Ally training held to educate students about GLBT community
The Minnesota Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender (GLBT) Campus Alliance held a three-hour ally training program at UW-River Falls Oct. 9. The event was held to train and educate those who…
First presidential debate reminds columnist of elementary school
When I ran for class president in the third grade, I won. The runner-up became my vice-president. Our differences were what made us a great team as we worked hard…
UWRF aims to run on all renewable energy by 2012
Last semester’s deliberative polling recently presented results which show what UW-River Falls students think about the University’s plan for “going off the grid” by 2012. A total of 62 students…
Universe wants you to be happy
There are really only two conditions of the human mind: very, very happy or about to become very, very happy. Which are you today? I’m both. A long-distance friend emailed…
Theater holds history, provides entertainment
The line of people standing and waiting is followed up through Veteran’s Park, past Foster Sports and into the classic Falls Theatre. Inside there is a young boy collecting ticket…
CAFES to determine fate of food science program
The UW-River Falls food science and technology program is facing a potential elimination this fall semester. Come October, there will be a decision made to either eliminate the program from…
Beer offers more than a buzz for college students
When most college students are dirt poor and cannot afford the fancy organic marinade to cook their non-existent fancy steaks in, a realization after a few months of eating greasy…
Online survey assesses alcohol consumption
Student Health Services provides an on-line survey called e-Chug that assesses an individual’s alcohol consumption and compares the results to other UW-River Falls students as well as other college students…
Need for philanthropy org recognized
I never liked clubs. Going to first meetings of any club was always awkward, and there were hardly any enthusiastic attendees. The first meeting was always the last meeting I…
Student uses study abroad experience to help others
UW-River Falls student Christine Selby strove for a challenge: to find a travel abroad experience that was affordable, to become fluent in a foreign language and to serve others while…