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New software added to Hyland Hall

March 30, 2011

A new classroom management software, LanSchool, installed in Hyland Hall allows for a greater classroom experience. LanSchool has features which allow instructors to push and collect files from students’ computers, run particular applications and broadcast messages to students via computer.

Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks on campus

March 29, 2011

Photos By Mike Gouvion & Giovanny Lopez

Funds must be kept for family planning

March 24, 2011

As students at UW-Whitewater, we are fortunate to have excellent family planning services available to aid us in times of need. However, the recently passed budget-repair bill will affect funding for family planning services offered to men and women with low to moderate incomes.

Zimride launched at UW-W

March 16, 2011

In an effort to become a more sustainable campus and eliminate a few problems, UW-Whitewater launched a car-sharing network called Zimride Monday.

Ireland’s Gaelic football has grown throughout the years

March 15, 2011

In an effort to promote traditional Irish sports and reject foreign influences, the inception of the Gaelic Athletic Association was introduced in 1884 in Ireland. At that time, there were many forms...

Ith Seo (eat this)

March 15, 2011

INGREDIENTS • 1 cup raw, grated potatoes • 1 cup mashed potatoes • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 2 tsp baking powder • 2 tsp salt • 2 eggs, lightly beaten • 1/4 cup milk • Butter...

Whiskey of the Damned Unplugged

March 15, 2011

Bagpipes are playing, the smell of stout is in the air. It’s almost 3 p.m. on Sunday and Whiskey of the Damned is about to perform for a packed house at Suds O’Hanahan’s Irish Pub in Beloit. St....

Wheelchair basketball team wins national title

March 13, 2011

They got their revenge. And as a result, they got another national championship. One year after falling to the University of Illinois in the National Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, the UW-Whitewater men's wheelchair basketball team dethroned the Fighting Illini, 66-54, Saturday in the title game at the University of Texas-Arlington.

Education cuts bad for Wisconsin

March 11, 2011

Gov. Scott Walker’s budget proposal will affect numerous aspects of Wisconsinites’ lives including one UW-Whitewater holds near and dear to it’s heart: Education. With a strong education program at UW-Whitewater, students might fear they will see the students they will one day teach face struggles in the upcoming years.

Students, faculty hold rally outside Hyer Hall today

March 10, 2011

About 40 students, faculty and staff members attended a rally at noon today outside Hyer Hall in response to the the state senate and assembly's legislative action in recent days. The P.E.A.C.E. organization on campus hosted the event in collaboration with Assistant Professor Eric Compas and Professor James Winship.

Eat this! Frosty Vanilla Milkshake

March 9, 2011

Ingredients: 1/2 tbsp french vanilla powdered creamer 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream 1/2 cup milk 2 sweetener packets 1/8 tsp. vanilla extract 1 cup crushed ice (5-8 ice...

Proposed budget affects university, city

March 8, 2011

From $834 million in cuts to K-12 education to putting hundreds of millions of dollars into state highway projects, most people, businesses and cities could be greatly affected by Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed budget, including the city of Whitewater and the university.