UWRF sees more students with mental health concerns
May 15, 2022
UW-River Falls Counseling Services has seen an increase this past academic year in student visits for mental health concerns.
UWRF commencement set for May 7
April 22, 2022
A total of 850 UW-River Falls students are expected to graduate this spring and summer, according to the registrar's office. The 2022 commencement is scheduled Saturday, May 7, in the Knowles Field House at Falcon Center.
2022 Chancellor's Award for Students winners announced
April 22, 2022
Eight students from a variety of colleges across the University of Wisconsin-River Falls campus have been awarded the Chancellor's Award for Students.
10th annual Ag Day on campus brings alpacas, agricultural leaders
April 22, 2022
Ag Day took place here on campus on April 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the University Center Mall which is the green space right in front of the University Center. The event is open to all students, all community members, and all staff. At 5:30 p.m. there was a free dinner and keynote speaker Kim Bremmer.
Sports
Junior breaks longstanding 1977 track and field record
April 22, 2022
Junior Lexi LeFever notched yet another school record on her belt for the UW-River Falls Women’s Track and Field team, running a blistering 12.02 in the outdoor 100-meter dash at the Hamline University Invitational on April 2.
UWRF women's basketball beats UW-Stevens Point 71-58 on senior night
February 17, 2022
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Women’s Basketball Team finished their regular season on a strong note, defeating the UW-Stevens Point Pointers 71-58 on senior night Feb. 16.
Athletes, coaches ready for spring season, tournaments
February 11, 2022
The regular seasons for a handful of Falcon teams are drawing to a close. With the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) tournaments fast approaching, here is where some of those teams stand going into the home stretch of their seasons.
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Spring has sprung: Lemon turmeric tea cake
April 22, 2022
This lemon tea cake’s vibrant yellow color is sure to put you in a happier mood. Shh, turmeric is the secret to its bright orange color.
Edible inspirations: Reuben sandwiches
March 27, 2022
My family celebrates St. Patrick’s Day every year, not always on the day, but we make it a point to get together. The main attraction: Reuben sandwiches.
Growing with the UWRF Green Team
March 23, 2022
The UWRF Green Team, a student organization at UW-River Falls, is organizing several events over the next few months to promote sustainability on and off campus. These include campus cleanups, crafting events and sustainability film screenings.
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Editorial
Considering COVID, university prepares students for the workforce
April 22, 2022
Considering the COVID-19 pandemic and how the world is still adapting to life in and through a pandemic, UW-River Falls has prepared students for the workforce.
COVID cases stay low as temperatures begin to rise
April 23, 2022
As the temperature outside rises here on campus, the number of positive COVID tests are going down. With masks optional on campus, taking small steps forward and out of the pandemic has been a success so far.
More time needed for masks
March 25, 2022
As of March 11, masks are no longer required on campus. We feel that this decision is simply poor timing and does not feel fully thought through. Waiting two weeks after spring break was over would have been a safer path to take.