Wisconsin

it would be a really cool vacation spot! Hawaii is a great spot to go to because it is so warm there and if travelers don't like the cold that would be an awesome vacation spot to go! people can do a lot of stuff in hawaii that people can’t do in wisconsin. That is a few reasons why families should go to hawaii. Another vacation spot is florida. It is so pretty down there by the beaches, also at sun set down there. At siesta keys there beach is white sand. I think that pretty…

In the mid 1830’s, a surgeon in the U.S. army named John Emerson bought Dred Scott from Missouri to serve him while he went went off to perform his military duties. Later after moving several times, Emerson bought an enslaved female named Harriet. He permitted for the marriage of Dred Scott and Harriet and then they had two children. After Emerson died the Scotts saved money for several years in an attempt to buy their freedom from Emerson’s wife; she declined. Dred Scott then attempted to sue…

vote in some states, one must present certain kinds of identification. If they fail to do so, they are denied their right to vote. These laws seem to target certain groups in the country, and that just does not seem right. In states like Texas and Wisconsin, you must present a photo ID, like a driver’s license. Some, especially Republicans, may argue that this is fair since it proves that you are who you say you are. However, it appears that low-income and minority citizens…

O'keefe is known as the Mother of American Modernism. She was one of the first American artists to practice abstract art. O'Keefe created hundreds of paintings throughout her life and was a forerunner to modernism. O'Keeffe was born in 1887 in Wisconsin. When she was 16, however, she moved to Virginia with her family. In 1907 she began studying at the School of the Art Institute in Chicago. Sadly, soon after she began college, her father went bankrupt, and her mother began to suffer…

UW Madison has always been my dream school. I feel so at home as soon as I pass the “Welcome to Madison” sign on John Nolan Drive. My Aunt Pam is an alumni and I’ve also watched my Brother progress from his move in day to becoming a T.A, working on his Thesis. Having attended the UW Madison tour recently, it’s taken me back to the times I’ve spent on campus with my family, showing me many of the experiences I have to look forward to as a Badger. My experiences in Madison show me that I this is…

Why Aren 't We Doing MORE to Protect #Kids from #Bullying? Did you know that schools in Canada, the United States, and Australia are required by law to conduct fire drills several times a year?[1][2][3][4][5] The drills are designed to be sure everyone in the building knows how to get outside quickly and safely. I 've taught for about twenty years in a variety of schools all over Canada. I 've participated in many safety drills where school administrators, teachers, and students practice what…

Much of my development arose through my employment experience, such as my position as a supervisor in the Wisconsin State Fair Admissions Department. This job involves supervising employees at a designated entrance and assisting customers with problems or understanding policy. I have learned how to appropriately govern and advise a multi-generational staff while…

It is that time of the year where thousands of students are in their process of applying for colleges. But of course, many of these students will be applying to one of the top schools in this country, the University of Wisconsin- Madison. These students are from different areas of the country and also the world. In the fall of 2015, 29,580 of undergraduate students were enrolled at UW Madison (UW Madison Fact Sheet 15-16). As much as this school wants to express diversity on this campus, there…

McCarthyism established fear among Americans about the rise of communism within America. However, McCarthyism exploited an already feared thought of many Americans, making the situation even more tense than it was beforehand. Amidst fear of the rise of Communism in America, the article states, “In fact, the government’s efforts to stem the spread of Communism at home began well before McCarthy’s rise.”Consequently, McCarthyism invoked immense fear into next to everybody, turning neighbor…

The beautiful streets in Chicago were once burning buildings and smoke, the waters were once bridges leading on the flames, but what does Chicago look like now? The Great Chicago Fire was a devastating event. The fire left many areas in ashes, but now they have rebuilt their city into a modern town with many skyscrapers and monuments. Chicago's architecture has transformed the town because they have fixed the construction issues flaws of 1871, Chicago was built from ashes and now plays an…