New Horizons: connecting adult students

A campus group called New Horizons gives adult students an opportunity to meet new people that share similar life stories and allows them to find their own niche on campus. 

Alternatives to High Priced Textbooks

By Chance Zombor

Every year UW-Waukesha's Student Government Association (SGA) talks about finding alternatives to high priced textbooks, but they have yet to take action. Many students buy used textbooks online, but new editions of college textbooks are released periodically rendering cheaper, used books obsolete.

Independent study; exploration beyond the classroom

Annual student research symposium on April 30

On April 30, UW-Waukesha will hold its annual student research symposium. The symposium enables students to showcase the independent study projects that they've worked on all semester. According to UW-Waukesha's Web site, "The student research symposium provides students at UW-Waukesha with a unique opportunity to conduct original research and to distinguish themselves in their chosen field of study.

More Ramen!

By Chance Zombor

There is not much time these days for cooking good meals when there is homework, studying, and working to be done. Not to mention having enough money left over after tuition and books to go grocery shopping. If looking for something cheap, quick and easy to cook chances are you have already tried Ramen Noodles.

Teachers 'Teach in' While Students 'Walk Out'

Protest Breaks Out at UW-Waukesha

UW-Waukesha stands as one against Scott Walker's Budget Repair Bill. Students planned a 'walkout' during the noon hour on Feb. 17. This walkout was in support of teachers rights. One sign that stood out along with many others was, "Support your teachers like they support your kids.

Janitor Shortage at UW-Waukesha

Where are all the janitors?

UW-Waukesha's maintenance staff is lower than ever and is still decreasing. While one custodian will be retiring soon, there are only five custodians left to keep the UW-Waukesha campus clean and in order. However, it is not expected for these custodians to keep up with all of the campus' cleanliness because now they are working harder for the same pay that they were getting before when they had help from other fellow custodians.

Is college giving you the blues?

By Thomas Abramoff

Winter has overstayed its welcome. Final exams are right around the corner and homework assignments are piled on. At this time of the year stress and anxiety are at an all time high for college students. Amy Walker, UW-Waukesha's personal counselor, said "there's no consistency" in regards to the amount of appointments she gets.