Small changes can have a big effect on campus life
In just about any given environment, the people living or working within it will notice things that they want to fix. A university is no exception; thousands of people walk…
Horoscopes by Beth: Spring breakdown
Spring break is here, and even if you’re going somewhere, you’d much rather be home. Sure, home has your bed and all your amenities and a few dozen toaster strudels,…
Bowls for Hope raises money for Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley
Before the doors opened, caterers and event coordinators were busily providing finishing touches to their contributions. As people crowded into the University Center’s ballroom, the sound of lively conversation filled…
Once a cesspool and now a premier trout steam, Kinni Corridor set to become free-flowing
In the 1970s, the Kinnickinnic Corridor was a cesspool that people dumped raw sewage and oil into, according to lifelong city resident Alison Page. Today, however, it is a premier…
Residents take sides on City Council’s latest ‘dam’ decision
Neal Gilbertson, 74, has been a resident of River Falls his entire life. Like many residents of River Falls, he has a bright blue sign on his lawn notifying his…
Best picture nominees display contrary image of cigarettes
For anyone who has spent any time with me since Christmas, the subject of how excited I am for the Oscars has definitely come up in conversation at least once.…
‘I Give it a Year’: More like, I give it a three
It’s so easy to cut off people who hurt you, but sometimes it’s more beneficial to ask why something happened and how you can fix it. Part of being a…
Softball begins season with strong showing in dome games
The Falcons softball team graduated only one senior last season, returning five seniors with multiple years of experience and three all-conference players on the team. Their leadership was on display…
Athlete of the week: Colton Sorensen
Colton Sorensen, a senior pole vaulter from Balsam Lake, Wis., qualified for the DIII National Indoor meet in Birmingham, Ala., this past weekend at the Last Chance Meet at UW-Stevens…
Francis Johnson affected his community one story at a time
Francis Johnson died on Feb. 27 shortly after collapsing while riding his bike. It was early in the morning, and he was riding on Second Street near Locust Street. He…