Stability of childhood shapes life’s journey
Currently you are investing in yourself by being in school, and hopefully you see yourself as a worthwhile investment. The question is, on what day do you cash in your…
NHL gets ready for playoff push
With the National Hockey League’s season drawing to an end with only 10 games remaining, the playoffs are in sight. This NHL season has proven to be another good one…
Cutler is all the Vikings need
Throughout my life, the Minnesota Vikings have played musical quarterbacks. Since my birth in 1986 the Vikings have used Tommy Kramer, Wade Wilson, Rich Gannon, Jim McMahon, Warren Moon, Brad…
Falcons end indoor season at NCAAs
The UW-River Falls track and field team closed its indoor season with a successful finish at the NCAA meet in Indiana. The meet was March 13-14, and was held at…
Workshop teaches UWRF students, staff about minority oppression
A stone’s throw away from the diverse, thriving Twin Cities, UW-River Falls’ minority population remains at 7 percent. The City of River Falls’ minority population is 1 percent according to…
New online parking services help students
The UW-River Falls Parking Department has recently upgraded to a new software system that allows students, faculty and staff to conveniently handle all their parking related needs online. Prior to…
Falcon mascot rich in history, symbolizes leadership, strength
“Select a name that is original and well-suited to the college,” read the contest directions. “It should have as much tradition and local color as possible. Be sure to put…
Remake of ‘Last House on the Left’ falls short of original movie
The sea of mediocrity that is Hollywood knows how to run good ideas and stories into the ground. By the improper use of sequels, prequels, remakes, adaptations and knock/spin/rip-offs, the…
Decemberists’ album excels in inventiveness, lacks focus
The beloved Oregon-based Indie folk quintet, The Decemberists, have offered up their own attempt at a concept album, with results that are curious, stimulating and compelling, albeit only in the…
Residence Life utilizes new interview process for hiring
Residence Life staff used a new interviewing process to hire 42 new resident assistants (RAs) and 23 new desk assistants (DAs). Residence Life staff interviewed 105 students for 40 minutes…