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Castles made of sand
By Devon Wiesend
After all these years, and all of the people who have been in my life, what do I have in the end?
A crumb trail of failed relationships, dead friendships and reminders not to look back grows behind me as I glide through the years.
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Picking your brain
Fred Helmstetter likes to look at brains, and if you’re a psychology undergraduate student, he may be looking at yours soon.
Over the past 10 years, Helmstetter, a professor in the psychology department, has looked at the results of thousands of brains, mostly of students, mapping the brains the same way a neurologist would.
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Late night alternatives
Most of us have spent more than enough after-bar time at George Webb or Pizza Shuttle. Here are some alternatives for your next late night out.
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Last-minute tax advice
April 15 is quickly approaching, which means it is time to file your taxes.
Joan Schilke, a certified financial planner with Investment Strategies in Theinsville, offers some last-minute tips on preparing your returns and getting the refund you are entitled to.
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Feeling at home, on campus and in her ‘big old’ house
After a little searching and some renovations, Amber Ante has made a home for herself on campus and off.
Amber, 27, is the secretary of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee American Indian Association. Off campus, she volunteers at the Indian Community School as a reading tutor. She is also on the committee for the American Indian Music Awards which is held every year at the Indian Summer Festival here in Milwaukee.
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America’s favorite guilty pleasure
Since 2000, the television industry has seen an explosion of a seemingly new genre called reality shows.
We can find these programs on every channel from FOX to HBO. They cover topics like plastic surgery makeovers, fake weddings, survival competitions and roommates.
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Hands on: from Asian pottery to cutting glass
Looking for a creative outlet? The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Union is home to the Studio Arts & Crafts Centre, which is open to all UWM students and to the public.
Here, students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members are given the opportunity, through a variety of classes and workshops, to learn and practice an assortment of art forms.
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