Potential statewide smoking ban draws mixed reactions
Imagine it is a Friday night, you enter the local bar downtown and you notice something different: no one is smoking. This situation could soon become a reality in River…
Preparation underway for accreditation process
A team of seven people from the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association will visit UW-River Falls this spring to determine if the University is meeting the criteria…
Senioritis causes distractions, challenges for UWRF students
No matter the form it takes, senioritis can make getting through the last year of college a challenge.
Health bill provides additional protection for students
A recent health bill signed by Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle will prevent students from having to make a choice between their health and their education. Prior to the legislation, college…
Students reflect on the holiday season
According to the popular Christmas song, the holiday season lays claim to being “the most wonderful time of the year.” And with the results of a March Newsweek poll showing…
Controversial ‘Golden Compass’ a mediocre adaptation of children’s book
The Golden Compass” has already earned economic and commercial success as yet another in a slew of big budget fantasy novel rip-offs. Thanks to an avalanche of adaptations, the film…
Controversial ‘Golden Compass’ a mediocre adaptation of children’s book
Much ado has been made in recent weeks about “The Golden Compass,” specifically its alleged, not-so-pleasant overtones regarding Christianity. I’ve never read the Philip Pullman book the film’s based upon…
A look back at the best albums of the year
2007 has been host to a variety of great music. To make it easier, here’s a list of ten albums that you can’t afford to miss. 10. Gogol Bordello –…
Columnist wishes for reunited bands this holiday season
Usually my column consists of a rant about a hot topic which has gotten me riled up and I use my column as an avenue to vent my frustrations. However,…
The Voice fails to check its facts
Dear Student Voice editors, my name is Michael Defenbaugh and I am a 5th year Music Education Major. I’m writing in regards to last week’s “Voice Shorts Articles.” You give…