Fall fashion insight highlights boots
River Falls might not be known for its fashion or its keen sense of style, however with this weekly column we can work together to educate and get excited about…
Politics affect students’ lives
The term “Fourth Estate” has been used to describe the press. The term was supposedly first used by the British politician Edmund Burke, who stated, “There were Three Estates in…
Kilian starts as MBA director
On Aug. 20, a new Masters of Business Administration (MBA) director started in the College of Business and Economics (CBE) at UW-River Falls. “It is a whole different level of…
Fair trade products ensure fair pay, no child labor
I was happy to see Laura Krawczyk’s column in the Student Voice on Sept. 25. Her article was about fair trade products and how, by purchasing fair trade products, we…
Students compete in Falcon Ag challenge
Thirty-one Minnesota schools will bring teams of middle and high-school students to Lab Farms one and two this weekend to compete in contests during the annual Falcon Ag Challenge. Faculty,…
Legislators improve financial aid, student debt
The election of President Obama brought the promise of a reformed and revitalized student loan industry, one where students are paramount over banks. With a new higher education champion in…
Disrespect too common among UWRF students
In last week’s issue, the Student Voice editorial staff wrote about the diminishing level of respect spreading like a virus through the UW-River Falls student body. More specifically, the editorial…
Student Life welcomes new additions, experience to staff
This summer, Student Life staff welcomed three new members to its team: Paul Shepherd, Matt Levine and Ashley Olson, each bringing fresh ideas to their new roles. Paul Shepherd, director…
Xcel Energy gives grant to WiTEACH
In July, the Wisconsin Teacher Education Leadership Program (WiTEACH) at UW-River Falls received a $2,000 grant from the Xcel Energy Foundation. “The WiTEACH Leadership Program is a holistic student development…
Fate of swim, dive team yet to be determined
UW-River Falls Chancellor Dean Van Galen and Athletic Director Rick Bowen are in the process of deciding whether the swim and dive program will continue after this year. On Sept.…
