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Issues of Today!

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Some argue that people shouldn't have the right to die while others think it's a-okay. Where do you stand? Take this quiz to find out! 1. While writing out your will you come to the "I got some fucked up disease I'm not going to survive" clause. What do you do? A.

The Leader is hiring!!!

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Calling all majors! The Leader is looking for anyone interested in a position with a major in: Film, Advertising, English, Graphic Design, Business, Marketing, Accounting, Music, Creative Writing, Political Science, and more! For 2008-2009 school year The Leader will return to stands with a bold new look, content, and staff.

A date, a career, a passion

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sometimes the same old date consisting of dinner and movie can get exhausting as well as expensive. For less than the cost of ticket admission, popcorn and the works; one can find the same entertainment in going to a theatrical performance.

Whether the performance is on campus or in the city, theatre programs are serious about their work and glorifying the art within young culture.

Is this a piano bar or a bistro?

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Annona Bistro located at 2643 South Kinnickinnic Avenue in downtown Bayview is a newer place, just opening in the last year. My wife and I stopped in the other night in an effort to try something new.

As I entered I was immediately impressed by how many tables they were able to get into such a small place.

Sexy time, anyone?

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After a long soul-sucking winter, spring is finally in the air. Along with blooming flowers, bikinis and intense games of Frisbee comes the boom-chicka-wah-wah hormonal urges. Hey, it's nature so why fight it? Coming to aid frisky dudes and dudettes in their spring flings are a series of sexually oriented workshops and lectures.

The Pabst serves up more than just concerts

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Milwaukee Ballet premiered new contemporary choreographic works this past weekend at the Pabst Theater. One of these works by Jessica Lang, "Beatus Vir" stuck out in my mind as the performances highlight.

Ms. Lang presented a twenty minute contemporary work that featured leading artist, Marc Petrocci.

Three cheers for the indie record stores

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For those who think that music appreciation means listening to a particular CD over and over or giving a chunk of change to the industry; there's another thing coming. A day will come when people can feel free to drink a beer in honor of the independent record stores across the nation.

I got Upped on Downer

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For many, coffee is very much a visceral experience. It is a necessary part of the day. People need their little pick-me-up before they can function normally. For others, it is more of a comfort thing. A coffee shop, for them, is somewhere safe; a warm and comforting place that they can go to escape the harsh realities of college life.

Kimya Dawson and Sara Bareilles play their ways to Milwaukee

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Kimya Dawson, a 35 year-old anti-folk singer/songwriter, went from mainstream obscurity to being the force behind an album that landed at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart all because people thought some movie glorifying a repulsively shallow poseur was really all about the coolest girl on earth.

Christians "hard on" penis puppets

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

What's wrong with a little penis? It's possible that the Journal-Sentinel doesn't like them. Well, maybe they don't. Either way, the Journal-Sentinel will not be running any ads for "Puppetry of the Penis" while the show plays at the Miramar Theatre from April 15 through the 20th.

Rock band requests

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Thus far, videogame developer Harmonix has kept up its end of the bargain by giving fans of its masterpiece "Rock Band" a consistent release schedule of new songs each week since the game's launch.

But it has come to The Leader's attention that there isn't enough variation in this downloadable content.

Weekend with Rising Gael

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Late night session

It's past midnight, but Peter Tissot and Jeff Olson are still working. The two sit in a comfy basement corner with instrument cases, bags and a computer for company. A foosball table, bar and big screen T.V. are all in sight, but they are going largely ignored in favor of music.

Rock band requests part 2

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As daunting a task it must be for Harmonix to pick a lineup of songs that grab the attention of a great number of players and make sure that those songs are fun the first, tenth, and hundredth time, it must still be one of the best jobs on the planet (next to being an ice cream taste tester).

Somber imprints

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Don't let the normally pleasant image of a snow angel fool you. The shapes this film imprints on the heart are somber ones. From the eerie beginning at a high school marching band practice interrupted by two distant gun shots, all the way to its disturbing and inevitable end, "Snow Angels" does not shy from the darker parts of our nature.