UWRF crime stats reveal a sobering trend and a new lease on life
Getting caught drinking underage is not always as devastating as the consequences suggest, and in the case of Michelle Denney, who is currently a junior at UW-River Falls, it was…
Allina Health River Falls Clinic brings new care to the neighborhood
As children had their faces painted and citizens climbed in and out of helicopters and ambulances on display, behind the scenes, cabinets were stocked, hand sanitizer filled and exam rooms…
We are family: UWRF Latinos find meaning in Hispanic Heritage Month
Jason Caballero, a senior football player and president of the Latino Student Organization, grew up in urban Houston before arriving for school at UWRF.
UWRF student hit while crossing Cascade Avenue
A female student was hit by a vehicle at the corner of 4th and Cascade Ave. at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Friday. The student was crossing Cascade Ave. from the…
Active shooter awareness is critical in time of national tragedy
In the case of an active shooter, UW-River Falls has a written “Emergency Response Guide” posted online. It details the steps that a person should follow should an active assailant…
Dealing with head lice is a pain, but can be done
Dear Abigail, Some of my friends recently contracted lice, and I was wondering what the best methods were for treating them. How do you look for nits? What are some…
Sustainably Ugly: Ugly food may be the solution to under-balanced college diet
Growing up I’ve had a strange relationship with food due to my parent’s choices in employment.
‘Hocus Pocus’ lives up to why you fell in love with it as a child
To preface this review, I would like to state that I am not a fan of Sarah Jessica Parker. This is not for reasons concerning appearance or the sound of…
Desensitization to violence raises questions for gun control in America
Guns are all over America. In practically everyone’s homes, mine included, in movies, sold in the toy aisle, enmeshed into our cultural values and norms, and prominently shown on our…
Gimme Shelter: Glen Park gets tornado-proof pavilion, more
River Falls park goers are certainly in for a treat after several years of propositions and planning. The Plan Commission, along with the Park and Recreation advisory board, joined together…