If I had a dollar for every single time I’ve been told a STEM degree is more valuable than a degree in something non-technical, I would be a wealthy man. Today, society puts such a huge emphasis on getting degrees in the broad sciences, that it makes people forget the values of the non-numerical.
I write to address and reiterate the importance of Good Samaritan laws having a more clear and progressive approach to protecting bystanders and the endangered person involved in a dangerous situation due to alcohol or drug use. I have personal experience with a situation where Good Samaritan laws proved their importance. It was Halloween weekend my freshman year.
The summer before high school, I read 1984 by George Orwell. As I was still grasping the English language and needed lots of assistance in understanding the content, it was a challenging yet rewarding novel as I began to uncover the meanings behind Orwell’s words in the fictionalized dystopia.
This letter is in response to the proposed reintroduction of the transgender bathroom bill by State Rep.
Most people immediately think of race or ethnicity when they think of diversity, but I think there is another form of diversity that often goes unnoticed: diversity in viewpoint.
On Feb. 27, UW-Madison community members received a familiar “Timely Warning” email that highlighted the ongoing threat of burglary on campus.
The most common argument I hear when discussing immigration is that if immigrants—specifically Mexican immigrants—want to come to the U.S.
Trump continued his attack on the media this past Friday by denying several news outlets such as CNN, The New York Times and The Guardian access to a press conference. In attendance were conservative news outlets such as Breitbart News and Fox News, all organizations that have shown support for Trump.
For over 100 years, UW-Madison has prided itself on the principle of “The Wisconsin Idea”–the idea that education should influence people’s lives beyond the classroom.
I’m sure a lot of people have seen the movie "Lilo and Stitch." I first saw this movie when I was in elementary school.
University of California-San Diego’s decision to invite Dalai Lama for commencement is troubling, while the Chinese protesters opposed Free Speech and branded their blind patriotism On Feb.
Choices has a broad range of content and participatory activities, allowing students to benefit from peer and facilitator interaction, increase motivation for behavior change, and develop knowledge and skills for risk reduction.
When someone tells you they are in a long-distance relationship with someone who lives 1,000 miles away, it usually warrants one of the following responses: “Why in your right mind would you do that?” or “That’s adorable, you must really love each other!” Long-distance relationships are by no means easy.
As soon as prospective students are admitted to UW-Madison, they begin the housing application process.
The question can be phrased in different ways: Some universities ask about whether prospective applicants have been convicted of a misdemeanor.
Live from New York, it’s Saturday night! This is catchphrase that has enthralled viewers across the country who tune into the most popular weekly live comedy show for decades and decades.
UW-Madison has a reputation of being a renowned university academically, both nationally and globally, and attracts students of many different identities, personalities, and backgrounds.
I remember my first time in Wisconsin, when I was surprised to discover something different about the grocery store.
Passed out on a stranger’s bathroom floor. Stumbling down the street, held up by friends. Leaning over a plastic Walgreens bag in an Uber.
After graduation, where will you be? It’s been just over two weeks since President Donald Trump’s inauguration and until recently, I couldn’t seem to shake a feeling in the pit of my stomach. Our campus didn’t feel or look the same the day after the election.
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