Emerald ash borer confirmed in River Falls
October 16, 2019
The emerald ash borer is a wood-eating green beetle. Considered an invasive species, this beetle has recently been found in ash trees in River Falls.
Campus officials offer steps to avoid theft
December 10, 2019
Since students are obligated to live on campus for their first two years, it may be important to know how to reduce the risk of being a victim of theft.
Physics department continues research in Antartica
December 10, 2019
UW-River Falls is involved in two experiments in Antarctica.
Spanish, Japanese roundtables aid UWRF students to learn languages
December 10, 2019
Weekly language roundtables at UW-River Falls allow students to practice Spanish and Japanese skills in an informal setting, typically led by a native-speaking student.
Freshman class sizes in decline in recent years
Parking office enforces winter rules
Alumna becomes assistant director of business operations for Residence Life
Sports
As new season nears, softball field at UWRF faces water problem
November 20, 2019
The newly improved UW-River Falls softball field outside of the Falcon Center is experiencing problems with water not draining properly, which may cause delays once the new season starts in spring semester.
UWRF takes stock of Falcon Center
October 18, 2019
The Falcon Center, the $65 million recreational and athletic facility that opened in September 2017, has been “transformational,” says UW-River Falls Chancellor Dean Van Galen.
Spikeball bounces onto UW-River Falls campus
Falcons to face UW-La Crosse in homecoming game
Former Falcons track star returns to coach team
River Falls alumnus hired as cross-country head coach
Historian: Boxer’s story from century ago still speaks to how black athletes treated
Viewpoints
Editorial:
UWRF works to become Tree Campus
October 18, 2019
Tree Campus USA is a program through the Arbor Day Foundation for two and four year universities and colleges. The program aims to help establish community forests. UW- River Falls is currently not a Tree Campus USA.
Hi, how are ya?: A Review of the Shane Dawson series part 3
December 10, 2019
The fifth episode of the series is titled “The Failure of Jeffree Star and Shane Dawson” and is around 50 minutes long.
Vape companies face challenges with marketing strategies
November 20, 2019
There has been recent controversy over whether or not flavored vape juice should remain available to consumers in the United States. Some vaping companies have made decisions to stop sales and production of various flavored juices.
Etcetera
Hi, how are ya?: A review of the Shane Dawson Series featuring Jeffree Star
October 16, 2019
Shane Dawson is 31 years old and has been creating content on the social media platform YouTube for 12 years. Dawson’s channel started with comedic skits and characters. He then began primarily making videos that included testing products or food reviews. As Dawson grew older, he moved on to making videos that were more intriguing to him, such as conspiracy theory videos and docu-series.
Only in the U.S.A: my experience of homecoming in UWRF
December 10, 2019
Homecoming is a vital event for a university in America. During homecoming week, there will be a lot of events on campus for students and even residents living in the community near the school to join.