Teresa Aviles

27 Mar 2008

Greyhound reflects reality of America

When America’s people cannot afford flights and are a step above vagabonds, Greyhound bus is at your service. For those who have never taken a Greyhound bus, this is your warning.   A last-minute ticket to Boulder, Colorado cost me […]

27 Mar 2008

Award-winning Symphonic Band performs around the world

The UW-River Falls Symphonic Band stands out internationally and in the music world. The 40-member band won an award for an outstanding performance at the annual National Band Association (NBA) conference in January.   Associate professor of music Kristin Tjornehoj’s […]

26 Mar 2008

Vehicle ownership requires necessary time, space, money

Living, working and schooling in River Falls is great for me and anyone else that prefers to have all of life’s essentials within walking distance. The necessity of owning a car is minimal when the grocery, school, work, bars, restaurants, […]

14 Mar 2008

Gabriel brings experience, leadership to Falcon squad

The Falcons’ softball team acquired a new head coach in July to lead them to another anticipated record-breaking season.

28 Feb 2008

Students blame club for lack of parties

River Falls wouldn’t be complete without its party houses. The new Rumor Night Club calls itself “a destination spot” for the town. Opened Sept. 4, River Falls’ latest night club consists of a sports bar and grill in the front […]

28 Feb 2008

Organic food not as strange as it sounds

Once you go black, you’ll never go back. Once a smoker, always a smoker. Go organic, stay organic.   Some things are just so great that you cannot even consider going back to the old, sucky way of doing things. […]

27 Feb 2008

Health issues arise during flu season

Winter months are a common time for the common cold. With coughs, sneezes and fevers running amok on campus, it is vital that there be health awareness for staff, faculty, students and the entire community.   According to the Faculty […]

18 Feb 2008

Men’s volleyball team makes headway

They’ve got double the team. They have 16 fit guys ready to pounce. They are strategically placed for maximum performance. UW-River Falls doesn’t have an official men’s volleyball team, but the two men’s volleyball club teams have been heating things up this winter.

14 Feb 2008

Psychological game has only loss

You are playing The Game. I just lost The Game. You also just lost The Game. You have also just been cursed. For the rest of your life you will be playing The Game, but it’s alright, because you have […]

07 Feb 2008

Birthday bash welcomes students back

Most of us are able to recall the first time we set eyes on the newly finished University Center on campus one year ago. The towering building houses a reflection bigger than any other found in western Wisconsin. In an […]