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Anna Williams

Anna turns new page, tosses out dull classics
Anna has a revelation, throws out must-read checklist

Short stories should not be minimized
Anna discusses her discovery of short stories, the more digestible alternatives to dense novels for a busy college student.

Films omit writing trials, tribulations
Anna analyzes false perceptions of writing, caused largely by our oversimplifying film industry.

Anna explores her many personalities
Columnist Anna Williams views the infinite possibilites of her day through the eyes of her favorite authors.

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Anna shows feminine pride, tackles prejudice in book business
Anna criticizes society's tendency to label books written by women as "chick lit."

Online books stink, they don't smell
Anna rants about online book trend and the olfactory pleasures of an old book.

Anna analyzes the ongoing book-turned-movie trend
Anna muses over the movie version of 'The Golden Compass,' among other recent book adaptations.

The mystique of the tortured artist persona
Anna Williams discusses the lives of the most tortured authors and how society glamorizes them

Children’s books warrant more respect from literature lovers
Children's books have deigned upon by the literature elitists, and Anna Williams defends the genre's case.

Bielema’s preferential treatment unacceptable
Over the last few weeks, Bret Bielema’s thoughtless, harmful comments regarding the violent actions of UW Badger running back Lance Smith have made it perfectly clear where his priorities lie.

A special tribute to Madison poetry
Anna Williams gives you the scoop on the Madison poetry scene.

Jane Austen advocate inspired by Fowles, Chabon
Anna Williams, book columnist, finally shys away from Victorian novels and dives head first into "guy novels."

Cosmo wrongly defines rape, facilitates myths
Cosmopolitan Magazine's definition of rape reinforces harmful rape myths and irresponsibly questions what constitutes the crime itself.

When you look back, will you be satisfied?
Anna bids farewell with some sage advice: Don't stand idly if the world crumbles around you.

Graduates should look beyond the paycheck
People today are no longer satisfied with working hard, supporting their families or living a normal life, but instead yearn for wealth and fame.

Va. Tech massacre sees outpouring of human decency
The support shown after the Virginia Tech shooting gives some hope to the future of our generation.

Society’s blame game hides the real culprit
On a recent episode of her daytime talk show, Tyra Banks labeled girls with rage and anger problems as having “Angry Girls’ Disease.” So, these young women are not responsible for their anger or the actions that come with it.

Elderly do not receive enough public support
As funding is cut for SeniorCare, the elderly population grows and appears to have decreasing amounts of public respect and support.

Global warming more than a celebrity trend
Our generation must continue the push to slow global warming even after celebrities move on to the next "it" cause.

Green license plates a Band-Aid to real issue
Green license plates for certain sex offenders serves only to give parents a false sense of security.

Self-absorbed students should look past mirror
A recent study claims our college-age generation is more narcissistic than ever, but some UW-Madison students buck this trend.

Study day gives extra time to rest and relax
The proposed extra study day would give UW-Madison students a luxury their Big Ten counterparts already have—rest.

Solution to poverty starts with students
Students see a false view of America and oftentimes ignore the extreme poverty right before their eyes.

Wis. drunken driving laws unjustly lenient
The drunken driving laws in Wisconsin are notoriously lax. Until recently, the legal-limit blood-alcohol level was .10 compared to the common .08 nationwide, and Wisconsin is the only state in which a first DUI is not a criminal offense.

Public breastfeeding deserves protection
A woman should be able to nurse in public without being leered at or judged as being immodest.

Men trail women in nation’s classrooms
In our schools we should find a method of teaching that is equally accessible to both genders. We must also realize that boys aren’t born understanding that they can be anything they want to be, and they need to receive this message just as girls do

Holistic admissions devalue academics
Holistic admissions, which take criteria such as an applicant’s race, legacy and extra-curricular activities into consideration, have contributed to increased pressure placed on students to participate in out-of-classroom activities.

Affirmative action undermines equality
One need merely to hear comments such as, “she only got in because she’s a minority” or “he only won that award because he’s black” to understand that affirmative action actually degrades minorities and reaffirms inequa

Alcott’s beloved characters ‘march’ on in Brooks’ latest
"In her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “March,” Geraldine Brooks takes characters from one of the most beloved children’s books, Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women,” and uses them to illuminate the horrible, far-reaching effects of war,"

Volunteers offer more than money and time
Charitable giving not only serves the obvious purpose of helping those in desperate need, but it also reflects on the character and quality of Wisconsin citizens. Charity is not hard—it merely follows the golden rule of “do to others as you wo

Weight attitudes out of balance in society
Indulgences in food or laziness should not be cause for guilt if they are paired with times of activity and healthy eating. If females are taught this in childhood, it will most likely follow them throughout adolescence, keeping them out of danger of eith

Quest for perfection leads to depression
College should be a time of learning and personal growth, but having a positive, enriching experience of college will be hindered if students ignore symptoms of depression or other emotional difficulties. Even worse, true psychological damage and personal

Gay rights advocates lost battle, not war
The approval of the ban is not the end, it is just the beginning.

Haunting beauty captured in Ishiguro's novel
"Kazuo Ishiguro, best known for “The Remains of the Day,” continues his exploration of the human memory in Never Let Me Go,'" writes Anna Williams.

Looking for a change? Vote Democrat today
Today UW-Madison students finally have the chance to start molding the world they envision. They have the chance to give their country a fresh start. Though many students were unable to vote six or four or even two years ago, they have the opportunity n

The good, the bad and Nicole Richie
This is a fervent plea to all would-be fashionistas: please, despite the ubiquitous presence of Lindsay Lohan and Nicole Richie on the cover of every tabloid and fashion magazine, do not imitate their styling choices. Take a picture of Mary-Kate Olsen wea

Capital punishment unfit for Wisconsin
Columnist Anna Williams says, "The gay marriage ban deserves all the attention it has received this election season, but it has largely overshadowed another important issue on the ballot: the death penalty referendum."

‘Freakfest’ outcome lies in student hands
Columnist Anna Williams says, "This Halloween is the perfect opportunity for UW-Madison students to prove they deserve the privileges of Halloween, instead of acting like children with an utter lack of self-control."

Real issues obscured by Foley page scandal
According to columnist Anna Williams, "Before United States citizens become too righteous, they should remember or become aware that child sex-trafficking is a billion-dollar industry around the world. The people who are so scandalized by the Mark Foley i

Guidance, not guns makes schools safer
According to columnist Anna Williams,"Before we equip teachers with guns, we should focus on the very root of the problem. Administrators, teachers and communities should examine exactly what goes on between students in schools and make sure that everyone

Brain drain blame misplaced
Columnist Anna Williams says,"Before Green worries about retaining college graduates, perhaps he should do all he can to retain the talent that we have already attracted, particularly in the field of stem-cell research."

University reading levels abysmal
According to columnist Anna Williams, "Not only does our generation have the reputation of being apathetic and ignorant, but it also appears that we cannot read. The best remedy for ignorance and apathy is reading itself: As simple and over-stated as it m

Look to history for direction in gay rights
According to columnist Anna Williams,"If it were not for progressives and liberals, people with the enlightenment and foresight to see outside the bounds of society, traditions and even the Constitution, perhaps women would still be sitting at home on ele

Men must stand against sexual violence
According to columnist Anna Williams,"It is time for the men on campus to realize exactly how sexual assault concerns them and that they have the power to combat it."

Katrina anniversary necessitates action
According to columnist Anna Williams, "Politicians ride the wave of public sentiment and opinion and cater their decisions in reaction to public mood. Because the plight of the poor was not a priority to the country, the government also pushed it to the b

Student mobilization misguided
Columnist Anna Williams argues, "This difference between the current and past campus activism seems to be simply due to the fact that today we are more selfish."


UW-Madison: No. 1 school of wasted opportunity
Our status as the No. 1 party school in the nation has been solidified by Playboy Magazine. Woohoo. Go us. ’Work hard, party hard’’that’s our motto. But instead of celebrating …

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