Cristin Dempsey

27 Apr 2012

Exhilarating, affordable activities for summer vacation

After sitting inside all winter and staring outside at the cold, dreary day, there’s nothing better to think about other than whether the snow will melt, the sun will warm up the weather, and the flowers will bloom. Well, fortunately, the time is finally here.

20 Apr 2012

Hobbies vanquish immeasurable stress

Oh, summer. It’s a favorite season for many people. It is so nice to wake up on a bright, sunny morning and it is already warm out. The birds are constantly chirping, and you can hear sprinklers going off. Outside, […]

06 Apr 2012

Worldly traditions create Easter excitement

As the semester and this year start to wind down, people across campus are looking forward to going home this weekend for Easter. Just like any holiday, there are many traditions that go along with celebrating on this Sunday every […]

30 Mar 2012

Being active proves momentous for socialization

Spring is finally here. While it is true that we have experienced spring weather for a while now, it is nice to know that the season has finally arrived here in the Midwest. Everyone gets outside to enjoy the warm […]

23 Mar 2012

UW-River Falls Symphony Band hosts special guest

On the Thursday evening just before we all left for spring break, the UW-River Falls Symphony Band and University Band performed a March concert. This was not just any mainstream, ordinary concert, however. The bands had the great honor of accompanying guest soloist Alan Baer, the principal tuba player of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra.

09 Mar 2012

College students announce spring break escapades

Spring break is anxiously awaited by everyone; that one week for traveling out of the winter climate and to somewhere warm or just relaxing and spending time with family and friends.

02 Mar 2012

Leap Year nurtures cultural traditions around the globe

As everyone knows, 2012 marks another Leap Year, and February 29 marks the extra day that lands on the calendar every four years.

24 Feb 2012

ʻThe Bachelorʼ provides intriguing promise

This winter, I have done something that I never thought I would ever do: I started watching “The Bachelor” on ABC.

10 Feb 2012

Swamped February, what to expect

s I am sure all of you already know, people all across America gathered around their TVs this past Sunday to tune in to the Super Bowl.

03 Feb 2012

Changes in the current semester call for creative planning, ideas

I personally did not realize how different my fall semester would be from spring semester already. I thought they would both be strikingly similar, living in the same room and having a few of the same classes.