Tobacco kills, cannabis could positively impact the world
I never finished my planned review for “The Culture High,” but then the often glamorized “holiday” of 420 became a fitting reminder and reason to finish it. Cannabis is the…
Documentary critical of current marijuana law, shows policy absurdity
“The Union: The Business Behind Getting High,” was the first documentary produced by Adam Scorgie and directed by Brett Harvey. It garnered a large enough following to make a second…
Rugby culture differs from other sports
UW-River Falls men's and women's local club rugby culture differs from major U.S. sports in competitive and social aspects. Rugby is a simple game. It can be played with as…
‘Citizenfour’ documentary resonates well after ending credits
Some friends and I drove to St. Anthony Main Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Feb. 15 to view the documentary premiere of "Citizenfour," the film about the National Security Agency…
George Orwell novel ‘1984’ still relevant in 2015
In 2013, evidence of widespread surveillance actions were taken on domestic and national targets by the U.S. National Security Agency. Edward Snowden’s revelations conjure other connections to a novel written…
‘Citizenfour’ visually reveals monumental Snowden events
“Citizenfour,” the 2015 Oscar-winning documentary, provides invaluable visual historical detail of key moments between whistleblower Edward Snowden and journalist Glenn Greenwald that became publicly announced government secrets in 2013.
Gov. Walker’s budget proposal sucking blood from student body
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and his $300 million UW System cut, which would take away $4.2 million from the UW-River Falls campus, is part of an overall state budget proposal,…
Global Divestment Day draws attention to fossil fuels
The Environmental Corps of Sustainability (ECOS) silenced the University Center on Friday, Feb. 13, by forming a human mosaic during the first annual Global Divestment Day, drawing attention to the…
Costume influenced by Gonzo writer
This past Halloween I costumed as Hunter S. Thompson, and my experience took place over two and a half days.
Gonzo journalist lends literary influence to aspiring columnist
The Student Voice issues about a dozen editions each semester. I’ve only written two pieces and I’ve had a couple midterms already. This makes me either a failing weekly newspaper…