Musical prodigy blooms at young age on ‘YouTube’
All has been relatively quiet in the music world over the past few weeks, and with the exception of U2’s new album, there has been a lack of interesting or…
Falcons to play Gustavus in first round
After winning the NCHA O’Brien Cup, the UW-River Falls women’s hockey team was rewarded on Monday with a first round game against No. 1 ranked Gustavus Adolphus College in the…
Ride-share program now available for UWRF students
Students may walk to class, to the University Center for a bite to eat and possibly to the Karges Center for an evening basketball game. Monday through Friday, students spend…
New biotechnology center opens at UW-River Falls
UW-River Falls biology students, professors and doctors from across the region gathered in the University Center Ballroom on Monday for the symposium and opening event of the new Tissue and…
Economy not just responsibility of politicians
The economy has been letting a lot of people down since last fall. Many of us see the signs and are experiencing it personally. Maybe you or someone you know…
Public figure voices hypocritical opinion
Bristol Palin, Gov. Sarah Palin’s teenage daughter, gave an interview a couple of weeks ago about her experience being a new mother, and taking the position of advocate for teen…
UWRF students exhibit poor crosswalk etiquette
Being a journalism and marketing communications double major, I frequent North Hall almost every day. Being such, I get to utilize the crosswalks intersecting Cascade Avenue quite often. For those…
Common courtesy scarce at UWRF
The old adage says, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” That is sound advice, and it’s a lesson a lot of college students…
Student Senate lacks reliability, students’ voices still unheard
The UW-River Falls Student Senate does not seem to care where student money goes. From their own budget, of which they have a $30,000 surplus that they;re trying to get…
University Center leprechaun blamed for stealing possessions
So there I was, watching the “Terminator Salvation” movie trailer at a kiosk in the University Center, when I felt a brush against my back. When I turned around to…