Monson wins Student Senate re-election
Student Senate presidential election winner, Lee Monson, beat his opponent, Nikki Shonoiki, by 34 votes in the re-election last spring. The re-election was implemented after the winner of the first…
Res. Life policy yields drop in reported offenses
Since Residence Life adopted their new alcohol policies in 2008, the UW-River Falls Annual Crime Report has shown the number of liquor law violations resulting in either an arrest or…
‘Dress Drive’ gives to most deserving
Attention ladies: Still have your high school prom dress buried in your closet? Or perhaps a bridesmaid’s dress collecting dust? It could be put to better use as a donation…
As holidays near, consumers buy junk
It’s the holiday season – the time for giving, receiving and buying stuff for yourself. My question to you is, how much more do you want? The American consumer isn’t…
Americans should adapt to reform
To say that our country’s government system is the best in the world is arrogant, yet is interpreted among some as patriotic. Being patriotic doesn’t mean standing behind your president…
Credit cards not difficult: Stay out of debt while earning money through rewards
There is a lot in the news about consumers getting ripped off by credit card companies. Those companies are irresponsible, but at the same time, so are the consumers. To…
Research suggests exposure to household chemicals has harmful effects on people
I just bought a shower curtain. Good for me. I spent nearly 10 minutes at the store making this decision. I had read about the horrors of PVC (number three…
Classroom silence reflects childish habits
When I was young I imagined college students as people like Anne of Green Gables. Inquisitive, motivated, confident, mature, poised intellectuals. My image of college students were people who sought…
Canning isn’t just for Grandma
The next time I visit home, I’m coming back with several jars of homemade tomato sauce. My neighbor has a dozen jars of his mother’s chicken gumbo hidden under the…
Composter reveals dirty secret
Dirty little secrets. Everyone has them. I’ve been contemplating getting my dirty secret out of the closet for a long time, but I’ve decided the closet is the best place…