What can you find in this week's Isthmus? Highlights from the latest issue follow:
- Isthmus columnists Dave Cieslewicz, Ruth Conniff, Bruce Murphy and Alan Talaga analyze the results of Wisconsin's divisive governor's race and explain what it means for the future of our state.
- Judith Davidoff finds Democrats dejected at Mary Burke's campaign party.
- Allie Johnson reports on surge of student voters at the UW-Madison.
- Jenny Peek observes the stress and anxiety Tuesday's election induced in Madison liberals.
- Dylan Brogan chats with vindicated Republicans at Gov. Walker's election party in West Allis.
- Bruce Murphy opines on why Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is gunning for elections chief Kevin Kennedy.
- Laura Jones chronicles Broadway star Karen Olivo's journey to Madison, and a career as a musical theater teacher.
- Julia Burke previews the 2014 edition of the Madison Hip-Hop Awards, which are being held at the Barrymore Theatre.
- Joshua M. Miller interviews soul and R&B act Sonny Knight & the Lakers, which is performing at the Frequency.
- Jon Kjarsgaard reports on a neighborhood group opposing plans to build a large music venue on the 1000 block of East Washington Avenue.
- Alan Talaga interviews Canadian comedian Michael Harrison, who will be performing at the Rigby.
- Kimberley Jones says Force Majeure is a gripping drama about natural disasters and broken relationships.
- Scott Renshaw calls Interstellar an awe-inspiring space adventure.
- Candice Wagener finds more crafty, gifty, local, DIY fun at Middleton's the Regal Find.
- Kyle Nabilcy likes the tavern transformation going on at Stoughton's Wendigo.
- IsthmusParents.com: Shelby Deering reports on paintings from MMoCA's permanent collection taking field trips -- to area schools.
- David Petroff lauds the winning ways of the Madison College WolfPack volleyball team.