Milwaukee Buzz - Aug. 25, 2008
College textbooks: the ultimate rip-off
Today kicks off my fourth semester of college. While I have little in common with my sophomore classmates, we have all been taken by college textbook publishers.
Tags: college, bookstore, college textbooks

Kids & Family - March 13, 2008
Here's a nonprofit program that works
Even with the best of intentions, no business can survive without a successful bottom line. Successful workers, managers, divisions and entire companies must be empowered, evaluated and held accountable for the results they achieve.
Tags: nonprofit, alverso, wfic, college

Kids & Family - Jan. 20, 2008
How do I get my 27-year-old son off the couch?
This week, the question posed to Anjl and Marilynn: My kid has no ambition -- how do I get his 27-year-old ass off the couch and into college?
Tags: advice, college, slacker, parenting

Bars & Clubs - Jan. 29, 2007
College bar guide
If you're a college student, you're 21, and you're ready to tackle Milwaukee's bar scene, you need this list of Milwaukee bars that every co-ed must hit before graduation.
Tags: College, bar, beer, Marquette, UWM, Walker's Point, Brady Street

Movies & TV - Aug. 17, 2006
Instead of "Accepted," movie placed a top the wait list
The time of taking the dreaded SATs and ACTs, filling out applications and writing essays about hopes and dreams to get into school are over for now, but that nerve-wracking time is always at the forefront of the college years. All high school seniors want is to be "Accepted."
Tags: accepted, college, justin long

Travel & Visitors Guide - April 11, 2006
The grass (and frost) is greener for college imports, exports
Why do some Wisconsin high school students opt for college in Arizona? Take one guess. But why do students come from Hawaii, California and Texas? The answer is different for everyone.
Tags: phoenix, college, hawaii

Sports - Jan. 7, 2006
The college bowl diaries
I'm exhausted! Even the most adamant of college football fans has to be a bit fatigued after 15 straight days of football (including the NFL). In general it is every football fan's dream -- not having to worry when a game will be on.
Tags: NCAA, bowls, football, March Madness, college, Roloff, NFL

Kids & Family - Sept. 30, 2004
Give college a try with new UWM program
Are you considering college, but just not sure? Or, do you have a child who is on the cusp of being college-bound? If so, a new program called "The Odyssey Project in the Humanities" might be the ticket. It allows students to earn six college credits for free.
Tags: UWM, college, university, humanities, odyssey

Sports - Feb. 17, 2004
How big is the Big 10?
The Big 10 has taken a lot of hits in the national press for having a generally weak season. But if you take a look around college basketball, the conference has company in its recent drop-off.
Tags: NCAA, basketball, college, Badgers, UW, Big Ten, conference

Travel & Visitors Guide - Jan. 6, 2003
Guide to Milwaukee graduate schools
Should you go to grad school? It's a big decision, one that takes many people years to decide. We interviewed two graduate admissions directors, and asked them what it takes to get an advanced degree. Plus, browse a complete list of Milwaukee's graduate schools.
Tags: UWM, Marquette, college