Television defines U.S.
The clerk asked “Where are you from?” “The States,” I replied sheepishly. “Ah-maaay-reeka! The Superpower.” That brief and instant statement came at me forcefully. Coming from the country that calls…
Castro crisis none of our business
I have to admit, I am getting increasingly frustrated with the U.S. government’s idea that we are the one voice in the world that is responsible for telling all the…
Faculty answers money questions
I often get questions from students, so I thought I would share a couple of them with you, along with my responses: Dear C. BEAD (College of Business and Education,…
Make advising easier: prepare
We’ve finally reached the halfway point of fall semester at UW-River Falls and for returning students, that means it’s registration and advising time. The advising period starts Monday and registration…
Falcon hockey returns to the ice
A new chapter in the history of UW-River Falls men’s hockey will begin Saturday as the team takes on Northland College for the first time in school history. Senior captain…
Voice of Falcon hockey has high hopes for season
The Falcons were all set to make another run to the NCAA tournament last year. Despite a loss to St. Scholastica in the NCHA conference semi-final game, there was plenty…
Reviewers split on new vampire flick ’30 Days of Night’
There once was a romantic vision of vampires. They were seen as regal, mysterious and brooding figures; tortured souls that preyed on our psyches. Bela Lugosi terrified audiences the world…
Reviewers split on new vampire flick ’30 Days of Night’
Even the best vampire flicks have this inherent cheesiness about them that comes as a result of having their antagonists prance around with their teeth jutting out and acting like…
R.E.M.’s first ever live album worth the wait
Is there anything R.E.M. can’t do? Their new live album (their first in their 20-plus year career) is a blast of energy, charm and a much needed kick in the…
Inspired charity begins fifth year in River Falls
Zer Vang spent four years of his childhood in a Thai refugee resettlement camp without electricity, running water and other comforts in life.