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Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts

You are sitting in class when your professor announces the due date for the next assignment (February 14th). Opening your binder, you find the date on the calendar and start to write in the assignment when you notice something else… Continue Reading →

Stress Relievers to Use During Finals Week

The end of the semester is a very stressful time. With projects, papers, and final exams happening, everyone is looking for various ways to reduce stress. In fact, working under stress can cause your studying or work progress to be… 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 →

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 →

9 Pieces of Advice for Incoming Freshmen

Learn some great advice from students about school, professors, and more!

How to Pack Like a Pro

The end of the semester is quickly approaching. Soon, you will have to pack up your belongings to head home for the summer or move into a new place. Packing has always been a pain for me, which is why… Continue Reading →

Best Study Spots on Campus

It can be tough to find a prime study spot when finals week starts to approach us all. The campus is always full of students in different buildings trying to find the most peaceful and quiet area to help them… 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 →

Coffee Orders: How to Cut the Calories Without Cutting the Caffeine

Caffeine is a necessity in college! Many college students (myself included) tend to drink multiple cups of coffee throughout the day. Whether it be a cup to start your day, or a mid-day roast to keep you going, caffeine is… Continue Reading →

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