Sodexo wins next year’s dining contract
Starting next fall, UW-River Falls students will have a new provider for their meal plans and dining on campus. The current contract with Chartwells, the dining services company that is…
Floor makes effort to be substance-free
Students who wish to live in a substance-free environment at UW-River Falls now have that option with the fourth floor in Johnson Hall. The floor, which includes a male wing…
Grant prepares students for doctorate programs
Nine UW-River Falls seniors are graduating as McNair Scholars this May, continuing on to graduate school and doctoral degrees. “The McNair Scholars Program is a federally funded grant that UWRF…
Former Falcon first, only to be drafted by Major League team
Baseball season is getting into full swing, and with UW-River Falls entering its sixth year without a varsity team, it can easily be forgotten that there was once a baseball…
Ramer Field’s restoration raises student fees
On March 4, the UW-River Falls Student Senate voted 19-2 in favor of raising student fees for the renovation of Ramer Field. Ramer Field was built in 1967, and has…
Plunkett, Fry campaign for county board position
On April 1, two of UW-River Falls’ more recognizable faces will be running for District 4 of the Pierce County Board. Special Assistant to the Chancellor Blake Fry will be…
Physics department gains recognition
Despite not having state-of-the-art facilities, the UW-River Falls physics department stands out from other schools and was recognized when it was named to the Interactions Magazine Honor Roll last spring.…
Org started for military vets
In the upcoming weeks, a new organization for all the military veterans on campus, both student and faculty, will be getting off the ground. The UW-River Falls Veterans Club is…
Falcon lacrosse plays matches at Xcel Energy Center
The Falcon men’s and women’s lacrosse teams previewed their upcoming seasons Feb. 10 with exhibition games played at the Xcel Energy Center. The day started with a game between the…
Former Falcon participates in bowl game, preps for NFL Draft
The Tostito’s Fiesta Bowl held Jan. 2 in Glendale, Ariz. had an unexpected local twist with the play of UW-River Falls alumnus Owen Schmitt. Schmitt is originally from Gilman, Wis.…