SAAS gives students an incentive to speak up
On Nov. 10, the Student Affairs and Academic Services (SAAS) committee of the Student Senate will be hosting an event for all UW-River Falls students to attend. The event will…
Racist, violent graffiti found in Davee Library
A racist graffiti message threatening black and Asian students was found in a men’s restroom in the Chalmer Davee Library at UW-River Falls. The vandalism threatened that violence against these…
Children’s book marvels as film
Nostalgia. Generally, it’s a word I don’t use too much, unless of course I’m speaking about a girl’s weekend that includes a midnight Disney marathon, a little celebrity gossip and…
Children’s book marvels as film
What kind of movie can a 10-sentence long children’s book make? Apparently, a damn good one. Spike Jonze said he wanted “Where the Wild Things Are,” an adaptation of the…
Raveonettes return impresses fan with icy pop record
“Bang, you’re so vicious baby!” are the first words that greet listeners on the latest LP from the Raveonettes, aptly titled “In and Out of Control.” What follows is the…
Students increase cancer awareness
UW-River Falls students are speaking out about how cancer has affected their lives for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Abby Maliszewski, a graduating senior majoring in marketing communications and journalism, dyes…
Senior captain leads team through last cross country season
The UW-River Falls cross country team is led this season by a senior captain who has been teaching runners how to lead on and off the field. Senior runner Chad…
NBA losing fans due to international influence
For most of the 90s, the NBA was at the top of the charts in terms of popularity in America. It sat there along with the NFL competing for the…
Despite setbacks, swim team stays afloat
Bill Henderson is beginning his eighth season as the UWRF swimming and diving team head coach, and he says he is looking forward to a strong 2009 season. “I’m looking…
‘Clear Lake, WI’ movie producer visits UWRF to give career advice
Director and producer Brian Ide came to UW-River Falls Oct. 16, with two lead roles in his newest movie, “Clear Lake, WI.” “Clear Lake, WI” is a movie about a…