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Weird Holiday Traditions

By: Emmy Huebner We all have holiday traditions that we do with our families such as baking cookies, listening to holiday music, or watching a certain movie every year, but have you ever wondered what other people do for the… Continue Reading →

Affordable Holiday Gift Ideas

We have now reached the time of year for giving. The streets are gleaming with bright lights, the stores are decorated with garland and ribbon, with holiday music playing in the background. Families are scrambling to find last minute gifts… Continue Reading →

The Coolest Toys From Your Childhood

Imagine this: it’s Christmas Eve 2004. You are snuggled up in your favorite cozy pair of pajamas, watching a holiday movie on your family’s 40-pound box TV, drinking a warm mug of hot chocolate with marshmallows. You can hardly contain… Continue Reading →

Movie Reviews: Best of Netflix

Netflix is one of the most common streaming services that college students use to unwind after a long day, relax on a rainy or snowy weekend, or to simply use as entertainment with friends. Netflix streams thousands of movies, television… Continue Reading →

Friendsgiving

Living at school means that we are away from our family for long periods and spending most of our time with our friends. Our best friends become our family, and personally, I know I can go to them for anything…. Continue Reading →

4th of July Party Essentials

The 4thof July is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start planning that perfect party with all of your family and friends. There are so many things that you can do for a 4thof July party but… Continue Reading →

5 Things on Every College Student’s Holiday Wishlist

College students are not only excited because finals are over, but we are also excited to go home and celebrate the holidays. We are looking forward to free laundry, food, and of course gifts. After a long semester, gifts are… Continue Reading →

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 →

Spending the Holidays 1700 Miles From Home

I knew this holiday was definitely going to be different. The holidays have always been a family-centered event for me. It seems like it is almost a competition to see how many family members on both sides of the family… Continue Reading →

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like the Holidays!

Upon walking into the University Center, students are greeted with gleaming Christmas trees (17 trees to be exact), garland, and other holiday décor! Here at UW-Whitewater we pride ourselves in keeping tradition alive on campus. As being a student employee… Continue Reading →

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