Pell changes could spell more debt for students
When Kaitlin Zander was growing up on her family farm near Cross Plains, Wis., she said her family struggled financially. Zander said there was a serious shortage of large animal…
Bowls For Hope provides aid for needy families
The 2011 Bowls For Hope, a way to help support the Kinnickinnic Backpack Program, took place on campus on March 22 in the University Center’s Riverview Ballroom.
Accounting society preps for tax season
A relatively new program is helping students learn the ins and outs of tax season while benefiting the local community with their knowledge. The UW-River Falls Accounting Society in conjunction…
Student wins broadcasting award
WRFW Sports Director Rob Silvers received a Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Student Excellence Award. He placed first in the Radio Sports Play-by-Play category at the WBA Student Seminar in Middleton, Wis.,…
Columnist gives insight into March Madness
How many of you fill out a tournament bracket for the NCAA Division I basketball tournament? For most of us the answer is an obvious yes, and for some of…
Biennial budget puts University in bind
Gov. Scott Walker’s 2011-2013 UW- System biennial budget proposal has left UW-River Falls administration, faculty, and students concerned about the future of some academic programs.
Women’s hockey opens NCAA tourney
The UW-River Falls women’s hockey team has received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament after losing for the firs time in the O’Brien Cup Championship. Last weekend began with…
Fate of UWRF power plant left to repair bill
If Gov. Walker’s budget repair bill passes, the UW-River Falls central heating plant may be sold to a private company creating additional costs for the university and state, said Heating…
Women’s history month brings events to campus
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Womens and Gender Committee at UW-River Falls will be hosting events this month around the theme.
AFAB set to review funding policies
The Allocable Fee and Appropriations Board, or AFAB, will begin to review their policies for the coming school year, which could give organizations that charge dues, such as sororities and…