Local elections in near future
It’s spring in Wisconsin, and that means it is time for elections. On Tuesday, April 7, citizens from across Wisconsin will head to the polls to vote for their choices…
Falcons end Rebel Games on high note
If there is one disadvantage of having a softball team in the Midwest it would be the weather, but the Falcons showed no signs of rust when they won seven…
Tiger thrills golf fans again at Bay Hill
Many people find watching a golf tournament on a Sunday afternoon rather boring. I won’t lie, as a kid I would rather watch paint dry than watch a final round…
No respect in U.S. for World Baseball Classic
As the subtle signs of spring quickly approach, baseball fans across America look forward to Opening Day of Major League BaseballÑa time-honored national tradition that only gets better with age.…
Prospective students’ wallets supercede academic ability
While leafing through the New York Times looking for an article for an assignment, I came across one entitled “Paying in full as the ticket into colleges.” The article explained…
Obama’s presidency does not signal an end to racism, bigotry
Tim Wise spoke to a large crowd Tuesday night in North Hall auditorium. The theme of his speech was white privilege, with an emphasis on how the recent election of…
Internet dating a legitimate way to meet significant other, friends
Traditional meeting “singles” methods are being thrown out the window. Less often do you see or experience successful couples who have meet in school, at work or at the bar.…
Existence due to religion or science uncertain
Just a few days ago, I was surfing the Web for some recent New York Times stories on education and I found one that really stood out. A guy named…
UWRF graduate receives national fellowship
The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) awarded UW-River Falls graduate student Ian Johnson a fellowship in the Campus Ecology Program with a $5,000 grant for his thesis study in sustainability, Dec.…
UWRF upholds yearly tradition with International Bazaar
One of UW-River Falls’ most prominent yearly events, the International Bazaar, will once again be held in the University Center Ballroom on April 9. The event promises to offer things…