Keep faculty status intact
Thank you for this opportunity to update the University community on a recent petition that is proposing to remove faculty status for governance purposes from the non-teaching academic staff.
Inclusiveness is key
A well known quote states that “hate anywhere is a threat to peace everywhere.” I fully believe it. None of us are so naive as to believe that racism doesn’t…
Hatch Amendment would impact healthcare
The healthcare reform debate is dominating the news right now. One thing we’re not hearing about is the Hatch Amendment, an amendment that would have a serious impact on our…
Favre’s return: A game for the ages
The game of the season is finally here. For most of the people in the Minnesota and Wisconsin area, the date Nov. 1 has been circled for quite some time.…
Hockey teams anticipate upcoming year
The men’s hockey team started its season off on a high note with a 10-1 win over Concordia University Oct. 24, setting the tempo for the season. With the men’s…
Porn Nation addresses different point of view
National speaker and author of “Porn Nation,” Michael Leahy, spoke to over 400 students and staff on Tuesday in the UC Ballroom with his presentation entitled Porn Nation. Leahy tackled…
Vacancies in substance free dorms cause problems for Residence Life
UW-River Falls’ Residence Life is experiencing difficulties filling the substance free halls on campus, causing the department to rethink the program.
UWRF volunteers spread help across the world
Through the direction of the Student Life office, UW-River Falls students, faculty and staff are coming to the aide of those in need locally and abroad. The Student Life office…
Aviatrix biopic crash lands
When it comes to the retelling of history, it seems that, as far as memories go, we can swing one of two ways. We can either vie for the attention…
Real history of Halloween
From the copious amounts of candy after trick-or-treating, to annual television specials involving a “Great Pumpkin,” Halloween is celebrated numerous ways each and every year. It’s always a good time…