Teresa Aviles

20 Nov 2008

Election initiatives loosen marijuana enforcement

Massachusetts recently passed a ballot initiative in the recent election allowing the decriminalization of marijuana. Michigan passed a medical marijuana law allowing for the legitimately ill to use, posses and cultivate. Hawaii and Arkansas both passed the ballot initiatives to […]

20 Nov 2008

Finalists named in chancellor search

The five finalists for the UW-River Falls chancellor position were named Nov. 18 at the Town Hall meeting. The search and screen committee comprised of 19 members, including students, community members, staff and faculty, chose the five finalists from 11 […]

13 Nov 2008

Living situations should be decided on by students

Living in the dorms is the most influential time for a new college student. The student has a new opportunity to meet all different kinds of people, engage in various activities and be placed in an environment where everyone else […]

13 Nov 2008

Historic cemetery lost in modern community

In a city where college students dominate, the hidden treasures go unnoticed. One of many sites to see in River Falls is the historic Foster Cemetery. Unlike other cemeteries, this one is over 100 years old and is located in […]

06 Nov 2008

Exploring River Falls’ landmarks provides new adventures

I wonder how well I would be able to map out an area like a city without ever seeing a map of the area prior to the mapping. Probably pretty well, however, I will never find out unless I was […]

06 Nov 2008

University develops strategic recycling plan

“It helps that the bins are a different color and they have the triangle on them,” Manny Kenney, assistant director of grounds maintenance and recycling coordinator, said. “These bins stay put and are more attractive. They fit the campus’ aesthetics.” […]

06 Nov 2008

University Center receives 'interiorscaping'

  The UW-River Falls University Center acquired new plant life on Oct. 28 after a design company, McCaren Design Inc., was hired by a committee that scored three different design companies that proposed putting plants in the UC.   Walking […]

30 Oct 2008

Classroom walls crave bright colors

I’m a good student. I go to class and take notes and study them for exams. I usually pay attention to what the instructor has to say (unless I don’t believe they have anything interesting to say). But I still […]

23 Oct 2008

River Falls’ lifestyle would benefit from Chinatown

River Falls will soon have another gas station on Main Street. In addition to a new stoplight at the corner of Quarry Road and North Main Street, there will be the town’s second Kwik Trip. Another gas station. Another gas […]

16 Oct 2008

Bulk purchasing saves money, time, waste

There are some things that should definitely be taught in schools but are somehow looked over. Like how to reduce your electricity bill by unplugging all of your appliances when they’re not in use, or how to be a conscientious […]