Not just clovers and green beer
Shannan Lojeski, News Editor
March 18, 2019
Kiss me, I’m Irish. Three leafed clovers. Green beer. Red headed leprechauns. Often times, these are some of the first things that come to mind when we think about St. Patrick’s Day. For some people this holiday is a day to celebrate with lots of alcohol, but to others St. Patrick’s Day can ...
Creating a campus culture of belonging
Gabriella Neurock, Lifestyle Editor
September 3, 2018
Students on campus got a reminder Aug. 28 that kindness and empathy go a long way in a community. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater held its annual Fall Forum in Timmerman Auditorium, located in Hyland Hall. The forum’s theme was How a Campus Culture of Belonging Promotes Student Success. ...
UW-W hosts bands from around the world
September 18, 2013
By Elise McArdle Want to travel the world without leaving campus? On Sept. 18, three diverse bands from different countries will perform at the World Music Festival in the Young Auditorium. Playing at 6 p.m. is Kardemimmit, a band composed of four young women from Finland. Kardemimmit...
Cultural ballet takes center stage
February 13, 2013
Try tying a bow while dancing on stage, only using your feet. The dancers in “Ballet Folkorico Quetzalli de Veracruz” end their performance like this every night. They will present a show at UW-Whitewater for one night only, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 18, in the Young Auditorium. The ballet...
Civilization: a product of education and experience
March 11, 2011
To begin, I must define the terms of discussion. Civilization refers to the quality of excellence in thought, manners and taste. Civilization and culture, knowledge and values shared by society are closely related. Education is knowledge acquired by learning and instruction as well as the result...
