tall on the steel shelf, I decided on the latest issue of “Esquire” and proceeded... Read more »
Sam Rosenberry
February 3, 2011
When did everybody become either a communist or a fascist? How is it that everybody is apparently an authoritarian set upon the destruction of America? I don’t know when it happened, but apparently there is not a single Democrat or a single Republican that is not striving to make America autocratic. You... Read more »
