In River Falls, Addiction Recovery Resources Remain Out of Reach
November 19, 2024
Many small American towns lack the resources to tackle addiction in their communities, and River Falls, WI, is no exception. Its 16,165 residents have few resources to turn to. Kinnic Falls Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services is one of these […]
Editorial: Not to be ignored: The impact of young voters in Wisconsin
November 19, 2024
The 2024 Presidential Election has concluded in a victory for Republican nominee Donald Trump. Trump swept all seven of the swing states on Election Day, including Wisconsin. The race in Wisconsin was razor-thin in terms of the popular vote, with Trump […]
Randy Romanski talks agriculture at Rod Nilsestuen Legacy event
November 19, 2024
UW-River Falls welcomed Randy Romanski, secretary for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection, or DATCP, for its 13th annual Rod Nilsestuen Legacy Event, held on Oct. 30. As the featured speaker for the event, Romanski discussed “the […]
Milwaukee filmmaker documents UW campus closures
November 19, 2024
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls held a screening of the documentary “Closure: The Dismantling of Wisconsin’s Colleges” at the University Center on Nov. 1. The 90-minute film, created by author and Associate Professor Ken Brosky, documents the closure of several […]
Sports
UWRF Launches Program to Boost Female Athletes’ Confidence and Mental Health
November 19, 2024
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has introduced a new program to help female athletes build confidence, self-acceptance, and mental resilience amid the pressures of collegiate sports and societal expectations. Led by athletic trainer Tina Mitchell and other female coaches, the […]
UWRF Baseball Returns After Two-Decade Hiatus
November 19, 2024
After more than 20 years, the University of Wisconsin-River Falls is reinstating men’s baseball, marking its return for the first time since 2002. The move aims to strengthen community ties and provide a new athletic outlet for students. Head Coach […]
UWRF Falcons Fall Short Against UW-La Crosse, Playoff Hopes Dimmed
November 19, 2024
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Falcons suffered a narrow 28-24 defeat to UW-La Crosse on Saturday at Ramer Field, dimming their postseason prospects. The loss drops the Falcons to 5-2, placing them in a must-win situation for the remainder of […]
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Bring your appetite to 'Taste of River Falls' June 4
May 31, 2023
Taste of River Falls will happen on June 4 in Veterans Park from noon to 4 p.m. All profits will go to the local nonprofit organization Grow to Share.
UWRF Finals Fest set for end of April, to feature Nur-D
April 21, 2023
As the semester nears an end and summer approaches, so does UW-River Falls’ Finals Fest. The event is set for April 28, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and will feature a pre-party on the University Center lawn, as well as a performance by hip-hop artist Nur-D.
Stage and Screen Arts performs 'Alice in Wonderland'
April 21, 2023
UW-River Falls’ Stage and Screen Arts Productions presented an original adaptation of “Alice in Wonderland” in UW-River Falls’ Blanche Davis Theatre from March 30 to April 2.
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Editorial
Editorial: Women’s sports on the rise both locally and nationally
April 22, 2024
It’s no secret that women’s sports have been receiving a lot of national attention recently. In the wake of the NCAAW college basketball tournament, names such as Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers are rife in American media and can […]
Editorial: Not to be ignored: The impact of young voters in Wisconsin
November 19, 2024
The 2024 Presidential Election has concluded in a victory for Republican nominee Donald Trump. Trump swept all seven of the swing states on Election Day, including Wisconsin. The race in Wisconsin was razor-thin in terms of the popular vote, with Trump […]
Chancellor Martin: Public Means Public
November 7, 2024
Recently, Chancellor Mike Martin laid out his views on UWRF and higher education in the Student Voice. I’d like to offer a very different perspective on public higher education. But given his stated belief in the importance of making the case […]