Blurb of the week: Ishmael – Exponent
Oct 10, 2024 · Blurb of the week: Ishmael Nat Poeschel Chief Copy Editor Daniel Quinn’s “Ishmael” is a philosophical discussion about mankind ending the world due to their own hubris. After seeing an advertisement that states, “Teacher seeks pupil. Must have an earnest desire to save the world. Apply in person,” the unnamed main character finds himself...
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Pig Dig Podcast November 22, 2021UW-Platteville Exponent. Interview with Chancellor Dennis Shields November 4, 2021UW-Platteville Exponent. 9/20 Student Senate Meeting September 29, 2021UW-Platteville Exponent. Moose vs. Goose: The Plural Form Showdown September 15, 2021UW-Platteville Exponent.
“The Metamorphosis” and the American Youth – Exponent
Nov 13, 2020 · Book cover from amazon.com. “When Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from troubled dreams, he found himself changed into a monstrous cockroach in his bed.”. This absurd image is the reader’s first introduction to Franz Kafka’s short story, “The Metamorphosis.”. Written in 1912 and published in 1915, it is his longest and most famous work.
The Impact of Caffeine on College Students – Exponent
May 7, 2021 · That’s equivalent to $33.33 a month, and almost $400 a year. Of those polled, 41 students (71.9%) spent less than $10 a week, 13 students (22.8%) spent between $10 and $20 a week and 3 students (5.3%) spent between $20 and $30 a week. Withdrawal: When asked how students felt when they went a day without caffeine, it was a close margin between ...
The Artist Spotlight: Cage the Elephant – Exponent
Sep 24, 2020 · Cage the Elephant formed in 2006, though they did not release an album until 2008, with “Cage the Elephant.”. At its core, the album was alt rock, however it had heavy punk rock influences, especially with the intro song, “In One Ear,” a middle finger to critics. Most famously, the album featured “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked ...
Parasite Movie Review: A Moral Discussion - Exponent
Feb 26, 2020 · “Parasite” is a South Korean film directed by Bong Joon-Ho that first premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019. Since then, it has received commercial and critical acclaim internationally. At the 2019 Academy Awards, “Parasite” won awards for Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best International Feature Film as well as winning Best Picture,...
New Learning Management System implemented – Exponent
Feb 7, 2019 · A new semester brought new changes to the software used at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Canvas, a learning management system, was integrated throughout the entire UW System. Similarly to Desire2Learn, this system has tools for both professors and students to share materials, assist with web conferencing, create discussion boards and more.
“Five Nights at Freddy’s” Movie Review – Exponent
Nov 15, 2023 · The FNAF movie opened the idea that some of the gaming community’s favorite indie horror games can now be brought into real life and can be authentic and true to the games themselves. Rating: 9/10. The “Five Nights at Freddy’s” movie successfully captures the essence of the games and the lore Scott Cawthon made while adding its own ...
Classroom transformed into modern lecture hall – Exponent
Dec 5, 2013 · The new lecture hall being constructed in Edgar G. Doudna Hall is another step the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is taking towards academic success. The addition to the Doudna facility is a new modern hall design and equipped for the convenience of both student and faculty. Along with a brand new SMART board and full projection,...
Queer Students Targeted at Homecoming Parade – Exponent
Oct 10, 2024 · Queer Students Targeted at Homecoming Parade. A boxcutter was allegedly thrown at a group of LGBTQ+ students during a homecoming parade on Sept. 27. The group is a student-led club known as “Spectrum” at Linn-Mar High School in Marion, IA. According to Jennifer Pitkin, mother to one of the students in Spectrum, a box cutter was thrown ...