Remembering the past, honoring our veterans
Nov. 11 marks a very important day in the United States. It is Veterans Day, formerly referred to as “Armistice Day” or “Remembrance Day.” This is a special day to…
Approaching snow season is anticipated by some, but to other residents it is foreboding
It is now two weeks into November and the temperature is dropping. If any readers are like myself, that dreadful “s” word is rapidly approaching and you’re not looking forward…
Lifestyle improves by downsizing material possessions
American society is based on owning objects. Women are portrayed as “shopaholics” who love sales because then they can buy even more. Men are known to always want more video…
Solid handshake globetrots the world
I opened my mailbox to find, on top of the stack, a woman with golden skin, scarcely covered by a multi-colored blanket; dark brunette hair cascaded down her shoulders, white…
Student supports Halverson
As a student here at UW-River Falls, recent letters regarding our Student Senate President Tyler Halverson, sadden me.
Halverson asked to apologize
With regards to Student Senate President Tyler Halverson, I find it odd how he didn’t even apologize to Wes OBrien. The way I see it, it means that Halverson doesn’t…
‘Madden Curse’ still wreaks havoc on cover athletes of popular game
Even the casual football fan probably knows about the “Madden Curse.” For those of you who are unfamiliar with this curse: since 1999 the Madden Franchise, run by EA Sports,…
Visually stunning, ‘The Mill and the Cross’ lacks narrative
Not only is “The Mill and the Cross” based off the 1564 painting The Way to Cavalry, but the movie is seemingly a painting in itself. In the painting of…
WIAC celebrates 100 years of greatness
The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) has its 100-year anniversary coming up next year and is celebrating the nine schools in the conference.
Exploring the homeland of an ancient civilization in Cozumel
Before I begin this week’s travel column, I would like to wish you a happy Veterans Day. I want to extend a personal “thank you” to all veterans, both past…