Financial independence problematic for students
As the Student Voice Editorial Board has pointed out week after week, graduation is approaching quickly, and with its arrival comes a whole slew of responsibilities the newly-graduated seniors will…
Florida Gators head coach embarrasses organization
Urban Meyer, the coach of the Florida Gators’ football team, put Orlando Sentinel reporter Jeremy Fowler in a hairy predicament after calling him out at a team spring practice for…
St. Croix Animal Friends strives to promote education among pet owners
Once in a while there is something local that will catch my eye, something that sails under the radar until I walk right into it. This time, I walked into…
New Health Care Bill opens door for superficial arguments
Here at the Student Voice, it seems that a lot of articles, editorials and columns carry a theme of “raising awareness.” That’s not necessarily the point here, though. With the…
Sarah Palin’s actions have similarities to McCarthyism
Sarah Palin incites violence against healthcare proponents. And she’s doing it with avid listeners. Who are the people that can believe the hateful things she says on an almost daily…
Aaron Rodgers traded to Oakland Raiders
The Green Bay Packers announced yesterday that they will be trading quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the Oakland Raiders for two first round picks for the 2011 draft. Rodgers was extremely…
Finances for new stadium will not impact student tuition
UW-River Falls is set to begin the construction of a $4 million facility on the south end of campus this year. The facility will include new lighting, new field turf,…
Residence Hall Association accepts applications
The UW-River Falls Residence Hall Association (RHA) is accepting student applications for executive board positions for the 2010-11 school year. “RHA is a representative body that advocates for the on-campus…
UWRF alumnus runs for Wisconsin governor
UW- River Falls alumnus Mark Neumann is running for governor of Wisconsin on the Republican ticket. Neumann got his masters degree in supervision/instructional leadership at UWRF in 1977 after getting…
UWRF holds events in honor of chancellor inauguration
Dean Van Galen will be inaugurated as the 18th chancellor of UW-River Falls Friday, March 26, in the Riverview Ballroom at 2 p.m. A Waupun, Wis., native, Van Galen earned…