Ashley Goettl

18 Nov 2010

Athletes’ flaws outweigh their positive actions

Why do we admire professional athletes on a grand scale? We watch their every move and want to grow up to be just like them. But are these the role models we want for our children?

10 Nov 2010

Columnist’s patriotism persists despite dwindling values among fellow Americans

I believe that America is the greatest country on Earth. No other place in the world compares to the blessing of liberty and freedoms that we have. However, do we cherish them? Far too often I see people complaining about […]

04 Nov 2010

UWRF athletics provide free, fun entertainment for long winter months

As the leaves fade away and the air turns to ice, there is a renewed sense of energy that is surrounding the UW-River Falls campus. There are plenty of reasons to come out and support Falcon athletics.

28 Oct 2010

Favre deserves credit for legendary performances

Whether it is a text message or an ankle injury that puts an end to Brett Favre’s legendary career, there is one thing that has been neglected: the unprecedented accomplishments of Favre’s career.

21 Oct 2010

Rodgers receives undeserved praise from fans

On Sunday, the rivalry continues when the Minnesota Vikings travel to Lambeau Field to take on the Green Bay Packers. There is plenty of talk that both teams were considered Super Bowl contenders.

14 Oct 2010

Volleyball team hosts breast cancer benefit

The UW-River Falls volleyball team will be hosting “Dig for the Cure” on Wednesday, Oct 20. The game starts at 7 p.m. when the Falcons take on UW-Eau Claire. This is the third annual event hosted by the Falcon volleyball team.

07 Oct 2010

College athletics instill core values, beliefs in participants

There are over 400 student-athletes at UW-River Falls. These student athletes represent more than just the team or sport they play. They are more than goalscorers and homerun hitters; they are tomorrow’s leaders. Competing in college athletics offers skills that […]

23 Sep 2010

Vikings must count on Peterson to carry the team

The cheese-heads around campus are ecstatic and there can only be one reason for that: the Minnesota Vikings are 0-2 to start the National Football League season.

16 Sep 2010

Get your homer hankies ready for 2010 playoffs

The American League Central is accustomed to coming down to the wire. In fact, for the past two years it has taken more than the allotted 162 games to determine the eventual champion.

05 May 2010

Over the past academic year, Minnesota sports have entertained

Another school year is coming quickly to a close. But over the course of the year there have been many memorable moments in the world of Minnesota sports. But where do I begin?  During the first week of September the […]