When Jeremy Spears set out to direct an animated short film with longtime friend Nathan Engelhardt, the co-directors thought ...

Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

Preparing for a crisis takes the same level of precision as an actor getting ready for the Oscars. While most people assume a few cases of bottled water are enough when disaster strikes, anyone who ...

Early voting has begun on the University of Wisconsin campus, and voter turnout has so far exceeded expectations, according to a statement from the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC). Local election ...