A 'how to' guide to house parties
During the first weeks of class, freshmen experience the joys of house parties for perhaps the first time, while most upperclassmen try to regain that rush they once discovered by now organizing their own.
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During the first weeks of class, freshmen experience the joys of house parties for perhaps the first time, while most upperclassmen try to regain that rush they once discovered by now organizing their own.
In light of the anniversary of Sept. 11 this past Saturday, I was drawn to thoughts of a world at peace. Unfortunately, this nation and world are neither destined for nor deserving of peace at the moment. Recent scandals and heartache quickly make it apparent that although we claim a desire for peace, we have not yet opened our hearts to welcome its arrival. If you question my negativity on the issue, perhaps a few reminders will clear the confusion.
College presents many anxieties, but perhaps the most nerve-wracking thing we do as students is introduce ourselves at the first meetings of discussion sections. Whatever the course is, first impressions are just as important in the classroom as they are at parties. For 15 words or so, you have the attention of your peers. Some of them are attractive, some of them are competing with you, and all of them are sizing you up. And whatever you say can seal your place in the discussion's social and academic hierarchy for the rest of the semester.
Mountain West
The No. 23 Wisconsin volleyball team began its season inauspiciously Friday night when it fell to unranked Missouri in four games, but managed to salvage the weekend with a sensational victory over the No. 12 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in five games. The Badgers finished this weekend's Badger Challenge with a record of 1-1-impressive to say the least considering that they struggled mightily in their first match but rallied against an even stronger opponent the next night to pick up the victory.
Hungry newbies, listen up. Whether you're a freshman, a transfer student or just not real observant, you'll need to learn the tricks to eating well (or at least cheap) here at UW-Madison. Our fine isthmus abounds in classy cuisine options, but that hardly matters when you're stuck in the dorms and dirt poor. Never fear-the Cardinal comes through with a few food guidelines to dull the pain when you're missing Mom's free cooking.
With only a few days left in the semester, it always feels like everything is coming to a close to make way for the lazy and carefree summer. When it comes to movies, that couldn't be further from the truth - the summer movie season is about to begin, and its packed with a variety of prospective gems and guaranteed bombs. So, as my tenure as movie columnist draws to a close, let me take you through what looks to be an interesting summer at the movie theater.
The Teaching Assistants' Association voted Monday to hold a campus-wide walkout strike today and Wednesday after rejecting final contract proposals from the State Bargaining Committee.
The fire that charred a first-floor bathroom in the Orpheum Theatre, 216 State St., did not stop shows by UW-Madison a cappella groups the Madhatters and Tangled Up In Blue from going ahead Friday and Saturday.
Former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno told Wisconsin legislators Thursday police officers and prosecutors must avoid focusing on a single suspect in a criminal investigation and should instead concentrate on \connecting the dots"" in cases to avoid convicting innocent people.
The Alcohol License Review Committee held a public forum Wednesday to discuss the possibility of a Visual and Performing Arts License, a move that would give underage students the ability to go to clubs with live music, according to committee member Stephanie Rearick.
The last two weeks have run their course well for the UW women's track team. The steamroller of momentum from the Boise State Invitational earlier this month kept moving for the Badgers at the Mt. SAC relays in Walnut, Calif. April 17. Melissa Talbot continued her strong sophomore season, placing second in the university/open long jump with a jump of 19 feet-four inches. Junior Christina Taylor was only two inches behind her teammate, winning third place for her jump of 19-2. The high jump tandem of senior Angie Kolanko and sophomore Danielle Ohmen tied for third with a jump of 5-6.
Rising temperatures invariably send more students ducking into the nearest ice cream or smoothie shop on campus, ordering frozen combinations of berries, bananas, juice, soy milk, yogurt and vitamin boosts.
If any of you happened to pick up The Cardinal Tuesday, as I'm sure many of you did, you might have gotten the chance to read about the club baseball team on campus that is made up of guys that want more than anything to represent their school in the sport they love.
University of Connecticut junior guard Ben Gordon will announce Wednesday whether or not he will forego his senior season for the Huskies and enter the NBA draft June 24. Gordon is predicted to be a top 10 pick and one of the top guards to be available in this year's draft.
The evening skies will be the stage for a rare celestial show for the next few weeks, providing the opportunity to see up to five planets with the naked eye.
With nearly 700 signed strike pledges, the Teaching Assistants Association confirmed its willingness to strike Thursday. The TAA will distribute paper ballots today to approve the planned walkout and grade strike.
The student branch of Wisconsin's Public Interest Research Group announced Wednesday that over 500 mathematics professors from 125 campuses signed a letter asking international publishing company Thomson Learning, Inc. to change its textbook pricing practices.
Some April Fools' jokes are just not funny. Just ask three college newspapers who are facing harsh consequences for publishing offensive April Fools' Day editions.