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May 3, 2017

Abby Wendt elected 2017-2018 UWRF student body president

On Tuesday, May 2, former Allocable Fee Appropriation Board (AFAB) Chair Abby Wendt was sworn in as the new student body president.

April 26, 2017

Issues over Student Government Association election lead to disciplinary action

Inaccuracies and the postponement of the Student Government Association (SGA) election have led to disciplinary action toward the person tasked with overseeing the process.

April 26, 2017

Student body president candidate removed from ballot for violation of election rules

As students fill out the revised ballot for the Student Government Association (SGA) election, one name will be left off due to violation of election rules.

April 26, 2017

Both sides not represented in rugby article

We, the women’s rugby team, are upset with the article published in the Student Voice on April 21 because of the failure to report both sides of the story. We are disappointed that we were not given a voice, as none of the current team members were ever contacted in regards to the piece.

April 19, 2017

Student Government Association election postponed due to ballot inaccuracies

Inaccuracies in the Student Government Association (SGA) election ballot have caused the voting process to start over, with students having to re-submit their ballots.

March 8, 2017

Recognition for one’s work brings about sense of pride

This year at the Wisconsin Newspaper Association annual convention, the Student Voice received four awards in the 2016 Better Newspaper Contest, which honors collegiate and professional newspapers from around Wisconsin.

February 9, 2017

Walker budget proposal, seen as reinvestment in UW System, could mean trouble for student organizations

A budget proposal by Gov. Scott Walker to reinvest in the UW System has been receiving mixed reactions concerning several different proposed policies.

December 29, 2016

Student Senate vice president resigns

Student Senate Vice President Halan Tran has recently resigned, leaving a vacant position to be filled on the Senate executive branch.

December 15, 2016

The Student Voice celebrates 100 years of student journalism

A century ago, the Student Voice was created. In the last issue of 2016, we look back at the 100-year-old newspaper and how it has changed, what is has gone through and why the tradition of university newspapers is so important.

December 7, 2016

UWRF professor recognized as national future icon

After showing dedication to his teaching and research, a UW-River Falls professor has been recognized as one of 25 to change the meat and poultry industry.

November 30, 2016

While seen as uncertain, the future of international students remains bright under Trump presidency

Following the results of a United States presidential election filled with controversy and upset, many took to social media to voice their concerns about what a Donald Trump presidency could mean. For international students looking for a higher education and to work after graduation in the U.S., the future may now be uncertain.

November 16, 2016

Active Minds aims to break stigma with student experiences

One story, and in extreme cases, even one word, can change someone’s life, which will in turn affect change in the world around them. If you have ever heard of the Active Minds club, we try to get rid of the negative stigma surrounding mental disorders and other struggles that people have in life.