9 quirky traditions Wisconsin colleges carry on
At these universities, traditions new and old are a vital part of the college experience.
Aug
2025
11
COLLEGE STUDENTS
Mar
2025
21
Wisconsin OB-GYN student: The April 1 election will affect your doctor’s ability to take care of you
There’s already a shortage of OB-GYNs in Wisconsin. The repeal of Roe v. Wade in 2022 made the deficiency worse, forcing many doctors to flee the state in order to practice. Now, increasing numbers of OB-GYN students are trying to leave Wisconsin, too.
Dec
2024
6
I’m helping my college-age kid fill out the 2025-2026 FAFSA. Here’s what to know.
If the financial aid fiasco last year had you, like me, coming up with creative alternatives for the FAFSA acronym, you can take a big, deep breath. This year, the process is so much easier. Or maybe you’re a FAFSA newbie, and you have no knowledge of 2023’s...
Nov
2024
26
12 places in Milwaukee that offer student discounts
Most students in Milwaukee are unaware that their student ID can unlock special discounts and deals - here are 12 places around the city where you can save big as a student.
Nov
2024
14
Here’s where you can get discounts as a student in Wisconsin
Being a UW student means more than attending classes and taking exams – there are many exclusive discounts that being a student can get you in Wisconsin.
Nov
2024
7
Harris underperforms recent Democrats in UW-Madison wards
Vice President Kamala Harris easily clutched a win in Dane County, but UW-Madison campus wards showed underperformance with college students.
Oct
2024
4
Opinion: Why I’m voting for the first time, as Gen Z
This is the first election that Up North News’ editorial intern, Josh Skarda, will be able to vote in – here’s why it's important to him as a member of Gen Z.
Sep
2024
19
The best Milwaukee cheap eats for students
The fall semester is here for Wisconsin college students, so we’ve rounded up some of the cheapest and most convenient spots for grub in Milwaukee.
May
2024
28
Wisconsin ranks among the best places for new college graduates
Wisconsin ranks among the best places for new college graduates. The rankings are based on metrics for the job market, costs, and social aspects.
May
2024
1
One year on the Wienermobile: The life of a Wisconsin hotdogger
20,000+ miles. 16 states. 40+ cities. 12 months.
Hotdogger Samantha Benish has been hard at work since graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the spring of 2023. Her office? The 27-foot-long Oscar Mayer Wienermobile!
