UWRF women’s soccer strikes back after slow start
The UWRF Women’s Soccer team went on a tear last week, winning their first three games of the season and building some major momentum as WIAC play begins.
City, campus as prepared as they can be for active shooter, officials say
After recent mass shootings and stabbings, local government and university officials say they are prepared for the unexpected.
‘Se7en’ is a classic, but disturbing
Some movies affect you in such a drastic way that you find yourself wanting to either avoid eating for a while or finding the need to watch cat videos until…
‘Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children’ looks good but lacks substance
After the mysterious passing of his grandfather, Jake is not sure what to do at all. He doesn’t know if he is going crazy due to seeing the odd way…
UWRF alumnus, business partners get to ring Nasdaq’s closing bell
UW-River Falls alumnus Tim Schneider earned national exposure for his company last month when he and his colleagues got to ring the closing bell on the Nasdaq stock exchange in…
Lack of information about referendum causes voter confusion
A referendum was voted on last week, thus passing an amendment that would turn the current student government system into a "Student Government Association." 172 people voted, 147 in favor,…
UW-River Falls takes steps to become an inclusive campus
UW-River Falls is putting its title as an “inclusive campus” into action by creating an office focused on students who are underrepresented at the university through programming and education.
Free influenza vaccinations for students announced
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone six months and older. They recommend getting vaccinated before the end of October. Flu vaccination can reduce…
Interim athletic director returns to UWRF as budgets tighten across WIAC
Crystal Lanning has returned to UW-River Falls on a two-year interim basis as director of athletics and she hopes to make it permanent.
City, grassroots group study impact of removing Kinnickinnic River dams
The City of River Falls and Friends of the Kinni (FOTK) have hired three companies to do feasibility studies on removing the two dams located on the Kinnickinnic River, which…