Inside the mind of a Diablo junkie

By Andrew Lahr on February 8, 2012 7:22 PM 0 Vote 0 Votes

Whenever I find myself questioning the adequacy of my current sleep cycle, I find comfort in looking back to the summer nights of early high school. I can remember vividly how I nurtured my Diablo addiction. Sitting in the darkness of my basement, I ran countless boss runs, leveling my… Read more »

UW Bucket list: Practice your art with the pros

By Katie Foran-McHale on February 8, 2012 6:56 PM 0 Vote 0 Votes

I like to think there’s a creative side to everyone. While my artistic skills are limited to doodles, my signature dance move is similar to Uma Thurman’s T-Rex imitation in “Pulp Fiction” and my acting skills would never make the cut on “Days of our Lives,” I am a huge… Read more »

On Repackaging and Reinvention: Madonna's "Give Me All Your Luvin'"

By Bennet Goldstein on February 8, 2012 4:30 PM 0 Vote 0 Votes

Tis’ the season for borrowing and marketing. Madonna (Madonna Louise Ciccone) has made a fresh splash in the pop music scene with the recent release of “Give Me All Your Luvin’.” This track is the first single from her upcoming album MDNA - due for release on March 26th. The… Read more »

Beer Dip: A Salute to the Finest in Wisconsin Cuisine

By Samantha Stepp on February 8, 2012 4:10 PM 0 Vote 0 Votes

As a native Minnesotan, I’d like to use this blog post to give a shout-out to one of my favorite Wisconsin food discoveries thus far — beer dip. If you’ve never had the pleasure of enjoying this little piece of Midwestern culture, I suggest you read on. I’m not exaggerating… Read more »

Super Bowl Ad Review: Bud Light Platinum

By Josie Bonefas on February 7, 2012 6:26 PM 0 Vote 0 Votes

There was more than one commercial for this product, and they were classy, simple and efficiently conveyed the message of the new product. People will probably be willing to try the new Bud Light if they are fans of the brand already and like what this new beer has to… Read more »

Local sex resource: A Woman's Touch

By Amie Kjellstrom on January 31, 2012 8:16 PM 0 Vote 0 Votes

Hello Hump Day readers! For my blog post this week, I wanted to take a second to tell you guys about what I consider to be the best sexual health and pleasure resource in Madison: A Woman’s Touch. Celebrated as one of the best adult retailers in the nation, A… Read more »

XV's high energy High Noon show

By Lin Weeks on January 31, 2012 9:57 AM 0 Vote 0 Votes

I’m pretty sure XV is gonna be huge. It’s not just the green backpack gimmick (hey, everyone needs one), or the set of interests seemingly fine-tuned to the exact demographic that might get him some traction within the blogosphere (sample quote: “You find a hot girl who likes video games,… Read more »

The M Machine wows as opener for Madison EDM show

By Sarah Witman on January 30, 2012 6:57 PM 0 Vote 0 Votes

EDM fans gathered at Madison’s Majestic Theatre Thursday night to see Colorado-based producer Paper Diamond, rebelling against the cold via a crowded moshpit coupled with adrenaline. Opening was DJ duo The M Machine, relative up-and-comers signed to Skrillex’s label — carrying on the pattern of nepotism in the electronic genre,… Read more »

Recipe of the week

By Rachel Werts on January 30, 2012 6:24 PM 0 Vote 1 Vote

Easy Chicken and Chickpea Stew Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 3/4 cup quinoa 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces 3/4 tsp salt, divided1/2 tsp black pepper, divided1 Tbsp olive oil1 1/2 cups chopped onion 2 large cloves garlic, chopped1 1/2 Tbsp tomato paste1 can (15 oz)… Read more »