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Junior PGA Golf Champion Disqualifies Himself

Junior PGA Golf Champion Disqualifies Himself

For the 32 golfers competing in the 13-14 age division at the Milwaukee County Parks Tour Invitational, 14 year old Zach Nash could do no wrong. Nash easily won the Junior Wisconsin PGA tournament and took home a medal to celebrate with his mentor Chris Wood. And yet…

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September 3 2010 | Posted in Alumni, Sports | Read More »

Transitioning from high school to college

Transitioning from high school to college

We always hear how college life is so different from high school. In my opinion, life as a college student is so much better. In high school I felt trapped, it was the same thing every day–go to school, come home, do homework and start the same routine all over again. I am here to testify that life DOES get better after high school. Among the many perks of college life, is making your own schedule, which is really a beautiful thing when you think about it.

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February 11 2010 | Posted in Alumni, College & Career | Read More »

College dropouts cite financial struggles as main cause.

College dropouts cite financial struggles as main cause.

The No. 1 reason many young adults drop out of college is an inability to juggle school and work, according to a report released Wednesday morning.

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December 31 2009 | Posted in Alumni, College & Career | Read More »

Two Faces of the Same Coin

Two Faces of the Same Coin

How would you feel if you were to go away on a trip with no guarantee of coming back alive? What if the time you said good-bye to your family and friends was the last time you saw them face to face? The uncertainty of knowing whether you will live to see tomorrow is the agonizing reality of many brave American soldiers at war.

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December 15 2009 | Posted in Alumni, College & Career, Impact | Read More »

Minorities Today Still Feel the Struggle

Minorities Today Still Feel the Struggle

Preparing for college is a huge step for students; It can be a complicated process involving deadlines, tests, applications and sifting through loads of information. Anyone would feel the pressure, but it can be an especially initimidating process for minority students. African American and Hispanic students seem to be the “minority group,” from which very little is expected.

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December 14 2009 | Posted in Alumni, College & Career, Education | Read More »