Students should demonstrate exemplary leadership skills
What does being a leader mean to you? Are leaders born or made? The term may seem foreign to some students, whereas others have seemed to naturally embody leadership skills…
Senate works to finish goals
After the Student Senate elections in early October, seven new members have taken positions in the Senate. Ranging from First Year Representatives to Military Representatives, some of the senators have…
Texting: The preferred mode
Kelsey Greening, a student at the University, admits that she can easily send about 200 texts a day. According to a study done by the Pew Research Center, one-third of…
Senate wants student IDs to help voters
The UW-River Falls Student Senate is working to get student ID cards to comply with a new Wisconsin law requiring voters to show a photo ID before casting a ballot,…
Have a fighting chance against getting sick this flu season with these tips
It’s that time of year again. Yep, you guessed it, cold season. Take a walk around campus and you will most certainly hear a few coughs, sniffles and sneezes in…
‘50/50’ wows with poignancy
Based on a true story, “50/50” tackles a subject that often comes across heavy, but here, it is handled with care, heart, and laughter. Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays Adam, a man…
Trick-or-treating almost here
Are you a die-hard trick-or-treater? Do you believe you’re never too old for free candy? Once the stores start putting out the Halloween themed candy you can almost feel the…
Film remakes often disappoint
In recent years, I have noticed that more and more movies are being made again. Why do good movies need to be redone? I am always hesitant to see movies…
Cruising the Panama Canal
It’s been called the “eighth wonder of the world.” It’s one of the best innovations built by man in the past century and it’s the Panama Canal. This short 51…
Concealed carry soon on campus
Starting Nov. 1, Governor Scott Walker has ratified the concealed carry law in the state of Wisconsin, which allows adults to carry a concealed weapon legally.