Wal-Mart cheap in pay, benefits
Wal-Mart is a common household name wherever you go in the United States, as well as in parts of Mexico, Brazil, Canada and 11 other countries in the world. The…
Modern day Valentine’s Day sells boxed love
We’ve all seen those Hallmark commercials on TV where the guy gives the girl “the sweetest card ever,” or the advertisements for the open heart necklace from Zale’s or the…
‘Revolutionary’ ideas border on insanity
The evidence continues to mount, dear readers. Though not yet official, the picture is becoming clear: there’s a solid chance, a real solid chance, that I may be verging on…
Sustainability goals require awareness
UWRF has a goal of going completely off the grid by 2012. This means that in just three years, this campus should be operating in self-sufficient ways that result in…
‘Sexual Depravity’ author scores print in limitless media
I like to step out of my bounds every once in a while to get a whiff of what’s goin’ on down the road—like UW-Stout or UW-Eau Claire, namely Eau…
Activated UWRF soldiers honored at send-off
UW-River Falls student soldiers who are being deployed later this month were honored Wednesday at a community sendoff in the University Center Ballroom. The soldiers are members of the River…
‘Bride Wars’ follows ‘chick flick’ formula, lacks convincing characters
Occasionally, there is a chick flick that has something to offer to not only the other gender, but to the culture in general. Rest assured folks, this review isn’t about…
‘Slumdog Millionaire’ gives viewers a realistic portrayal of Indian living
The perception of India through the lens of American cinema is usually one of two things: the more developed and highly technological India or the devastating poverty of the slums.…
Lily Allen thrusts herself back into the spotlight
Last fall, world renowned singer, drug addict and raging alcoholic Lily Allen swore off booze. This was not due to the many health risks that go along with it, but…
Lifetopia Web site brings roommate matching system to University
A new program called Lifetopia, a Web site that allows student residents to search and pick who they want to room with, went live Feb. 5 for new students and…