Culture
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National security concerns collide with communities that find a voice, income on TikTok
Wisconsin Security Research Consortium Director Dave Schroeder told “Wisconsin Today” that while TikTok is mostly full of “benign content,” the app’s algorithm could also highlight news that puts American foreign policy in a bad light. Wisconsin-based TikTok star Mercury Stardust, also known as the “Trans Handy Ma’am,” said she doesn’t accept concerns about Chinese ownership…
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Life as a trans Bitmoji
Anyone who uses social media presents a somewhat edited version of themselves. They’re selective about what they post, use photo filters, or create cartoon-like stylized avatars as their profile image. […]
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Oneida Nation to hold 50th powwow this weekend
Oneida Nation is set to hold its 50th annual powwow from Friday through Sunday. The Oneida Nation tourism director and a master of ceremonies preview the event.
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Wisconsin native reflects on 40 years of Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ in new book
An Appleton-born rock music critic says in his new book that themes from the iconic Springsteen album still resonate today.
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Remembering Ozzie Lee and the importance of preserving memories
Losing someone special is never easy. But thankfully, a person can live on through storytelling. Using the power of stories, we remember precious moments and share what they meant to […]
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Iowa’s Hinterland music festival: A star-studded lineup with small-town spirit
Hinterland 2024 features performances from Hozier, Chappell Roan, Hippo Campus and many others Aug. 2-4.
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Film critic Ian Nathan looks at the legacy of the ‘Mad Max’ cinematic universe
Ian Nathan is back with a comprehensive look at the creation, production and legacy of the Mad Max franchise with his latest installment, “The Legend of Mad Max: The Complete Saga from Mad Max to Furiosa.”
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Blondie co-founder Chris Stein, one way or another, finds himself in the right place at the right time
Chris Stein is the co-founder, songwriter and guitarist of Blondie. He talks with WPR’s “BETA” about his memoir, “Under A Rock.”
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UW-Whitewater’s Holly Wilson on her debut novel, ‘Kittentits’
Holly Wilson’s work has appeared in Narrative magazine, Redivider, Northwest Review, Short Story, New Stories from the South, and elsewhere. She was a Kingsbury Fellow at Florida State University, where she received a PhD in creative writing. She grew up in Kansas and currently makes her home in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, where she lives with…
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The circus, clowns and calliopes: A day at Baraboo’s Big Top Parade
A little bit of rain never stopped a show that must go on. Historic wagons, clowns, horses and marching bands comprised most of the Big Top Parade’s units, along with […]