Hemp in Madison • 7th November 2023

Hemp in Madison

Exploring the rise in legal hemp in downtown Madison


Legalizing industrial hemp in the 2018 Farm Bill has allowed several businesses to sell cannabis products across Wisconsin. This trend has continued into the Madison area, where many shops are opening near the downtown college campuses.


The Farm Bill differentiated hemp from other cannabis plants, which has allowed for its production and consumption. The bill classifies industrial hemp as any form of cannabis that contains less than 0.3%...

Pop Passion Blog • 23rd October 2023

Review: "Sensitive" - moonsea

"Sensitive" comes as indie-pop singer moonsea's first single of 2023 and follow up to her debut single "Lullabye" released in April 2022. The heartfelt track chronicles moonsea's experience with being a sensitive person. Sensitivity does not have to mean weakness; it does not have to mean that you are too fragile for the harsh weights of the world. Through her childhood, adults worried that moonsea's tendency to cry and feel things so deeply would make her life difficult. However, she has come t...

Her Campus • 7th December 2022

5 Best Songs on Midnights

On October 21, 2022, Taylor Swift released her newest album Midnights. The deeply personal album inspired by 13 sleepless nights throughout her life was followed by a surprise seven extra tracks three hours later on Midnights (3 AM Edition). If you are also a member of the Swiftie community, I’m sure you were ecstatic and amazed by this release – Swift constantly puts out new music, with her last album, Red (Taylor’s Version), only released last November.The synth-filled album brought Swift a st...

Her Campus • 30th November 2022

5 Songs to Stream this fall

The arrival of autumn marks the time to switch out the camis for cardigans, iced lemonades for pumpkin spice lattes, and the energized songs of summer for the softer, more solemn songs of fall. This season happens to be my favorite for music. If you’re also in love with fall songs, or just in need of recommendations, here are five songs to add to your next playlist.Though I love a warm beverage, I happen to believe this song is just a bit better. It’s a fun song that encompasses the moment you r...

Bell Magazine • 26th October 2022

Fans continue to project sexuality onto celebrities

By Sydney Gray


The internet is a fascinating place, especially regarding as easily accessible platforms as social media which allow anyone to reach and build an audience. These platforms have aided in the rise of fandom subgroups like “Gaylors” and “Larries” that project sexuality on their favorite celebrities, namely Taylor Swift and Harry Styles. Even when denied, fans continue to spark rumors, share evidence and contribute to a culture of dehumanizing their favorite celebrities.


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EMMIE MAGAZINE • 21st March 2022

Rex Orange County - WHO CARES? — EMMIE MAGAZINE

I was already familiar with Rex Orange County from his third studio album Pony released in 2019 and the snappy singles “Loving Is Easy” and “Best Friend.” His music seems to have influences from hip hop, jazz, soul and pop. Many of his lyrics are relatable, topics ranging from self-doubt to relationship troubles, and feel like the words of a friend rather than a stranger.Most tracks on WHO CARES? feature symphonic elements, especially with the euphonious string intro in the opening song “KEEP IT...

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Google Docs • 26th January 2025

Train near Stoughton derails, causing three deaths and a chemical leak

STOUGHTON, Wis. (AP) – Three people were killed Monday night after a freight train derailed near Stoughton, according to the Dane County Sheriff's Office. Some train cars are leaking hazardous chemicals.

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Google Docs • 26th January 2025

Monona bridge collapse results in five fatalities, chemical spill evacuation

MONONA, Wis. – Five people are dead and several others injured after the bridge over the Yahara River and marsh collapsed Monday morning, resulting in a chemical spill, said Dane County Sheriff’s Office.

Bell Magazine • 31st March 2022

Sexual assault prevention on U.S. college campuses

By Sydney Gray
TW: Mentions of sexual assault.
The first thing that comes to mind when I write “college” is probably something like football games, late-night study sessions or house parties — maybe even networking opportunities. However, for many students across the country, the word “college” is tied to sexual assault.
Incoming UW–Madison students are required to complete three courses over the summer: Our Wisconsin, AlcoholEdu and U Got This! The first two cover diversity and safe drinking on...

Bell Magazine • 4th November 2021

Why JP Hair Design is a cut above the rest

By Sydney Gray


Barbershops are more than a place to get a haircut.


They provide a safe place for Black men to congregate, be vulnerable and speak freely about their community. They provide a sense of belonging that isn’t always found outside those walls. Aaron Wallace, founder of the eponymous hair care brand, even wrote that many Black men feel trips to the barbershop are comparable to visits to a therapist.


JP Hair Design has become the largest Black barbershop in Madison. It was foun...