Former University School Field Hockey Players Recieve National Honor

Two University School alumnae field hockey players receive academic honors.

Stritch Celebrates 75th Anniversary with Year-Long Celebration

Stritch is proudly celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2012 with festive events that commemorate the University's history.

Our Natural Health Service: The Great Outdoors!

Studies show exercising outdoors results in an improvement in mental well-being among other things, as compared to exercising indoors.

The Colossus of Hormuz (or Corporate Sam god of War)

Political cartoon about an possible war with Iran.

Nicolet Rec. Dept. Offering “How To Eat A Brownie - Children’s Etiquette”

Sign up today at: http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/activities/recreation.cfm or call (414) 351-7566.

Friends of the North Shore Library Book and Bake Sale Kicks Off Next Thursday

The Friends of the North Shore Library are hosting their annual spring Book and Bake Sale starting March 29 at 5 p.m.

FitnessPhobic No More

I recently started exercising.

Climate Change: A Doctor Frankenstein Moment

Cartoon using the Movie version (1931) of Mary Shelly's "Frankenstein" to depict what a costly experiment burning Fossil Fuels has been and will be to Mankind's future.

Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery

The North Shore Fire Department recommends changing batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms twice a year.

Sellers Succumbing to Buyer Demands

The rules have changed, and it is time for you to understand them. Buyers seem to want the Earth, moon and stars from the sellers. As a seller, do you have to do what the buyer is asking for?

USM Falls Short in Playoff Game at Sheboygan Falls

The University School girls basketball team lost 47-31 in a state tournament playoff game against Sheboygan Falls.

For Sale From the Olsons

But then he's wearing his pj's all warm and cozy, snuggles up on my lap and whispers, "I love you, Mommy," and I remove the listing from the classified ads.

Nicolet Rec. Dept. Offering American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

To sign up, go to: http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/activities/recreation.cfm or call (414) 351-7566.

Drill Baby, Drill!

Drawing of world covered in fossil fuel extraction devises like ticks on a dog.

Oostburg Ousts USM from State Tournament

Oostburg's boys basketball team defeated USM 65-41 in a Division 3 state tournament Regional game Saturday night.

Parenting is a Brutal Sport

Our hang-ups sometimes come back to haunt us.

Count Walkula and his Evil Minions

A metaphor using Governor Walker as a parasitic Dracula figure with his Vampire accomplices The indomitable Koch Brothers sucking the life out of our State.

15 Days in the Bush

I'm recently home from a two and half week trip to Tanzania and Ethiopia looking for coffee. I put together a few thoughts on my first trip to Africa.

From the Olson Crime Files

Before school one morning I watched Abe and Henry play Playmobil. It was WAY better than any news station.

If Your Home Caught Fire, Are You Prepared? Would You Know What to Do?

Make sure your home is equipped with smoke detectors, and make sure you and your family know what to do when they are sounding.

Poop Soup or, Potty-Training with The Olsons

My yummy and darling Henry (who will kill me when he's in college because I told this story) used the contents of a baby potty as Play-Doh. I know. He doesn't sound so yummy or darling, now does he?

Nicolet Rec. Dept. Offering Mad Science NASA Camp

To sign up, go to: http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/activities/recreation.cfm or call (414) 351-7566.

Milking the State!

Political cartoon insinuating Scott walkers involvement with Corporation people like the Koch brothers

Sanctions Will Not Stop Iran

Sanctions will not stop Iran from pursuing nuclear weapons.

Political Cartooning in the Shadow of the Apocalypse

A cartoon about the Keystone XL Tar sands Pipeline controversy .

Six Months On the Market and Still For Sale

Your home has been on the market for six months with not much activity. Is it time to switch agents? The answer is not so simple.

Goal in Second Overtime Ousts Wildcats from Playoffs

The University School co-op girls hockey team lost a state tournament playoff game to Kettle Moraine co-op 3-2 in two overtimes Tuesday.

Wildcats Skiers Finish Well at State Tournament

Members of the University School ski team participated in the Wisconsin State High School Ski and Snowboard Championships held in LaCrosse on Sunday and Monday.

Nicolet Announces District-Wide Free Throw Contest Winners

On Saturday, about 80, third through eighth-graders participated in the district-wide free throw contest.

Wildcats Win Playoff Game in Final Four Seconds

The University School co-op girls team defeated Appleton 3-2 in a state tournament play of game Friday.

Wildcats Drop Overtime Game to Dominican

The University School boys basketball team lost to Dominican 73-68 in overtime Thursday.

Close Call in Shorewood Points to Dangers of Carbon Monoxide in the Home

Learn valuable tips to help protect you and your family from the effects the 'silent killer'

$1,000 from Valentine's Day Cookie Sale Donated to Orphanage

It's a Trifecta of Goodness: A mom teaches her daughter about helping others, an orphanage receives a donation and 500 people in Fox Point, Bayside and River Hills get a Valentine treat.

Nicolet Rec. Dept. Offering Traditional Chinese Martial Arts

Register at: http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/activities/recreation.cfm or call (414) 351-7566.

Spotting Gypsy Moth Egg Masses

Finding and disposing of gypsy moth egg masses on your property helps reduce the threat of these foliage-eating pests in the spring.

“Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time”

North Shore Library will be showing the documentary film, “Green Fire” about Wisconsin environmentalist, Aldo Leopold.

Photo Discovered of New Planet Called Maple Dale Middle School

Maple Dale Middle School looks like a whole other planet with the help of Google. See what happens when you put your own address in.

How to be a Good Person 101: Are you a Bucket Filler?

Students at Indian Hill get a life lesson in how to be a good person. Have you filled a bucket today?

Nicolet Rec. Dept. Offering You and Your Digital Camera For Adults

To register go to: http://www.nicolet.k12.wi.us/activities/recreation.cfm or call (414) 351-7566.

How to Stay Safe When Warm Weather Creates Hazardous Ice Conditions

Safety tips for enjoying recreational activities on the ice