Dear future journalism students
As graduation approaches, it is a time of both excitement but also some waking fears on what is next. However, this time allows individuals to take a step back and…
Student orgs face disparity in funding requests
The five most recent budget periods have seen considerable decreases in amounts allocated to student organizations. The 2018-19 academic year budgets approved in March were just $120,600. This is down…
Relationship between U.S. and Canada set to be explored next year
The university will celebrate the Year of Canada during the 2018-19 academic year. The northern-most country bordering the United States has many influences that can be seen in health care,…
University partnership gives students from China experience in American culture — the good and bad
These students are here as a part of the partnership that UWRF and Zhejiang International Studies University have maintained for 30 years. The program allows ZISU students to complete their…
Students develop a company that helps restore dignity to senior citizens
Juniors Reid Wilson, Forrest Close and Miles Peterson created a research project for the Innovation Challenge, which was sponsored by the College of Business and Economics, at UW-River Falls this…
River Falls prepares for School Board election
Six candidates are running to fill four soon-to-be vacant seats on the School District of River Falls’ School Board during the April 3 election. Candidates include business leaders and educators…
Influx in freshmen leads to crowded dining services
The 2017-18 academic year saw an 8 1/2 percent increase in meal plans. However, 2010 brought the largest number of meal plans in university history with 3,047 active meal plans.
Stage and Screen Arts sees growth, gains valuable experience
Senior Kyia Britts has almost always felt at home either on stage or behind the curtains. She has been involved in theater since the age of 8 and chose to…
UWRF has mixed reactions to the UW System policy on free speech
“It’s complicated, man.” That is exactly how sophomore Mamu Hashim described the climate of freedom of speech at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. The UW System Board of Regents recently…
Advice from program alumni on studying abroad is simple: Just do it
As the sun rises through the tall panes of glass in the castle walls, students begin to stir. As students rise, they peer into the Scottish mountainside. They observe the…