New forms of video rental take growing market share
Despite the availability of alternate movie rentals and viewing options, local video rental shops are holding steady for now, but look forward to a bleak future. Econofoods video rental faces…
Women students find support, comfort in religion
Chipped and weathered on a ring of keys is a small wooden memento that belongs to Gloria Meyer, a senior majoring in psychology at UW-River Falls. Inscribed on the worn…
Millennial generation embraces faith over practice
With college campuses being such a common area of Bible distribution for The Gideons International, some wonder what makes them such a common target. The Gideons International is an evangelical…
Outdoor adventure program to increase involvement
The Campus Recreation Department at UW-River Falls has added a Kinni Outdoor Adventures program to its ever-expanding repertoire of activities. Advisor to the program Ryan McCallum said that this is…
Religious debate emerges in light of recent suicides, persistent homophobia on campuses
In the last month, more than five teenage boys have died from taking their own lives. Why? Because homophobia is and always has been an intentional attitude that harms people…
Career Fair succeeds in student participation
One complaint the Student Voice has issued in the past is the lack of student participation and spirit at UW-River Falls. However, the Voice tips its hat to Career Services…
Community offers ways to stay fit, avoid the freshman fifteen
If stressing out about new college experiences and reaching academic goals aren’t enough, another thing to think about is the excessive weight gain known as the “freshman fifteen.” Many students’…
Student expresses himself through verse
School of Thought We are taught to think In uncertainty and in disbelief We are taught to pursue curiosity And embrace “intellectual uncertainty” Teachers are unsure of what they teach…
Candidate for sheriff encourages students to vote
I have been campaigning at UW-River Falls for my write-in candidacy for Sheriff of Pierce County over the last week, and it has been such a wonderful time. I have…
Feingold not ruled by big money
The other night, I listened to the broadcast debate between Sen. Russ Feingold and his Senate challenger Ron Johnson in Wausau. Seldom have I heard arguments as insubstantial as those…