Conservatism rapidly increases
For far too long I have been hearing the statement “conservatism is dead.” This premature ejaculation of rhetoric that would put a prepubescent boy to shame is in the papers,…
Presidential life displayed by media
It’s been a while since the U.S. has had a president who has received as much star attention as Barack Obama. America has seen an abundance of media coverage of…
More to extremism than harsh labels
Extremism is a problem that exists all over the world. It can take many different forms, and in most of them it is illogical and dangerous. There are pro-life extremists…
Center of the universe located on campus
So there I was, kicking ass like always when I started to feel the warmth of self-importance wash over my body. Suddenly it hit me: I am the center of…
FEMA approves UWRF for additional emergency shelters and tornado sirens
UW-River Falls has received approval to begin a natural disaster mitigation plan that will provide two storm shelters and a tornado siren on campus The plan was approved by the…
Free event challenges students to healthier life
Every year, UW-River Falls Student Health Services holds the Wellness Challenge, an online program designed to help students on campus make healthy choices and receive prizes and points for their…
Columns reflective of writers, not the Voice
Last week, the Student Voice ran two controversial columns: Aaron Billingsley’s column lambasting Student Senate and Ken Weigend’s piece on improper crosswalk use both received angry letters to the editor…
Heating plant continues testing biomass fuel
UW-River Falls’ central heating plant exceeded the highest January bill this year—the total coming to $164,700. As fuel cost rises, the staff of the 45-year-old heating plant has made an…
‘Watchmen’ contains faults, but reflects graphic novel adequately
Comic book movies definitely seem to be on the rise when it comes to popularity, with Spider-Man and the X-Men taking over the silver screen every few years. These movies…
‘Hotel for Dogs’ relies on ‘cuteness,’ neglects to strive for originality
Child-friendly movies are not always this bad. If a film has enough imagination and knowledge of children, it can definitely pull off a movie that entertains kids, as well as…