Phones distract drivers
RIVER FALLS, Wis.—A man who wishes to remain anonymous became “irked” when he was cut off by another driver this past Thursday evening. The incident occurred just after 9 in…
Sales tax should apply to soda pop, unhealthy items
Who’s up in arms about taxing things that ought to be taxed, but aren’t? I’m up in arms about things that ought to be taxed, but aren’t. The latest craze…
College careers require re-focusing
I think it’s time for everyone on campus to take a big step back and re-examine the past month here at school. And by everyone, I mean everyone. Freshman are…
Flying beach ball most interesting part of homecoming football game
Students gathered at Ramer Field on Saturday, September 26th for the annual River Falls homecoming football game against Alma College from Michigan.
Head colds stem from imagination, weak will
Okay, well, it’s week three and a half and everyone’s already sick. Good for you, especially if you’re a freshman who “isn’t ready for real class work to start.” I…
Unoriginal films tend to mimic each other, disappoint viewers
The gloves are off and my knuckles are singing like the Buffalo Grove Expressions show-choir at Carnegie Hall. First let me welcome everyone back to our lovely campus—it’s really good…
Summertime troubles garner experiences
So I’ve been wondering a lot about what this summer will have to offer, or what I’ll have to offer this summer. It will be my fourth summer while attending…
Legal marijuana would hurt stoners, not help
Every 35 seconds I see a new article online about how weed needs to be legalized, or how it’s not as dangerous as we think, or how it could save…
Columnist attacks conservative Christian for hypocritical beliefs
If I were gay, I’d be the most hardcore, pissed off, adrenaline junkified homosexual man on the planet. I’d skin my head, tattoo a swear word backwards on my forehead…
Smoking ban infringes on smokers’ rights
I’ve had a change of heart, and therefore will be switching gears. Anti-smokers with little experience around chain-smoking cigarette wielders aggravate me about as much as the chain-smokers themselves. As…