As any new freshman can tell you, the rigorous studying and reading that comes with starting college can take time away from other leisure activities that you may enjoy. It’s a shock to the system for sure, which is why this winter break you should focus on savoring what you’ve been missing out on this Read More…
Category: Unit 2
Go Ahead, Be That Annoying Person With A Camera This Break
How can a “boring” break become fun? It’s spring break. As you scroll through your Instagram feed and like post after post of everybody vacationing in Aruba and hiking in Yosemite, while you lay on your couch at your house in the suburbs, you may feel that you’re not having the crazy college spring break that you’ve dreamed of. Read More…
Snowboarding in a Michigan Wonderland
Coming from only a two-week vacation break in high school, the month-long hiatus between the Fall and Spring semesters opened up many doors for the opportunities I could take over Winter break. The best break idea out there is definitely hitting the slopes. Every Winter my family and I take a snowboarding trip anywhere across Read More…
Enjoying Madison’s nightlife without going to bars
The bar scene in Madison… it is pretty great. Every Thursday – Saturday night you can see people waiting in line at the various bars on State Street. The problem, though, is that Madison offers so much more than just fun bars, and we need to take advantage of this. So if you need Read More…
Look no further for your Thursday night plans: Why you should check out The Shell for Late Night Skate
Picture this: It’s a Thursday night and you’ve spent your week writing papers, doing homework, going to club meetings, and you are ready for a break. You don’t want to stay out too late but you still want to go somewhere fun with your friends. Look no further than The Shellnear Camp Randall for Late Read More…
3 Tips to Clear the Dreaded Brain Fog When Studying
We all have those fuzzy-headed moments where it seems like whatever we do, we can’t shake the thick fog that covers our brains (always at the most inconvenient times). These three tips have gotten me out of my worst mental clouds and I’m positive they’ll help you too! 1. Drink a Water (or 6) for Read More…
Why You Should Beat the Dead of Winter at Wilderness Resort
Image source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/anjanettew/15872661435 If you’ve ever been in Wisconsin during winter, you know how miserable it can be. The extremely cold wind-chills make it almost impossible to enjoy outdoor activities, so why not take a trip to the Dells and make a splash at Wilderness Resort’s indoor waterparks! There, you’ll find fun for all ages so Read More…
WHAT TO DO WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN
Welcome freshman, to the wildest four years of your life. While your days here will be filled with cramming for tests and crying from anxiety. Your nights here will be filled with some of life’s best memories. After your homework is done (or not), you’ll be able to explore this wonderful city and your new Read More…
Best Gluten-Free Eats in Madison
Whether by choice or necessity, people on gluten-free (GF) diets need to carefully watch what they eat, and finding wheat alternatives can be difficult. Here are some of the best places around for gluten-free dining. Best Gluten Free Breakfasts Head a few blocks south from State Street to Bassett Street Brunch Club (444 W Read More…
Spice Up your Night Life at the UW
As incoming freshman, many of you are undoubtedly aware of the UW’s reputation as being a top-ranking party school, a title held by the UW since what seems like the dawn of humankind. However, as a student at Madison, there are countless other fun, exciting, and enriching ways of spending your nights outside of Wando’s (if you Read More…