Beth Dickman
07 Dec 2006
Ramer facelift in the works
Imagine yourself in the bleachers cheering on the UW-River Falls Falcons. The wind is chilly and obtrusive, the lights are dim and obstructing your view, and the concessions available are less than desirable.
30 Nov 2006
'Sorry!' promises comic relief throughout student-run play
Love triangles, hilarity and an air of Dick Van Dyke encompass the essence of “Sorry! Wrong Chimney!” -- the latest theater production at UW-River Falls.
30 Nov 2006
Fantasy sports teams allow fans to dream big
The word “fantasy” usually relates to dreams and wild ideas, often referring to something beyond the grasp of the average person. But in the world of sports, fantasy becomes reality.
09 Nov 2006
Intramurals offer athletic alternative
Intramural sports are a huge part of the UW-River Falls community. Whether living on campus or off, students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of different sports on co-ed and single-sex teams.
02 Nov 2006
New law deters online gamblers
The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 has been passed in order to make it illegal for any site to accept monetary transfers from U.S. financial institutions, including banks and sites dedicated to such transfers, like Paypal.
27 Oct 2006
Profs need to answer emails
For almost every class I have taken at UW-River Falls and two other institutions, professors have dedicated the first day of class to handing out the syllabi and meticulously reading through them, section by section. Though some professors prefer to put the necessary information on Web sites like D2L or send them via e-mail, the majority still print out enough copies for everyone to have.
26 Oct 2006
Kicker feels at home in River Falls
So far this season the Falcon football team hasn’t been perfect. Though they have a record of 3-4, kicker Spasimir Bodurski still has high spirits.
13 Oct 2006
River Falls lacking midnight munchies
At 2 a.m. bartenders and bouncers shuffle college students and alcoholics alike out of the dimly lit brick buildings that line both sides of Main Street. Once out on the street, the mass chaos of people walking and driving to various destinations ensues.
12 Oct 2006
Recent violence sparks safety concerns
Safety at UW-River Falls and around the nation is becoming an increasingly important topic due to recent acts of violence. On Oct. 2, in a one-room Amish schoolhouse in Pennsylvania, five young girls were killed and another five wounded before […]
12 Oct 2006
1,000 kills mark milestones for two volleyball players
Two UW-River Falls volleyball players reached milestones in their careers this season by each hitting their 1000th kill. Seniors Andrea Geehan, a middle hitter, and Kate Thompson, an outside hitter, are both leading role models and powerful forces for the […]
