Homecoming creates student involvement opportunities
UW-River Falls Homecoming takes place every year, but this year students will have the opportunity to participate in various events that are new to the University. Homecoming week will kick…
Borup beats Plunkett for Wisconsin State Assembly
The primary elections for the Wisconsin State Assembly were held in the University Center on Sept. 14. The race for Assembly District 30 featured two men, Matt Borup and Ben…
Loss unable to silence fans
This last Monday, it seemed that there was this aura of sadness and disappointment coming from a lot of students on campus. I can only imagine that the Vikings starting…
Students, staff hopeful for a much needed fitness, recreation center
As the academic year has finally started becoming routine, I’ve noticed that our student body has grown increasingly, shall we say, out of shape? Maybe it’s just the summer bump…
Eavesdropping can be an educational experience
Ask anyone what their favorite day of the week is. Actually, don’t bother; of course they will answer Monday. Especially if the Monday in question is the first of a…
Americaʼs reaction to 9/11 attacks provokes fear, gives terrorists strength
It’s that time of year again. September 11. We all remember that unfortunate day. Whether you were in school, with classes paused to gape at the aftermath, or at home…
Film uses cliched action to amuse
I’ve wanted to be a movie reviewer since I was about 10 or 11 years old. I’ve just always really dug movies and even had myself a little camera at…
Afterlife completes ‘Resident Evil’ series
From Paul W.S. Anderson, the industry’s best worst director, comes “Resident Evil: Afterlife,” the fourth installment in the video game-adapted franchise. It is a highly stylized affair that emphasizes the…
Band captivates diverse audience
I’ll admit it; I’m a sucker for gimmicks. Be it a holographic image on an album cover, or a see-through CD, I’ll fall for it right away. Open up the…
Falcons prepare to take on the best in their league
After a 3-7 season in 2009, one would wonder why the Falcon Football team would schedule as tough a non-conference schedule as they have in 2010. “Our conference is so…