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Tips & Tricks: A Guide to Thanksgiving Dinner

Now, as a college student, you’re probably not going to be planning a huge Thanksgiving meal. However, this means that a college student has the least amount expected of them by their families when it comes to prepping or planning… Continue Reading →

History of the James R. Connor University Center

60thAnniversary Blog This year will certainly be a time to celebrate at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. The biggest reason will be the continuation of the Sesquicentennial celebration. For those of you who stumbled over that word and thought, “Oh my… Continue Reading →

Whitewater Cemeteries & The Witches Triangle

Everyone has heard of the “Witches of Whitewater” but did you know about the Whitewater Cemeteries? The city of Whitewater has three cemeteries, which make up a perfect isosceles triangle. The three cemeteries are: Calvary Cemetery, on the north side… Continue Reading →

10 Nights of Halloween

Halloween is only two weeks away, and I find it best to prepare with a marathon of the best Halloween movies. This list will include a nice mixture of nostalgia, comedy, and terror; with each night increasing anticipation. 1. It’s… Continue Reading →

Why I Chose UW-Whitewater

We all attend the same university, but all have different reasons this school stood out to us the most. Read why some students chose UW-Whitewater. “I chose Whitewater because I felt like the campus had professors and staff that really… Continue Reading →

Cheap Getaways in the Midwest

Summer is finally here! The warm weather and sun do not last forever and for many of us, we want to enjoy every moment of it. Going on trips can be fun, but also expensive. You also don’t want to… Continue Reading →

What You Don’t Know About Whitewater

Origin of “Whitewater”   The name “Whitewater” comes from the Potawatomi Native Americans when they first settled along Whitewater Creek. They called it “Waubegannawpocat” (which translates to “white water”) because of the creek having white sand at the bottom. John… Continue Reading →

Spotify Playlists For College Students

As a college student, music is essential to everyday activities. Spotify is one of the mainstreaming services that students use to listen to music, either off their phone or computer. Spotify is a free or paid streaming service. The free… Continue Reading →

Best Movies of All Time

There have been many, MANY movies that have topped the charts at the Box Office over the years.  However, there are a few that stand out amongst others.  Here are the top rated movies by decade that are a definite… Continue Reading →

Why are we the Warhawks?

When making the decision to attend the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, you already know that the academic programs are incredible here, and that our athletic teams tend to dominate at the national level. Everyone also knows that there is pride in… Continue Reading →

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