Jessie Behrman
23 Mar 2012
Campus crime put into perspective
Junior Cammy Nelson got her laptop stolen late last semester from the cubbies outside the University Center commons. Nelson’s stolen laptop contributes to the 62 property damages and thefts reported for the 2011 year, according to the UW-River Falls police reports.
02 Mar 2012
Softball coach returns after four years to lead UWRF
Faye Perkins returns to head coaching the defending Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) regular season and playoff champion Falcon softball team after four years off.
24 Feb 2012
Proposal sent to Faculty Senate to increase credit limit for freshmen
Student Senate has passed a proposal to increase the cap for freshman credits from 17 to 18, according to Senate President Tyler Halverson.
24 Feb 2012
Greek Life community continues to expand
UW-River Falls has seven chapters in the Greek Life community and approximately 200 students are involved with sororities and fraternities on campus said Director of Student Life Paul Shepherd.
10 Feb 2012
Cascade project set to start early April
Starting in early April, Cascade Avenue will begin construction for the finalized plan of the Cascade Project for a more convenient transportation route. The updated Cascade Avenue Project found on the UW-River Falls website, says that construction is expected to begin April 2 and will be finished by mid-November 2012.
03 Feb 2012
University Center’s fifth-year anniversary celebrates building’s impact on campus
The $34 million majority student funded University Center celebrated its fifth year anniversary on Wednesday, Jan. 25. “The celebration included building tours and speakers as well as free birthday cake served to students during the lunch hour by the UC Desk Staff,” said UC Director Cara Rubis.
16 Dec 2011
Falcon ‘Good Works’ initiative helping River Falls community
New to the UW-River Falls Athletic Department this semester is Falcon Good Works on the athletics website, informing the public on the good things going on in the department, said Jim Thies, sports information director.
16 Dec 2011
Swimming and diving anticipate close finish
The Falcon men’s and women’s swimming and diving team have had a competitive season and are anticipating a close finish, Head Coach Ryan Hawke said.
09 Dec 2011
Falcon winter sports enjoying early success
The Falcon basketball and hockey teams are starting the 2011-12 season strong with few losses and being ranked nationally.
02 Dec 2011
Women’s basketball rebounds to start strong
The UW-River Falls women’s basketball team was the pre-season pick to finish third by the WIAC, and coach Cindy Holbrook anticipates a strong season with eight returners.
