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It’s time to deck the halls

By Julia Gozdziewski | Dec. 2

Why decorating for the holidays might be your key to remaining sane during finals.

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I just think they’re neat: Reindeer

By Sophie Baggs | Dec. 2

Santa’s little travel buddies are often called Caribou in North America.

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The Omicron Variant: What you need to know

By Joyce Riphagen | Dec. 1

Omicron has been designated as a "variant of concern" by the World Health Organization, and the first case in the United States was confirmed on Wednesday.

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The Three Sisters: Planting medleys of crops produced higher yields for Native Americans

By Joyce Riphagen | Nov. 11

Growing the Three Sisters — corn, beans and squash — together allows each plant to produce higher yields than if it was grown by itself.

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I just think they’re neat: Capybaras

By Anupras Mohapatra | Nov. 11

Unless you’ve been living under a rock — in which case, welcome — you’ve probably seen some supremely chill animals that look like coconut dogs come along your feed. This nonchalant lil’ dude is a capybara, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris. Neat!

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Midterm Szn: How to create a good study space

By Sophie Baggs | Oct. 28

The difference creating a good study space can have on your midterm success. 

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I Just Think They’re Neat: Bats

By Julia Gozdziewski | Oct. 28

A more understanding perspective of the most misunderstood creatures

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Fear Factors: The biology of fear

By Julia Wiessing | Oct. 28

Fear is a familiar emotion to most of us, especially during midterm season.

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STEM Major Spotlight: Global Health

By Emily Rohloff | Oct. 14

Explore the many aspects of the healthcare system!

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No bones about it: Comparative skeletal anatomy in gnathostomes

By Joyce Riphagen | Oct. 14

There’s lots of common ground between your skeleton and a bird skeleton.

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Jack-ed up: How to grow your own ginormous gourd

By Julia Wiessing | Oct. 7

These pumpkins are ex-seed-ingly large and stem from impressive stalk.

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Should you get a flu shot?

By Joyce Riphagen | Oct. 7

Yes. You should get a flu shot.

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Put a spark in your resume: Join the Institute of Electric and Electronics Engineers

By Emily Rohloff | Sep. 30

IEEE is a great option for engineering students looking to become more involved within their major. 

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‘Come out to the farm!’: Ava Padilla on F.H. King

By Joyce Riphagen | Sep. 30

F.H. King is bringing sustainable, non-normative farming to campus. 

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STEM Major Spotlight: Environmental Sciences

By Emily Rohloff | Sep. 24

Why majoring in environmental science could be the right move for you.

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I just think they’re neat: Rusty Patched Bumblebee

By Julia Wiessing | Sep. 23

 Bombus affinis is a valuable newcomer making its home in Wisconsin.  

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How do the leaves know when to change?

By Joyce Riphagen | Sep. 16

The leaves changing color, and eventually falling, is caused by a process called senescence.

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Micropipette Magic

By Julia Gozdziewski | Sep. 16

A short guide on how to properly and precisely use your micropipette.

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STEM Major Spotlight: Health Promotion and Health Equity

By Joyce Riphagen | Sep. 16

The HPHE major, offered by the School of Education, is the perfect major for students interested in the medical field but less so in med school.

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I just think they're neat: Opossums

By Helena Wehrs | Sep. 9

Possums provide a number of invaluable ecosystem services, and should be praised for their work.