Policy permits skateboarding at designated times
In the 1970s, urethane wheels, pool riding and the Zephyr team turned skateboarding from a forgotten 1950s fad into a leading force in the world of extreme sports. What began…
Growth Agenda for Wisconsin approved
The UW System’s Growth Agenda for Wisconsin was approved by the Board of Regents Aug. 17, allowing the UW System to expand in many different areas. Despite the benefits of…
Senate voices concerns, student issues
The UW-River Falls Student Senate plays a major role on campus – one that is often overlooked by students who aren’t clear of its weight in University decisions. “Very basically,…
Police blotter for Sept. 29, 2006
Sept. 22 • At 12:40 p.m., a resident of 122 S. Fourth St. notified River Falls Police that a vehicle mirror had been destroyed outside the home. The mirror was…
‘Black Dahlia’ still an unsolved mystery
It's September again, and for Hollywood that is often an indicator that Oscar season has begun. Normally, that would mean that they’ve started releasing more prestigious films, but in this…
Plan B pill provides back-up plan for safe sex
Imagine my astonishment when the condom was nowhere to be found. We were sure we had used one, but it had disappeared. Something needed to be done, and quick.
UW-RF offers more than cows
It was more than four years ago, but the thoughts and feelings crisscrossing my mind remain vivid. Along with my father, a couple of blue storage totes and a few…
Get active in orgs that matter
With the start of a new school year comes the opportunity for students to get involved in numerous on-campus organizations. A great way to meet new people, become familiar with…
Preachers spark good conversation
I wanted to take a couple minutes to comment on the two street preachers who were on campus last Thursday. I know that many people were angered by their presence.…
Socialist talk leaves students wondering
On Sept. 12, 2006, a new group on campus called the Socialist Alternative hosted a guest speaker from Ireland to help spread its agenda on campus. I disagree with the…