Special Olympics Wisconsin, in partnership with the University Police and many law enforcement agencies all over the state, hosted its fifth annual Run With the Cops event on Oct. 4. UP Capt. Christopher Tarmann said they offer a unique experience starting from the moment people arrive and register to when they run or walk theContinue reading “UW Oshkosh hosts annual Run With the Cops 5K (10/10/18, UW Oshkosh)”
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Social media tells real life stories: Africa (09/26/18, UW Oshkosh)
A lecture series, “Instagramming Everyday Africa,” aimed to use technology in a way that changes stereotypes of underdeveloped countries was presented earlier this week. On Sept. 24, the geography department held the first of three GeoQuest Lecture Series, led by professor Angela Subulwa. The series was centered around social media and the misrepresentation of Africa.Continue reading “Social media tells real life stories: Africa (09/26/18, UW Oshkosh)”
Luxury student housing sells false promises to residents (09/12/18, UW Oshkosh)
The Annex of Oshkosh, an apartment complex located on Marion Road, informed students it would not be ready for move-in on Monday, Sept. 3, three days before the start of the fall semester. The luxury student housing told residents that move-in day would start Labor Day, even doing hard-hat tours every so often to showContinue reading “Luxury student housing sells false promises to residents (09/12/18, UW Oshkosh)”
Starbucks controversy stirs debate (05/01/18, Madison College)
On April 12, a Philadelphia Starbucks came under scrutiny after an employee called the police on two black men who refused to leave the café after using the restroom without having purchased any drinks. They were just waiting for a friend to meet them there. A video surfaced online of the arrest, and many customersContinue reading “Starbucks controversy stirs debate (05/01/18, Madison College)”
Say Goodbye to Toys ‘R’ Us (04/04/18, Madison College)
After filing for bankruptcy in Sept. 2017, 69-year-old toy giant, Toys ‘R’ Us, is officially closing all of its U.S. stores, including Babies ‘R’ Us. According to Business Insider, “The longer the stores stay open, the more rent Toys ‘R’ Us will owe to its landlords”, only needing a few weeks to heavily advertise liquidationContinue reading “Say Goodbye to Toys ‘R’ Us (04/04/18, Madison College)”
Students now leading the conversation (03/20/18, Madison College)
After the school shooting in Parkland, Florida that took the lives of 17 people, many students have been speaking up about gun control, trying to change both state and national gun laws. Florida students have been speaking on news channels, going to the state capital in Tallahassee, and becoming activists in response to the recentContinue reading “Students now leading the conversation (03/20/18, Madison College)”
Disney World prices aren’t so magical (02/27/18, Madison College)
The ‘Most Magical Place on Earth’ and the ‘Happiest Place on Earth’ have now become two of the ‘Most Expensive Places on Earth’. It was recently announced that Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California and Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida will once again be hiking up their prices. I’ve gone to Disneyland and Disney WorldContinue reading “Disney World prices aren’t so magical (02/27/18, Madison College)”
Join me in celebrating Galentine’s Day (02/27/18, Madison College)
The most romance-laden day of the year is Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day. Tuesday Feb. 6 has been deemed “Red Tuesday,” or the most popular day to break up. Right in between the two is Feb. 13 — Galentine’s Day. What started as a fictional day on the popular NBC series Parks and Recreation, is nowContinue reading “Join me in celebrating Galentine’s Day (02/27/18, Madison College)”
Revisiting the false missile alert in Hawaii (02/13/18, Madison College)
On Jan. 13, Hawaii residents woke up to a ballistic missile alert issued via the Emergency Alert System and Commercial Mobile Alert System over televisions, radios, and cellphones. The alarm advised residents to seek shelter immediately, repeating “This is not a drill.” 38 minutes later, a second message was sent, stating that the first alertContinue reading “Revisiting the false missile alert in Hawaii (02/13/18, Madison College)”
Standing in solidarity with victims of abuse (02/13/18, Madison College)
Sexual abuse has always been a sensitive topic. Once considered a taboo subject, the last 10 years have seen a drastic increase in the number of victims who have chosen to speak out about their experiences. These accounts are often shared in the hopes of raising awareness about the prevalence of sexual crimes. The shiftContinue reading “Standing in solidarity with victims of abuse (02/13/18, Madison College)”
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