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The Top 10 Santas of the Century

The Top 10 Santas of the Century

I may be a little too old to believe in Santa Claus, but I definitely believe that all those sweet ole’ Santas we find in our malls during Christmas time are all truly unique and different. Though some children get the pleasure of sitting on a nice old man’s lap as they spit out gift wishes for under the tree, some also get the pleasure of recei...

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The Top 10 Gifts to Give a College Student

The Top 10 Gifts to Give a College Student

We all know holiday shopping for family and friends can be a real pain in the ass. But if you are looking for fun gifts for your friends in college or gifts for someone who still thinks they are in college, here are few gifts that are sure to be crowd pleasers. And the best part of this entire shopping extravaganza is that it can all be done onl...

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The Top 10 Most Annoying People at the Library

The Top 10 Most Annoying People at the Library

After being cramped up in the library for hours at a time, little things that never used to annoy you suddenly reach the top of your list. Finals week is all about the race to the good table at the library or who could last the longest until the library decides to shut down. With only a few more days until the semester is over, the fight to fini...

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Slain Student Brittany Zimmerman Called Police, But They Arrived 48 Minutes Too Late

Slain Student Brittany Zimmerman Called Police, But They Arrived 48 Minutes Too Late

In April 2008, Brittany Zimmerman, a 21-year-old University of Wisconsin student, was stabbed to death by an unidentified man in her off-campus apartment. Now, Zimmerman's chilling 911 tape suggests that the homicide could have been prevented if the 911 dispatcher had only acted sooner.

 

According to the police report, Zimmerman made a call to ...

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The Top 10 Hottest Reality Television Stars

The Top 10 Hottest Reality Television Stars

Just like any other drug addiction that seems impossible to kick, reality T.V. takes over most of my life and I’m not just referring to the late night re-runs. I can never seem to get enough of Audrina Patridge’s sad face or the fact that I am slightly turned on by the overly tanned Bret Michaels. Any way they serve them, I am obsessed with anyt...

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The Top 10 Hottest Student Bodies

The Top 10 Hottest Student Bodies

We love them. We hate them. But either way, we end up looking at them. College campuses are infamous for having a wide selection of beautiful people from all walks of life. Though some do better than others, college pictures are beginning to look like they would fit better in a magazine than on your facebook homepage. With thousands of schools t...

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10 Best UW Jobs on Campus You Wish You Had

10 Best UW Jobs on Campus You Wish You Had

With school work, extracurricular interests and partying, students who have a job while going to school definitely deserve a round of applause. And if you are one of the lucky ones who actually like their job, there is even more of a reason to be envious. Though in the state of Wisconsin, job titles such as “diary farmer” and “cheese taster” are...

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Former University of Wisconsin Footballer Leonard Taylor Jr. Charged With Stalking

Former University of Wisconsin Footballer Leonard Taylor Jr. Charged With Stalking

In a bizarre, but sad story, former University of Wisconsin defensive back Leonard Taylor Jr., 32, was charged yesterday with felony stalking and misdemeanor telephone harassment.
 

The athlete, who his dad says is mentally ill, has been threatening both the former Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez and tennis star Maria Sharapova. Deads...

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The Top 10 Most Embarrassing College Mascots

The Top 10 Most Embarrassing College Mascots

Though our team won’t always pull through and we may sometimes feel more ashamed than proud to sport our school colors, at least we can regularly wear our school gear with pride, as we sport hues of red & white with a little Badger to match. Even though I did not know what a badger was until I arrived at school, I knew he was cute and would make...

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University of Wisconsin Students Discover Galaxy During First Research Session

University of Wisconsin Students Discover Galaxy During First Research Session

Sometimes it’s easy to feel like college is a waste of time. Frequently I’ve considered the fact that a journalism degree is a bit silly considering I’d earn more as a truck driver than a writer. Then again, sometimes college is worthwhile after all, like at the University of Wisconsin Madison, where a bunch of undergrads found a new galaxy on t...

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