Falcon All-American new to track, cross country last year
UW-River Falls health and human performance major Becca Jordahl is in her second year of running cross country and track with the Falcons. She has won a number of competitions…
Group to promote religious, cultural understanding
A new student organization, Sisters and Brothers of Islam, will offer UW-River Falls students an outlet for sharing their faith and learning about the faith of others.
Clooney’s football comedy ‘Leatherheads’ a nostalgic treat
In the beginning the rules were simple: there weren’t any. More than just a punchy tagline, these words embody a credence for “Leatherheads;” a veritable code of ethics that a…
Clooney’s football comedy ‘Leatherheads’ a nostalgic treat
In recent years, George Clooney has successfully executed that all-too-risky jump from matinee movie star to skilled filmmaker. After taking on heavier topics his first two times at bat, Clooney…
The Raconteurs rock out with new release
If reality had a say, The Raconteurs should have crumbled in 2006 with their glam-pop debut, “Broken Boy Soldiers.” Think about it. Garage rock bluesy master Jack White joining forces…
Writer-in-residence Ellis brings knowledge, experience to UWRF
Author Mary Relindes Ellis visited UW-River Falls this week to offer her expertise for students. Ellis is UWRF’s spring 2008 writer-in-residence as she is originally from northern Wisconsin in which…
Chancellor Betz set to resign
Chancellor Don Betz announced Tuesday that he will resign his position at the end of June to assume the presidency of the three-campus Northeastern State University in Oklahoma.
UWRF to instate first health psychologist
Next fall the psychology department will offer classes taught by the first health psychologist ever hired in the department. Health Psychologist Todd Wilkinson is one of the new psychology department…
New stores await grand opening in former Ben Franklin building
From designer apparel to award-winning chocolates, customized lighting and eco-friendly fitness wear, the new Beyond Lighting store has it all. The downtown store moved into the former Ben Franklin building…
D2L looks to find alternatives to old software
D2L has been involved in an ongoing legal battle with its competitor, Blackboard Inc., since July of 2006, when Blackboard announced a patent granted to them for specific elements included…