Enjoy a Capitols Game in the State’s Capital

The city of Madison is well-known for being the state capital of Wisconsin.  Its capitol building is as equally well-known.  However, there is another Capitol to be aware of…actually, make that Capitols…the Madison Capitols, our very own United States Hockey League team! Madison Capitols games offer an inexpensive and fresh way for students to have Read More…

It Can Be Easy to Visit The Big Easy

Looking for something besides another boring beach vacation for your first college spring break? For students looking for a mix of traditionally tropical and cultural fun, New Orleans, Louisiana is a perfect vacation spot. With delicious food, incredible night life, and beautiful scenery, this break will be one to brag about when you get back Read More…

Freshman Year Healthy Dining 101

During freshman year it is easy to get caught up eating the pasta, ice cream, and waffles at the dining hall. However, if you make healthy choices from the get go your body will thank you later. Trust me on this otherwise can you say freshman 15? Because I can! But luckily all over UW-Madison Read More…

Spring don’t break yourself

Adventure, thrill, outdoors, wild memories, all without breaking the bank! As freshman everything is new, new friends, new skills, and new things. As spring break is approaching now is the time for a new adventure! The old way of spring breaking is over, no more family decisions, no more high school group trips, and no Read More…

Trade in Snow for Sand

  Escape the brutal Wisconsin winters and go to Fort Lauderdale this spring break where the average temperature is in the mid-seventies. Not only is the weather perfect, but Fort Lauderdale has a lot of affordable options, making it the ideal spot for a freshman in college. Photo Courtesy of Visit Fort Lauderdale You’re guaranteed to Read More…

Better than Beaches and Bikinis

Spring/winter break in college is usually not a break (for your liver at least). While most 18-22 year-olds spend their week-long vacay in a tropical paradise with their besties, sipping a fruity cocktail (or 12) this break alternative will stimulate a different organ- the brain. Now I know it doesn’t seem like the most exciting Read More…

How to utilize your dorm kitchen

You’ve hit that time in which you are sick of the dinning hall’s food. Weather you don’t like it’s regularity or the taste, have no fear! Every UW dorm has a kitchen. Some dorms like Dejope have a kitchen on every floor while most of the South East dorms only have kitchens in the basement. Read More…