Elwood Brehmer
05 May 2011
Unique features of UWRF should be embraced as the year comes to a close
UWRF, or Moo U as it’s known by the cynical, is an underrated university in an underrated city. The Moo U label should be embraced. The rodeo alone is sufficient bragable material. It’s the most audience-friendly, interactive collegiate event I’ve […]
28 Apr 2011
Reasons for bitter spring season weather
Announcing that it’s been cold is nothing to stop the presses for, but I’ll announce it anyway. It has been cold. Not complaining; just stating facts. I scold those who whine about things out of their control, so I’m not […]
21 Apr 2011
Paying taxes shows financial stability
Every year, the taxman cometh. This year he came a few days later than usual, on Monday April 18. Typically he comes to the door on April 15, but the powers that be decided celebration of Emancipation Day should not […]
07 Apr 2011
Save for reasonable expenses rather than new technology
When I first applied to UW-River Falls in the spring of 2004 tuition I remember tuition being roughly $2,000 a semester. This year tuition for a Wisconsin resident such as myself was $3,447 a semester. Now, seven years is a […]
01 Apr 2011
Increased tournament field ruining college basketball
With Butler playing VCU on Saturday, an eight-seed or lower will play in the NCAA championship game for the first time since eighth-seeded Villanova won the National title game 26 years ago. VCU is in the tournament only because the […]
24 Mar 2011
Reminder to make your voice heard through Conservation Congress
Complaints about government not hearing the public’s voice are as old as time. Once elected, officials seem to go deaf and grow blinders in the face of public opinion. We can hear the cries from Madison. We heard much the […]
10 Mar 2011
Twitter brings social media into the real world of online business
Last week I ended my column with #fishnerds. To those of you on Twitter, that was just an odd placement of a hashtag. To those of you who are not it was just ugly grammar. To those who are not […]
03 Mar 2011
Anglers prepare for spring fishing
It has already been the snowiest winter in over a quarter-century and we are staring at the prospect of another storm early next week. Wednesday arrived with zero degrees, yet spring is almost here. The Mississippi River does not freeze […]
24 Feb 2011
The Food Network provides life lessons
Catching a ride on the reality TV wave along with the Bachelors, the Survivors, and the Snookies has been the celebrity chef. Bobby Flay was an extraordinary chef, but not a famous one until Food Network unveiled “Iron Chef.” Until […]
17 Feb 2011
Wisconsin government controversy rises throughout UWRF campus
Campus is abuzz with talk of unruly government, protest and workers’ rights. Madison closed its public schools Wednesday because it couldn’t replace all the teachers that called in so they could have their voices heard at the capitol. Democracy is […]
