gifts

What every nice girl deserves

By Alise Buehrer. Published Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

The catalogues are piling up in your mailbox. You just thought twice before skipping Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” on your iTunes. And from what you can make out amongst the scribbles in your planner, Black Friday is just around the corner.
Can you believe it, shopaholics? Gift guide season is here! [...]

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Technological Transformation: Evolution of the iPod

By Jennifer Michalski. Published Thursday, February 26th, 2009

It seems like you buy the latest Apple product, and within the next month, a newer and more attractive product is released. Whether it’s the new, brightly colored iPod nano or the sleek iPod touch, Apple does not cease to surprise its consumers with the products they continuously craft.
The evolution of the iPod has been [...]

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Shops with Character

By Ryan Riesbeck. Published Thursday, December 4th, 2008

So you’re walking around Milwaukee, looking for gifts for friends and family, or maybe a little something for yourself. The mall is too expensive, but where else is there to go? Never fear. This guide to some of the more offbeat shops around Milwaukee is sure to find you the appropriate gift for any person, [...]

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Worst Christmas Gifts

By Nina Lewis. Published Thursday, December 4th, 2008

Jennifer Rusch: College of Education Sophomore
“Really gaudy gold bracelet with big presents dangling from it.”

Nate Schultz: College of Education Sophomore
“Box of 96 crayons from my parents.”

Courtney Fiene: College of Business Freshman
“My grandma put Vaseline in my stocking!”

Kay Buensuceso: College of Education Sophomore
“My ex-boyfriend got me Victoria’s Secret sweatpants that were two sizes too [...]

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