Brewers offseason additions have columnist thinking World Series title
There is a buzz around the Milwaukee Brewers’ clubhouse. A buzz filled with optimism and hope as the start of a new season is just days away. With key offseason…
Falcons finish strong season 24-2-4
The UW-River Falls women’s hockey team saw their season slip away on March 12 when the Falcons lost to Gustavus Adolphus in the first round of the NCAA tournament. The…
Broken Bells proves James Mercer’s and Danger Mouse’s musical genius
More often than not in the music industry, bands come together trying to form that mystical thing known as the “super group.” The truth of the matter is, the end…
‘Adjustment Bureau’ wins with on-screen chemistry
When young politician David Norris (Matt Damon) is running for governor of New York he is always in the public’s eye. His age, along with some college photos, set David…
Proposed budget forces tough decisions on classes
Cutting courses, increasing class sizes and letting some instructional academics staff go are just some of the ways the College of Arts and Sciences is trying to cope with a…
Gov. Walker’s budget threatens congruity of UW Systems
The Board of Regents is working on an amendment to Gov. Scott Walker’s 2011-13 biennial budget that would give flexibility to all UW System schools, while keeping UW-Madison intact, according…
Reminder to make your voice heard through Conservation Congress
Complaints about government not hearing the public’s voice are as old as time. Once elected, officials seem to go deaf and grow blinders in the face of public opinion. We…
Recall of State Senator for nation’s education
I’ve signed the petition to recall State Senator Sheila Harsdorf. This wasn’t just a response to recent events but a long-standing disagreement with the senator’s voting record. Harsdorf has never…
Bookstore hunt leaves two friends mystified
Tater and I were racing towards the “Cultural Studies” section of bookstores, but I got there first. Alas, there were no secrets hidden in the books. Tater and I were…
Students should plan for future, internships
We are now in the second part of the semester, which means projects, tests and papers will begin to consume our time. It is necessary to stay on top of…