When my freshman year of college began, I imagined life would be like high school but more fun. I’d be able to study for my exams the night before and do my homework the night before it was due (don’t tell my mom). Boy, was I wrong. The quickest lesson I learned is that if Read More…
Day: June 10, 2018
Enjoying Madison’s nightlife without going to bars
The bar scene in Madison… it is pretty great. Every Thursday – Saturday night you can see people waiting in line at the various bars on State Street. The problem, though, is that Madison offers so much more than just fun bars, and we need to take advantage of this. So if you need Read More…
Why A Power Strip is Essential for Any College Freshman
The most indispensable item a college freshman can bring for their dorm room is a power strip. With dorms in Madison leaning more towards a ‘tiny’ description, new students should expect that outlets will be limited. Power strips are absolutely essential in anyone’s life. But as a college freshman, they’re priceless. By bringing one for Read More…
A “The Daily” a Day, Keeps Ignorance Away!
Living in Southeast and walking to Engineering? Living in Lakeshore and walking anywhere? I have just the way to fill your time and your brain! Listen to The Daily podcast daily. The Daily is a podcast produced by The New York Times that gives you a 20-minute update on what is happening in the world Read More…
Score some brownie points: Introduce your friends to the kitchen
(Photo courtesy of Max Pixel) Not sure what to do tonight? What to partake in a fun, low-key activity? Are you not feeling like a movie night? If you answered yes to all these questions, then it sounds like you’re looking to get in the kitchen! First, head over to Flamingo Run and grab your Read More…
Become a Hopeless Ramen-tic
When most Madison students hear the word “Ramen”, they immediately think of those little plastic packages of hard noodles that take 3 minutes to create a meal. Don’t get me wrong, those things are amazing. However, Madison holds the key to a much better kind of ramen! Japanese style restaurant ramen has become a major Read More…
Forage Kitchen: A great lunch stop just steps from Campus
When it’s not even 1 o’clock and you’ve already had a day full of class, studying, or exams there is nothing that you look forward to more than a lunch break. When my days become increasingly full toward the end of the semester and I don’t have the time or the motivation to make myself Read More…
Want To Explore Asian Restaurants In Madison? Here Is All You Need!
Gourment is helpful to recover from the heavy study life. Madison, as a college town, collects foods from so many other countries due to the large international student size here missing their home tastes. This journal will guide you to the best Asian restaurants in the town that you can either try the food for Read More…
Look no further for your Thursday night plans: Why you should check out The Shell for Late Night Skate
Picture this: It’s a Thursday night and you’ve spent your week writing papers, doing homework, going to club meetings, and you are ready for a break. You don’t want to stay out too late but you still want to go somewhere fun with your friends. Look no further than The Shellnear Camp Randall for Late Read More…