Gun violence is horrible, but will only change if we demand it
In one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history, 17 people were left dead last Wednesday after a lone gunman armed with an AR-15 opened fire on the Stoneman…
‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’: Coming of age with a fantasy twist
To preface this article, I would like to apologize to Jacinta, a beautiful and perfect woman who recommended another movie this week for review. I had to push back that…
School shootings aren’t a problem that will go away without legislation
To almost no-one’s surprise, another mass shooting has torn through another American school. This time it was Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Seventeen people, with a mix…
UWRF has mixed reactions to the UW System policy on free speech
“It’s complicated, man.” That is exactly how sophomore Mamu Hashim described the climate of freedom of speech at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. The UW System Board of Regents recently…
Falls Theater will add second screen, look to boost local economy
In business for over 90 years, the Falls Theater is a destination for local moviegoers and anyone hoping to watch a first run movie at a historic site. Earlier this…
UW System free speech policy aims to give voice to all political views
Emily Longsdorf, a senior English major, said she feels free expressing her opinion on campus for the most part, but she has had problems with some professors in her classes.…
Industry regulation proves to be a challenge
Ajit Pai, chair of the Federal Communications Commission, spent several years as the associate general counsel for Verizon; he served as a corporate lawyer advising them on matters of regulatory…
UWRF athlete of the week: Distance runner Katelyn Moore
Katelyn Moore is a freshman distance runner from Hudson, Wis. She set a 15-second personal record in the mile this season with a time of 5:11. That was good enough…
Horoscopes by Beth: At least my mom reads these
You’re going to be invited to a lot of things this week. That’s awesome and all and I’m really happy for you, but remember what happens anytime Scooby Doo and…
Alarms need more communication, respect in order to be effective
A fire started in the Kleinpell Fine Arts building on Tuesday, which ultimately prompted an evacuation. Students, annoyed at what they thought was a drill, reluctantly filed out into the…