UWRF responds to rising positive coronavirus cases
September 18, 2020
As of 7 p.m. on Sept. 18, the UW-River Falls campus will be following shelter-in-place orders through Oct. 3. There will also be a pause on all in-person classes during this time. This information is according to an email sent to all students from Interim Chancellor Connie Foster.
UWRF officials hope to keep campus open despite COVID-19 spread
September 16, 2020
One of the big questions for colleges and universities across America this semester is “How long will it be before the campus has to shut down again?” University of Wisconsin-River Falls officials have developed a strategy to help prevent further spread of COVID-19 as thousands of students congregate once again in the community.
Number of positive COVID cases increase on UWRF campus
September 15, 2020
As of Sept. 15, there are a total of 26 positive cases for COVID-19 on the UW-River Falls campus, according to data from the university website. In an email from Chancellor Connie Foster, she wrote that this is an increase compared to the nine positive coronavirus cases that had been reported on Sept. 14.
UWRF hosts virtual involvement fair for student organizations
August 30, 2020
The University is adjusting multiple events to be fully online due to the coronavirus pandemic. This year, the Involvement Fair will be held 100% virtual through the Blackboard Collaborative Platform. The event will be held from Sept. 2nd- Sept. 4th running from 8 a.m to 5:30 p.m each day.
UWRF chancellor named next president of Missouri Southern State
Respecting pronouns part of gender awareness
Conservative nonprofit threatens to sue UW-River Falls on grounds of campus free speech laws
Sports
UWRF men’s baseball works to become official team
March 11, 2020
The men’s club baseball team at UW-River Falls is working toward regaining its status as an official competitive school sport for the first time since it was suspended nearly two decades ago.
Loss of two key seniors will have effect on Falcons football, says coach
December 10, 2019
The UW–River Falls football team will look completely different by the time next season is set to begin. For the Falcons, perhaps the most two most notable losses to graduation in May on the offensive side of the football will be Alex Herink, the team’s No. 1 wide receiver, and Ben Beckman, the starting quarterback who has administered the offense for the last two years.
Despite their role, athletic trainers don’t always get attention
Falcons basketball heading to D3 Hoops Classic in Las Vegas
As new season nears, softball field at UWRF faces water problem
UWRF takes stock of Falcon Center
New women’s basketball coach aims to fill seats of Don Page Arena
Viewpoints
Editorial:
UWRF policies may be infringing on free speech of students
March 11, 2020
UW-River Falls has been faced with a lawsuit regarding potential restriction of free speech on campus. If the university does not comply by changing their policies that allegedly restrict free speech on campus, the lawsuit will follow through, according to a letter from Alliance Defending Freedom law firm sent on Feb. 10.
Flu season brings up concerns for student’s health
February 13, 2020
There has been lots of coverage world-wide about the on the outbreak of coronavirus in Wuhan, China. The coronavirus has been found in Wisconsin, according to health officials. It is important that students take health precautions to stay safe from illness.
Valentine’s Day has become too commercialized
February 12, 2020
February 14, a day of flowers, cards, and chocolates is celebrated by many in the United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, France, and Australia. But where did this idea of having a “valentine” and sending greeting cards come from?
Etcetera
We can, we will, we must: A review of Netflix’s documentary series ‘Cheer’
March 11, 2020
Netflix released a documentary series called “Cheer” on Jan. 8, 2020. The six-episode series is about the Navarro College cheerleading team in Corsicana, Texas. The series follows their journey to the National Cheerleading Championship, which is in Daytona, Florida. Navarro College has won 14 national championships since 2000; it also has won five NCA Grand National Championships since 2012.
On politics and the coronavirus
March 12, 2020
In 2020 it can be very disheartening to discuss anything remotely related to politics. When in a relationship with someone that has significant political differences, I think there are a couple of ways to work around that situation.