China partnership offers research opportunities
Imagine waking up to the realization that you are at an altitude of about 2 miles above sea level. Just outside your bedroom window, the Himalaya Mountains can be seen…
Events don’t keep students in town on weekends
On the big screen, college is often depicted as an opportunity for students to spend weekdays skimming through books while weekends are dedicated to partying.
Former Hudson police chief takes the lead at Public Safety
As Interim Public Safety Director Mark Kimball’s retirement looms near, UW-River Falls administration filled the position with former Hudson Police Chief Dick Trende.
Blink-182 members play different tunes
It’s been approximately three and half years since the humor-filled SoCal punk band has dropped new material ... as Blink-182, that is.
‘Sorry!’ promises comic relief throughout student-run play
Love triangles, hilarity and an air of Dick Van Dyke encompass the essence of “Sorry! Wrong Chimney!” -- the latest theater production at UW-River Falls.
Students will work for education
With tuition rising annually, students have few options for paying the semester bills that don’t involve a loan with a hefty interest rate. The price of an education is paid…
Low student-retention rates cause concern for administration
In his first semester at UW-River Falls, Provost Charlie Hurt said one of his main concerns for the campus is the current retention rates of first- and second-year students.
Students face problems with laundry facilities
As students begin preparing for finals, the last thing they want to think about is dirty laundry. However, campus-wide cleaning up has become a problem for students in residence halls.
Work equals credit hours for students
Due to a statewide push and some new credit offers, the UW-River Falls student body could undergo a rapid aging process in the near future.
Women face challenges balancing career and family
It is a known fact that the majority of students on the UW-River Falls campus are females. Many of these women plan to graduate, begin their careers and eventually get…