St. Croix Animal Friends strives to promote education among pet owners
Once in a while there is something local that will catch my eye, something that sails under the radar until I walk right into it. This time, I walked into…
As finals near, columnist offers ways to relieve stress
As college students we all know the world of stress. Along with the holidays and summertime, we anticipate (with much less enthusiasm) finals, papers, projects and for some, graduation. Deadlines…
V-Day returns to UWRF
Now that it’s almost Christmas, let’s discuss Valentine’s Day. It’s that wonderful time of year filled with chintzy paper hearts and Mutant Ninja Turtle valentines. Thanks to the mercy of…
Concept of engagement ring dates back to Greek, Roman empires
Does anyone remember J.Lo’s ridiculous rock a few years ago? That huge ring of hers, wherever it may be now, was her and her then-fiancé Ben Affleck’s way of telling…
Gift-giving can benefit those in need through micro-lending organizations
Goodbye, Halloween, excuse me, Thanksgiving and hello, Christmas. Whether we agree with it or not, the consumers’ world rings one theme now that November has topped our calendars: buy your…
Failing oven causes re-grouping among roommates, dining out
Exhausted and feeling the irritating pinch of hunger, I walked into my apartment. As I set my backpack down on the floor, a scent of burning mystery strangled my nose.…
Typeface helps bring expression to text
Times New Roman: a fourth grade research paper that I plunked out all by myself. Bubblegum: when I figured out what that little arrow next to “Times New Roman” does…
United Way brings good to others, self-satisfaction
All the cool kids Live United-and they are not just wearing a cool t-shirt. When I initially heard of the Live United campaign, I thought the message was clear: it…
Student-created ‘Rise Up’ advocates women’s rights
There’s a repeating occurrence that always struck me as strictly college since freshman year: those lovely free condom tables in the University Center. The high school I graduated and fled…
Halloween costumes risqué
Not since the third grade have I paid this much attention to what I was to wear on Halloween. I recall those elementary days where I strutted around as a…