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Government shutdown yields problems for students, citizens

Government shutdown yields problems for students, citizens

October 15, 2013

By Michael Riley If a UW-Whitewater student has been living under a rock for the past month or is simply confused by the whole government shutdown situation, a brief breakdown will bring anyone up to...

Commentary by News Editor Michael Riley

T.V. Show Series Finale Review: ‘Breaking Bad’

October 1, 2013

This review contains spoilers…..    Vince Gilligan’s masterpiece is finally finished.  Breaking Bad came to end on Sunday, concluding in my opinion, one of the best T.V. dramas of all...

Students who ride their bikes to Hyland Hall and Upham Hall can feel more secure leaving their bikes on campus. Due new technology including a tracking system for ‘bait bikes,’ bike theft is down almost 70 percent.

The cycle of stealing

October 1, 2013

By Michael Riley   Every day in 2010, Cameron Barker would ride home from class to Benson Hall where he would secure his new $1,500 bicycle in the bike locker he had purchased at the beginning...

Is America still a ‘city on a hill’?

Is America still a ‘city on a hill’?

September 25, 2013

By Michael Riley   As the debate over involvement in Syria continues, the question of whether the United States is the most exceptional country has surfaced again. Yes, said President Barack...

Leadership natural for senior speaker

Leadership natural for senior speaker

May 8, 2013

  When Sydney Nelson addresses her fellow graduates at the 2012-13 Spring Commencement Ceremony, she will complete a trifecta; the final piece to a puzzle, which includes speaking at her middle...

UW-W offers unique water degree

UW-W offers unique water degree

April 30, 2013

  Chesten Kesselhon believes, in an atmosphere of job uncertainty, that his future in the water business in Southeastern Wisconsin is bright. He is the president for the UW-Whitewater Water...

Countdown to Earth Week

Countdown to Earth Week

April 16, 2013

  As we approach the 43rd Earth Day, all students are encouraged to reflect on the environmental challenges and how each individual can create a difference. According to earthday.org, on April...

Whitewater Student Government Election Debate

March 14, 2013

Whitewater Student Government presidential elections are underway. Three candidates are campaigning for the position of president for the 2013-2014 school year. Justin Murphy, Connell Patterson III and...

Entrepreneurial Energy

Entrepreneurial Energy

February 27, 2013
Student receives $10,000 grant for small business
Commentary by
Michael Riley
Assitant News Editor

That’s what (S)He said…

February 13, 2013

"Should couples celebrate Valentine's Day?"   SHE SAID  This time of year disgusts me. It’s all superficial signs of love that should be expressed every day, but are only present when...

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Milwaukee Wave hosts alumni event

February 6, 2013

  The Milwaukee Wave is hosting a UW-Whitewater Day for alumni, students and family from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 10 at the U.S. Cellular Arena in Milwaukee. The event includes a social reception...

New vending machines provide healthier choices

New vending machines provide healthier choices

January 30, 2013

  Two new 2bU vending machines, which provide healthier snack options with a focus on all-natural products, were installed last October located in the University Center and Fischer Hall. Canteen,...

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