Senate begins year with positive outlook
The first two Student Senate meetings have already taken place, and after getting some basic paperwork out of the way, Senate officials are optimistic about plans for the upcoming academic…
Student Health Services offers students resources to de-stress, relax
Many students know the feelings that approach as the semester draws to a close — last minute studying, pulling together group projects and above all, feeling stressed out.
UWRF launches sustainable institute for new development, goals
UW-River Falls has always supported sustainability principles, both on campus and off. In the face of new sustainability issues involving growth and change in the surrounding communities, UWRF created the…
Students lack awareness of community’s offerings
More and more, it seems that students on the UW-River Falls campus are centering themselves on campus and forgetting that they are within a downtown community as well.
Free health clinic set to open this month
In 2004, about 272,000 Wisconsin residents were uninsured for the entire year, according to a Jan. 9 report released by the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services. With fundraising…
Coed Badminton Club offers fun, competition
Broomball, flag football and ultimate Frisbee won’t be seen at the Olympics, but they can be found on the UW-River Falls campus. In spring of 2005, badminton joined the growing…
Red Cross holds annual blood drive
Every day, blood and blood products are used to help people in serious medical need. Thanks to the Red Cross and students at UW-River Falls, enough blood is provided to…
Cooking oil, now trans-fat free, allows for healthier food options
Most college students have heard of the dreaded “freshman 15,” referring to pounds that students are likely to pack on their first year away from home.
SHS provides kits to eliminate flu, cold symptoms
Fall brings cooler temperatures, colorful foliage and bonfires. However, it can also bring with it body aches, sniffles and sinus pressure.
Student fees increase for 2007-08 academic year
According to the minutes from the Feb. 13 Student Senate meeting, it had been previously resolved to implement the fee increases starting with the 2006-07 academic year. However, other increases…